Graduation

Congratulations, Mater Dei Catholic Class of 2024!

The special day that has been four years in the making is quickly approaching. The time has come for the Class of ‘24 to begin the process of departing Mater Dei Catholic and continuing their life’s journey. They have matured academically, spiritually, and socially. It is our privilege to congratulate you and your graduate!

We request all parents/guardians write a letter congratulating your graduate. This letter should be placed in an envelope no larger than 6” x 8” with his/her name clearly written on the front. Please do not enclose money. Your letter should be submitted directly to Mrs. Nancy Mireles in the front office by Monday, May 20th, 2024. Your letter will be distributed to your student at the senior breakfast and will be a surprise for your senior.

Mater Dei Catholic High School has a strict policy against any damage to our property or the property of others. Senior pranks or other prohibited acts may prevent those involved from participating in any or all senior activities.

For graduation day, please do not bring any noise makers, air horns, large signs, balloons, or anything that could obstruct the views of others. Security will ask you to place these items back in your vehicles if they are brought to graduation.

Graduation photographs will be taken by Grad Images. Ordering information will be mailed to your homes by Grad Images shortly after graduation.

We look forward to all these special activities and we are extremely proud of Mater Dei Catholic High School’s graduating class of 2024!

Sincerely,

Aaron Gonzalez ‘90
Principal, Mater Dei Catholic High School

SENIOR SWEATSHIRTS
Deadline to purchase is Monday, January 22nd
Link to purchase

SENIOR RETREAT
Tuesday, March 12th – 14th, 2024
Whispering Winds Catholic Camp

Buses leave MDCHS parking lot Tuesday afternoon and return Thursday afternoon.
Students must attend their classes on Tuesday, March 12th if they wish to attend the retreat.
Deadline to register is Friday, February 2nd.

SERVICE HOURS REQUIREMENT
Each senior is required to complete 25 hours of service, of which all must be direct service and specifically aimed to help the poor, the sick, the disabled, the elderly, the unborn, or the environment.

The last day to submit service hours is Thursday, April 25th, 2024.

For more information, please visit our service page.

CRUSADER AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024  during school hours.

This event is by invitation only.

Plaques and certificates will be distributed at a later date (TBD).

SENIOR PROM
Saturday, April 27th, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-1081

Link to purchase tickets here (on sale from March 18th through April 19th only).

Prom Guidelines

Guest Pass Form (completed hard copy due to Dean’s Office by April 22nd)

GRAD NITE AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA
Friday, May 10, 2024

Students should be to campus by 4:30 PM.
Buses will return to MDCHS by approximately 5:00 AM on Saturday, May 11th.

The deadline to purchase Grad Nite tickets is Monday, January 22nd, 2024.

Link to purchase tickets

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Yearbook distribution for seniors is still to be determined.
Information will be updated as soon as we have a yearbook delivery date.

GRADUATION APPAREL DISTRIBUTION
Date and location TBD

FINAL EXAMS
Schedule

  • Friday, May 17, 2024
  • Monday, May 20, 2024
  • Tuesday May 21, 2024
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Please check the school calendar for exam times.

COMMENCEMENT:
All graduates are expected to participate in the Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Baccalaureate Mass and the Commencement.

All graduates will be required to be in proper attire: dress shirts, ties and slacks for gentlemen; appropriate dress-lengths for ladies and both with appropriate dress shoes.

Caps and gowns, along with CSF Cords, NHS Stoles and awards, will be distributed to the graduates (date TBD). Graduates may keep their cap and gown, along with any cords, stoles, or medals they received from the school. Leis or any other decoration not provided by Mater Dei Catholic cannot be worn during the graduation ceremony. Graduates are not allowed to decorate their caps.

SENIOR BREAKFAST
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 @ 10 AM
Location: Fatima Court

This event is for Graduates, Faculty & Staff only.

GRADUATION PRACTICE

Thursday, May 23rd @ 11:30 AM in the Kassebaum Theater.

Graduates are to be in mass uniform attire.

BACCALAUREATE MASS & COMMENCEMENT
Friday, May 24th, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Mater Dei Catholic High School, Senior Lawn

Each graduate will receive ten (10) guest tickets which will be in the form of wristbands. These wristbands will be distributed to the graduates at graduation practice on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Graduates should arrive in the theater by 6:45 AM.  All guests should be seated by 7:40 AM.

DIPLOMA PICK-UP
Diplomas may be claimed from Ms. Hernandez, Registrar, starting Monday, June 10th from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The last day for diploma pickup is Monday, July 1st, 2024.