Senior Graduation Survey
All seniors will be asked to complete an online Graduation Survey by early May. The survey allows seniors to confirm their post-high school plans for next year and lets us know where to send final transcripts (if needed). We will ask for information about all college admission decisions and scholarship offers whether they are accepting them or not, as well as alternate plans if you are on a different pathway post high school. Seniors can already update college admission decisions in Naviance Student and are encouraged
to do so. We also recommend keeping track of the names of all scholarship offers, as we print those in the Commencement Program if they are provided to us.

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Senior Families Only: Private Commencement Suite at Hillsboro Stadium
We offer a special opportunity for Senior families looking to enhance their Commencement Night experience. Suites at Hillsboro Stadium will be available for purchase via the annual Presidents’ Dinner & Auction website starting in April (the event takes place on April 12). Take away the stress of graduation festivities and invite the family to watch commencement in style! With a private suite for eight (8), you will not have to lift a finger. Enjoy upscale catered food and drinks while you wipe a tear from your eye basking in their (your) achievements! Only six suites are available! Price: $,1000

Package Includes: Catering for Eight (8), Private Suite Seats for Eight (8). For more details please contact auction@centralcatholichigh.org.

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Details for Commencement Ceremony
Requirements for Graduation Participation
Participation in end-of-the-year graduation activities is contingent on several important factors:
● Successful completion of all required classes for graduation and Christian service requirement.
● Continuing respect for and cooperation with school regulations that apply to all students through graduation.
● Payment of all tuition and fees owed to the school and all borrowed technology returned
● THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS.

Graduation Tickets
We are excited to have our graduation at Hillsboro Stadium for the 4th year in a row. It is a large facility with plenty of seating for all of our guests. There will be no ticket limit for families at the Commencement, Senior Awards Assembly, and the Baccalaureate Mass. We look forward to seeing you!!

Parking for Commencement
Parking is plentiful at Hillsboro Stadium. You are free to park wherever you can. Maps for parking and seating will be provided prior to graduation.

Senior Grad Party: June 10, 2024
You won’t want to miss this all night party hosted by parents of graduating seniors and Central Catholic High School’s Parent Association. Buses depart from Hillsboro Stadium following the graduation ceremony, and after families have had time to socialize and take pictures. Exact bus departure time TBD; pick up by family members estimated for 2:00 A.M. (More details will be provided closer to the Party). This event is for SENIORS ONLY: NO GUESTS will be allowed. The cost is $125 for early bird tickets through April 30th. After April 30th, the registration fee increases to $150. Early bird registrations will also be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Winner to be announced on May 15th.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: RSVP HERE

If you register after June 1st, the cost is $170 and financial assistance is only available for registrations prior to June 1st. Please contact Lupe Alejandro in the business office at 503.235.3138 or by email lalejandro@centralcatholichigh.org if your student needs assistance. This annual tradition takes place at a secret location, only known to the parents planning the event. Register now on the Central Catholic website. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate with your classmates one final time as a class! Financial assistance is available.

Dear Parents/Guardians of Seniors,

We have had several inquiries lately from parents and Seniors that did not turn in their graduation orders with Jostens on November 3rd. We wanted to make everyone aware that there will be an additional make-up date on Wednesday, November 30th during Lunch in the Weston Commons. If your student did not pick up their original Jostens packet, they can pick one up in the Main office. Below is the key information you need to know about graduation orders.

Jostens is the required supplier for graduation cap, gown and tassels. You have already paid for the cap, gown and tassel in your senior fee. However, even if you aren't purchasing anything extra from Jostens, you need to return the white “2023 Graduation Order Form” supplied from Jostens with the 'Basic Unit' checked and the student's height and weight for proper sizing. You only need to fill out the Orange “All in One”, the “Class Band,” “Letter Jackets” and the “Class Jewelry” form if you want to purchase those items. In addition, EVERYONE needs to fill out the “Diploma Information” half sheet to ensure their name is correct on the diploma. Please note that the diploma is a legal document and should include the student’s legal name and not their nickname or preferred name.

Steps for completing the white “2023 Graduation Order Form”:

1. Complete the top portion with student / parent / school information
2. If you choose to purchase an optional announcement package, fill out part 2
3. Part 3 - You must complete the height and weight section regardless of which option you choose. This is required for all students to ensure the proper fit.
   1. You will notice many of the packages list a "Status Tassel” or a “Stacked Tassel" option - these are special tassels that are an additional $16 charge.
   2. If you just want what is covered with your Senior Fee, then the 'Basic Unit' should be checked that all you need is the cap/gown/regular tassel. Please fill out the height and weight too!
   3. Section 4 is where you can order individual items, eg: thank you cards, t-shirt, etc.
   4. Total your order. If all you are ordering is the 'Basic Unit' you DO NOT pay shipping.

SAVE THE DATE:

Orders will be picked up on Wednesday, November 30th.

Time: During Lunch
Place: Weston Commons

Payment Choices if ordering additional items:

• Pay $100.00 down payment
• Pay in Full
• Order now and pay in full by 3/1/23
• Checks payable to Jostens, cash, money orders or all major credit cards accepted
• Failure to turn in your size verification order form for cap and gown will result in a $25 late fee charge payable to Jostens

***For more detailed information on upcoming dates and deadlines please refer to the Parents of Seniors Page.

The Central Catholic yearbook annually includes Senior “Baby Ads” in the publication. Ads are $65 for a quarter page. You will design the ad yourself using a website template. There are a few templates to choose from, so if you would like, you can include a senior portrait on the ad alongside a baby picture. Senior portraits are NOT used for the senior class photos. The baby ad is the ONLY place in the yearbook where your student's senior portrait can be included. Baby ads are due by January 19, 2024. 

1) CLICK HERE and type "Central Catholic" into the search bar. Choose Central Catholic in Portland, OR.

2) Click 2023-2024

3) Click "get started" under Create a Personal Ad and follow the directions on the page.

4) Please proofread your ad. We can not fix any typos, as the site will send us exactly what you have created. If you do not choose a background color for your ad, it will have a white background in the yearbook.

TIPS: Complete this process on a laptop or desktop computer, not a phone or tablet. Chrome and Firefox seem to work best. Please contact Melissa Lowery mlowery@centralcatholichigh.org if you need help or if you have any questions.

Each graduating Senior will receive a Class of 2024 yard sign at no cost with their name on it at the Graduation Rehearsal on Tuesday, June 4 at 9:40 A.M. You can order additional signs for $25 each by May 3, 2024. Those signs will also be distributed at the rehearsal. You can purchase additional signs HERE.

     

The Senior Class leaders are currently assembling the Class of 2024 Senior Slide Show to present at the end of the Baccalaureate liturgy and they want to make sure every student is well represented. Please send at least two pictures with each graduate with their friends to seniors@cchsrams.com

Requirements for Participation

Participation in end-of-the-year graduation activities is contingent on several important factors:

1. Successful completion of all required classes for graduation and Christian service requirement.

2. Continuing respect for and cooperation with school regulations that apply to all students through graduation.

3. Payment of all tuition and fees owed to the school and all borrowed technology returned

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS.

Thursday, May 30	5:30 A.M.	Senior Sunrise, Central Catholic Harrington Field
Tuesday, June 4	9:40 A.M. 2:35 P.M.	MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal, Memorial Gym Seniors Last Day
Friday, June 7	11:45 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 2:35 P.M.	Baccalaureate Mass, Missy Mack '88 Memorial Gym Senior and Family Lunch, Central Catholic Cafeteria Senior Awards Assembly, Missy Mack '88 Memorial Gym
Monday, June 10	7:00 P.M. 9:30 P.M.	Commencement, Hillsboro Stadium Senior Grad Party Following Commencement