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WJHS C LASS O F 2 019 P ARENT I NFORMATIONAL M EETING

Join us for an informational meeting about senior year expectations, upcoming senior activities, graduation, and prom. Get all the details you need to ensure a successful senior year for your child.

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WJHS C LASS O F 2 019 P ARENT I NFORMATIONAL M EETING

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  1. WJHS CLASSOF 2019PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING March 25, 2019 Walter Johnson High School Senior Meeting

  2. Meeting Agenda: • Welcome & Introduction • Jennifer Baker, Principal, WJHS • Senior Year Expectations • Janan Slough (Assistant Principal) • Upcoming Senior Activities & Details • Senior Class Officers • RozhinaAmini, (President) • Sonia Tavik, Vice President • Keenan Lange, Treasurer • Simone Giraldo-Taminez, Secretary • Questions & Answers

  3. Graduation and Senior Activities • Students are excited at this time of the year and we are planning a few activities that you may not be aware of: • All students who will play their sport in college will be honored on May 1stin the Student Commons at 10:30. • Special Senior Lunch May 1st in the back circle. • May 23rd after 1st period a celebration in back circle. • Xfinity is a wonderful place to graduate.

  4. Student Safety at Prom • Goal: To provide a safe environment for seniors to have fun and enjoy their prom. • Past Issues • How can parents help? • What do we have in place to provide a safe environment and to help keep the fun and enjoyment going?

  5. Senior Year Expectations: • Pay any obligations now! • Student Attendance • Upcoming Schedule: • March 26, & 27, 2019 (Block Schedule) • April 9, 2019 – SAT (Modified Schedule) • May 20-24, 2019 (Senior Exam/Culminating Activity) • May 29, 2019 – Graduation Rehearsal

  6. Prom 2019 • When:Friday, May 3rd, 2019 (8:00 – 11:30 p.m.) • Door Closes Promptly at 10:00 p.m. • Where:The Bolger Center (Ben Franklin Hall) • 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

  7. Prom 2019 • Prom tickets on Sale: $50.00 • Tuesday April 23 – Thursday, May 2 • Either online or at the Student Commons Kiosk • Must be purchased during the dates above • Student with financial concerns should speak with Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator • All senior obligations MUST be met prior to purchasing tickets. • Tickets are non transferable and non refundable

  8. Prom 2019 • Seniors bringing a Prom guest who do not attend WJHSMUST complete and RETURN the appropriate forms (with a photocopy of the guest’s ID) to Ms. Janan Slough by Tuesday, April 23 in order to get their tickets. • The forms can be picked up in the Main Office or printed at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/wjhs/students/classes/senior/2Senior%20Prom%202018.pdf

  9. Post Prom Party 2019 Post Prom Party Friday, May 3, 2019 11:00 - 3:30 p.m. (New Hours) Doors close at 1:00 a.m. Walter Johnson High School

  10. Post Prom Party 2019: • Post Prom Party Theme: Candy Land • WJpostpromparty.wordpress.com • Free and open to all seniors even if you didn’t go to the dance. • Provides a safe environment where attendees can eat delicious food, enjoy live entertainment, play games, and win raffles and other prizes. • Providing six (6) shuttle buses from prom to the event • WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS!

  11. Post Prom Party 2019: • Post Prom Party Donations: • Cash Donations: • https://squareup.com/market/walter-johnson-ptsa • Gift Donations: • https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1P5II6GQ5NTKP?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_dp_0PGrmcOBwtVBB

  12. Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: • Senior Dues: • $75.00 • Majority of seniors have paid! • Seniors who still owe senior dues and or obligations will be receiving a letter from Ms. Slough in the coming week or two. • How to pay online by credit card (3.75% service fee will be added) at http:/osp.osmsinc.com/montgomeryMD.

  13. Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: • Students can login and check obligations and or senior dues at any point. • Obligations and or senior dues can be paid directly online or in the school bank. • https://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/Default.aspx

  14. Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: • Only seniors who have paid their dues and obligations will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. • Financial concern, please contact Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator • If you have an obligation, please pay it NOW.

  15. Graduation Caps & Gowns • Cap and gown orders were taken during homeroom in September and at the Senior Class Assembly in October. • Students who haven’t provided cap and gown information have been contacted by the Senior Class Officers & Advisors. • Only seniors who have paid their dues and obligations will receive their cap and gown, tickets at graduation rehearsal.

  16. Graduation Attire: • Graduation Attire: • Please NO sneakers, flip flops, or shorts • All students please bring bobby pins for your cap! • Boys please wear a collared shirt and nice pants (no jeans).

  17. Graduation Rehearsal 2019 Graduation Rehearsal Wednesday, May 29, 2019 7:30 AM All seniors are required to attend! Walter Johnson High School Cafeteria

  18. Graduation Rehearsal 2019 • Please be on time for the rehearsal – we will start promptly at 7:45 AM • Caps and gowns will be distributed during rehearsal. • Due to logistics, any student who is late or misses rehearsal for any reason will be placed at the end of the processional at the graduation ceremony. • If there is a conflict, please contact Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator) right away • If an emergency arises on May 29, PLEASE call the front office at 301-803-7103 immediately

  19. Class of 2019 Graduation Graduation Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:30 PM Students must report to Xfinity by 12:00 PM Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland

  20. Graduation Tickets • Each graduating senior will receive ten (10) tickets. • Graduates do not require a ticket. • Extra tickets will be distributed in the main office. • All questions related to graduation tickets should be emailed to George Lavelle, Senior Class Advisor, at George_W_Lavelle@mcpsmd.org

  21. Graduation Day-Of Details: • Xfinity Parking: • Parents, students, and guests should park in lots 9B, 9C, 11B, 11C, 4B, 4J, and Terrapin Trail Garage • Parking maps will be provided with each students cap, gown, and ticket packet. • WJ covers the cost of graduation parking with an upfront payment • To help cover this large expense, we are requesting donations of $5.00 per car. • Donations can be made at https://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/Default.aspx • Click on 2019 Graduation Parking

  22. Graduation Day-Of Details: • Parents and guests should enter through gates A, B, C, E. • Doors open at 12:30 p.m. • All guests must be inside by 1:30 p.m. • Handicapped access should enter through gate C • Bag Policy • All bags will be searched by Xfinity Center security personnel • Personal & large backpacks not allowed. • Concession stand with food and a flower vendor will be available.

  23. Graduation Day-Of Details: • Parents and guests should enter through gates A, B, C, E. • Doors open at 12:30 p.m. • All guests must be inside by 1:30 p.m. • Handicapped access should enter through gate C • Bag Policy • All bags will be searched by Xfinity Center security personnel • Personal & large backpacks not allowed. • Concession stand with food and a flower vendor will be available.

  24. Graduation (Interpreter Request) • To arrange an interpreter for graduation please email Karen Onley, Senior Class Advisor, at Karen_O_Onley@mcpsmd.org by April 15, 2019

  25. WJ Talent Show • When: April 25, 2019 7:00 PM • Where:Walter Johnson High School Auditorium • OPEN TO ALL • Tickets: $7.00 at the door • Tryouts: April 8th & 9th 2:45-4:00 p.m.

  26. SUMMARY AND Q&A • Any questions?

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