Grad Info & Requirements

William S. Hart Union High School District - Bowman High School - Graduation Requirements Credits

ENGLISH (Total 40)

MATH (Total: 30)

Includes completion of Algeba I
30 credits - Includes completion of Algebra I (beginning with class of 2019)

SCIENCE (Total: 20)

Physical Science 10
Biological Science 10

SOCIAL STUDIES (Total: 30)

Modern Civilizations 10
U.S. History 10
American Government/Economics 5/5

Health (Total 2.5)

PRACTICAL ART (Total 5)

(Business, Family & Consumer Science OR Industrial Arts)

FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE (10 OR 15*)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Total 20)

ELECTIVES (Total *67.5/72.5)

Total Credits Required for Graduation is 230 (beginning with class of 2019)

*EITHER 10 credits of Fine Arts or 5 credits of Fine Arts AND 10 credits of foreign language are required. Students taking Foreign Language will need 67.5 elective credits.

Date: Friday, May 29, 2020

Time: 6:00 p.m. (Graduates report @ 4:30 to COC center.)

Place: College of the Canyons, Cougar Stadium

MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL

Rehearsal will be held Thursday, May 28th at 4:00 PM at COC, Cougar Stadium (football field.) This is where you will pick up your cap & gown, as well as your tickets. First 100 students (who arrive on time to rehearsal) will receive 2 additional tickets.

GRADUATION SPEECH

If you are interested in giving the graduation speech, sign up with Carrie. Speech tryouts will take place on Friday, May 1st at 12:00. Carrie has samples speeches, along with instructions at her desk.

CAP AND GOWN – Refundable if you do not walk!

Height and weight, along with your payment of $50.00 must be given to Carrie Covell by Friday, April 24th cash or check make payable to Bowman ASB. You must wear a cap and gown in order to participate in the ceremony.

In order to walk in Graduation, all work must be turned into by Friday, May 22nd by 3:00 PM.

Students will receive 10 tickets at rehearsal along with their cap & gown.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Graduation announcements are sent out to family and friends to proclaim your great news! Announcements may be purchased online from www.jostens.com. The school is listed as Jereann Bowman Continuation High School. Bowman’s colors are royal blue and white.

FAFSA and FINANCIAL AID

If you need financial aid to attend school next year, you will need to complete the FAFSA.

A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required by most schools prior to being considered for financial aid. The FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Contact Lori, Ami, or Rocio for forms and information.

GRAD NIGHT AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, MAY 15, 2020

Join your graduating class for Grad Night at Universal Studio's Grad Bash on May 15th from 3 pm to 3 am. Tickets are $100 and include your entrance, a meal voucher, a concert, dance parties, and transportation. Please email April Soria at asoria@hartdistrict.org with any questions.

CLASS SPIRIT WEAR

Bowman has spirit wear available through our ASB Student Store or you can visit schoolstore.jostens.com to order custom Class of 2020 spirit wear. Click on the California, Santa Clarita, and then Bowman to customize and order. A portion of your purchase will be donated to Bowman ASB.

LIVE STREAMING INFORMATION

For your friends and family not able to attend our ceremony, Bowman will be streaming our graduation. This live event will only be available during the ceremony. The graduation will not be accessible on YouTube after the ceremony.