Seniors
SENIOR CODE OF CONDUCT
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TBD
Senior parents and students are required to sign this agreement and submit to their homeroom teacher in order to maintain the graduation privileges and attend the different Senior celebrations. Thank you for your understanding. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Jessica Farley at jfarley@materdeicatholic.org.
On this page:
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Senior Info Night
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Parent and Student Agreement
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Graduation
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Skaggs Undergraduate Scholarship
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Senior Breakfast - Mandatory
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Prom
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Grad Nite
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Shop Class of 2026 Keepsakes
SENIOR BREAKFAST
DATE: Thursday, May 27th, 2026
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Gym Courtyard
ATTIRE: Semi-formal
Mandatory Attendance
- Students will enjoy a catered breakfast with their class and teachers.
- After breakfast we will a mandatory practice for the graduation ceremony.
GRADUATION
DATE: Friday, May 28th, 2027
TIME: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Students
- Students are to check-in at the theater starting at 6:45 AM. Once they check-in, they are to go directly to their assigned seat in the theater.
- Students should be to campus no later than 7:30 AM. If they are late, they are to go to the side theater door by Gate 2 to be let in.
Dress Code
- BOYS: shirt & tie, khakis or dress pants, dress shoes & socks (no tennis shoes or sneakers)
- GIRLS: sun dresses, blouse and skirt or dress pants (no tennis shoes or sneakers)
- No decorating caps
- Leis or any other decoration that are not provided by Mater Dei Catholic cannot be worn during the graduation ceremony
Caps and Gowns
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Caps, gowns, stoles, chords, and medals that were provided by Mater Dei Catholic are to be worn during the ceremony
- No decorating caps
- Leis or any other decoration that are not provided by Mater Dei Catholic cannot be worn during the graduation ceremony
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Cap and gowns have already been ordered for the students through Jostens by the school
Guests
- Gates open at 7:40 AM
- Guests should arrive and be seated by 7:55 AM
- Baccalaureate Mass starts promptly at 8:00 AM
- Gate 2 will close at 8:00 AM, and all late arrivals will be directed to enter through gate 3
- Seats are first come, first serve
- All guests must be wearing a wristband to enter
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NO Large signs/banners, balloons, any items that may obstruct the view of others, artificial noise makers of any kind, or confetti cannons
Guest Tickets
- Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets, which will be in the form of wristbands
- Wristbands will be distributed to the graduates at graduation practice on Thursday, May 27th
Optional Graduation Products
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If you are interested in any optional graduation products, such as graduation announcements and class jewelry, you can order them directly through Josten
*Promo code: SENIORGIFT40 gives you $40 off class jewelry (some exclusions may apply)
SENIOR INFO NIGHT
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00pm
We are inviting parents and their students to come to Senior Info Night at our theater to learn about all of the Senior events and be able to have a chance to asks questions. Can’t wait to see you there!
A semester full of events to celebrate your accomplishments is here! To give you a better understanding of each events requirements, rules, prices, and other need-to-knows, please refer to the sections to navigate.
We are so excited to be part of your celebrations of achievement!
PROM
DATE: Saturday, April 24th, 2027
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKET: Monday, April 19th, 2027
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
LOCATION: TBD
DRESS CODE: Formal
Permission Slip
Form will be linked on the online store and must be signed and submitted by both student and parent before purchasing ticket.
Prom Ticket Sales start: TBD
Prom Guest Policy and Rules
This dance is only for MDCHS Graduating Seniors and a (1) guest. All guests must complete a Guest Pass Form - due April 19th, 2027
Submit form with Ms. Jessica Farley
Guest considerations and rules:
- Guests are:
- Non-MDCHS students
- MDCHS underclassmen
- Guests cannot be over the age of 19
MDCHS SKAGGS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
Mater Dei Catholic High School is honored to offer a new scholarship opportunity exclusively for graduating MDCHS seniors. The Skaggs Undergraduate Scholarship is a special award created to support students continuing on to a two- or four-year college or university in pursuit of an undergraduate degree, and to help ensure their first year of college begins with confidence and momentum.
This remarkable opportunity has been made possible through the extraordinary generosity of the Skaggs family, whose vision and commitment were also instrumental in endowing our Academy of Science and the Juan Diego Adult Centers.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled into a 4-year University or a 2-year College by May 2027.
- Submitted application along with 2–3-minute video essay to school website by May 2027.
- Has met all requirements to earn a diploma from Mater Dei Catholic High School (as per the current Curriculum Guide) by the graduation date of May 2027.
- Provide proof of enrollment and registration, and a remaining balance for the Fall 2027 term at their two-year or four-year college of choice by June 2027.
**Dates for 2026-2027 application process are subject to change.
Scholarship funds will be shared among all qualifying applicants, meaning the exact amount each student receives will depend on the total number of eligible applicants. We strongly encourage every eligible Crusader to apply and take advantage of this generous gift.
GRAD NITE
DATE: COMING SOON
Tickets
Rules for Grad Nite
- Students must be present for the full school day the day prior to Grad Nite
- Snacks and water for the bus ride will be provided by the school
- No outside food or drinks will be allowed on the bus
- Bag and other security checks will be done before boarding the bus and through Disneyland