Superintendent Cosca’s June 1, 2020 Graduation Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2020
For more information:
Kessa Early Greg Fister Mike Casper
Principal, Hill Education Center Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Novato Unified Announces High School Graduations
Novato, CA…The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the high school graduations for 2020. A Graduation Committee of students, parents, and staff from Novato High School and San Marin High School met twice and reached consensus on graduation ceremonies for their schools. Novato High and San Marin High Schools will hold their graduations on Friday, June 12, 2020, and Marin Oaks High School and NOVA Independent Study will hold their graduation on Thursday, June 11, 2020. All will follow guidelines provided by Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer, and Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools.
Marin Oaks High School and NOVA Independent Study: On Thursday, June 11, 2020, beginning at 6 pm, Marin Oaks and NOVA will hold a drive-through graduation ceremony at the Hill Education Center. Students will be lined up by student order number and will have an opportunity to have their photo taken at three locations: inside their car with a large frame outside their window, receiving their diploma (with a choice of remaining in their vehicle or exiting their vehicle and walking on stage) while listening to their teacher share a senior tribute, and then at the final stop with their family throwing their cap.
Novato High School: On Friday, June 12, 2020, Novato High School will hold a drive-through graduation ceremony beginning at 8:30 am until 3 pm. NHS will welcome the graduating class as they enter the main parking lot in alphabetical order. Diploma, diploma cover and certificates will be placed in the back seat of the car. As the car proceeds to the football field entrance, only the graduate may exit to have their photo taken at the graduation stage and in front of the Novato High backdrop. The student will then return to their car. A Graduation Ceremony video will be available later that day around 7 pm for families and the public to view. This will include the National Anthem, introductory 2-minute speech from ASB Leadership; Honorary Staff speech, student speech, photos from graduates, etc.
San Marin High School: On Friday, June 12, 2020, San Marin will hold a drive-through graduation ceremony beginning at 8:30 am until 8:30 pm. SMHS will welcome the graduating class as they enter the first San Marin High School entrance, at San Marin Drive and the turf field. The graduate and family will wait in the car by the entrance to the turf until an administrator gives the okay for the family and graduate to depart their car. As families wait by their car, only the graduate will be escorted to the stage to receive their diploma, stand for photos, and then return to the family car. Families may take photos from their car. When the student returns, the graduate and family will get back in their car and depart.
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