Graduation Information - Vel Phillips Memorial High School

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

Caps & Gowns

Packets from Midwest Scholastic, our official provider of caps, gowns, announcements, and other Senior paraphernalia were distributed in English classes the week of November 27th.

Midwest Scholastic will be at Memorial High School during lunch in the cafeteria on Wednesday, December 13th, to take orders for caps and gowns in person. You will also be able to place orders through Midwest Scholastic's online store.

If your student does not receive the packet for some reason, there will be extras available in the Wisconsin Neighborhood Office.

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 2024 Senior Class. Please check Infinite Campus and verify that your name is spelled correctly. If your middle name is missing or your 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 your diploma.

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