Senior Information
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors:
I look forward to seeing our graduating seniors, their families and friends, and our staff for our 2024 graduation on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 7PM at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Our 2024 graduation will be livestreamed to our YouTube channel for those who are unable to join us in person this year. The livestream link is CLICK HERE . If you have trouble accessing this page, please email
Pictures from previous Graduations can still be ordered. Use the link below to to order:
FAQs
- Contacts
- Cap & Gowns
- Transcripts
- Workshops
- Senior Portraits
- Senior Trips
- Yearbook
- Graduation Information
- Prom
Contacts
Cap & Gowns
Dear Class of 2024 Seniors & Parents:
Congratulations on your upcoming Class of 2024 Graduation Celebration.
ACHIEVERS is the official cap & gown, class ring and graduation provider for Bear Creek High School. Our job is to make sure each Bear Creek High School graduate is "ready" for their upcoming Class of 2024 graduation celebration.
Please keep in mind the additional stole sold by achievers is a keepsake and not an approved stole for graduation
- 1/31 - Last day for Regular Cap/gown pricing
- 2/1 - Late ordering starts.
- A new mailer will be sent to all students who have not placed an order.
- 3/15 - Orders Deadline
graduation orders can be submitted:
1. ONLINE:
- www.graduationorder.com
- Password: bchs209
2.PHONE:
- 408-441-7200
- Office Hours Monday – Friday 9-4pm.
- We have Spanish speakers during regular business hours to help parents.
3. MAIL:
- The attached completed order form can be mailed to our office.
- 1181 N. 4th Street #30, San Jose, CA 95112
BCHS Graduation Materials Flyer
Transcripts
Hey! What about my Transcript?!
Final transcripts need to be requested through Naviance for ALL Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges.
Watch a how to video here!
https://student.naviance.com/bearcreek
If you are requesting a transcript for a scholarship, job, program, or other reason besides College,
please fill out this form:
Transcript Request
Workshops
Counseling Workshops
Senior Workshop
Seniors! The first Senior Workshop is today after school! Join the counselors in the College & Career Center or on Zoom to review important steps you should be taking during your senior year. They will also be covering personal writing for college essays and job applications. The workshop starts at 2:30 PM. Check your email for more details.
Senior Checklist & Personal Statement/Cover Letter WritingWednesday, September 15th—2:30 PM
Resumes & ApplicationsWednesday, November 3rd—2:30 PM
After High School—What’s Next?Wednesday, December 1st—2:30 PM
Join Us In Person or on Zoom:
https://lodiusd.zoom.us/j/9925324375?pwd=MWlLM2dIYmlzMDBHdm9zcFhRT0grdz09
Financial Aid 101 Workshop
Hey seniors! If you're planning to go to college next year, you'll need financial aid. Join the Financial Aid 101 Workshop on zoom to learn all about Financial Aid and how to apply for it! US Citizens should go to tonight's workshop and Non-US Citizens should attend tomorrow's workshop. Both are from 6-7 PM. Check your email for more details!
Financial Aid 101 Workshop for FAFSA!
If you are not a US Citizen, check to see which application you should fill out here: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/register - if you should fill out CA Dream Act instead of FAFSA, attend the workshop on the 16th.
When? Wednesday, September 15th 6-7 PM
Topics Covered Include:
What is Financial Aid?
Cost of Attendance
Expected Family Contribution
Financial Need
Types of Financial Aid
FAFSA
Scholarships
Any other questions you have!
Join us on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 942 6885 3191
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,94268853191#
Financial Aid 101 Workshop for CA Dream Act!
If you are not a US Citizen, check to see which application you should fill out here: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/register
When? Thursday, September 16th 6:00-7:00 PM
Topics Covered Include:
What is Financial Aid?
Cost of Attendance
Expected Family Contribution
Financial Need
Types of Financial Aid
CA Dream Act Application
Scholarships
Any other questions you have!
Join us on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 971 0261 6969
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,97102616969#
Senior Portraits
Prestige Photography has been chosen as our official senior portraits photographer!
You will receive a scheduled appointment 2 weeks prior to your session vias school email, as well as a mailer sent to your home address. If you need to reschedule your appointment you can go online to prestigeportraits.com or call them at 1-877-825-7922.
Tips and ideas for your senior portraits available at: prestigeportraits.com
Senior Trips
Yearbook
Cornerstone Yearbook
To purchase online
Cornerstone Yearbook 2024
The Cornerstone Yearbook 2024 is available for purchasing and will be handed out in the Spring of 2024.
We only order the amount of yearbook purchased, so you may want to purchase yours ASAP, so you have one.
Order on the Bear Creek Webstore, or at Herff Jones Yearbooks with the link below.
School Order Number: 7233
To download order forms
Senior Reflections 2024
Reflections are available for sale and there are various sizes and prices.
Please browse the ordering site to see what works for you.
Order yours ASAP since the deadline is December 8, 2023.
Past Yearbooks
We still have some 2021, 2022 and 2023 yearbooks available for sale.
If have any questions about yearbooks, please contact Joyce Dedini at jdedini@lodiusd.net or call 209-53-8234 ext. 310055.
Graduation Information
- YouTube Live Stream Info
- Information Given to Seniors
- Extra Graduation Tickets/Wristbands
- GRADUATION GIFTS
YouTube Live Stream Info
Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors:
Our 2024 graduation will be livestreamed to our YouTube channel for those who are unable to join us in person this year. The livestream link is https://www.youtube.com/live/c7yNofsYCfY?si=LBbMAjkAfi4mrvEf
Information Given to Seniors
Extra Graduation Tickets/Wristbands
Looking for extra wristbands for entry to the 2024 Bear Creek Graduation?
Please fill out this form to request extra wristbands. (click here)
Form opens April 1st. It is first come, first served.
In May we will start sending out confirmation emails stating if your student will receive extra wristbands.
No more than 5 extra wristbands will be given to each graduating senior.
Please email ballee@lodiusd.org if you have any questions.
GRADUATION GIFTS
The Commencement Group is BCHS official supplier for BCHS Graduation Gifts.
Since UOP does not allow flowers, balloons, etc into their facility, the Commencement Group has volunteered to step in. They will selling graduation gift family and friends can pick up after gradation ceremony is complete. In order to facilitate safer & quicker transactions, we are strongly encouraging pre-ordering.
Link to Website: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/bearcreek-hs/
Answers to frequently asked questions:
- Where can I pick up my products and when do I present them?
We will have a stand set up at the entrance to the ceremony where you can pick-up your order on the way in. You can't miss us. You will have an opportunity to present the gift yourself following the ceremony. - Can I purchase on site instead of online?
Yes. We will have all of the same products available for sale on site at the same prices. However, ordering ahead of time guarantees your selection of color/size. - How do I order? The site says that you do not accept orders from the general public at this time.
Please go to your school's commencement website, and click on the direct link to our site. You will be directed to the order page specific for your school. - Why can't I select what time I want to pick my products up at?
Our staff will be on site for the whole day when the ceremonies are taking place. At the beginning of the day they set aside all of the orders, and keep them aside until they are picked up. - How do I get my receipt?
It will be emailed to you shortly after your order is processed. Please print this receipt, and show it to our staff when picking up your order. - Can you mail us our order?
All orders are available for pick up exclusively on the day of the ceremony. There is no other option for delivery.
Prom
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Prom is coming up on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the Brookside Country Club from 7:00 pm to 11:00pm.
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Here is some important information you need to know:
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Guest passes are starting 03/11/2024, you can pick them up in the counseling office, AP Office, or at the Attendance Office. We will also have this form available on the Bear Creek Webpage under Senior information.
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The guest pass must be completed and approved by the Assistant Principal before the guest ticket may be purchased. The office will be open during the two-week break to accept applications.
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Ticket sales will be open on the webstore and in the office starting 03/25/2024, but the first week of sales are only open to BCHS Seniors. We only have a capacity of 700 students so please do not wait to purchase your ticket.
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You may not attend prom if:
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A home suspension from 03/27/2024 to 04/20/2024
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On 45 day social Probation
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Are on the 7th accountability step for tardies
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Underclassman may only attend the prom as a date of an upperclassman. The Upperclassman has to submit their dates information onto the online form before they can purchase their dates prom ticket.
Declare undclassman Date/guest here
- Ticket sales schedule:
- BCHS Seniors only: March 25th - April 5th
- April 6th to April 20th: Open to Seniors, Juniors and Underclassman /outside guests
Outside Guest Pass Application
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Brittany @ ballee@lodiusd.org