Class of 2023 Graduation Information

2 students smile and pose together in graduation gowns outside the Kohl Center

Graduation Requirements

Before a student is issued a diploma, counselors must verify that they have met all graduation requirements. Counselors will be working closely with teachers to make sure students are passing and will reach out to students/families that are in danger of not passing a course required to graduate.

A senior with 20.5 credits earned by June 7th may participate in the graduation ceremonies with the understanding that graduation will not officially occur until 22 credits have been earned.

Students having earned less than 20.5 credits will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies.

If you have any questions or concerns about credits, please see your counselor to get clarification as soon as possible.

In order to earn a Memorial diploma a student must have earned 22 credits, including the following:

English – 4 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Math – 3 credits
Humanities – 1 credit
PE – 1.5 credits
Health – 0.5 credits
Financial Literacy - 0.5 credits

Graduation Ceremony

The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:00am at the UW Kohl Center. Since the Kohl Center is such a large venue, there will be NO tickets issued for the ceremony and NO limits on the number of guests allowed. Please stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event.

click here to view the 2022 graduation ceremony

Caps & Gowns

Packets from Midwest Scholastic were distributed to seniors in their English classes the week of November 28th. If your student did not receive a packet, please contact Rachel Braun in the Wisconsin Neighborhood Office. Midwest Scholastic will be here on Tuesday, December 13th during lunchtime in the cafeteria to take orders in person.

If you borrowed a cap and gown for the 2022 Graduation Ceremony, please return it to the Welcome Center at your earliest convenience. You may keep the tassel and stole.

If you would like to donate your gently used caps and gowns to our students in need for future use, you may drop them off at the Welcome Center anytime during business hours.

Diplomas

Soon it will be time to order diplomas for the 2023 Senior Class. Please check Infinite Campus now and verify that your senior's name is spelled correctly. If their middle name is missing or their name is incorrect in ANY way, you must contact Rachel Braun in the Wisconsin Office at your earliest convenience. She can be reached by email at rcbraun@madison.k12.wi.us or by phone at 663-6101 (Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00). Please correct mistakes NOW! If it is wrong in IC, it will be wrong on the diploma.

Upcoming Events

Questions or Concerns? Please contact Rachel Braun in the Wisconsin Neighborhood Office at 663-6101 or by email at rcbraun@madison.k12.wi.us.

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