Dear RISE Seniors & Families,
We are writing to provide updates on what your last two weeks of school will look like given the continued safety concerns related to COVID-19. Below you will find a finalized plans for supply pick-up and drop-off, and RISE’s Virtual Graduation. Feel free to reach out to your admin team if you have any questions!
Save the Date!
June 5, 2020:
Final deadline for work submission to be eligible for June graduation.
June 8, 2020:
Eligible June graduates will be given an assigned time to pick up their senior supplies.
Please see safety and logistical information below.
June 10, 2020:
Eligible June graduates will be assigned a time to pick up their diplomas, take their Senior portraits, and turn in all RISE-issued technology.
Please see safety and logistical information below.
June 12, 2020, 6:00pm:
More information coming soon, but please make plans to tune in on June 12 as we virtually celebrate our June graduates!
Mandatory Safety Protocols
- Students & families must following social distancing and safety protocols during their supply and diploma pick-up times. This includes
- Entering the building one at a time in accordance with your assigned time slot,
- Wearing a mask (RISE has extra masks available upon request),
- Making use of the hand sanitizer station at the front desk,
- Maintaining six feet distance between staff members who are facilitating supply pick-up.
- Adhering to safety requests made by RISE staff and security
- If students or family members are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please stay at home until you or your loved ones have recovered. RISE will work with you and your family to find a safe way to deliver your senior supplies.
- If a student does not have safe and reliable transportation available, they may reach out to their administrator or case manager for assistance.
Senior Supply Pick-up: June 8, 2020
- Where: 13500 Aviation Boulevard
- When: at your assigned time (to be communicated once eligibility for June graduation has been met)
- What: Students will come to the Hawthorne campus one at a time, with one staff member present for supply distribution. Senior supplies will include your cap and gown – along with some other surprises – , which you may take home in order to take photos and videos.
- Caps & Gowns: All students can borrow a cap and gown free of charge, but must return them prior to receiving their diploma.
- If students wish to purchase their cap in order to decorate it, they may do so for $10.
- Caps & Gowns: All students can borrow a cap and gown free of charge, but must return them prior to receiving their diploma.
Diploma Pick-up, Senior Portrait, & Technology Drop-off: June 10
- Similar to supply pick-up, Seniors will be assigned a time slot to come to 201 N. Douglas St. for the following purposes:
- Pick up your High School Diploma
- Turn in your laptop and charger
- Turn in your cap and gown (if you did not purchase it)
- Receive final transcripts
- Seniors will also have the opportunity to take their Senior Portraits on this day. Students will take off their masks only when directed to do so by the photographer who will remain at least six feet away (and will be wearing her own mask). Information for purchasing senior portraits will be made available in the senior supply packages.
Virtual Graduation Celebration: June 12
More information coming soon about how to view the RISE Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration. We are so proud of you and are excited to celebrate all your hard work and accomplishments. Please save the date!
As previously shared, we remain committed to holding an in-person ceremony at a later date once it is safe to do so and once we receive clearance from all district and county officials. Thanks for your continued patience with us.
