DIAMOND RANCH GRADUATING

CLASS OF 2026

Senior Parent Meeting

COLLEGE INFO -

COUNSELOR PRESENTATION

Ms. Purpura will be out until mid January. In the meantime her 12th grade students will see the following counselors;

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D: Mrs. Kirkbride-Escobedo

E: Mr. Solomon

F: Mr. Walker

G: Mr. Shone

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Academics

• It is important that seniors pass ALL of their classes
• If a senior does not pass a required class their first semester they have time to make up the class. However, if they do not pass the class second semester they will not graduate
• Counselors meet with each senior for graduation checks at the beginning of the year. During this meeting, seniors are told which classes they need to pass in order to graduate.
• It is very important that seniors enrolled in an online class are attending and making progress towards completion of their online course(s).

Options After High School

• College/Universities
• Military
• Trade Schools
• Work

Cal States and UC’s

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• The application window for the California State Universities (CSU’s) and Universities of California (UC’s) will open on October 1st and will close on December 1st.
• Students need to meet A-G in order to be admitted as a Freshman.

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Check out out 4-year University Page for more info!

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Out-of-State and Private Schools

• Application deadlines will vary amongst the schools
• Most out-of-state and private schools use commonapp.org for their applications. However, some may have their own applications embedded on their website. Make sure you check each school’s website.
• Letters of Recommendation will be required by your child’s counselor for the Common App. Please make sure your child gives their counselor two weeks notice for letters of recommendation and students should provide the counselor with a resume that includes their accomplishments on & off campus, obstacles they have faced, and any other information we should know.

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Common Black College App

• Apply to over 50 HBCUs for only $20
• Visit commonblackcollegeapp.com

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Community College

• Students can apply for the community colleges through the community college website that they plan on attending
• Diamond Ranch has a partnership with Mt. Sac. Students are asked to sign up for the application process in the Career Center. Mt. Sac plans to come on October 30th during Period 1-6 to help students complete their application.
• Stay updated as to when Mt. Sac will host their application workshop and Connect 4 workshop (and so much more) by signing up for the Career Centers Google Classroom.

Career Center Google classroom link: PBUHMYI

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• Every Thursday in October
• These workshops are for students applying to 4 year universities and not intended for community college applications.
• Counselors are available to review applications before a student submits.
• Students can sign up with their school counselor or through the career center

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Your child can get one-on-one help with their college applications at our College Application Workshops.

SAT and/or ACT

• The CSU’s and UC’s are test optional. They will not use SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions decision.
• Many out of state and private schools are now test optional. Please check with the colleges you are applying to see if you need to send in your SAT or ACT scores.
• SAT and ACT’s will vary between the schools; please contact the Admissions Office to see what their policy is in regards to the SAT or ACT
• To sign up for the SAT students will go to collegeboard.org
• To sign up for the ACT students will go to ACTstudent.org
• All seniors will take the SAT for FREE at DRHS on October 8 during the school day

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• Students will need an UNOFFICIAL copy of their transcripts to fill out their college applications. If a student needs their unofficial transcript, they can ask their counselor for a hard copy. Counselors will not email transcripts.
• Students will not need to send an OFFICIAL transcript to the colleges until possibly their second semester. Students will need to check their college portals daily to make sure they are meeting the college deadlines.
• Starting in January students may be asked to send an official transcript. They will request their official transcript through Parchment.com where you can find on the DRHS website under TRANSCRIPTS

Financial Aid

• The FAFSA/CADAA application window for the Fall of 2026 will open October 1st, 2025
• To apply go to studentaid.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov
• For FAFSA applicants, You and your child will need to create an FSA ID (before starting the FAFSA) by going to studentaid.gov
• When filling out the FAFSA or CADAA you will need the students social security number and your 2024 tax information.

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Hands-on Financial Aid Workshop with DR Counselors

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• Small 1 hour groups of 15 families or less to get support on completing your FAFSA
• Held on October 22nd and October 29th from 1:30-4:00pm
• To sign up, scan our QR Code

Cash for College

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• Bright Prospects and DRHS Counselors will have a cash for college night in November 13, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
• We will provide more information as we get closer to the date.
• RSVP by scanning QR Code

Scholarships

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• Follow us on Instagram @diamondranchcounseling
• Scholarship.com
• Fastweb.com
• Bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
• Niche.com/colleges/scholarships
• Goingmerry.com

College and Career Resource Guide

Welcome to your college & career one-stop shop! This website is designed to help students plan and prepare for their life after high school. Learn about your post-secondary options, access college applications, our college visits schedule/sign-up forms, financial aid, and so much more!

Be sure to visit the Career Center or your School Counselor with your questions.

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University Bound Students - Senior Year Timeline

SENIOR INFO MEETING: �September 16th

1. Senior Year Preview
2. Gown Measurement
3. Senior Contract
4. Diploma Name

DIPLOMAS

SENIOR “PURCHASES”

Josten’s

1. Caps and Gowns
2. Graduation Announcements
3. Class Rings and MORE

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Proclaim Graduation – Do not admit to the Ceremony

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NOT included in Graduation Packages sold at Registration

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May be ordered online through Josten’s

YEARBOOKS

• BUYING A YEARBOOK
• Available for Purchase Now (Limited Order of Extras)
• Use QR Code in Packet
• Cash, Check or Credit Card at the Roc Activities Office with Account Clerk,

Ms. Amber during Nutrition and Lunch

• Senior ADS
• Limited number of ad pages available
• Use QR Code in the packet

• PICTURES
• Pictures MUST be taken at Prestige Portraits Imaging.
• Pictures must conform to the dress standards.
• Appointments/Pictures Taken by 10/24. Call 1.855.918.2930 to make an appointment

YEARBOOK PRICING

Books

• Currently, $85 w/ASB and

$90 w/out ASB

• Second Semester $90 w/ASB and $95 w/out ASB
• Yearbook Distribution $100 if available

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Ads

1/4 Page $125.00

1/2 Page $215.00

Full Page $345.00

ONLINE ORDERS ONLY

CULTURAL�GRADUATION�REGALIA�

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• PABSE
• CULTURAL

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WHAT FOLLOWS IS THE PLAN…�

…SUBJECT TO ADAPTATION/REVISION

��Appointments/Pictures Taken by 10/24. Call 1.855.918.2930 to make an appointment�

Portraits: � Deadline to take picture is Oct. 24th�

PROM

Saturday in April

Location/Theme Announcement: March

GRAD NITE at Disneyland Resort

Sunday, May 17th

UNTIL

Monday, May 18th at 3AM

GRAD NITE Cost is estimated to be $300-$310

• Includes Transportation, Supervision/Chaperones, Park Hopper Ticket for both the Disneyland and California Adventure Parks and the Private Seniors Only Grad Nite Party at California Adventure from 9pm-2am
• Deposit will be collected in October/November balance to be paid by end of February
• We will need volunteer chaperones

VOLUNTEER for GRAD NITE

LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION FOR SENIORS

Thursday, May 21

THIS IS NOT THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS IS FRIDAY, MAY 29

CLEARANCE DAY

FRIDAY, May 22

CLEARING…

• Meeting all the academic requirements established by PUSD.
• All library textbooks and materials returned. All fines paid.
• All athletic equipment and uniforms returned.
• All club equipment, supplies, obligations cleared.
• Teacher/Coach IOUs cleared.
• Graduation contract submitted.

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In order to participate in any graduation events, seniors must clear...

CAP AND GOWN PICK-UP

Friday,

May 22

PICK-UP AT ASSIGNED TIMES

CAP AND GOWN PICK-UP

CAP/GOWN USED FOR ALL GRADUATION EVENTS:�

• SENIOR WALK
• SENIOR MEMORIES
• SENIOR HONORS ASSEMBLY
• GRADUATION

SENIOR ACADEMIC HONORS�ASSEMBLY

Tuesday,

May 26

SENIOR ACADEMIC HONORS ASSEMBLY�SUBMISSION OF AWARDS��

SENIOR ACADEMIC HONORS ASSEMBLY�Tuesday, May 26th�

Free for Guests of Graduates

Senior Dress: Gown, No Cap

Celebration of Achievement Vs Physical Awards

SENIOR WALK

TBD

SENIOR WALK: OPTIONAL�FIELD TRIP TO CLUSTER IV SCHOOLS�IF SCHEDULED, LETTER TO TEACHER IS REQUIRED �FOR BUS RESERVATION

• We do not have an exact departure scheduled - at this time.
• Usually early in the morning.

SENIOR MEMORIES

Wednesday,

May 27

SENIOR MEMORIES�

GRADUATION REHEARSAL�(MANDATORY)

TBD

GRADUATION

Date TBD

7:00 PM

GRADUATION �DATE TBD 7:00 PM�

Ticketed Event

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Graduate Attire: Unaltered Cap and Gown

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Every person that attends must have a ticket to enter the Stadium for the Graduation Ceremony.

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TICKETS

PARKING�

Parking Pass Required

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Every vehicle needs a parking pass

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Students will receive one parking pass for General Parking

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Preferred Parking available for purchase

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DIPLOMA PICK UP

Monday, June 1st

Various Times

COMMUNICATION

Principal

• Emails
• Constant Contact
• Parent Square

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Counselors

• Parent Square
• Instagram

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Activities Office

• Parent Square
• Senior Instagram
• Announcements
• Senior

Google

Classroom

*****THE SENIOR HUB*****

Thank you!