- Parent Night Slideshow
- Senior Meeting Information
- Senior Contract
- Testing and Post-Secondary Information
- Senior Portriat
- Senior Celebration
- Senior Letter
Parent Night Slideshow
Senior Meeting Information
Senior Contract
2025-2026 SENIOR CONTRACT
Each year, a great deal of effort goes into planning and orchestrating the end of the year events for seniors, including the Senior Send Off Rally, the Senior BBQ/Pool Party, Senior Ball, and the Graduation Ceremony. Participating in these events is not a right, but a privilege that is contingent upon your successful completion of the district graduation requirements as well as adherence to Cordova High’s campus policies and regulations for behavior and attendance. Below is a list of expectations and requirements that you MUST adhere to in order to be permitted to participate in end of the year senior events. Any student that loses access to senior year events due to attendance or behavior issues will not receive a refund. Please review this contract carefully with your family and understand the consequences of not meeting all requirements stated below.
ACADEMIC:
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Complete all academic requirements by May 2, 2026.
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Complete and verify through the Counseling Department, any additional credits needed from online courses and/or college classes by May 14, 2026.
ATTENDANCE:
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Maintain satisfactory attendance in all classes.
BEHAVIOR:
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Be responsible for all school rules and district policies as stated in FCUSD’s Student Code of Conduct. Any violation of rules or policies resulting in an off-campus suspension during the last semester of senior year will prevent the student from participation in senior activities—including the graduation ceremony; no refunds will be given.
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Participation in any activity which results in vandalism, or any similar action that disrupts the normal operations of campus will result in the loss of participation in senior year activities (including graduation). Law enforcement will be notified in the event of any such action taking place and restitution for damages will be applied.
FINES/OVERDUE BOOKS:
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Pay all outstanding fines to STUDENT ACCOUNTS by May 22, 2026. Return any overdue books to the CHS Library by May 26, 2026.
GRADUATION CEREMONY:
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Attend graduation practice. Those with an unavoidable conflict should meet with an administrator the week prior for approval. Seniors who fail to attend practice without prior approval may not participate in the graduation ceremony.
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Behave appropriately during the graduation ceremony. Be courteous and behave responsibly during the entire ceremony and refrain from any activity that is disrupting, distracting or dangerous. Students who fail to do so will be removed from the ceremony.
Our goal is prevention rather than punishment.
Testing and Post-Secondary Information
Senior Portriat
This year we will be doing what Prestige calls a "roadshow". You will be booking in-studio appointments for your seniors but they are bringing the studio to Cordova High! That's Right! You will have the same options you would as if you went to the studio, with all the convenience of staying in Rancho Cordova.
The Roadshow dates and times are as follows
October 22nd 2pm - 8pm
October 23rd 12:30pm - 7:30pm
October 24th 8am - 4:30pm
Retake/Make-up Dates
December 1st 2pm - 8pm
December 2nd 2pm - 8pm
How To
Senior Celebration
Senior Letter
Cap & Gowns
Cordova High School is proud to continue our partnership with Herff Jones.
- To Purchase Online, Please visit
- Herff Jones Cap and Gown Orders (Link for the class of 2026)
- If you would like to borrow a Cap and Gown please speak to your councilor. We have a limited number, so please do so as soon as possible.
FCUSD Cap and Gown Policy
To participate in the graduation ceremony, all graduates must wear a cap, gown, and tassel in approved school color. Students have two options to secure a cap, gown, and tassel for graduation:
1) Students may choose to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel to use in the ceremony and keep as a personal memento through our vendor, Herff Jones.
2) Students may borrow a District-provided cap, gown, and tassel to use during the ceremony. Students will not be asked to demonstrate financial need to use a District-provided cap, gown, and tassel, EC 49011 (e)
Graduation Ceremony
Hard work deserves to be celebrated
Everything you need to know about Graduation Day!!!
Graduation is at 7:00 p.m. at the Cordova High School Stadium
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
● Tickets are required for all attendees over the age of 5. Each Graduate will receive 7 tickets. All tickets
are general admission therefore seating is on a first-come basis. Extra tickets are not available for purchase. If
you would like more tickets please fill out the google form that will be sent at the end of April. Request will be filled as tickets become available.
● Graduates need to arrive at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Gym by the Stadium. Drop offs will only be allowed on the
sidewalk on Chase.
● Graduates must wear their cap and gown with appropriate school attire underneath. Students should
wear low-heeled or flat shoes because narrow or spiked heels are a safety hazard on the field. Graduates may
not wear or carry any backpacks, purses or any object that will disrupt the ceremony. “Decorating Caps” is not
allowed.
● Diplomas will be available for pick up from the office on the Monday following graduation. If you receive a fine notice
instead of your diploma, you must pay the fine at the Student Store to receive your diploma, Students may pay
fines prior to graduation day or the Student Store will be reopened Monday, June 1st.
● Tickets are not required for graduates.
● Wheelchair seating is available all along the first row of the bleachers. Handicap parking and/or drop off will be
down Lancer Lane by the tennis courts.
● NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO STAND IN FRONT OF THE BLEACHERS AS THEY BLOCK THE VIEW OF
PEOPLE SITTING IN THE FRONT ROW.
● No ice chests, food or drinks (except water) will be allowed in the stadium during this event. ALSO, NO
BALLOONS ARE ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM AS THEY HINDER THE VIEW OF OTHERS. PLEASE
LEAVE BALLOONS IN YOUR VEHICLE. We want this to be an enjoyable experience for ALL attendees.
● Anyone arriving after 7pm may not be guaranteed seating in the section of their choice.
● The stadium field will be open for 30 minutes after the ceremony for pictures. Please do not rush the field, and
be respectful of others.
● For those who can not attend, the ceremony will be livestreamed. Please visit our website www.chs.fcusd.org
the morning of the ceremony for the link.
- Senior Breakfast
- Practice
- Ceremony Pictures
- Parking
- Extra Tickets
- Students who do not meet Graduation Requirements
- Fines
- Senior pranks, fights and other violations before Graduation
Senior Breakfast
Practice
Practice will start promptly, at 9:00 a.m. on May 29th and should conclude by 10:30 a.m. as it usually only takes 60 – 90 minutes. Students will find their assigned seats in the stadium. ALL GRADUATES PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE GRADUATION CEREMONY MUST ATTEND THE PRACTICE. Students will receive their tickets at the conclusion of practice. Please wear a sun hat, sunscreen or bring an umbrella as it will be sunny and hot.
Ceremony Pictures
Parking
Extra Tickets
Students who do not meet Graduation Requirements
Students who do not meet the graduation requirements will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. Final notification of non-completion will be made to parents by Thursday, May 29th (the date of the last final exam). If we are unable to contact you, please call your student’s counselor for this information. Students who do not meet requirements are encouraged to discuss available options with their assigned counselor.
Fines
Fine lists are posted by student ID number outside of the administration and counseling offices. If you have questions about a fine please contact Mrs. Lawrence at 294-2450, ext. 810430. Seniors with fines will not receive their diploma until all fees are paid in full at the Student Store or online with a credit card. This includes books that were not turned in, so please make sure all school books are returned before school is out.
Senior pranks, fights and other violations before Graduation
Although rare, serious violations of Education Code 48900, do occur prior to graduation. Students in need of administrative services for these violations will be suspended offsite and removed from any and all end of the year activities, including graduation ceremonies. Please refer to the Student Conduct Code located on our website for the various levels of infractions warranted by administrative services.