Download photos from Graduation & Senior Activities here.
The Kairos Journey retreat is a three-day, two-night senior retreat. All other retreats build up to this summative experience. It’s time to sign up for this special, treasured senior tradition!
Please be aware that Kairos retreats in 2023-2024 occur on a variety of different days of the week. Make sure you carefully review the information below about retreat dates before signing up. Students are placed in preferred retreats on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost of retreats is covered in tuition, so there is no payment due to register. Carondelet enters into contract with retreat facilities and is financially responsible for all registered students, even those who do not end up attending the retreat. Therefore, please note that a cancellation fee of $200 will be charged to those who switch dates or cancel within one month of the retreat.
Kairos Journey 98 - Sun. February 11 - Tues. February 13
- Bus leaves CHS on Sun. at 10:15 am and returns on Tues. at 7:00 pm
- Students will miss 1 “A Day” and 1 “B Day” of school and be expected to attend school the remainder of the week
- Recommended for students who play fall sports, and students who may be in the fall or spring Company Production
- Not recommended for students trying out for a spring sport
- Not recommended for student-athletes who may be in playoffs for basketball or soccer
Kairos Journey 99 - Sun. April 21 - Tues. April 23
- Bus leaves CHS on Sun. at 10:15 am and returns on Tues. at 7:00 pm
- Students will miss 1 “0-7 Day” and 1 “A Day” of school and be expected to attend school the remainder of the week
- Recommended for students who play fall sports, and students who may be in the fall Company Production
- Not recommended for students athletes who may be in playoffs or nationals for cheer, stunt, lacrosse, or swimming/diving
Please fill out this form with your top three dates! We will do our best to accommodate your first or second choice on a first-come, first-serve basis. Thank you!
Carondelet has chosen Prestige Photography by Lifetouch as the official portrait photographer for the Class of 2024. They are confident that you will be pleased with the professional services and fine-quality products that they provide.
For your convenience appointments are made online, please visit this link. The portrait for the yearbook will have a blue background and Seniors can wear one of the following:
● Black drape (provided by studio)
● Tux (provided by studio)
● Black Dress Shirt or crewneck (provided by student)
UPDATE: All seniors must be photographed before December 1, 2023. Please refer to this FAQ document for contact information for Prestige Photography.
Please refer to this PDF for pricings/packages and appointment information.
The portrait/appearance guidelines for the yearbook and graduation slideshow can be found here.
Please do not contact the school or the yearbook staff concerning scheduling senior portraits, instead check this FAQ or contact Prestige Photography by Lifetouch directly at bayarea@lifetouch.com or call 1-877-825-7922.
To order Senior Portraits Packages: View your photo proofs 10-14 business days after Picture Day on Shop.PrestigePortraits.com. Use the Session ID and Access Code included in your email or printed proofs to claim online. Use this site to choose your Yearbook pose - Deadline to choose is November 13, 2023.
To order the Senior Panoramic: You visit www.mylifetouch.com and enter the picture day code which will be posted on Schoology in August.
Please contact Faith Ripoli, Yearbook Adviser, with any questions.
In case you missed our Senior Parent/Guardian Zoom recording, you can access it here. We answered various Q&A about our upcoming activities and gave information that you can find on this webpage.
During Blunch
Seniors will gather to review important calendar dates, graduation & baccalaureate information, and to practice the alma mater. This is a mandatory meeting and all seniors are expected to attend.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Asian Art Museum
- The approximate ticket price for Senior Ball is $150 with a tiered pricing structure.
- Tickets will be available for purchase in March.
- This is a formal event and students are expected to dress for the occasion.
- Guest passes will be due Tuesday, April 9.
- Food, games, dancing, photo booths, and beautiful views!
- There are two parking garages one block away [Civic Center Garage (355 McAllister St.) and UC Hastings Parking Garage (376 Larkin St.)] and limited street parking.
In the tradition of Graduation at Carondelet and De La Salle all families are encouraged to create a photo collage celebrating their graduating seniors. The page can consist of one picture, several pictures, or a collage of pictures and text. The images can be baby, childhood pictures, or a collection of high school memories from clubs, sports, and other activities. Please keep this a secret and do not share it with your student as part of the fun is enjoying the reactions of the students upon seeing the collages their families have created for them.
These will be printed, laminated and hung in the Inner Court on May 8th. Upload a digital file to jotform. The cost is $5.00. If you have any questions about printing or content email mlettire@carondeleths.org
Option 1: Create a digital collage
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- Create a Canva, Google Slide, Photoshop or other design tool 8½ X 14 (legal size) paper digital design.
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Here are some pre-made templates: Canva Landscape, Canva Portrait, Google Slides Landscape, Google Slides Portrait
- We cannot accept pages any larger than 8 ½ x 14.
- The page layout can be vertical or horizontal.
- Include a text box of your child’s name on the front of the collage and any message you may want to include
- Save the file as a PDF
- Upload the file and pay the $5.00 processing fee
- Deadline to upload to Jotform is April 15!
Option 2: Create a physical collage - then upload!
- Use printed pictures and legal sized paper to create the collage.
- Scrapbook designs to make it look the way you want
- Scan the design at FEDEX or similar store and save as a PDF
- Upload new digital design to JotForm
- Deadline is April 15 to upload to the jotform!
Option 3: Create a physical collage - then deliver to campus!
- Use printed pictures and legal sized paper to create the collage.
- Scrapbook designs to make it look the way you want
- Take the collage to your local UPS, FedEx, or printing business.
- Have them laminate the collage and give it back to you.
- Deliver to the Carondelet Main office by April 15.
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Garaventa
Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony will take place in the Garaventa Center from 8:00 - 9:30 AM. Think Sunday best! Wear the shoes you plan on wearing to Graduation!
Questions? Email our Alumnae Engagement Manager, Caroline Cabral ’15, for more information.
Check out photos from last year’s event here.
5:30 - 10:30 PM
Plank
Tickets are on sale here for $180/Student. Prices will increase to $200 on Monday, April 15. Ticket sales end on Monday, April 22.
Check-in begins at 5:30 PM. Students must be dropped off at Carondelet by 5:45 PM. Families can pick up their students from De La Salle at 10:30 PM. Please do not arrive back at school earlier than 10:00 PM.
Transportation included to and from Plank.
Questions? Email Jennifer Stein, Director of Student Activities, De La Salle High School.
1:40 - 3:40 PM
Garaventa
For any students who are involved in the liturgy (lectors, readers, procession/ritual, musicians, etc.), there will be a mandatory practice from 1:40 - 3:40 PM in the Garaventa Center at Carondelet. This rehearsal will precede Graduation practice. They should bring the shoes they plan to wear for Graduation.
3:50 - 6:00 PM
Toyota (Concord) Pavillion*
All seniors are required to attend the graduation practice on May 15 from 3:50 to 6 at the Toyota (Concord) Pavillion.
Students will receive important information and tickets for guests to attend the commencement ceremony.
Reminders for grads:
- Failure to attend the graduation practice may result in the forfeiture of guest tickets or other disciplinary action.
- Wear the shoes you plan on wearing to Commencement so you have practice walking at the venue.
*Subject to change. For questions, email Maggie Lettire ’13, Director of Student Activities
6:45 - 9:00 PM
Carondelet Athletics Complex
7:00 PM
Garaventa
The Baccalaureate ceremony and dessert reception will be in the Garaventa Center on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM. There will be a light dessert reception following the mass.
- Students can invite up to four members of their immediate family. If you have more than four guests or if there are any special accommodations needed, please reach out to campus ministry staff.
- Students should wear their zipped, white graduation gowns (no caps).
- Gowns should be worn over a nice, formal outfit, and dress shoes (no flip-flops, UGGs, boots, tennis shoes, or moccasins). Think Sunday best/junior ring!
Questions? Contact Edie Payne or Rick Grand-Lejano.
Check out photos from last year’s event here.
8:00 - 11:30 AM
Toyota (Concord) Pavillion*
Gates open at 8:00 AM
Graduates arrive at 9:00 AM in their white graduation gown and cap with tassel, and Carondelet medal, (CSF pins, CSF and NHS cords and tassels if applicable). Graduation commences at 10:00 AM.
*Subject to change. For questions, email Maggie Lettire ’13, Director of Student Activities.
Check out photos from last year’s event here.
8:00 - 11:30 AM
Toyota (Concord) Pavillion*
Graduates should report to graduation by 9:00 AM in their white graduation gown and cap with tassel, Carondelet medal, and other approved regalia (e.g. CSF pins, CSF and NHS cords, and tassels).
The approximate run time is an hour and a half. Diplomas will be distributed after the ceremony.
Graduation Tickets will be distributed at the Mandatory Grad Practice on May 15. Each family will receive 20 tickets and 2 complimentary parking passes. There will be a Live Feed of the ceremony online for loved ones not in attendance.
Additional Parking can be purchased here until Monday, May 6. Additional tickets may be requested by emailing Angela Ricci until Monday, May 6.
ADA-Compliant Seating: We have a verylimited number of ADA-compliant seating. Please email Angela Ricci to make a reservation. First come, first served.
BAG POLICY:
Allowed:
NO BAG POLICY
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Not Allowed:
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*Subject to change. For questions, email Maggie Lettire ’13, Director of Student Activities
Please take into consideration the following expectations when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these expectations may result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony. We do not have any extra caps available, please keep this in mind when decorating yours.
Decorations must be 2-dimensional and lay flat on the top of the mortarboard. Decorations cannot make noise, hang from any sides of the cap, or light up.
Cap decorations mustfit into one of the following categories:
- Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, and/or friend
- Recognize your post-secondary plans
- Recognize your high school activities (e.g., sports, clubs, co-curricular activities)
- Your graduation year
If you have any questions about the content or design of your cap, contact Dean Caitlin Main or Maggie Lettire ’13.