Important Senior Information

Additional Information
Important Dates

Additional Information

Basha High School Class of 2027

Information for Graduating Seniors

May 20, 2027 @7:30PM

Desert Financial Arena @ASU

CAPS AND GOWNS

Seniors, you need to purchase your Cap and Gown prior to April 1^st through Jostens.com. Cap and Gown will NOT be delivered to your home. Jostens will distribute Caps and Gowns April 15th at the Mandatory Senior Graduation Assembly @9:00AM in the BHS Auditorium. If you didn’t get your cap/gown purchased prior to April 1, Jostens will have a limited supply available for purchase April 15th. At that time, the cap/gown can be purchased for $70.00 and tassel for $20.00. Jostens will only accept CASH payment on April 15th.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

If you are taking correspondence courses to meet graduation requirements, final grades must be posted with our registrar, Amanda Jones, by Friday, May 14, 2027.

HONOR CORDS

Honor Cords will be handed out at the Senior Cap/Gown Assembly on April 15th. You must be present to pick them up. Only approved Honor Cords will be allowed.

NHS STOLES

Stoles will be taken care of by Ms. Reiter. Please see Ms. Reiter for all NHS information.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Senior exams will be given in regular classes on Thursday, May 13th and Friday, May 14th. Juniors graduating early will also follow this schedule. Juniors, please let your teachers know. If there are any concerns, please contact

Mr. Chandler as soon as possible.

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS

If you are planning on attending a four-year University, Community College or vocational training program and the school requires final transcripts, you will use Parchment.com for your requests.

SENIOR CHECK OUT

Seniors will receive check out forms in their English classes during the week of MAY 10th. Any outstanding debts (including Chandler Public Library, athletics, class fees, uniforms, lost books, etc.) must be paid in full to participate in the graduation ceremony. Check with the library and Bookstore now to see if you have any outstanding debts! Completed/Signed forms (with any receipts attached) need to be returned to the Bookstore no later than 3:30pm on May 14th.

SEATING ASSIGNMENTS

The seating assignment information for graduation will be available April 15^th in C and F buildings and in senior classes. If your name is not on the list, please contact Mrs. Good immediately.

Seniors, please note these specifics:

· Row number – North or South

· Faculty members assigned to your row

· Line number and color

GRADUATION PRACTICE

Graduation practice will take place at the Mandatory Senior Graduation Assembly April 15^th during conference. During this time, a video will be shown detailing all the steps for lining up, proceeding into the graduation ceremony and walking across the stage to receive a diploma. Students will also receive seat assignments at this time. The video will be made available for families following the Senior assembly on Parent Square.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Graduation Ceremony will be Thursday, May 20 @7:30PM at Desert Financial Arena @ASU. Students are to report to the South East entrance of the football stadium concourse. Students not present by 6:30pm will not be able to participate. Following the graduation ceremony, all graduates will exit the arena and continue to the south lawn.

NOT WALKING IN THE CEREMONY: If you choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony, please notify Chris Taylor, Mrs. Good’s assistant, as soon as possible. She can be contacted at 480-224-2129. You may pick up your diploma after May 20^th in Basha’s Administration Building. Unclaimed diplomas are not mailed or stored.

Appropriate dress for seniors at graduation

· Students should arrive at Desert Financial Arena on May 20th by 6:30pm.

· Students checked in with their line leaders.

· Students will NOT be allowed to carry any items with them (including food, drink or flowers) into the arena.

· Please leave all items with a family member before entering the arena. Staff members will be taking unauthorized items. Confiscated items will be available at BHS the following day.

· MALES should wear dress slacks, a collared shirt (tie not required) comfortable dress shoes.

· FEMALES should wear a dress, or pants/skirt and blouse and comfortable dress shoes. Due to the amount of standing time, low heels or flats are highly recommended!!

· Mortarboards (caps) should not be altered in any way nor should anything (other than the appropriate tassel) be attached to or written on it. Only BHS provided graduation apparel may be worn; no pins, flowers, etc. allowed.

· Any student who appears to be under the influence of a controlled substance will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony and will fall under the jurisdiction of Tempe Police.

ASU CLEAR BAG POLICY: Please go to the link below for more information regarding ASU’s policies.

https://asu365communityunion.com/visitor-info/asu-bag-policy.

Graduation Pictures

A professional photographer from GradImages will be at the graduation ceremony to take a candid photograph of each graduating senior at the time the diploma is presented. A free proof of this photo will be mailed to your home. You may place orders and obtain answers to questions at www.gradimages.com. Since professional photographs will be available, arena staff members ensure that family members and guests remain in their seats, relaxed to enjoy the ceremony.

Senior Dates

Senior Sunrise July 24

Senior Assembly September 3

Senior Portraits on Campus -1 day only September 14

Last day for Senior portraits in studio September 19

Homecoming Carnival October 21

Homecoming Dance October 24

Senior Panoramic January 21

4.0 Academic Ceremony March 29

Prom April 10

Mandatory Senior Graduation Assembly April 15

Senior Finals May 13 and 14

Paperdrop May 14

Senior Sunset May 14

Graduation @ASU May 20

Important Dates