Information regarding upcoming dates, deadlines and steps to prepare for the BCCS/ISMN High School Class of 2024 Graduation.
2024 Graduation Commencement Ceremony Information (In-person ceremony)
ISMN Graduating Seniors will be invited to attend the Brooklyn Center School District Graduation. Please see below for in-person graduation ceremony specifics.
Graduation Ceremony Date/Time: Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 6-8 pm
Graduation Ceremony Location: Brooklyn Center Heritage Center ( 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430)
Each Senior will receive 4 tickets to invite guests.
Seniors that are participating in the in-person graduation ceremony MUST attend rehearsal on 6.7,24 and arrive early for the graduation ceremony. More information detailing rehearsal and the graduation ceremony will be sent via email to students participating in the in-person ceremony.
Students attending the in-person graduation ceremony will receive their tickets (up to 4 total), and graduation gown package at Rehearsal. Payments for the graduation package will be received at rehearsal also (cost: $50, cash only).
Guests should arrive early for parking and seating.
The in-person commencement ceremony will be held at the Brooklyn Center Heritage Center on Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm. Each graduate will be provided four (4) general admission tickets for family seating. Tickets will be distributed directly to the student on graduation day prior to commencement. In order to attend the in-person ceremony, Seniors have to be complete with all graduation requirements by 5.31.24. Students will receive an update and invitation from ISMN to notify them if they are on track to graduate and an RSVP to indicate if they plan to attend the ceremony. It is required to rsvp to attend the in-person graduation ceremony by the deadline given in the notification. For any questions, please reach out to your school counselor.
Graduation Requirements
Students must meet all course credit requirements and graduation standards, as established by the State of Minnesota and the Brooklyn Center Community Schools, in order to graduate.
Students must earn:
4 credits in English
3 credits in Math (including one year of Algebra 2)
3 credits in Science (including one year of Biology and one year of Chemistry or Physics)
3.5 credits in Social Studies (including Geography, US History, World History, Economics, Government)
1 credit in Art
7 credits in Electives (including PE/Health)
Senior Important Dates
05.31.24: Last day for Seniors 06.05.24 by 4:00 pm: Last day school and last day for Seniors who are graduating and plan to walk at the in-person ceremony to be passing all classes and complete with graduation requirements.
Cap and Gown Information
Students attending the in-person graduation ceremony will be provided information to order a graduation gown package. The the graduation gown package includes: graduation gown, cap and tassel Cost for graduation package: $50 2024 Graduation Gown Package Payment Link: HERE
Additional Graduation Information
Graduating Class Colors: Purple and Black Honors Recognition: -students will be notified in May via email if they will be recognized for honors recognition. Cords will be provided at the in-person graduation ceremony or mailed with the diploma/diploma cover. -Honors: Cumulative GPA 2.8-3.75, Silver Cord -High Honors: Cumulative GPA 3.76-4.0, Gold Cord