MEDIA ADVISORY
For immediate release
June 17, 2016
Contact: Linda Zintz, 619-847-5537
MEET THE CLASS OF 2016
Graduations held Monday, Tuesday, June 20-21
WHAT: Graduation ceremonies for more than 8,000 students in the San Diego Unified School District Class of 2016, the first class of seniors to graduate under the new, more rigorous “a-g” curriculum.
WHEN/WHERE: The list below is sorted by speaker and does not include all schools. For a complete list, go to https://www.sandiegounified.org/2016-commencements
DETAILS: The Class of 2016 is the first class of seniors to graduate under the new “a-g” for all requirements. The class also represents the highest percentage of students graduating among the five largest school districts in California. Some 92 percent are expected to graduate this year, a 2 percent rise from 2015.
“I have no doubts about the bright future awaiting the Class of 2016,” said Superintendent Cindy Marten. “Not only are they better prepared academically, they also understand how to follow their individual passions in an increasingly diverse society.”
VISUALS: Colorful graduation ceremonies for 24 campuses in the San Diego Unified School District are scheduled for Monday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 21, 2016. At each ceremony, a Board of Education member, Superintendent Cindy Marten, or a member of the district's senior leadership team will be formally presenting the school's class, a traditional part of the ceremony.
PHOTOS/INTERVIEWS: Board of Education members and Superintendent Marten will be available for interviews at their locations, as will principals, staff members, parents and students. Interviews are best conducted either before or after the ceremonies; accredited media are allowed on the field for photography, but interviews are discouraged during the ceremony.
Although the events are open to the public, tickets are generally required for public attendance. Tickets are distributed by the individual schools on a limited basis. Credentialed members of the news media will be admitted.
SPEAKER/LOCATION
Dr. Michael McQuary, Board of Education President, Subdistrict C:
-- Monday, June 20, 1 p.m., iHigh School, USD Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492
-- Tuesday, June 21, 2 p.m., La Jolla High School, RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego, 9730 Hopkins Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
-- Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m., Mission Bay High School, Mission Bay High stadium, 2475 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Richard Barrera, Board of Education Vice President, Subdistrict D:
-- Tuesday, June 21, 2 p.m., Garfield High, Harry West Gymnasium, San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Dr. John Lee Evans, Subdistrict A:
-- Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., Madison High School, Madison High School stadium, 4833 Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
-- Tuesday, June 21, 2 p.m., University City High School, University City High School stadium, 6949 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122
-- Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m., Mira Mesa High School, Mira Mesa High School stadium, 10510 Reagan Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Kevin Beiser, Subdistrict B:
-- Monday, June 20, 2 p.m., Serra High School, University of San Diego Jenny Craig Pavilion, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
-- Tuesday, June 21, 4 p.m., Patrick Henry High School, University of San Diego Jenny Craig Pavilion, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
-- Tuesday, June 21, 6 p.m., Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego State University Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr, San Diego, CA 92182
Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Subdistrict E:
-- Monday, June 20, 4 p.m., Crawford High School, Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
-- Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School stadium, 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (with Superintendent Cindy Marten)
Superintendent Cindy Marten:
-- Monday, June 20, 5 p.m., Hoover High School, Hoover High School stadium, 4474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
-- Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School stadium, 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (with Trustee Sharon Whitehurst-Payne)
CONTACT: Linda Zintz, Communications Director, San Diego Unified School District, 619-725-5578.
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