A community college for high school students in Moorpark held its first graduation ceremony on Friday.Just over 100 students attend the school.With the pandemic behind them, the school will finally have a graduation ceremony."The worldwide pandemic has really allowed us to persevere. And taught us how to manage our time, get rid of procrastination and develop so many skills to be here today, the senior class of 2023," said senior Giselle Vialdovinos.
Thirty-three of the 35 graduates this year are headed to college. One is headed on a church mission and another will serve two years n the Singaporean Army. All of them will receive their high school diploma tonight. Most have already earned at least 60 units of college credit. Which means they'll start college as juniors, not freshman..
"It helps financially, but I also get a leg up and get to apply for classes earlier because I have junior standing. I get to pick whatever I want," said graduating senior Ryan McCombs. The high school started out only for 11th and 12th graders , but a few years ago the Moorpark Unified School District decided to admit freshman and sophomores as well."This is exactly what we strive for for out students to be ready for college. And these students have already demonstrated they're ready for college because they've taken successfully and passed college courses," said Moorpark Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kelli Hayes."It is just a celebration.