Senior Updates & Events:

Cap and Gown Order Information:

To order ONLY a cap and gown for graduation, follow the link to the Jostens’ website and choose a CUSTOM CAP & GOWN MEDALLION UNIT. 

• Choose the Cap & Gown option
• Enter height, weight, and gender.
• Choose “No Thanks” for Tassels, Apparel, and Announcements                                                                                       
• https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3165753/Beachside-High-School/

Grad Bash:

Friday, April 26

• Busses depart at 1:30 pm from BHS and return approximately 4 am. 
• Permission forms should be picked up and turned into the 1^stfloor deans office.
• Universal Studios Dress Code
• Universal Studios Safety Guidelines

Seniors Last Day to Complete SJVS, FLVS, Edmentum Courses:

Seniors must complete all virtual courses by May 1, 2024

Senior Class Meeting

May 2

12:00

Auditorium

Senior Week:

May 6-10

Watch social media for details

Senior Walk Out:

May 9, after A lunch

Cookout and games in the stadium

Seniors Last Day of Classes:

Friday, May 10 (providing they meet all academic graduation requirements)

Prom:

May 11

• 8 pm – 11 pm
• Deerwood Castle, 7601 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, FL  32256
• Tickets are on sale from April 1 – May 10 at noon
• Click HEREfor eligibility to attend, guest information, price, how to purchase tickets, etc.

Baccalaureate:

BTHS has invited the senior class of BHS and their families to join them in their baccalaureate services.

• Baccalaureate will take place on Monday, May 13th at 6:30 PM at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church.
• BTHS’ Class Officers have invited Beachside Seniors and families to join the ceremony.
• Graduates who wish to participate wear their gown, but not caps.
• The BTHS Chorus will perform under the direction of Choral Director, Ms. Barbara Mattingly.
• Attendees will be addressed by San Juan del Rio Pastor, Father Peter Akin -Otiko, as well as Co-Pastors of Grace United Methodist Church, Carolyn and David Williamson.
• Renee Kroll will deliver the BTHS Educator’s Address.
• Brent Hunsinger will deliver the BHS Educator’s Address.
• *Baccalaureate is a Class Officer organized event.

Senior Debt Day:

May 14^th from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Beachside Main Building Lobby

Seniors who are academically cleared for graduation and have no outstanding BHS property, fees (books, uniforms, parking tickets, senior dues, etc) will pick up senior packets including tickets to graduation.  Packets also include honor cords, records, and more.

Transcripts:

All completed final transcript request forms should be turned in on senior debt day.  You will not receive your graduation ceremony tickets unless the transcript request form is turned in on debt day.  Click HERE for Class of 2024 Final Transcript Request Form

Graduation Rehearsal:

• Graduation rehearsal will take place at the UNF Arena and Field House on Thursday, May 16 at 1:00 pm.  Seniors should arrive no later than 12:45 pm
• Park in Lot 18 only
• All graduates must attend rehearsal (only students taking an AP test at the same time as rehearsal are excused) 

Graduation:

May 20^th at 6 pm at University of North Florida Arena

• Students should report to field house by 5 pm
• To comply with capacity limitations, each graduate will receive ten (10) guest tickets. Beachside never sells tickets.
• Refer to the graduation resource from UNF for details regarding parking, arrival time, security, bag policy, tickets, outside food and drink, seat saving, disability seating, photographs, and more – Graduation Resource from UNF
• Caps should be worn flat on the head.  Tassels are worn on the right and shifted to the left after all graduates have received their diplomas.
• SJCSD high school graduation ceremonies historically last approximately two hours.