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San Dieguito High School Academy

A Proud Member of the San Dieguito Union High School District

Senior Information

 
Class Of 2025!

SENIOR COUNTDOWN

 
SENIORS!  FAMILIES! 
*Wednesday, May 28*
 
Attend the Senior Slideshow
12:00 pm at La Paloma Theatre in downtown Encinitas
 
 
FAQ
    • SDA's time-honored tradition continues; no tickets are required!
    • A limited number of stadium-level fixed seating will be available.
    • Blankets and low-profile chairs are welcome. 
    • NO Umbrellas or view-impairing items are permitted.
    • Parking is very limited - rideshare is encouraged!
    • Limited sun-sensitive seating will be available.
 
 
 
The ceremony is expected to run 90-120 minutes.
 

Graduation will be live-streamed.

The YouTube link will be posted on the SDA Website under announcements, about 30 minutes before the start of graduation. The Link will also be posted to Facebook & Instagram!

 
 
*Thursday, May 29th - MANDATORY!!!*
 
Attend MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal
 
  • 9:00 am for Senior Brunch
  • 10:00 am on the Stadium Field for rehearsal
 
*Rehearsal is Mandatory, as we will be reviewing the program itinerary - students will select their seats for graduation day*
 
PICK UP your Cap & Gown after rehearsal
Caps & Gowns will be available to borrow through Jostens if you missed the deadline
 
Senior Walk
After Rehearsal and cap and gown distribution, we will walk to Ocean Knoll Elementary in your caps and gowns and receive cheers and congratulations from the staff and students. It will be a parade of high school seniors that the elementary school students will remember.  Please join us, it will be fun!
 
Friday, May 30 To Do's: 
 
Remind your senior:
      • Pick their Lei up (if purchased) on their way into the Gym
      • Arrive with their Gown in hand
      • Drop your Senior off at 12:45
      • Stadium Gates open at 1:15
      • Parking is very limited! Handicap/Disabled parking in Main Lot off of Santa Fe Dr. *MUST show placard*. The other lots will be open for general parking. Please DO NOT park in the Transportation lot.
      • Graduation starts at 2pm!
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  • Be on the lookout for an email from GradImages in the coming weeks for an opportunity to purchase a photo of your graduating senior!
*Friday, May 30th*
 
Attend Graduation Day!
Arrive at the Gym at 12:45pm, with gown in hand.
You will be able to put on your gown once inside the gym.  
*Please plan to get dropped off, to save parking for our guests!*
 
 
 
Congratulations!! Today is a big day for your student and family.
Enjoy this special time! 
 
  
REMINDERS: HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Registrar's Office:
    • Click here to order your official Transcripts. Please allow 24-48 hours for processing.
 We need parent volunteers to help distribute leis at the May 30 graduation. This is a great way to continue the SDA tradition of paying it forward! Please contact: ed@sdafoundation.com to help!
Cap & Gown: Jostens
    • If you haven't ordered your cap and gown yet, please contact: mark.boyer@jostens.com. 
 Please note: There will NOT be an event after graduation on the evening of Friday, May 30th.