Our Senior Parent/Guardian Informational Zoom Meeting was at 6:30 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Missed the Zoom? Here’s the Recording and our Slide Deck!
Baccalaureate Practice is from 4:30PM-6PM. Only those with a formal Baccalaureate role need to attend.
Senior Sunset is a Carondelet student only event at the Carondelet Athletics Complex from 6:45 to 8:45 PM. We will supply Mister Softees, picnic blankets, and lawn games; students supply their own dinners.
Baccalaureate is Wednesday, May 13 at 5 PM in the Garaventa Center.
- This is a special Mass to celebrate and bless the Class of 2026. Families of all faith backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- Doors open at 4:30 PM.
- Seniors wear graduation gowns and Sisterhood Bracelets. No caps are worn to liturgy.
- Questions? Reach out to Campus Minister, Rick Grand-Lejano.
We will have two Graduation Practices, one on campus and one at the Toyota Pavilion. The first will prepare our seniors for the Senior Assembly, while the other will be an onsite walkthrough and full scale rehearsal.
Monday, April 27 - 3:00PM-4:30PM - Garaventa Center
Caps and Gowns will be distributed at this practice.
Thursday, May 14 - 8:50AM-11:20AM - Toyota Pavilon at Concord
Graduation Tickets, Parking Passes, Honor Cords, and other Carondelet items will be distributed at the May 14 Grad Practice.
Our Graduation Ceremony is at 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Toyota Pavilion.
The approximate runtime of graduation is 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Parking opens at 2:30 PM
- Ticket gates open at 3:30 PM
- Graduates must arrive by 3:45 PM to the West Concourse
- Ceremony begins promptly at 5:00 PM
Tickets, Parking & Seating
Each graduate receives:
- 20 graduation tickets
- 3 parking passes
Additional approved tickets or purchased parking passes will be included in the student envelope distributed at graduation practice.
Need Additional Tickets or Parking Passes?
Visit the Main Office between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM to see Lianna Adauto.
- Additional parking passes are $20 each
- CASH ONLY
Parking & Arrival Information
For Graduates
- Graduates must use the bright yellow parking pass.
- Park in Lot E.
- Enter through the main entrance and proceed to the West Concourse.
- Graduates must arrive no later than 3:45 PM.
After the ceremony, graduates will return through the same exit route and meet guests at the main entrance.
For Guests
- All vehicles must display a parking pass.
- Please tape parking passes to the driver’s side window.
Accessible parking is available in Lot A, where shuttles and elevator assistance will be provided.
Families may bring:
- Cameras
- Flowers
- Factory-sealed water bottles
- Snacks in clear plastic bags
Permitted Bags:
- Clear bags smaller than 12” x 12” x 6”
- Small wristlets or wallets no larger than 6” x 9”
- Diaper bags and strollers
Prohibited Items
The following are NOT allowed at Toyota Pavilion:
- Purses, backpacks, or large bags
- Coolers
- Signs or posters
- Confetti cannons
- Air horns
- Beach balls
- Balloons
- Selfie sticks
- Glass or metal containers
- Alcohol
- Umbrellas
- Weapons
- Folding chairs
Will there be concessions?
Yes. Toyota Pavilion will offer light concessions. Please note the venue is completely cashless.
Will graduation be livestreamed?
Yes. The livestream will begin at 10:00 AM PST and can be accessed here.
Will professional photos be taken?
Yes. Lifetouch will photograph each graduate.
To order photos:
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Text “3259GY26” to 90738
OR - Visit Lifetouch and enter your phone number and access code.
How does seating work?
Most seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating areas will be clearly marked.
Where are diplomas distributed?
Diplomas will be distributed to graduates in the West Concourse immediately following the ceremony.
Where should families meet graduates afterward?
Guests will exit through the same entrance areas, where graduates will meet their families following the ceremony.
Please feel free to send friends and family the link to our Livestream. Our livestream will begin at 4:30PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Thursday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 13 – Senior Free Dress
To help ensure a positive and respectful environment, students are asked to follow the dress guidelines below, in accordance with the CHS Student Handbook:
- Clothing should be neat, clean, in good repair, and appropriate for school.
- Shirts should have sleeves (short or long) and extend below the waistline.
- Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be mid-thigh or longer.
- Shoes must have a back. Sandals are permitted if they include a back strap. Heels and wedges are allowed.
- Leggings are permitted.
Students who do not follow the Senior Free Dress guidelines may be issued a uniform detention and/or asked to change into a CHS-approved top and pants. All uniform detentions must be served in order to receive Baccalaureate and Graduation tickets.
Friday, May 1 – Senior Assembly
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown.
- Tops must have straps
- Skirts and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer
- Shoes must have a back. Sandals are permitted if they include a back strap. Heels and wedges are allowed.
Graduation gowns should be worn zipped for the assembly. Caps and cords are not worn at this event. Lunch will follow the assembly.
Wednesday, May 13 – Baccalaureate Mass
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown. Gowns should be worn zipped during the Mass. Caps are not worn at this event; cords and stoles are optional.
Sunday/Monday, May 17 or May 18 – Graduation
“Sunday Best” attire is required under the white graduation gown.
- Gowns should be worn zipped
- Caps may be decorated in accordance with school guidelines
- Only Carondelet-approved pins, cords, and stoles may be worn
- Kairos rock and Carondelet Medal are strongly encouraged
Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules may result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony.
Your cap decorations MUST fit into one of the following categories:
- Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend
- Recognize your post-secondary plans
- Recognize your high school activities (ex. sports, clubs, co-curricular activities)
- Your graduation year
Decorations must be: 2-dimensional, flat on the top of the mortarboard, and cannot make noise, hang from any sides of the cap, or light-up.
If you have any questions about the content or design of your cap, please contact Ms. Main or Ms. Lettire.