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San Rafael High School

Class of 2026 - Senior Year Update

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (04:00 PM)


Upcoming Senior Events

3.2  Financial Aid Priority Deadline

3.4  Senior Advisory Meeting

4.13  Senior Subsidy due for PROM
4.20  Senior Subsidy Form due

5.1  Grad Speaker Applications due

5.1  Rep your Future Day

5.1  End of 4th Qtr Progress Report Period

5.4 - 5.15  AP Exams

5.5  Must be passing classes to graduate to attend prom

5.5  Letter Home and Meeting (at risk of not graduating)

5.11  Guest Passes for PROM due

5.14  Last day to purchase Prom tickets

5.15 Cap & Gown Pick Up

5.18  Grad Speaker Written Speech due

5.19 - 5.22  Grad Speaker Audition

5.20  ELD Graduation Ceremony

5.25  Memorial Day - No School

5.26  Music Awards Night

5.29  Senior Surveys due

5.29   Last day to finish Edgenuity courses

5.30  Prom - "Masquerade"

6.3  Notification of Non-Grads

6.1 - 6.5  Review Week

6.2  Senior Speech Night

6.4  Senior Awards Night

6.8   Hand in all SCRS issued Chromebooks after last final

6.8 - 6.11  Finals

6.10  Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

6.11  Graduation

6.11 Safe & Sober Grad Night
Principal's Update

Dear Seniors and families:


Congratulations to all of you for making it to this final stretch of your time with us at SR! Please be sure to read this bulletin in its entirety because there are a lot of upcoming deadlines and activities all meant to make sure we end your high school career with all of the celebration and fanfare you deserve. I’d hate for you to miss out or to lose privileges for not staying up to date with all of this information! Let’s start with a few reminders:


Senior Celebrations & Behaviors:

Participation in the many special events for Seniors such as the prom, cap & gown pick up and the graduation ceremony are privileges extended to students in “good standing.”  A student’s “good standing” is based on their behavior, attendance, and academics for the entire school year. As we move into the 4th quarter, a students must meet the following criteria in order to participate in these events:

  • satisfy all California and San Rafael City Schools graduation requirements; 

  • maintaining good behavior, without referrals or suspensions;

  • All assigned detentions must be served.

  • No outstanding book bills or debts to the school.


Academic Honors:

At SRHS we recognize our seniors earning highest honors at both Senior Awards Night and our Graduation Ceremony. Based on the total weighted 9-12 GPA:

  • Seniors who have earned a GPA in the top 1-5% of this graduating class will be recognized as Summa Cum Laude,

  • The top 6-10% will be given the Magna Cum Laude designation, 

  • The top 11-20% will be honored with the Cum Laude


The Seniors with these designations will receive a medal at the Senior awards ceremony and will be asked to wear it at graduation and will be acknowledged in our Graduation Program.


Parents and Families:

I ask you to take some time and discuss these expectations with your senior. Feel free to call the assistant principals or me should you have any questions. We look forward to a positive, productive, and enjoyable spring with our senior class.


Joe Ryan Dominguez (he/him)
Principal | San Rafael High School
Senior Advisory Presentation - 3/4/26
Good Standing & LOP

You must be in Good Standing to participate in Cap & Gown Pick Up, Prom and Graduation. 


"Good Standing" means:

  • Outstanding fines have been paid (lost books, uniforms, etc.

  • Must have a D or above in any graduation requirement class
  • Must have completed Edgenuity by May 29th (if enrolled in Edgenuity)

You've only got three months and two weeks left of high school!  Hold it together , make good choices.

  • Behavior jeopardizes your ability to participate in graduation:  All suspensions of one or more days from May 31- June 11 will result in not being allowed to walk at graduation.
 
Counseling Update
Here are some important tips to stay on top of things to end your 4 years at SRHS:
  • Stay informed
  • Check your srcs email daily
  • Library, tutoring, Advisory
  • Monitor Aeries for up to date grades
  • Communicate with your teachers!
 

Senior Timeline

  • After 3rd Q Grades- 

    • Letters sent home, contracts signed for students at risk of not graduating (D/F in classes  you need for graduation) 

  • May 5th after 4th Quarter Progress reports:

    • 2nd letter/phone call home/parent meetings begin.

  • May 29th at 11:59pm  

    • Last day to finish Edgenuity

  • June 3rd 

    • Notification that student will not graduate.

      • Meetings will be held shortly after.


PROM - May 30th
  • Prom is on May 30th from 6:00 -10:00 pm

  • Check-in is from 6:00pm - 8pm *You will not be able to get in after 8:00, so make sure you’re on time

  • It is at  the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco

  • Transportation will not be provided.  Parking garage is a block down, tickets can be validated for a discount.

  • All students will be breathalyzed ad handbags/bags will be searched.

  • The last day to buy tickets is May 14th at the Dawg Shop or online (single tickets only) on our website under "student section" dropdown.

  • If we have not sold 300 tickets by April 13th, we open up prom to juniors.

  • Stay tuned for opening weekend of Marin Prom Boutique at Corte Madera Village Mall.  

    • Free Prom Dresses, suits and accessories

 
PROM IS A PRIVILEDGE, NOT A RIGHT.  Don't lose the privilege!
  • Pass your required classes (Gov/Econ and English and an other class you need credit in to graduate.)
  • 3rd Quarter ends March 20th.  If you are not passing required classes, you will not be allowed to purchase a prom ticket unless the 4th quarter progress report (May 5th) shows you are passing these classes.
    • If you are still failing at the 4th quarter progress report, you can't attend prom.
    • If you already bought a ticket and don't raise your grade, your money will be refunded. 
  • Suspensions of one or more days between May 18th and May 29th will result in not being allowed to attend prom!

Order your Cap & Gown & Cap & Gown Pick Up - May 15th
Cap & Gowns will be available to purchase at the Cap & Gown Pick Up event on May 15th. You can still order here: Link to Order Cap & Gown Only  All Graduates must have a cap & gown to participate!
  • Cap & Gown Pick Up event will be held in the Quad on May 15th after school where pre-orders will be handed out.  

  • The SRHS Alumni Association will have a special treat for graduating seniors from Lobo's Ice Cream.

Make sure to bring any books,  materials, equipment, uniforms you have collected over the years to the student store or to the cap & gown pick up event on May 15th.  Book bills will be mailed home soon.
OUTSTANDING BILLS & FEES
  • Check your srcs email daily!!!
  • All books must be returned, replaced, or paid for you to be able to buy your prom tickets.  
  • Transcript fees will be sent out prior to graduation1
  • If you have any athletic equipment, please return it to Coach Sully.
  • You can pay for fees at the Student Store during brunch or lunch.
CHROMEBOOK RETURNS
All seniors must return Chromebook AND charger after their last final.  
Chromebooks should have ZERO personal stickers on them.
Tech will be in LA201 for returned devices from 10am - 1pm on June 8th - June 11th.
Seniors are responsible for lost or damaged devices fees BEFORE graduation.
  • Missing Chromebook: $325
  • Missing Charger: $40
  • Sticker Fee:  $25
  • Damaged Screen:  $95
Yearbooks!!!

Yearbooks are $80.  

Buy yours now in the Student Store before they sell out.  Do not wait until the last minute, last year they sold out. 
Senior Subsidy

Students who need financial assistance with Senior year expenses (prom ticket, yearbook, cap & gown or other items) should complete this SUBSIDY APPLICATION form to request a discount or waiver of certain fees.


Seniors can request help with a Prom ticket, yearbook, cap & gown or other items.  Apply here:  Senior Subsidy Form


DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 13th for Prom, April 20th for everything else

 
Senior Survey - Transcripts

Seniors, be on the lookout for the Senior Survey 
 which will be sent out the 1st week of May to your school email.  This survey is for all seniors, even if you do not plan to attend college/university in the fall,  We want to know what your plans are after graduation.  

Transcripts:  Seniors be sure to register for Parchment,  several emails have been sent to your  school  email. This is the only way we can send final transcripts to your  college, university, military, etc.  

The first 3 transcripts are free, they are $3 each after that including all schools you applied to on the Common App.  Transcripts for scholarships are free.  Transcripts fees are due prior to graduation.

Confirm your full name in Aeries!
It will appear as shown on your diploma.  If you need to make a change, please see Ms. Pipkin in the counseling office


CCC Center - Senior Update
  • March 2nd:  Financial Aid Priority Deadline - create your Web4Grants account - Don't forget!

  • April 2nd:  COM Counselor Visits - Passes will be sent to students!

  • Rep Your Future Day will be on May 1st.

    • On May 1st, the CCC will organize an event during brunch in the quad where you and your friends can come take pictures and tell us where you’re headed or what you are doing after high school. We encourage you all to wear your apparel/colors or whatever you feel best reflects your future plans.

    • Students deciding to attend 4 yr colleges must commit to a college by May 1st. You must also deny your acceptance to all other colleges.

  • If you are planning to go to COM or SRJC - Applications are now open! Stop by the CCC for help.

    • Students going to COM must sign up for: College Success Saturday on May 2nd.  Students will get to register for classes this day. Register here or see Ms. Alegria for sign up details.

  • You can apply to as MANY scholarships as you wish! Check out the list of local scholarships here!

  • Senior Awards Night will be on June 4th. Invitations will be mailed out.

Email: kalegria@srcs.org Instagram page: @sanrafaelhighccc 

College of Marin Workshops

Students planning to go to College of Marin next year:

  • We will be having COM Counselors on campus on April 2nd to conduct Education Plan Workshops (this is a requirement to register for classes for Fall) and on April 15th for ELD students.

    • You need to have applied to COM before you attend the workshop on April 2nd! Please stop by the CCC this week or email Ms. Alegria (kalegria@srcs.org) for help with your COM application before April 2nd!

Graduation Speaker Applications
  • Welcome Speakers (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, other?) 

    •  (A very short welcome to parents/friends/staff, etc)  Under 1 min

  • Keynote Speakers (Speech should include something unique about your experience at SRHS, but also highlights that speak to and/or represent your entire graduating class.  

  • No longer than 3 mins

  • Deadline to apply via 2026 Graduation Speaker Application  is May 1st (application also posted on class of 2026 Senior Year Update page)

  • Written Speech due May 18th to @mrodriguez@srcs.org :  2026 Graduation Speaker Application

  • Auditions will be held the week of May 18th during advisory

Graduation Rehearsal

Rehearsal is mandatory for ALL Seniors

Wednesday, June 10th directly after Finals 

Meet in the Stadium bleachers at 1:30pm

Rehearsal is mandatory so make arrangements ahead of time!

Graduation Day

Graduation is on June 11th at 5pm

Seniors should be dropped off by 4pm

No tickets are needed this year as more seating will be added.  

It will be on a first come first serve basis and no personal chairs are permitted.


JUNE 11TH AT 5PM

Guests - PLEASE ARRIVE BY 4PM - Please Carpool!

Throwing cap in the air not recommended.  Please write your name on the inside of your cap.   You  may decorate your cap and it must be approved

You may  not decorate the gown, but can wear sashes, cords and leis 

Block heels only - no pointed heels as they damage the turf.


 
Safe & Sober Grad Night

The night of Graduation, buses will transport graduating seniors to Scandia, Fairfield where they will have exclusive use of the park including mini golf, race cars, bumper boats, laser tag and arcade.  

The event also includes DJ, airbrush tattoo artists, henna artists, a caricature artist and a hair stylist for a quick glow up! 


*Food and beverages provided

*Seniors 18+ can sign their own permission slip via the QR code below

*Check in begins at 8:15pm in the SR Parking Lot

*Students will check-in and be assigned to a bus via wristband

*There will be breathalyzers, security check & chaperones

*After Grad Night, students will board buses at 2:00am and be driven back to SR Parking Lot arriving around 3am.


*NO BAGS WILL BE ALLOWED AND NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO BOARD THE BUS WITHOUT A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP.  

*Permission slips will be emailed out and will be available to pick up in the Front Office

*This event is FREE to all graduating Seniors and includes entry into our raffle to win one of many awesome prizes!

*Registration is required by May 15th. After that registration is on a space available basis.


THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE STUDENTS OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS!

Class of 2026 Webpage
Visit the Class of 2026 Senior Year Updates Page on our website to find out more about Senior Activities