Class of 2024 Graduation Central
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
We are so excited to celebrate your final year of high school with you! Below you will find important news, updates, to-dos, timelines, and links to prepare for this year.
Graduation Ceremony
When: Tuesday, June 4th 2024
Time: 11 am – 3:00 pm (Ceremony 1-3 pm)
Location: Fullerton HS Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832
Tickets: Coming soon!
Graduation Webinars
Parents and graduates are invited to join us for our Grad Webinars throughout the year for updates, and information and to ask questions. Look for official dates, Zoom links, and recordings in the Monday updates from your educational advisor.
| DATE | TOPICS | ZOOM/RECORDINGS |
| 11/8/2023 11:00 am | Venue, expectations, cap & gowns, to -do list, and Q&A for Counselor Host: Principal Traci King & Assistant Principal Laura Glaviano | Recording / Slides Have graduation questions? Ask here |
| 2/27/2024 11:00 am | Updates and expectations Host: Kate Bayless and Brenda Ramirez | Zoom Recording / Slides |
| 4/30/2024 | Updates and expectations Host: High School Counselor Coral Prendergast & Assistant Principal Kerry Cody | Zoom Recording / Slides |
| 5/28/2024 | Virtual graduation walkthrough Host: Principal Traci King (and all high school leadership and EAs) | Zoom Recording / Slides |
Graduate To-Dos
1. All graduates must fill out the graduation form with your EA by TBD.
2. Order your cap & gown and Class of 2024 merch as early as mid-October (see Josten’s info below)
3. Senior portraits, quotes, and youth photos due by March 1, 2024. Fill out the FAFSA and submit your submission confirmation here.
Cap & Gown and Senior Swag
Purchase a Sage Oak Class of 2024 class ring, announcements, cap and gowns, and more! Visit the Sage Oak page on Josten’s website or click here to just order a Cap & Gown. Sage Oak graduation gowns are gray (even though they may show a black or silver gown stock image on the Jostens website) and are the same gowns from previous years. Questions? Contact Jostens rep: Shelia Luna, 760-200-3889, luna.office@jostens.com
🎓 Want to decorate your cap for graduation day? Please follow these guidelines: Cap Decoration Etiquette
Sage Oak Class of 2024 Commencement Toolkit! Get all of your Graduation Cap Decoration Etiquette or digital Class of 2024 swag here! Download social media backgrounds, Zoom backgrounds, and printable yard signs to celebrate your grad!
Graduation Events & Socials
Come celebrate your senior year all year long with us!
Senior Sunrise
When: September 15th, 6 am
Where: Huntington City Beach
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 7 pm -11 pm
Where: Fullerton Arboretum in CSU Fullerton 1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Who: All Sage Oak HS students
Senior Sunset
When: Friday, May 17th
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Visitor Center, 17851 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (Between Visitor Center and Lifeguard Stand 21
When: May 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am – May 23, 2024 @ 2:00 am
Cost: $218 NO IF’s Only 33 tickets
Where: Disneyland and California Adventure
Who: Class of 2024 students only (and guest)
What: Full-day park hopper ticket giving grads access to both Disney parks during normal business hours PLUS admission to Grad Nite Private Party Experience at California Adventure Park starting at 9 pm.
Post-High School Plans
Whether you are planning on applying to a 4-year university or going to a community college, taking a GAP year, or entering the workforce, we are here to help you launch to your next step after high school. Check out the links below, contact your EA, or schedule an appointment with our HS counselor Coral Prendergast.
Applying to College
Use our month by month applying to college “to do” list for grads to help you stay on schedule!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will OPEN in December and the deadline is March 2nd! The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal student aid, including low-cost loans, grants, and work-study. The FAFSA may also determine your eligibility for state and school aid as well. Filling out a financial aid application is a graduation requirement in the state of California starting with the graduating class of 2023! Click here for more information about financial aid and how to fill out the FAFSA.
Scholarships
Interested in applying for scholarships? Click here to access a variety of different FREE scholarships search engines. You might need to write an essay as part of your application process. Click here for helpful tips on scholarship essay writing.
University of California (UC’s)
The UC application for Fall is now open and can be accessed at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. The submission window for UC applications is August 1st – November 30th. Applications cost $70 per campus. Click here to view and listen to a presentation about the UC system and helpful links to apply.
California State University (CSU’s)
The CSU application will be available and can be submitted from October 1st- November 30th. The application can be accessed at Cal State apply. Applications cost $70 per campus. See below for other due dates. Click here to view and listen to a presentation about all the different CSU’s and step-by-step links to apply.
Common App
Nearly 900 private universities accept the Common Application, reducing your need to complete details for every college you apply to. Application deadlines vary from school to school, however, the common application is currently open and can be accessed at http://www.commonapp.org. Click here to listen to view and listen to a common app resource guide.
GAP Year Programs
A gap year is a period of time when a student, recent graduate, or professional takes time off (a “gap”) from their studies or traditional work to focus on personal growth, gain new skills, explore other interests, and travel.
Career & Interest Surveys
Looking to join the workforce, choose a major, or figure out career interests? Explore your skills, passions, values, and areas of interest with this career resource page.
