SAINT FINBAR PARISH SCHOOL
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Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is a reminder letter to inform you of the upcoming fees, events, and practices associated with the end of the year for all graduating seniors. It is our hope to provide you enough notice so that you can plan ahead.

FEES
Note: All fees must be paid in advance and in a timely manner in order for your son/daughter to participate in all graduation festivities and events. You account must be entirely paid by May 15th.  All incomplete hours will be billed at this point if not completed.

Tuition May/June:
June tuition payment must be paid by May 15, 2015

Parent Hours:
25 hr (12.5 hr for single parents/active military)

Grad Fee:
$100 Payable to SCHS by 5/15

Fiesta:
Parent Hours, Fiesta Donations, Etc.

Sports Fees:
Team Fees, Equipment Returns, Etc.

*If you have any questions or concerns regarding fees or hours please contact Business Office ext. 165
*Caps and gowns will not be given out until after your account has been cleared.

EVENTS
Prom 
Saturday, May 7, 2016 6-11 PM
TBA per student March 30-April 17
TBA per student April 20 – May 7

Grad Nite 
Friday, May 13, 2016  8:00 AM (leave)
Saturday, May 14, 2016 4:00 AM (return)
TBA per student

Senior Grad Fee 
TBA May 2016
$100 per student

Senior Awards Nite (Pavilion) 
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 6:30-8:30 PM

Senior Bar-B-Que (Lunch Area) 
Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Senior Baccalaureate Mass (Santa Clara Parish) 
Friday, May 27, 2016 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Senior Graduation (Pavillion) 
Friday, May 27, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 PM

ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
  • In order to graduate from Santa Clara High School, a student must earn the following:
    • Religion (40 credits)
    • English (40 credits)
    • History/Social Science (30 credits)
    • Mathematics (30 credits)
    • Science (20 credits)
    • Foreign Language (20 credits)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (10 credits)
    • Computer Science (5 credits or complete Computer Proficiency Activity)
    • Physical Education (5 credits)
    • Health (5 credits)
    • Electives (35 credits)
    • Total: 240 credits
  • Students must complete all finals and pass all 2nd semester classes.


STUDENT TIME OF ARRIVAL
Baccalaureate
  • All students are to meet in front of Santa Clara Parish by no later than 12:30 pm on Fri, May 27, 2016.
  • Check in with Mrs. Mack when you arrive.
Graduation
All students are to meet in the Santa Clara High School Quad no later than 5:00 PM
  • The Baccalaureate Mass will end around 2:30.
  • Check in with Mr. Guzman when you arrive.



STUDENT RULES & PROCEDURES

Grad Nite
  • Students who attend will be in Casual Dance Dress.
  • Students who have not signed up for Grad Nite must be at school for a regular school day.
  • Students should bring money for food and souvenirs.
Finals
  • Students will be in regular uniform.
  • periods 1 and 2 finals.
  • period 3 and 4 finals.
  • periods 5 and 6 finals.
  • School will begin at 8:00 AM and end at 11:30 AM each day.
  • Students are not to go into the halls after their exams. Seniors may only be in the lunch area, Annex hall, or Senior patio during normal school hours.
  • Exams will be proctored in the Bingo Hall.
Senior Awards Night
  • Females: Dress is semi-formal, modest, with modest neckline and shoulders covered. Dress length is to be no more than four inches above the knee.
  • Males: Collared shirt, tie, and slacks. Sports coat may be worn.
Baccalaureate Mass
  • Females: Dress is semi-formal, modest, with modest neckline and shoulders covered. Dress length is to be no more than four inches above the knee.
  • Males: White collared shirt, tie, and slacks. Sports coat may be worn.
  • All students will wear their graduation gown for the Mass.
  • No caps will be worn for the Mass.
  • Students are not to wear any lei’s, ribbons, or stoles around their necks, with the exception of the NHS stoles and medallions distributed to students by the school at the awards ceremony.
  • No gum is allowed in church.
  • Students who receive the NHS stoles or medallions are to bring those to mass and wear them with their graduation gowns.
  • If you have a friend or relative that is a SCHS alum, please encourage them to come to mass and participate in the distribution of the tassels to the graduates.
Graduation
  • Females: Dress is semi-formal, modest, with modest neckline and shoulders covered. Dress length is to be no more than four inches above the knee.
  • Males: White collared shirt, tie, and slacks. Sports coat may be worn.
  • All students will wear their graduation cap (with tassel) and gown for the Mass.
  • Students are not to wear any lei’s, ribbons, or stoles around their necks, with the exception of the NHS stoles and medallions distributed to students by the school at the awards ceremony.
  • No gum is allowed at graduation.
  • Students who receive the NHS stoles or medallions are to bring those to graduation and wear them with their graduation gowns.



Locker Clean Up
  • All lockers must be completely clean by Friday, June 4th.
  • Locker clean up will take place before school, lunch, or after school.
  • All lockers must be cleaned and left in the same condition they were received.
  • All stickers, decals, tape, magnets, etc. must be removed.
  • The student will be responsible if your locker is damage.
  • Locks not removed by June 7 will be cut and books will be removed.


DATES/TIMES
Graduation/Baccalaureate Practice
Thursday, May 19  2:30 – 4:00 PM
Friday, May 20,  2:30 - 4:30 PM
Tuesday May 24,  12:30 – 2:00 PM
Wednesday May 25,  12:00 – 3:00 PM
Thursday May 26, 11:30 - 12pm

Note: Your son/daughter must attend all practices in order to participate in any/all graduation festivities and events.

PARENT/GUEST RULES & PROCEDURES
Senior Awards Night
  • No balloons or noisemakers in the gym.
Baccalaureate
  • No balloons or noisemakers in Mass.
Graduation
  • Doors will open at 5:30 PM.
  • No balloons or noisemakers in the gym.
  • All parents and guests must stay behind the chained area for the entirety of the ceremony.
  • The doors will close when the Graduation procession begins at 6:00. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the gym until all students are seated.
  • At the end of the graduation ceremony, the students and faculty will recess out of the gym. Please allow all members to leave the gym before leaving your seats.
  • Videography will be offered by Andre Fox. (available for purchase)

Photography and Videography/Photography will be available from Lifetouch with order placed at graduation.
Order a graduation ceremony DVD or Blu-ray today. $20/DVD and $25/Blu-ray. Deadline to order is June 4th. Order early – after May 29th prices will increase by $5/disk. See Mr. Fox for order forms.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
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Contact Info:
2120 W. Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91506
Telephone:
(818) 848-0191
Fax: (818) 848-4315


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  • About
    • Reopening of School Documents >
      • Safely reopening Saint Finbar School
      • CPP Saint Finbar School
      • Confirmed or Suspected Cases
      • Profile of a Graduate: SLE's
      • COVID19 School Guidance Checklist
      • Appendix T1
    • Catholic Identity
    • History of School's Patron Saint
    • Accreditation
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Faculty & Staff Directory
    • Contact Us
  • Calendar
  • Admissions
    • Why Choose A Catholic School?
    • Application Packet
    • Lunch Program
    • Tours & Visits >
      • Schedule a Tour of Saint Finbar School with the Principal
    • Financial Information >
      • Tuition & Fees
      • FACTS Tuition FAQ
      • FACTS Tuition Management
  • Academics
    • iPad Program
    • Meet the Teachers >
      • Early Fives
      • Kindergarten
      • 1st Grade
      • 2nd Grade
      • 3rd Grade
      • 4th Grade
      • 5th Grade
      • 6th Grade
      • 7th Grade
      • 8th Grade
    • Enrichment Program >
      • Sciences (3rd-5th Grades)
      • Foreign Languages (Grades 3-8)
      • Visual Arts (K-8)
      • Dance (Early 5's- 8th)
      • Music (Early 5's- 8th)
      • Drama >
        • FAIT
      • Computer & Technology (Grades 3-8)
      • Writing to Read Lab (K- 2nd)
      • Library (Early 5's - 4th)
      • Junior High Electives (6th-8th)
    • Academic Standards Covered
    • Religion Standards Covered
    • STAR Testing
    • Current Student >
      • Gradelink: Online Grading System
      • School Schedule
  • Campus Life
    • Athletics
    • Christian Service
    • Liturgy & Prayer >
      • Masses
      • Retreats
    • Academic Decathlon
    • Student Council
    • Afterschool Program
    • American Heart Association
    • Videos
  • Parents
    • Handbook
    • School Schedule
    • Parent Hours
    • Fundraising >
      • E-Scrip
      • Amazon Smile
      • Box Top Program
    • Supply List
    • Important Links >
      • Saint Finbar Parish
      • FACTS Tuition Management
      • eContribution
      • Gradelink: Online Grading System
      • Archdiocese of Los Angeles
      • Catholic Parents.org
      • Child Rescue Network
      • Safe Search
      • Video Game Addiction
    • School Uniforms
    • Saint Finbar Spirit and Pride Store
  • Alumni & Giving
    • The Barbara Marasco Reading Fund
    • Alumni Information/ Keep in Touch