- Centennial High School
- Class of 2024 Commencement and Senior Information
Countdown to Graduation!
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Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
Time TBD (Graduates Report One Hour Earlier)
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZCentennial is excited to celebrate the Class of 2024 in its annual commencement ceremony, at State Farm Stadium on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2023. Friends and family may attend free-of-charge. CeHS will livestream the ceremony on Centennial PSBN so that family members and friends can view our ceremony from afar. Students DO NOT receive their diplomas in alphabetical order, so be sure to listen carefully as graduates begin to cross the stage to receive their diplomas.
Remaining Important Dates
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Download the Full List of Events
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August 15: Senior Information Night
Dear Seniors and Senior Parents,
Thanks for your engagement at Senior Information Night this week. If you were unable to join us, you can use the links below to review the handouts and presentation materials:
Dates Are Subject to Change
Our presentation concluded with some important tasks, which we’ll share again here:
- Encourage your Coyote to attend the August 30th application workshops for all in-state universities (ASU, U of A, NAU, Grand Canyon). To attend, students must sign up by August 24th by visiting www.tinyurl.com/CoyoteCollegeApp. Every year, many Coyotes earn significant scholarship money as a result of these applications!
- Mark your calendar for the financial aid FAFSA Workshops planned for December, January and February. It’s our goal for every family to complete the 45-minute FAFSA application! Students who complete FAFSA are not only eligible for aid; they can also qualify for scholarships as a result of completing the application. Help Centennial stay #1 in FAFSA in PUSD!
- Make plans to attend the Peoria Unified College Fair at Centennial on Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm. Dozens of college, university, trade school, and military representatives will be on-hand to visit with our families.
- Book a senior yearbook photo session at Prestige Photography prior to November 12th. Remember that seniors must take their pictures with Prestige to appear in the yearbook.
- Be sure to order your cap and gown: The Jostens document provides instructions, and while most families place their orders online, Jostens will visit Centennial on September 21st for in-person orders.
- Continue to check our Class of 2024 website for updates regarding your Coyote’s final year at Centennial. Simply save www.peoriaunified.org/CeHSseniors to find all the information you’ll need as we prepare for graduation on May 22nd, 2024.
We’re looking forward to the Senior Sunrise next Friday, August 25th at 6am in the Stadium! Please contact our office if we can help you in any way.
Mr. Hollabaugh
Principal
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August 25: Senior Sunrise
Join your fellow Seniors in the CeHS stadium at 6:00 am to enjoy the sunrise as you start your senior year.
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August 28 - 31: Senior Experience
Seniors will visit the Library this week to meet with counselors and learn about:
- Financial Aid (FAFSA) and the upcoming workshops.
- School Links, our new web-based Electronic Career Action Plan (ECAP) software.
- Jostens cap and gown orders and other products available for purchase.
- The process for seeking effective Letters of Recommendation.
- The senior year College Application timeline.
College and military representatives will also be on-hand to introduce themselves and answer questions.
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August 30: In-State College Application Workshop
Sign-up by April 24th!
http://www.tinyurl.com/CoyoteCollegeApp
Seniors who sign-up will visit the Library to apply to the four in-state universities via the electronic submission process. Don't miss this opportunity to apply! Every year, many students garner significant scholarship money during this application session.
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September 21: Jostens Senior Graduation Order Day
Jostens will be on campus to work with the seniors to order their graduation regalia.
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October 18: College Fair 5:00 PM
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October 26: Senior Panoramic Picture 9:00 AM
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November 12: Deadline for Senior Yearbook Photo at Prestige Photography
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December or January TBD: Financial Aid/FAFSA Support Workshop #1
FAFSA is one of the most important tasks your senior will complete as he/she prepares for next steps beyond high school. The 45-minute application can open doors to financial aid AND even if your family isn’t awarded financial aid, FAFSA can expand your son or daughter’s opportunities for scholarships that require FAFSA completion. It’s our goal for every Centennial senior to complete FAFSA. You can read this article to find out why FAFSA is important for everyone.
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January 28: Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads
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February 8: Financial Aid / FAFSA Support Workshop #2
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March 28: Jostens Cap and Gown & Graduation Announcement Delivery during lunches
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April 12: Senior Debt Letters Emailed to Parents
Our school will email senior families reports of any remaining debts and fees. The timeline indicates that all debts must please be paid and all school property – including computers – must be turned in by Monday, mAY 15th. If you have questions about remaining debts, please call our Bookstore at 623-412-4417. Remember that you can pay fees online by following the directions here.
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April 12: Deadline to Report All Academic & Athletic Scholarships & Awards
Each year, we recognize scholarship, grant, and other award winners in the annual Senior Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th. Friday, April 12th is the deadline for seniors to report scholarships, grants and other awards and recognitions to Mrs. Allen in the Career Center. We can only recognize the awards that we know about, so please be sure to tell Mrs. Allen, either by dropping off this completed form or emailing her at CAllen@pusd11.net. Awards reported after the April 12th deadline may not be included in our May 15th ceremony.
May 22nd Guidelines for Graduates
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Dress Appropriately
Males should wear dress slacks and dress shoes, as well as a collared dress shirt, preferably with a tie. Females should wear dresses, skirts or dress slacks with a dress shirt or blouse. Floor length dresses are discouraged. Please avoid heels and be cautious in your choice of shoes as you will be climbing and descending stairs. Graduates may only wear medals, stoles, and cords awarded by Centennial High School. Centennial distributes regalia in the form of- Cords for students graduating in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% of the graduating class.
- Stoles for the senior officers of the Student Government, designating their position or office.
- Awards from Centennial organizations associated with a national honor society, which require specific grade point averages or other academic measures.
- CTE medallions recognizing students who have successfully completed a full sequence in a career and technical education track, earned the required exam scores associated with the track, and participated for one full year in a CTSO. Please click here for the full requirements.
- Art Seal medallions recognizing students who have successfully completed a four-class sequence, 65 hours of community service, and a capstone project.
- Stoles for senior graduates enlisted in the United States Military who have earned the required ASVAB score associated with their chosen branch and successfully completed the battery of tests associated with their position.
No other regalia may be worn over graduation gowns.
Do Not Decorate Your Cap and Gown
Graduates must wear the school-approved cap, tassel, medallion and gown without alterations or additional decoration. Tassels should be worn on the right side of the cap.Do Not Bring Phones or Any Personal Items
Graduates may not carry a phone, a purse, or any other personal items into the Stadium. They may carry only their car keys. Security will screen students as they enter.Carry Your Cap and Gown into the Stadium
After screening, graduates will put their caps and gowns on over their dress clothes.Enter Near Gate 3, in the Media Entrance
Plan to park in the East Preferred lot. Graduates will walk just to the left of Gate 3, through the Media Entrance, proceed to the right toward Stairwell 10, and walk down many stairs to the stadium floor. Avoid heels and other shoes unsuitable for climbing stairs. Graduates will also exit via Stairwell 10, upon the ceremony’s conclusion.Find Your Assigned Seat
Graduates will be assigned seats.
Guidelines for Parents and Guests
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Review the List of Prohibited Items
State Farm Stadium maintains a list of prohibited items on its State Farm Stadium website. Scroll to the "Prohibited Items" pulldown menu. The stadium will strictly enforce checking for these prohibited items.Park in the East Preferred or East Parking Lot and Enter through Gate 3
A parking map will be available as we get closer to the graduation date.There Are No Tickets and No Assigned Seats
State Farm Stadium provides an open seating model and will assist with ADA seating requests.Photography and Video
An official photographer will take pictures of all graduates receiving their diplomas. Handheld video cameras are permitted, but the stadium does not allow video camera stands. As a courtesy to other spectators, please do not leave your seat to take pictures.Enter and Exit Via Gate 3
Upon the ceremony’s conclusion, guests will exit via Gate 3.
May 17th, 2024 Senior Checkout
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Friday, May 17th, 2024
Last Names A - L 10:30am to 12:00pm
Last Names M - Z 12:20pm - 3:00pmIn order to receive a diploma and participate in commencement on May 22nd, every senior must complete the below tasks to check out:
Task 1
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Complete the Centennial Senior Checkout Survey
LINK COMING IN APRIL
Survey Opens Friday, April 19th
Students Required to Log In
Task 2
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Complete the PUSD Senior Exit Survey
LINK COMING IN APRIL
Survey Opens Friday, April 19th
Students Required to Log In
Task 3
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Return All School Property
Laptops and Charging Cords, Textbooks, Uniforms, Library Books, Calculators, Etc.
Please Ensure your Laptop is Fully Charged. It Must Be Turned on and in Working Mode Upon Return.
Task 4
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Pay Any Outstanding Debts
Click Here for Online Payment Directions
OR Visit the Bookstore On Campus
Task 5
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Mandatory May 17th, 2024 Checkout
Full School Day
You will return your laptop, charging cord, hotspot and any other technology. Your counselor will verify your debts are paid, your technology is returned, and your surveys are complete.
Last Names A – L (10:30am – 12:00pm)
Last Names M – Z (12:30pm – 3:00pm)