DRHS Senior Scoop!

We have an awesome event coming up on October 28th. It is a College & Career Fair at Gilbert High School. See the flyer below.

GPS is hosting a district-wide College & Career Fair on October 28th from 6pm to 8pm @ Gilbert High School

Make sure to sign up for the College and Career Google Classroom. We only have about 34 of you in there right now and we want 550! Here is the class code: 73zhkxg

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzEwNjI1ODMzNjE0?cjc=73zhkxg

All your graduation attire can be ordered through Jostens.com

The Graduation Unit package is $48.95 plus S&H/Tax. It includes the cap, gown, tassel and medallion that are required to wear at Graduation. Orders can be placed online now and payment plans available. Orders will be delivered on March 7, 2025 to Desert Ridge.

If you need help with any of your classes please reach out to your teacher and schedule a time with them.

We also have Saturday Math Tutoring from 9-12 and NHS offers tutoring for any subject in the library after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Here are all of our clubs we are offering this year:

Clubs 24-25

Diplomas will be ordered in November and names will appear as they read on the birth certificate.

Hopefully you have all heard there are no Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc. drop-offs. If it is drop here at school it will be held until the end of the day.

With all the information that comes to seniors it is imperative that you do the annual update. See the link below:

Annual Update

3rd offense will result in a referral

Reminder from Senior Credit Check:

• Senior year is going to go quick. Make the most of every day. Look for opportunities to be an example to the underclassmen. Look for opportunities to lift and build.
• Be here so you can hear what you need to hear so you can pass your classes and get the grades you want.
• If you have any deficiencies get them taken care of this semester.
• Make good choices. Don't do anything that would jeopardize your privilege to walk at graduation.
• When you are feeling down, remember gratitude, service and action.
• May 22, 2025 will be here before you know it. Carpe Diem!

Public service announcement created by the Gilbert Police Department.

Gilbert PD Advisory: Senior Assassins Game

The Senior Assassins game has started up again this school year. Senior Assassins is a game played by students across different schools where the goal is to “eliminate” other players by shooting them with water guns. This game is often played for months at a time and can involve large groups of students.

One important thing to note is that this game is not sanctioned by any schools or districts in Gilbert.

Important Reminders for Parents:

• Ensure water guns do not resemble realistic firearms.
• Know your teen’s whereabouts and who they are with.
• Ensure students avoid private property and business parking lots.
• Discuss the potential dangers of this game with your teen and how the game may be perceived by others who are unaware of what this game is.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and keep our students safe!

Dates for Seniors

2024-2025

Hello Class of 2025 and Families ~ We are pleased to announce the following important dates…

If you are a Foreign Exchange Student wishing to participate in the Graduation Ceremony...Please fill out this form by October 31st.

December 19th & 20th ~ Semester 1 District Finals - ½ day Schedule TBD

December 20th - Jan 2nd ~ Winter Break

January 6th ~ School Resumes

January 16th ~ Performing Arts and Club Pictures - Please see your teacher/club sponsor for Schedule

January 22nd ~ Senior Panoramic during JCT in the DRHS Gym. AM EVIT students must sign in at the end of the assembly in order to get excused for a Homeschool Activity.

January 31st ~ All School Assembly in the gym.

January TBD ~ Senior yearbook Ad. Information available at Varsity.com

February 7 ~ Winter Formal 7-10pm.

March 7th ~ Cap & Gown Pre-Orders placed before February 1st through Jostens will be handed out to students in front of the Library from 10:30-12:30. Orders must be paid in full prior to order pick-up.

March 7th ~ Golden Scholars Awards - Time TBD

1. A cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher at the end of semester one, three, five and seven.

2. No F’s or I’s on transcripts.

3. Students receiving non-competitive grades are not eligible for recognition

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March 10th - 21st ~ Spring Break

March 24th ~ School Resumes - Time to start clearing your accounts for graduation. If you have textbooks or novels from previous years, or books for classes you are no longer in, please return them to the bookstore asap. If you have a textbook for a class you are currently enrolled in, you will return that to your teacher at the end of the year. If you have unpaid class fees for this year or previous years, please get those paid as soon as possible. Cash, check and credit/debit are accepted. Please don't wait until the last minute. There is lots going on at the end of the year, so you need to make sure you're clear now. Please stop by the Bookstore if you want to see what's due.

April TBD ~ Testing Day Schedules…check DRHS Instagram or DRHS Calendar for schedule

April 1st ~ The LAST DAY to order Caps/Gowns Online or any Graduation Items ONLINE.

April 16th ~ Senior Meeting during JCT ~ Mandatory for ALL 2025 Graduates. Jostens will be on site with cap & gowns for CASH ONLY purchase and delivering any orders placed after February 1st. Global and Canyon Students…please park in the South Student Parking lot and follow the signs through the main gates. Be there by 8:50 am. AM EVIT students will be excused with a HSA only if they sign the EVIT sign in sheet at the end of the meeting.

Cap & Gown Pictures in the Library from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Students do not need to bring their own Cap & Gown to participate. This is optional for those students who would like the professional picture taken in their cap and gown...not mandatory. (Online Ordering instructions to come at a later time).

April 17th ~ All School Assembly in the gym.

April 26th ~ Prom 7-10 pm ~ Location TBD

Finals Schedule ~ TBD

May 1st ~ Final day to order cap and gown online. The link will be shut off. Any who have not ordered will need to go to the Jostens office to order.

May 9th ~ Pick up cap and gown orders placed from April 16 to May 1st in the Administration Office.

May 10th ~ Senior Sunset ~ 6:30 pm Football Practice Field

May 14th ~ Seating/line assignments will be posted on the windows of the Library. Check the list to find your row number and East or West side. We recommend that you take a picture of your assignment with your phone, for a quick reference later. Any student whose name does not appear on the list needs to see Ms. Karnick in the front office immediately.

May TBD ~ Seniors can start turning in their Chromebooks All Day to Library if they have completed all class assignments and finals

May 18th ~ Baccalaureate (an inspirational Ceremony) will be held on Sunday May 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the DRHS Auditorium. This is an Optional participation for Graduating Students and their families. Students must be in the cafeteria by 2:30pm and seating for all guests will open at 2:30 as well. Please Register Here by Sunday, May 17th. This event will be livestreamed on our DRHS YouTube Channel.

May 21st ~ Last day of Classes for Seniors.

May 22nd ~ Graduation Rehearsal…May 22nd @ 6:45AM. This is mandatory for all students planning to walk at Graduation. Students may NOT leave early so please plan any appointments after 9 am. Meet in the Gym.

May 22nd, 2025 ~ The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held from 7-9 pm @ Desert Ridge High School Football Stadium. Graduates must be checked into their designated Gymnasium Staging Area no later than 6:30 pm sharp. The processional starts promptly at 7 pm if you are not in line, we will not wait. Gates to the Stadium open @ 5:30 pm and Admission for family & friends is free, but all seating is first come first serve basis. We will have the Auditorium open at 5:30 as well for those who cannot be out in the heat can view our Ceremony Live Streamed. Handicap parking and seating is available. Click here to register.

Grad Images will be the Official Photographer for Graduation. Pre-register here now for Discounted Photos

The Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed on our DRHS YouTube Channel

May 23rd ~ If you choose not to participate in the Graduation ceremony, Diplomas will be available for pick-up after 9am in the front office as long as you have met all of the Graduation requirements. Complete Form Here

***Each year we provide directions for seniors to either download or transfer their files from their GPS Google Workspace account to another Google account so they can access any of their files after graduation. Here are the directions for both the download process and the process to transfer files to a new Google account. The Transfer process requires creating a new account or using an existing personal account to transfer to, and will only allow up to 15 GB.

For graduation this year we will be choosing two academic speakers. They may or by not be our valedictorian and salutatorian. There will be an application process as we get closer to graduation and they will have plenty of time to prepare speech.

Our valedictorian and salutatorian's will be recognized at graduation.

From our course description book:

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN SELECTION To give all students an equal opportunity to become their school’s Valedictorian or Salutatorian, Gilbert Public Schools will use the following guidelines:

● Class rank will be used to determine the Valedictorian/Salutatorian distinction. In addition, recognition will be made for students who are in the top 1% of their class. Weighted classes will be included when determining class rank and will be identified on a student's transcript.

● Foreign exchange students will not be eligible for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian position.

● Early graduates will not be eligible for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian selection.

● The Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have taken a minimum of twelve and one-half (12.5) credits (25 semester courses) at the high school from which they are graduating and must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) class periods (full time status) per semester.

● The top 1% of students will be notified at the end of 7th semester. Final Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be selected based on 8th semester final grades.

● Valedictorian and Salutatorian selection does not guarantee a speaker role at graduation ceremonies. Students who are interested in competing for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian position are encouraged to discuss this process with their school counselor.

This is why we need to do academic speakers. It will give them time to prepare.

YEARBOOK
Yearbooks may be pre-ordered through three different avenues:
1. In person at the Desert Ridge bookstore
2. Through the district infinite campus website:
https://gilbertaz.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/gilbert.jsp
3. Through the Varsity Yearbook website:
The link for the website is below.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=7065
The school code for the Varsity Yearbook order center is 7065

Price: July 24-March 1 $85.

For the best price, order today.

CREATE AND SUBMIT YOU SENIOR AD
Senior ads are created and paid for on the Varsity Yearbook website.
Link below:
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=7065
The school code for the Varsity Yearbook order center is 7065.
1/8 page ad=$45 ***Great deal!
1/4 page ad=$125
1/2 page ad=$200
full page ad=$300
*Prices for senior ads will increase after Dec. 1. To guarantee a senior ad space in the yearbook, submit
your ad by Dec. 1.

Thank you for setting the example by following the district mandate of wearing your ID at all times on your torso.