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12th Grade At City High

Senior year at City High is a launchpad. Students step into our Senior Model, where learning begins to look and feel more like the real world: they’re managing internships, leading their Graduation Projects, collaborating with teachers and mentors, and making choices about how and where they learn best. This model was originally built to support college readiness, but has evolved to mirror the expectations of today’s workplace as well. Seniors practice higher-level thinking, independent planning, time management, and professional collaboration while still receiving personalized guidance. It’s a year that honors how far they’ve come and prepares them to take confident next steps into college, career, and life.

Class of 2026 Senior Package Information

12th Grade Senior Model

The 12th Grade Senior Model  has the following components:

  • Learning Hub (Independent and Collaborative Learning)
  • Lecture 
  • Seminars 
  • Study Groups 



LEARNING HUB



The Learning Hub is the center of the Senior Model: a dedicated space where students take ownership of their work, manage their time, and balance independent effort with collaboration. Between Seminars and Lectures, seniors use Learning Hub time to complete assignments, work on long-term projects, meet with teachers, and coordinate study groups. Every student uses a Work Tracker to plan their daily schedule, set deadlines, and know when to seek help or partner with peers.

Because students move with more autonomy, expectations are high: arrive on time, stay focused, respect others’ work time, and come prepared for Seminars. To support this growth, students earn a weekly Independent Learning (IL) grade combined with a Workforce grade, reinforcing the habits they’ll need in college and the workplace. The Learning Hub offers structure with freedom—and helps seniors build the confidence and self-direction that carries well beyond graduation.

Expectations for seniors include:
  • Reporting on time to Learning Hubs, seminars, lectures, and study groups.
  • Using the Work Tracker to plan assignments, create timelines, and schedule when to seek teacher support or collaborate in study groups.
  • Staying focused and respecting others' work time in the Learning Hub.
  • Working effectively with teachers, staff, and peers to maximize independent and study group time.
  • Using available resources (Rounds and email) to stay on top of coursework.
  • Coming prepared and engaged for all seminars.


LECTURE

The weekly Lecture is where each new learning unit begins. Once a week, students gather for a 25-minute, auditorium-style presentation from their English, History, Math, or Science teacher. It’s a chance for teachers to set the stage: introducing big themes, outlining long-term goals, and helping students understand how upcoming projects and assignments fit into the broader picture. For students, Lecture is about active listening and academic habits they’ll use beyond high school—tracking a speaker, taking effective notes, and planning ahead for the work to come. It’s a focused, shared moment that connects the “why” behind what they’re learning to the real work they’ll do next.


SEMINAR

Seminar is where students dig in. These small-group classes (usually no more than 15 students) meet twice a week for every course and provide a more interactive, teacher-guided learning experience. In Seminar, teachers introduce lessons, model note-taking and academic habits, and support students as they work through assignments and projects. It’s also a space for conversation—students ask questions, discuss ideas, and get direct feedback on work in progress. Seminar keeps learning personal, focused, and connected, giving students the support and clarity they need to move forward confidently.


STUDY GROUP

The Study Group is a student-directed learning experience. A Study Group is made up of 2 - 4 students who are in the same academic class and who are working on the same assignment. Students are also allowed to form their own Study Groups.

 

TEACHER ROUNDS 

Teacher Rounds are dedicated support time built right into the school day. When teachers are not leading a Seminar or Lecture, they use this block to work directly with students one-on-one or in small groups. Rounds allow teachers to check in on progress, clarify assignments, reteach concepts, and help students plan next steps. While any student can seek support during Rounds, those who need the most help are prioritized, ensuring no one falls behind. It’s focused, personal, and responsive—another way the Senior Model ensures that independence never means being on your own.

City High Graduation

City High’s core beliefs highlight human relationships and student voice as foundations of a strong educational community. Our annual graduation ceremony displays these core beliefs in action by putting our graduates at the center of the celebration. Two student emcees lead the ceremony in its entirety, which features three student speakers, performances by the City High Chorus, a student-created Senior Memories video montage, and a keynote address by a faculty member selected by the graduates. The event blends tradition and professionalism while also showcasing each graduating class’s unique personality and City High journey.
 

This Year's Ceremony

Class of 2026 Graduation

Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Soldiers & Sailors Hall, Oakland

 

Previous Graduation Ceremonies

Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2016 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony