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Dear Class of 2015
All of you became Lions in the fall of 2011, the same school year that Mira
Monte would celebrate our first 4-year graduating class. Soon all of you will be
gathering on the same football field to celebrate your graduation in front of
friends and family as the 5th graduating class from Mira Monte High School. All
of the staff has been honored to have worked with all of you to reach this point
in your lives. I thank you for helping to establish a culture of Excellence,
Scholarship, Courage and Pride at Mira Monte for future graduating classes to
build upon. For the 4th year in a row 100 plus seniors were accepted to CSU
Bakersfield, more than any other high school in the district. This is an
accomplishment we are all proud of and will continue in coming graduating
classes.
The Class of 2015 has continued to build on traditions created by students
before you and worked to create new levels of achievement to challenge future
Lions. Our Fine Arts department has led the way with exceptional band and
choir performances, including State and National recognition. Service Clubs and
organizations gave back to the community through variety fundraisers,
donations, and civic causes. Academically you have worked tirelessly to increase
both our graduation rate and UC A-G percentage, and have prepared yourselves
to be productive citizens after graduation.
I am proud to have been your Principal and look forward to hearing about
your successes in the years to come. All of you were an integral part in helping
to establish our PRIDE culture and will continue to be leaders at Mira Monte as
Alumni.
Go Lions,
Jaime Quiñónez
Calendar of Events
Date
Event
February 9th
No School- Lincoln's Day
February 12th
Talent Show @ 6:30pm
February 16th
No School- Washington's Day
February 19th
LCAP Meeting @ 6:30pm- Cafeteria
February 19th
Choir Concert @ 6:30- PAC
February 24th
Senior Meeting 6th Period
February 26th
PRIDE Awards 2nd and 3rd periods
February 28th
Saturday School
March 2- April 17
Prom Tickets on Sale, $50
March 5th
Food Sale Day
March 5th
Spring Musical by Drama Dept.@ 6:30pm
March 6th
3rd Quarter Ends
March 9th
Winter Sports Awards Ceremony @ 6:00
March 12th
Band Concert @ 6:30
March 13th
Cookie Dough Sale Ends/ Money & Order Form Due to Finance Office
March 13th
AP Fundraiser Money Due
March 14th
Saturday School
March 17th & 18th
March 20th
March 30 to April 3
AYP CAHSEE
Student AP Money Due
Spring Break
April 13-14
8th Grade Registration in gym
April 20-23
Prom Ticket Prices go UP, $60
April 25th
Saturday School
April 25th
NO CHECKS accepted for senior debts or payments for the remainder of the year.
April 25th
PROM @ Masonic Lodge
Date
Event
April 30th
Band Concert
April 30th
Food Sale Day
May 5th
AP Calculus Test
May 6th
AP English Literature
May 7th
AP Spanish Language Test
May 8th
AP US History Test
May 11th
AP Biology Test
May 12th
AP Spanish Literature Test
May 12th
Junior/Senior CAHSEE (English)
May 13th
AP English Language
May 13th
AP Statistics Test
May 13th
Junior/Senior CAHSEE (Math)
May 14th
Choir Concert @ 6:30
May 18th
Spring Sports Awards @ 6:00pm
May 18- 20
Senior Finals (Regular Schedule)
May 20th
Powderpuff Football/Ironman Volleyball @4:00
May 20th
Senior Sunset on Football Field
May 20th
Senior Yearbook Distribution
May 21st
Last Day to Purchase Grad Night Tickets
May 21st
Senior Awards- 9:00am
May 22nd
Senior Clearance Sheets Due to Counselor
May 22nd
Senior Debt Due
May 26th
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE @ 8:24am
May 27th
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE @ 8:24am
May 27th
COMMENCEMENT- MMHS Stadium 7:00pm
May 28th
Grad Night (Magic Mountain) Depart School @ 6:00pm
May 29th
Return to school from Grad Night @8:00am
YEARBOOKS
If you haven’t purchased your yearbook yet, IT’S NOT TOO LATE! The price is currently
$85.00, or $80.00 w/ASB Sticker. Yearbooks will be distributed to all students on Wednesday,
May 20th. Pay in the Finance Office ASAP to get your 2014-2015 Yearbook.
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
Theme: Masquerade
Saturday, April 25th 2015
Masonic Lodge 1920 18th St Bakersfield CA 93301 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Tickets will be $50, Junior/Seniors
JUNIOR/SENIOR COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
Sell 10 Boxes and earn your PROM ticket.
Sell 17 Boxes and earn your GRAD NITE ticket.
Money and Order Form due March 13th to the Finance Office.
GRAD NIGHT @ Magic Mountain- May 28th @ 6:00pm
Ticket for entry into park, your bus ride to and from the event, and an all you can eat buffet in
the park will be $100.00. Dress code and Park rules will be given to you upon purchase of
your ticket. Absolutely NO alcohol, drugs, or weapons of any kind are permitted.
 Six Flags is a Smoke-Free park and will not tolerate smoking in the park on Grad Nite
no matter the age.
 Only buses or chaperone driven vehicles will be permitted to park.
 NO student will be permitted to leave Grad Nite prior to park closing regardless of
their age.
 All prescription medication must be carried by a chaperone at all times unless a special
exception that has been approved prior to the event. Asthma inhalers are an exception
to this rule and may be carried by student.
 At least one chaperone from each school must remain in the chaperone center at all
times.
 All students and chaperones must adhere to the Dress Code provided or entrance to
Grad Nite may not be permitted.
 No outside food, drink, coolers or other food containers are permitted.
 Detailed dress code information is found in the Activities Office.
SENIOR CHECKOUT – May 22nd, Friday 3:14pm
Senior checkout requires final signatures from the Library, Finance Office, and Counselor.
Students must bring their student I.D. to check out. All present and past debt accrued at Mira
Monte, or another high school in the KHSD, must be cleared through Finance Office. At the
end of each final exam seniors are to check in their textbooks to the Library ONLY. Books are
not to be turned into teachers. The Library will be open until 4:00pm for students to turn in all
library/textbooks. YOU MUST GET LIBRARY SIGNATURE BEFORE CHECKING OUT WITH
FINANCE OFFICE.
Checkout forms are turned into the Counseling Secretary!
Yearbook Sales & Pick-up
Yearbooks are still on sale. They are $85.
Yearbook pickup will be at Senior Sunset on May
20th. Students must bring ID to claim yearbook.
Don’t miss out on your Senior year memories!
Clearing Debts
Graduates with outstanding debt will
receive the MMHS diploma when all
debts are paid. After April 25th all
debts must be paid in cash or money
orders, NO CHECKS! Students will
not participate in graduation until all
debts are cleared.
Senior Awards
May 21st, 9:00am in the
PAC. All seniors will
attend 1st period and then
the Awards Assembly.
Students will be
recognized for awards
and many scholarships
will be presented. The
awards are open to the
public. Parents and
friends are encouraged
to attend. Semi-formal
attire is appropriate.
Senior Checkout
Graduation Flower Girls
Clearance forms distributed in
Econ/Govt. Classes May 20th
1st - 7th period
Junior girls will serve as
flower attendants at the
graduation ceremony. If
you know of any
interested junior girls,
please have them contact
Mrs. Henriksen in the ASB
office. Practices and dress
requirements will be
announced!
Senior checkout requires final clearances from the
library, finance office and counselor. At the end of
each final exam period, seniors are to check in their
textbooks to the library. Books cannot be turned into
teachers. You will not be able to participate in the
graduation ceremony without this paperwork
completed! Seniors must turn this clearance into the
counseling secretary when complete.
Senior Finals
May 18 - Per. 1&2
May 19 - Per 3&5
regular May 20 - Per 6&7
Seniors will follow regular
schedule on these days!
Graduation Tickets
Each student will be given ten (10)
tickets for guests for the commencement
ceremony during the final graduation
practice. Any person attending
regardless of age will need a ticket to
attend the ceremony. Additional tickets
will NOT be available. Check with your
fellow graduates to find extra tickets. It
is suggested to leave infants and small
children at home.
GRADUATION
Wednesday, May 27th @ 7:00pm
Check in: All Graduates must check in by 5:30pm in the gym. All graduates will be
searched before entering the gym. Wear your cap and gown and don’t forget to
bring your tassel. Staff will not hold items for graduates. MMHS is not responsible
for phones, purses, etc. Only designated MMHS cap, gown and honor stoles will be
approved for graduation apparel. No additional adornment may be worn.
Appropriate dress attire and shoes must be worn under the cap and gown.
GRADUATION TICKETS
Each Senior will be given 10 tickets for commencement ceremony at final
Graduation practice. NO additional tickets will be available for any reason. Check
with your fellow students for additional tickets. All persons attending ceremony
regardless of age must have a ticket. It is suggested to leave infants and small
children at home. Gates will open at 5:30pm.
GRADUATION BEHAVIOR
We are a class act and so is our ceremony. Improper behavior will not be tolerated
and those involved with improper behavior will be removed. We ask that family
and friends are courteous during this momentous event. No horns or noisemakers
will be allowed at the graduation ceremony.
GRADUATION PARKING
Parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the stadium lot and the
front parking lot. Special handicapped parking is located adjacent to the stadium.
HANDICAPPED SEATING
Designated areas in the bleachers will have special seating for any handicapped
parents or guests. These areas are limited and are first come, first served.
GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHY
A professional photographer will capture each student receiving his/her diploma.
Proofs will be available to view on InMotion Photography’s website in June.
IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GRADUATE - WHAT DO I DO?
3/6 Months
It’s never too early to start preparing for the big occasion. Place orders and make
arrangements early to avoid hassles and headaches closer to graduation day.
 Your cap, Gown, and Tassel should be ordered by now. (Order forms in ASB Office)
 You place order and pay HERFF JONES at their office, call they’re office with gown
questions.
 Make sure you have paid for your 2014-2015 Yearbook!
 Start thinking about attending your Senior trip to GRAD NITE @ Magic Mountain.
8-10 Weeks
 Make your list of friends and relatives to send your Graduation Announcements to.
 Make sure you have paid for your 2013-2014 Yearbook!
 Decide and pay for your Senior trip to GRAD NITE @ Magic Mountain.
4-6 Weeks
 Address and Mail out Announcements
 Pay for your yearbook, you don’t want to miss an opportunity to save those
memories.
 Pay for your trip to GRAD NITE @ Magic Mountain, reserve your spot before they all
fill up.
1-3 Weeks
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Pay all debts
Turn in all textbooks, athletic gear, or other MMHS items!
Remember to behave responsibly at all School activities
Send out Thank-you notes for Graduation gifts you are receiving
Have all your friends sign your yearbook.
Make sure your clothing to wear under your Graduation gown is clean and
appropriate.
 Enjoy-- this is an exciting time in your life!
Herff Jones
4300 Easton Drive. Suite #18
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 864-7778
Additional Information Visit:
www.hjgradorder.com
PRICE: $16.00 +TAX
TOTAL = $17.20
Late FEE of $9.00
added after Feb. 28th
Cap and Gowns will be
delivered to MMHS in
MAY… If you are gone that
Day you can pick them
up in the ASB Office.
You can get your class ring or
letterman jacket from any of the 3
approved vendors. We recommend
you shop around.
Herff Jones- (661) 864-7778
Balfour- (661) 827-4696
Jostens- (661) 324-8529
Don’t forget to pay for your
Senior trip to Magic
Mountain to participate in
the “Most Extreme Grad
Night Party on the Planet!”