Graduation
May 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Marv Kay Stadium, School of Mines
Parking
Free primary parking @ 1400 Maple St, multilevel parking garage.
No parking on side streets or permitted residential area.
Illegal parking will be strictly enforced.
Calendar of Events - Dates subject to change
September 14th & 15th, 2023
Jostens at Golden High School for cap & gown, announcement orders
October 17, 2023
Counselors available all day in the Library to support Seniors with Colorado Free Application Day
October 27, 2023
Senior pictures due
Babies and Buddies Ads (AKA Senior Recognition) due
March 13, 2024 - Senior meeting in the auditorium
March 14, 2024 - Online graduation contract available to review and sign
March 29, 2024
Graduation contract due - LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Graduation speaker interest due
April 8, 2024
Speech audition due to Mr. Templeton
April 11, 2024
In person speaker audition during Demon Academy
April 20, 2024
Seniors & Juniors Prom
May 1 - Check out forms available
Check out forms available to gather signatures (pay off any outstanding fees; complete senior survey; return books, supplies, chromebook and charger)
May 8-10 - Finals
Wednesday, May 8 - Blocks 1-4
Thursday, May 9 - Blocks 5-8
Friday, May 10 - Finals Makeup
May 9
Senior yearbook distribution, during 6th and 7th block
Golden Only Scholarship Award, 5:30 p.m., Auditorium - By Invitation Only
Senior Award, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium - By Invitation Only
May 10
Senior last school day
Moving Up Assembly, 10:30 a.m.
Senior drone picture, 11:30 a.m.
Senior BBQ, 12:00 pm.
May 16 - Senior Check Out
Turn in completed and signed check out form to pick up: cap and gown, cord(s), commencement programs, etc.., 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, School of Mines Marv Kay Stadium, 1:00 p.m.
May 17 - Graduation @ School of Mines, 9 a.m.
Students arrive at 8:00 a.m.
Live Stream
Ceremony will be live stream. Link will be posted here when available.
Graduation Tickets
If we're able to hold the ceremony at the Mines Stadium, tickets are not required. Graduates can have as many guests as they want. However, if there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the GHS gymnasium. This will limit the number of guests to two per graduate. This decision will be made by administration 1 to 2 days prior to the ceremony.
Presented to seniors on March 13, 2024
Includes check out information and FAQ
Please come to counseling and talk to the registrar if you have any questions
Cap and Gown
Order and purchase directly through Josten.https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1008845/Golden-High-School/.
Your cap and gown will be delivered to Golden High School. Students will be pick up their caps and gowns on check out day, May 16.
Chromebook Return
As a part of Jeffco Public Schools 1:1 technology initiative, all seniors have a district issued and owned Chromebook. As graduation nears, students will be responsible for returning their Jeffco owned Chromebook, along with the case and charger.
Students will turn in their devices to the library at Golden High School. Chromebooks that are no longer needed can be returned before May 10th.
If you have questions, reach out to Mrs. DeMeyer or Ms. Deal for more information.
Dress Code & Decorum
ALL graduates must wear the authorized graduation cap, gown, and tassel.
Graduates may wear school issued honor cords and medals (if earned).
Graduates should not add any other accessories, decorations, or carry any placards, posters or any other paraphernalia that might distract from the ceremony.
Graduation caps may be decorated or embellished. Administrators will check the caps on graduation day.
Dress attire under the gown should comply with all school dress code guidelines and should reflect the importance and dignity of the occasion (i.e. dress shirts and slacks with dress shoes or dresses/dress attire and dress shoes).
High heels are not permitted on the field.
Graduates must not engage in any acts of rowdiness, noisy behavior, or misconduct.
Graduates must conduct themselves properly before, during, and immediately following the ceremony so the ceremony will be meaningful to everyone in attendance.
Google Takeout exports your data from your Google account to a zip file to be downloaded to an external hard drive or USB Flash drive. You must do this by the the end of May. Your school google account will be deactivated in June and you will no longer be able to access your account or its' contents.
Reminders:
All fees and fines must be paid prior to receiving cap & gown.
To send you prom invitation, graduation pictures, etc, make sure to update yours and your parent contact information in Campus.
Check your emails for reminders and updates.
Signing graduation contract and attending graduation rehearsal are mandatory.