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SAN DIEGO – The Summer Commencement Ceremony, for high school seniors who hadn’t fulfilled graduation requirements in time for June ceremonies with their high school class, was held Wednesday, July 30, at the Kearny High School Auditorium.
More than 180 students from all of the district’s 18 high school campuses participated; with many friends and family members in attendance.
“These are seniors who may not have passed the California High School Exit Exam in time, or needed summer school to pick up credits needed to graduate,” said Meyer.
Dr. Terry Grier, Superintendent, addressed the students just before the traditional march to receive their hard-earned diplomas. Board of Education President Katherine Nakamura and Trustee Shelia Jackson were on hand to congratulate the students on their perseverance and accomplishment.
This is the third year that the district has held the special summer ceremony. Prior to the summer commencement ceremony, students would eventually receive a diploma but would not be able to participate in a graduation ceremony.
High school graduation requirements include 44 semester credits, a 2.0 or higher grade point average, science and math course requirements, completing a senior portfolio and passing the exit exam.
