#SENIORSEVERYTHING

Class of 2025 Seniors: Completing the Class of 2025 Diploma Verification Form form is a mandatory task for Graduating Seniors. Your responses will be used for the printing of your official High School diploma. Please enter your legal name, (including first, middle, and last name) exactly as it appears on your birth certificate or passport. If you are not sure, ask your parent or guardian. Your diploma is a legal document, so it cannot have nicknames, initials, or abbreviations. If there is a name change, you must provide a copy of your birth certificate or passport to Mrs. Russek in the Attendance Office. At graduation practice in May, you may specify another way to have your name read during the graduation ceremony. This form must be completed before December 31, 2024. 

 

Parents and Seniors:

Please take a few minutes to watch the short videos to get all the information you need to order your student's graduation products!

Important Graduation Ordering Information videos

Graduation Order Deadline: Friday, December 22, 2024

Your Jostens Reps are: Jack and Candice Nicholson

Email: candice.nicholson@jostens.com and jack.nicholson@jostens.com

Address: 384 Clinton St. Suite A. Costa Mesa CA 92626 Office: 714-751-0260

Jostens Order Reminder

 

Edison Scholars Program Provider: Southern California Edison
Amount: $50,000
# of winners: 3

Richard Bermudez Scholarship Provider: Friends of CA State Fullerton
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

Scholars' Hope Foundation Scholarship Provider: Big Future
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship Provider: Debrah Smart Henry
Amount: $500
# of winners: 1

Zenith Insurance Company Scholarship Provider: College Board
Amount: $3,000
# of winners: Varies

California Academy Foundation Diversity Scholarship Provider: California Academy Foundation
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: Varies

Raymond Johnson Medical Studies Scholarship Provider: District Lodge Pacific SW #15 – Vasa Order of America
Amount: $6,000
# of winners: Varies

American Indian Scholarship of Southern California Provider: Big Future
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: Varies

Vivian "Bish" Edwards Theatre Education Scholarship Provider: Big Future
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship (for residents of California and the U.S.) Provider: DAR
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

 

The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF)

The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is excited to announce that our 2025 scholarship applications are now open! We are offering over $400,000 in scholarship funding to high school seniors in their support of higher education.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT

Scholarships Available: Please visit our website and view the attached scholarship flyers below which your students may be interested in.

Eligibility

We have several scholarship opportunities available for students who fit these criteria:

• High School Seniors or First-Year College Students

• Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/University or Community College in Fall 2025

• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5

• Household income at or below County Low Income Level, or demonstrated financial need

All applications must be submitted through our online common application. Students can review specific eligibility requirements and apply directly through our scholarship page.

CSUF Black Student Scholarship Fund

Orange County Community Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors and undergraduates who plan to attend Cal State Fullerton for the upcoming academic year. Live application window: December 6, 2024 through February 3, 2025

Applicants to the CSUF Black Student Scholarship Fund must:

• Self-identify as Black, African or African American
• Be high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at Cal State Fullerton for the entire upcoming academic year
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

*Applicants must have applied to Cal State Fullerton by the application deadline.

Price is $55 WITH ASB AND $60 WITHOUT ASB

Price increases on Monday, September 30 to $60 with ASB and $65 without ASB

Permission slips are available at the Student Store

The last day for seniors to purchase their tickets for this activity was Wednesday, December 4.

Pre-sale for tickets began during Fall Registration in August 2024 and closed on December 4, 2024. Seniors that will be self-driving will be expected to pick up their tickets to the park on Tuesday, Feb 11 at Tustin High between 6:30am-8:00am.  We will have a table set up outside the main entrance to the Sports Pavilion where seniors will sign in, join the trip Remind, and get their ticket. Students must be present and show their ID to obtain their ticket.  Once Seniors get their tickets, if they are self-transporting, they are free to leave for the park. 

For those taking the bus, seniors will simply wait near the check-in table until the bus is ready to be loaded. The bus will depart THS at 8:20am for Disneyland. Students who are riding the bus MUST check in by 7:45am. Students riding the bus MUST return to Tustin High on the bus.  At 8:00pm, the students will load the bus at Disneyland and return to THS at approximately 9:00pm. If you attend Disneyland without prior permission, you will lose the privilege of participating in all future senior activities. The school field trip is in one park only: Disneyland. All students must remain in that park during the day and not enter California Adventure or other places on the Disney property during the field trip. For Seniors to attend the event, they must have 5 or less detention hours by Wednesday, February 5th.  There will be no refunds for students with outstanding detention hours

 

Audition Sign-up Google form

Please read the following documents:

2025 Senior Reflections and Graduation Speech and Entertainment Auditions

Guidelines for Entertainment/Performance Auditions 2025

Guidelines for Speech Auditions 2025

Key Elements for a Good Graduation Speech

Speech Content for Reflections/Graduation Speeches

Oral Presentation Rubric for Reflections/ Graduation Speeches

You can view past speeches and entertainment from past Reflections and Graduation ceremonies via the following links:

2021 Livestreamed Graduation Ceremony #1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWIquv70IAI

2021 Livestreamed Graduation Ceremony #2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq7EvjIXdFo

2021 Livestreamed Graduation Ceremony # 3- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKc3G4rWGNM

2021 Senior Reflections Video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JqRaBJOTHg

2022 Livestreamed Graduation Ceremony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmUusyqhZ_k&t=23s

2023 Senior Reflections Video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgBSSRoakTM

2023 Livestreamed Graduation Ceremony-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2X_RlKeNR0

Tustin High School Seniors

Please take a few minutes to watch the short videos to get all the information you need to order your student's graduation products!

Graduation Order Due Date-Friday, December 22, 2024

Important Senior Graduation Ordering Information Video

Our Jostens Representatives are:

Jack and Candice Nicholson

Email: candice.nicholson@jostens.com and jack.nicholson@jostens.com

Office: 714-751-0260

Address: 384 Clinton St. Suite A. Costa Mesa CA 92626

Senior Reflections-Saturday, May 10

Senior Reflections is a dignified program that highlights and honors seniors, student speakers, performers, and a school slideshow. Senior Reflections will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 am in the Tustin High School Sports Pavilion.  Senior Reflections is an excellent time to take pictures since the graduates will be in their caps and gowns. Students are to report to the Old Gym at 10:20 am, dressed in their cap and gown, and ready to be lined up. There will be a Senior Reception immediately following the ceremony for seniors and their families in the Plaza. Tickets are not required for this event and all friends and family are invited to attend. THS Award ceremonies including Reflections and the Graduation Ceremony are all school functions, and all school rules and dress codes will be enforced. These events are designed to be dignified ceremonies honoring the graduates of 2025. Each senior deserves the attention and courtesy of everyone attending.

Student Dress Code for Senior Reflections

It is our expectation that each student will be properly dressed in a “business casual” manner at Senior Reflections. Students who are not appropriately dressed will be removed from the lineup. Appropriate dress code for students includes cap and gown, dress slacks, dress shirt (tie optional), blouses, skirt/dress (not visible below gown) and dress shoes. Not allowed: No beach sandals/flip-flops, gym shoes, or slippers, jeans, shorts, pajamas, yoga/sweatpants, backpacks, purses, sunglasses, purses, bags, stuffed animals, No Food or Drink.

Graduates may not deface or decorate their caps and gowns in any manner. This includes writing, decorations, pins, etc. Items issued by the school such as the CSF Seal Bearer gold stole, blue AVID stole, CSF Lamp of Knowledge pin, and Tustin High School medals/cords may be worn by the graduates. For questions regarding wearing traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance, please contact a school administrator.

Prom at Arroyo Trabuco Country Club- Friday, May 16

Tickets may be purchased at the Student Store with a completed permission slip. Ticket prices are: $95 w/ASB or $100 w/o ASB when purchased March 31-April 11, $100 w/ASB or $105 w/o ASB when purchased April 14-April 25, $105 w/ASB or $110 w/o ASB when purchased April 28-May 9, $110 w/ASB or $120 w/o ASB when purchased May 12-May 16.   All ticket sales close at 3:00 pm on May 16.  Checks will not be accepted after April 18-only cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, or credit cards will be accepted. Once payment has been made, NO refunds will be given.

Hello-Goodbye Assembly-Wednesday, May 21

All seniors are to report to the Old Gym at 11:15am in preparation for the Hello-Goodbye Assembly-a time honored tradition at Tustin High.  Seniors will be provided with one flower. If seniors choose to honor more than one teacher or staff member, they may bring additional flowers.

Grad Nite at Universal Studios Hollywood-Thursday, May 22

Grad Nite is a safe, sober, drug and alcohol-free celebration for our graduates. Grad Nite will be held at Universal Studios Hollywood.  All graduates must check in at the Tustin High School Sports Pavilion starting at 1:00pm-2:25pm. The last bus will depart THS for Universal at 2:30pm. All students who attend Grad Nite MUST ride the bus to and from the event. We will arrive at Universal around 4:00pm where tickets will be distributed. Buses will depart Universal at 2:30am to return to THS. Expected arrival back at THS is around 3:30am. Upon return, students with a ride may leave to go home (this includes parents picking kids up as well as students self-driving home from THS). Permission slips must reflect this.  If students do not have a ride home, we will have the Pavilion open for donuts and a movie. All students will then be released at 5:30am. Permission slips are at the Student Store. Pre-sale tickets for this celebration are available at the Student Store for $145 when purchased between February 1 and February 28 and $155 when purchased March 1 through April 4.  See the Grad Nite permission slip for more details about the Universal Studios Hollywood dress code. Once payment has been made, NO refunds will be given. No tickets will be sold after April 4.

Graduation Ceremony Tickets

All guests desiring to attend must have a ticket to enter the stadium area for Graduation; tickets are required and will not be available at the gate entrance. Families will not be able to reserve seats once entering the stadium. There is special seating available for handicapped spectators, however, due to limited handicapped seating, only one accompanying person may sit with them. Northup Stadium has a maximum capacity of 3,500; and in order to comply with state laws of maximum capacity, each graduating senior will be given six tickets for their family to attend. Graduation Tickets will be distributed to graduating seniors only with school ID on Thursday, May 22 after Graduation Practice. One additional ticket may be granted based on availability.  If families would like to request one additional ticket, the graduating senior must do so by using the student’s @mytusd school email address on the “Extra Graduation Ticket Request Form” which will be available on the #SENIORSEVERYTHING tab on the THS website. Please call Mrs. Russek at 714-730-7414 ext. 87153 if you have any questions. 

Graduation Ceremony-Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm at Northrup Stadium

The Graduation Ceremony is designed to be a dignified presentation of diplomas to students completing the graduation requirements.  The following procedures and rules are established to afford participating seniors the respect and attention that they each deserve.  Please remember that participating in a graduation ceremony is a privilege and the school reserves the right to take the necessary steps to make this an appropriate activity in keeping with state law and Board Policy. Inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the ceremony. THS reserves the right to conduct a breathalyzer test. All students will be breathalyzed upon arrival at the ceremony. The Graduation Ceremony will be on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 pm in Northrup Stadium.  Students must report to the Sports Pavilion carrying their cap and gown at 4:45pm. Please see the Graduation Dress Code for appropriate attire described below.

Dress Code for Graduation Ceremony

It is our expectation that each student will be properly dressed in a “business casual” manner at the Graduation Ceremony. Students who are not appropriately dressed will be removed from the lineup. Appropriate dress code for graduates includes Cap and Gown, dress slacks, dress shirt (tie optional), blouses, skirt/dress (not visible below gown), and dress shoes-FLATS ONLY!!  Absolutely No high/spiked/wedge heels (because you will be on the football field), No beach sandals/flip-flops, gym shoes, or slippers, jeans, shorts pajamas, yoga/sweatpants, No backpacks, purses, bags, cellphones, sunglasses. No Food or Drink is allowed.

Graduates may not deface/decorate their caps or gowns in any manner.  This includes writing, decorations, pins, etc.  Any student who does not meet the dress code will not participate in Graduation. Items issued by the school such as the CSF Seal Bearer gold stole, blue AVID stole, CSF Lamp of Knowledge pin, and Tustin High School medals and cords may be worn by the graduates. For questions regarding wearing traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance, please contact a school administrator.

Items Not Allowed into the Ceremony:

Graduates/Spectators may NOT bring these items into the Ceremony: No Food or Drink, No Noise Makers, No Balloons, No Signs, No Umbrellas, or any other items that detract and distract others from the ceremony will be allowed into the ceremony. Fireworks are illegal. People violating this law will be removed from the ceremony. Please respect the dignity of the ceremony and adhere to these guidelines.

Ceremony to be Livestreamed

The plan is to livestream the graduation ceremony. Barring any technical issues, graduation will be livestreamed with details about how to be shared at a later date.

Photographs South Coast Photographic will be our professional photography company taking pictures after each senior receives his/her diploma.  These photographs will be available for you to purchase. To view your student’s proofs, check online at www.southcoastphotographic.com. For further assistance, you may call South Coast Photographic at 714-630-8584. All graduation photos will be available for viewing and ordering during the first week of June.

Cameras

People with cameras will not be allowed to stand in front of parents and guests during the ceremony.  This includes moving to the stadium railing or fence line.  We want all parents and seniors to have their moment of recognition without the interruption of others.

 Parking 

This will all depend on which side of the field the graduate will be sitting on during the ceremony. Graduates will be seated on either the “Black Side” or “Red Side”.  Students will know at Graduation Practice whether they will be sitting on the “Black Side” or the “Red Side”. It is advised that the graduates and guests arrive in the same vehicle to the ceremony.  Parents and family members with a valid handicapped placard (issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles) may park in the specified handicapped parking area.

Black Side Seating - Guests and graduates that will be sitting on the “Black Side” (Visitor bleachers) will park on the field behind the Visitor bleachers off San Juan Street. Guests will be able to enter the stadium on this side and all Graduates must check in at the Sports Pavilion. Once the ceremony is over, the graduates that are on the “Black Side” will be exiting the field area behind the visitor bleachers to meet up with their guests or family members (see attached map).

Red Side Seating- Guests and graduates that will be sitting on the “Red Side” (Home bleachers) will park in the main parking lot at Tustin High. Please be aware that this lot may fill up. All Graduates must check in at the Sports Pavilion. Once the ceremony is over, graduates on the “Red Side” will exit out to the parking lot to meet up with their guests or family members (see attached map).

Alcohol/Drugs

California State law is very specific regarding students and alcohol.  Any senior with alcohol on his/her breath or any senior determined to be under the influence of or in possession of an illegal drug will be removed from the processional line and will NOT be allowed to participate. All students will be breathalyzed upon arrival at the Sports Pavilion. As in the past, the Tustin Police Department will assist Tustin High School with the screening and removal of students. This is absolute – no exceptions will be made.

Diplomas- Only Graduating Seniors showing ID will be able to pick up their own diplomas. Seniors may pick up their diplomas starting Monday, June 9 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please come prepared to return your borrowed cap, gown, and tassel. If you have any unpaid Financial, Library, or Athletic obligations, your diploma will not be released.

Transcripts- Seniors, please make sure that you order your final official transcript.   See Mrs. Garcia in the center office by Attendance, to pick up a request form.  You may also request it via Parchment.  The link is found on our school website under “Counseling”.  The deadline to order your transcript is May 16th.   All official transcripts will be mailed after June 12, 2025.

Class of 2025 Seniors!
It is time to make an appointment for your Senior Yearbook Picture!! Our school's Class of 2025 Prestige Photography sessions are coming up on Saturday, October 5, Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th.  For appointments click on: https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html

NEW-Make-up Day- Saturday, October 5- 8:00am-1:30pm (Yearbook pose w/Tux and Drape only)-THS Cafeteria
Make-up Day -Monday, October 7 -2:30-8:00pm (Yearbook pose w/Tux and Drape only)-THS Cafeteria
Make-up Day -Tuesday, October 8 -2:30-8:00pm (Yearbook pose w/Tux and Drape only)-THS Cafeteria

You can also make an appointment at the Prestige Portrait Studio in Anaheim at any time- The Studio is located at 5100 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807.

Phone: 855-918-2930 Studio Hours: Click here to make your appointment

Tips & ideas to get prepared for your session with Prestige!

Session Fee Details:
Yearbook Requirement: Tux or Drape (Provided by Lifetouch)

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. The bit.ly to the order page is: http://bit.ly/seniorad25

The first is for the Early Bird Pricing - the deadline is 12/01/2024

The second is for the normal/final offer pricing - the deadline is 02/02/2025