TESORO HIGH SCHOOL

CAPS, GOWNS, RINGS, AND MORE

• 714-751-0260
• jack.nicholson@jostens.com

Additional Ticket & Parking Pass Sales:  All additional ticket and parking pass purchases must be made by the end of the school day on Friday, May 30, 2025

 

Parking:   Due to the limited parking available on campus, each graduate will be allocated one (1) parking pass.  Graduates and Guests are HIGHLY encouraged to arrive together in one vehicle.  We will have a designated drop off/pick up area for those who would rather take a ride sharing service. Handicap parking will also be made available in our front staff parking lot, however, cars parked in the handicap parking must have a Graduation Parking Pass.  

 

Cap/Gown & Ticket Distribution:  All tickets (both complementary and purchased) along with cap and gowns will be distributed to Tesoro seniors on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 immediately following our MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal.  

 

The funds from the additional ticket sales will help offset the cost incurred for the rental of additional chairs, set–up and security.  This system will allow us to accommodate a large number of guests while providing a safe, orderly and dignified ceremony.

 

A MANDATORY graduation rehearsal will be held on the stadium field starting promptly at 9:00 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.    The Graduation Ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 5th. Students report to the baseball field between 3:00 - 3:30pm carrying their gowns.  Students must be on time for BOTH the graduation rehearsal and the final ceremony. 

 

Student Seating:  Graduating seniors will choose their seating for the commencement ceremony at our rehearsal. 

 

Student Appropriate Attire/Behavior:  Distribution of previously purchased caps and gowns will take place on Wednesday, June 4th immediately following rehearsal.  We recommend our male students to dress in a collared shirt and nice pants.  For our female students, we recommend wearing a nice sundress or a blouse and nice pants.  Jeans, shorts, hats and flip-flop sandals are inappropriate and unacceptable for a dignified ceremony.  Cell phones, cameras, flowers, purses, water bottles and any other items are not permitted on the field during the graduation ceremony.  Cap and gowns may NOT be altered in any way, including decorations on the caps.

 

Student Footwear:  Students CANNOT wear high-heeled shoes during the ceremony; the heel of such shoes easily sinks into the artificial turf of the field and will damage both the track and field surfaces.  Wedge shoes with flat soles are recommended.  Our suggestion is to please wear comfortable flat shoes during the ceremony and change into your footwear of choice following the ceremony.

 

Student Etiquette:  Graduates will enter the stadium in an orderly manner and will remain seated during most of the ceremony. Our goal is to allow each and every graduate their moment in the spotlight.  It is expected that graduates refrain from talking to other classmates during the ceremony.  Noisy or visual distractions such as: noise-makers, signs, fireworks, beach balls, or other distractions take the focus away from our graduates and are not allowed in the stadium.  Students violating graduation policies will be removed from the ceremony.  

 

Diplomas: As each senior’s name is called, they will receive a diploma cover.  Following the ceremony, the actual diplomas will be distributed at the east end (tennis court side) of the stadium along the fence.  Graduates that will not be participating in the ceremony may pick up their diplomas from their counselor on Friday, June 6th..  The Guidance Office is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Please call the office (949-234-5310) first to verify they will be available during the time you wish to come.

 

Outstanding Fines:  Any student with outstanding fines (library, athletic, activities or chromebook) MUST settle this debt on or before June 4th, prior to picking up their cap/gown and tickets.

 

Arrival Times:  Parking lots will open at 2:00 pm with stadium gates opening at 2:30 pm.  Please DO NOT arrive EARLY as we need time before 2:00 pm to allow for the pick up of students from our normal school day.  

 

Seating:  Seating in the stadium is on a first-come, first-served basis, in the bleachers as well as additional seating on the track.  The stadium gates will open at 2:30 pm for all guests.  We strongly discourage guests from lining up at the stadium prior to 2:15 pm, as all ticketed guests will have a seat.  

 

Handicapped Seating:  Our track seating is handicap accessible and we highly recommend securing seats on the track.  Please note the ceremony will be taking place outdoors in early June, and the weather could be unpredictable , please plan accordingly.

 

Post Ceremony Meeting Area - At the conclusion of the ceremony ALL guests will be directed to exit through the scoreboard side of the stadium where they should proceed directly to our area adjacent to our pool (behind the two-story building).  Graduates will pick up their diplomas and then exit through the east side (tennis court side) of the stadium, where they will meet up with their guests at the pool area.  Guests are not permitted on the stadium field at any time before or after the ceremony.  

 

Parking:  The front staff lot is reserved for handicapped or special needs parking.  For people with special needs, who do not have handicapped placards, please park in the front senior lot (enter at the marquee), as golf cart shuttles will be available to transport our guests.  Parking lots will open at 2:00 pm and ALL cars will need a Graduation Parking Pass (even cars with handicap placards must have a graduation parking pass displayed). 

 

We will have golf carts available in the parking lots for those who may need some assistance getting down to the field, however, they WILL NOT be available after the ceremony so please plan accordingly.

 

We will have a designated drop off/pick up area near our tennis courts for those who would rather take a ride sharing service.  We DO NOT offer a park and ride shuttle service for this event.

Umbrellas, balloons, coolers, signs, fireworks, beach balls, and air horns or other obnoxious noise makers are not allowed in the stadium. Umbrellas/balloons can obstruct views, coolers are unnecessary (PTSA will be available to sell water prior to the ceremony), and air horns are deafening.

During reheArsal June 4,2025.

 

No, the stadium is shutdown until gates open. Any blankets/chairs that make it into the stadium prior will be swept.

Gates open 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony

 

Handicap parking is located on site.  Handicap parking is limited, however, and is on a first come first serve basis. Cars with a handicap placcard must still present a Graduation Parking Pass to enter.

Yes, there will be seating for handicap persons and 1 additional chaperone. Handicap seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis.  Our track seating is also handicap accessible, but once again it is on a first come first serve basis.

 

Leis can be worn during graduation.  Only school provided/approved regalia may be worn during the ceremony.  This regalia is distributed during senior awards and consists of cords, stoles, and medals that are directly related to and approved by TESORO HIGH SCHOOL.

 

Clothes and shoes!  After graduation there will be pictures taken by family/friends.  Think about what you want to wear under your gown that will make your family happy during pictures.  Many graduates wear dress clothes.  Absolutely no heels on the turf!  The heels will not only poke holes in the turf, but they will also get stuck and you may fall.  Flats or wedges please.

 

 

Absolutely!  South Coast Photographic will be taking a still shot of each graduate receiving the diploma on stage. A link will be provided after graduation where these photos can be accessed.