Welcome to your senior year class of 2025. Below are some tentative upcoming dates for your last year at TCHS. We will update any TBD dates as graduation gets closer, so please visit the TCHS school website https://www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/seniors-only/ If you have any questions about senior events, please contact senior sponsor via the emails at the end of the document.
Senior Event Item | Information | Cost | Deadline or Important Date to Mark on your Calendar |
Senior Portrait | Senior Portrait must be taken with Leonard’s | $25.00 |
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Senior Sunrise and Signing of the Bull | Seniors are invited to the TCHS stadium at 6:15am- 7:45am for a senior breakfast sponsored by Kindred Church to kick off the senior school year. At 7:40am seniors will have the opportunity to add their name to the TCHS bull in front of the auditorium | Included in Senior Dues | August 16, 2024 |
Senior Dress Up Week | Seniors are invited to dress up the week of August 19th to celebrate the start of their senior year. Details for the days can be found in the Senior Schoology Group | No Cost | August 19-23, 2024 |
Senior T-Shirt | Seniors will vote on design at Senior Sunrise T-Shirt: $15.00 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Senior-Tshirt/Sm0Nvk Sweatshirt: $30.00 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Senior-Sweatshirt/Se7M0MO See Ms. Mousley 4-321/Ms. Adair V-04 for payment questions. | T-Shirt: $15.00 Sweatshirt: $30.00 | Order by: Friday, September 13th |
Senior Dues | This fee covers your graduation expenses (such as venue rental, venue security, parking, flowers, diplomas, streamers, GPA honor cords, and printing of tickets and programs) as well as Seniors-only activities. Senior dues must be paid to be eligible to purchase tickets for prom, reserve a spot for GradBash, attend graduation, and receive a printed diploma. Link goes live August 5, 2024 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Senior-Class-Dues-2425/Sbi8T4P If you want to attend GradBash, you will need to pay your senior dues ASAP to secure a spot. | $100.00 | Deadline: December 1, 2024 |
Senior Parent Night w/ Jostens | Senior Parents meet with Jostens in the auditorium | No Cost | September 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm |
Senior Meeting | Senior Meeting during Toro Time | No Cost | Toro Time – October 2, 2024 |
Homecoming | Tickets will be available for purchase through GoFan | $25.00 | October 5, 2024 |
Cap, Tassel and Gown Purchase | Cap, Tassel, and Gown are purchased through Jostens.
| $62.00 – Cap & Gown | Order Josten’s Packages. Orders for just cap and gown are due by Oct 12th |
Graduation Announcements | Graduation announcements are purchased through Jostens. | $30.00 Estimated | Orders due by Oct 12th |
As soon as you have paid your Senior Dues, you are eligible to pay your GradBash deposit. Spots go quickly, so reserve yours as soon as possible! Includes early access, both parks, and transportation. Deposit Due by: 12/13/2024 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Grad-Bash-First-Deposit-2025/Sb5H8id Final Payment: 2/1/2025 | $275.00 | Payments dates: Deposit Due by: 12/13/2024 Final Payment: 2/1/2025 GradBash Event on April 4, 2025 | |
Senior Panoramic Photo | Coordinated by your 2024-2025 yearbook staff. The photo is tentatively scheduled for January 2025. Copies of the photo can be ordered through Leonards.com | $25.00 estimated | January, 2025 |
Cap and Gown Distribution and Clearance Day | Cap and Gown distribution will take place in the spring. We will post specific location and times closer to the distribution dates. | N/A | TBD May 2025 |
Prom | Prom is at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville. | TBD | May 3, 2025 |
Honor Cord and Graduation Ticket Distribution | GPA Recognition Honor Cords and Graduation tickets will be distributed on campus close to your graduation date. Visit https://www- tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/seniors-only/ for more information about graduation cords and stoles. Only approved cords and stoles may be worn for graduation. Honor Cord Criteria: Summa Cum Laude, Gold Cord 4.5 and above Magna Cum Laude, Silver Cord 4.0 – 4.49 Cum Laude, Black Cord 3.5 -3.9 | GPA Cords Included in Senior Dues | TBD May 2025 |
Last Day for Seniors | Last day for Seniors is TBD | N/A | TBD |
Senior Sunset | Senior Sunset will be held in the evening, time TBD. | Included in Dues | TBD |
Senior Exams | Senior Exams will be the week of TBD | N/A | TBD |
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal | Rehearsal takes place at UNF. Students MUST attend this rehearsal to participate in graduation. Watch the Bullpen and Senior Class communication channels for detailed information regarding the mandatory rehearsal date and time. | Included in Dues | TBD |
Graduation Ceremony | The Tocoi Creek Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00pm Please read the Graduation information below for details on tickets, GPA honor cords, cap decorating, rehearsal, and dress code. | Included in Dues | May 20, 2025, at 6:00pm |
Graduation Information
Graduation is a special ceremony celebrating our seniors’ accomplishments. For the safety, security, and enjoyment of all in attendance, there are specific rules and procedures. Failure to follow these rules and procedures will prohibit you from participating in graduation. Please read this section carefully and make sure you understand your part in making graduation a special event for all involved.
Cap Decorating
Only 2-D decoration representing a university, college, or military branch is allowed. No quotes or pictures. Caps that violate decorating guidelines will be taken at graduation inspection.
Graduation Dress Code
Graduates need to be appropriately dressed, respecting the formality and tradition of commencement. We require business professional attire. Boys should wear nice pants and dress shoes. Girls should wear a dress or pant suit, and appropriate footwear. Jeans, shorts, flip flops or sneakers are NOT allowed. Graduation gowns are custom keepers.
Graduation Tickets and GPA Honor Cords
Each student will be given at least TBD graduation tickets. If you do not use all tickets, we ask that you GIVE your extras to students who would like additional tickets. Selling tickets is not permitted. You must have a ticket to get into the ceremony.
Seating is first come, first serve. Disability seating is available. If you or a guest is physically impaired, please contact a Senior Sponsor for additional information.
Graduation Honor Cords are only allowed for approved GPA recognition, honor societies, and academies. Clubs may NOT wear cords.
Graduation Rehearsal
The MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL is at UNF on TBD. You must attend this rehearsal to participate in graduation.
Graduation Seniors & Families
Information from UNF regarding parking and policies for graduation
Communication
We’ve created several ways to help you stay up to date with important Senior Information:
Bullpen
The Bullpen, published weekly, is all the news your need to know about TCHS.
TCHS website Seniors Only page
Go to https://www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/seniors-only/ and select “Student Life” and then click on “Seniors Only.” This page will provide dates, information, and links to help you navigation your Senior year.
Seniors-Only Schoology group
The Schoology group is for students only.
Join this group with the following access code: VXFS-M6MZ-32CNB