Promotion Information

  • PROMOTION CEREMONY


    Date & Time
    Harden Middle School Promotion Ceremony
    Wednesday, May 22nd - 4:30 p.m.
    Everett Alvarez High School

    Seating / Tickets
    Seating at Everett Alvarez High School is on a first come first serve basis. For the best seating, come early. To be fair to all families, we ask that you don't save seats for large groups. We don't issue tickets because we want all families (big or small) to come and celebrate this occassion with their Harden Middle School Student.

    Attire
    Students wear a gown during the promotion ceremony. The cost of the gown is $20 (cash only). Students have the option to fundraise in order to pay for the gown. Fundraising forms are available starting early April in Room 315 or for more information click here. Fundraising will take place the last 2 weeks of April. One flower lei may be worn during the ceremony. Ribbon, candy, and /or money leis are not allowed. You may buy your Kahuna Lei directly from their website until the first week in May. The lei will be delivered to HMS on time for the Promotion Ceremony.

    See flyer for more information.
    Kuhuna Lei Information / Order Form
    Kukui Nut Lei

    Order here:
    https://kahunaflowers.com/index.php/school/harden-ms.html

    Ceremony Rules
    Balloons, noise makers or other items that may be distracting to others are not permitted in the stadium.

     

     

    PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

    Awards Night
    TBA

    Promotion Practices
    Monday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Harden Middle School
    Tuesday, May 21 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Everett Alvarez High School (permission slip required)

    8th Grade Picnic at Toro Park
    TBA 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. (permission slip required, $10 cash only)

    Promotion Dance
    Wednesday, May 22 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Harden Middle School Gymnasium

    Parent donations for food and drinks are needed every year. Please contact Ms. Baca if you would like to donate or chaperone. Click on her name to email or call 796-7300 to leave a message.

     

     

    REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION CEREMONY & ACTIVITIES

    The Salinas Union High School District has established guidelines that are reinforced at Harden Middle School. The following are the requirements regarding participation in the promotion cermony and activities.

     Academic Requirements
    Students must pass ALL 8th Grade classes. No semester “F’s”. Students will be provided an opportunity to remediate failed courses that were earned during the 1st semester only.

    Citizenship Requirements
    Students must demonstrate satisfactory Citizenship. No more than 1 “U” on the 3rd quarter report card.
    No more than 1 “U” on the 4th quarter report card.     Grades and citizenship are factored as a singular mark for double period classes. Promoting 8th grade students who receive two or more “U’s” during the third grading period will not be permitted to participate in the promotion ceremony. Special consideration may be given to students who demonstrate improvement by receiving no unsatisfactory grades during the fourth quarter. 

    Suspensions
    No serious violations of the behavior code during the 4th quarter that result in a single 5-day suspension or two separate suspensions.

    School Debts
    ALL bills are paid. No outstanding debts for lost or damaged books, fundraisers, etc.

    Attendance
    85% attendance required (8th grade year only)