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Senior 2013 Parent Meeting. Graduation Events. Wednesday, May 8 8:00 am Seniors Only (Those who paid the activity fee/those who paid $25). Senior Picnic/Trip . Wednesday, May 8 8:00 am Library. Books Due. Thursday, May 9 11:00 am Cafeteria
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Wednesday, May 8 8:00 am Seniors Only (Those who paid the activity fee/those who paid $25) Senior Picnic/Trip
Wednesday, May 8 8:00 am Library Books Due
Thursday, May 9 11:00 am Cafeteria If your senior’s name appears on the “not clear” list for fines or lost textbooks, they will not be allowed to pick up cap and gown until record is cleared. ALL FINES, TEXTBOOKS, EQUIPMENT DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 8! Cap & Gown Pickup
Friday, May 10 8:30 am SHS Cafeteria Seniors Only (Those who paid activity fee/those who paid $10) Senior Breakfast
Thursday, May 308:00 am SHS Gym • All students participating in the Baccalaureate Ceremony will meet in the SHS Gym. Baccalaureate Practice
Sunday, June 2, 20135:00 pm – SHS Gym • All students participating in the Baccalaureate Ceremony will meet in the SHS library nolaterthan4:30pm. • Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. • NOTE: Baccalaureate is not mandatory, but it is a nice addition to the graduation events. Baccalaureate
Tuesday, June 4 10:00 am SHS Gym (All Seniors) Senior Recognition/Capping Ceremony Practice
Wednesday, June 5 11:00 am Sunnyvale First Baptist Church SHS Mandatory Graduation Practice
Senior Recognition and Capping Ceremony Rehearsal Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Time: 10:00 am Place: SHS Gym Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Place: Sunnyvale First Baptist Church Rehearsals
Graduation is a voluntary ceremony. No one is required to participate in the ceremony in order to receive a diploma. The administration also reserves the right to deny any student from participating in the ceremony. • All students who do plan to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend the mandatory rehearsal. • Students must follow school dress and grooming guidelines in order to participate in the practice and ceremony. Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday, June 6, 2013 6:00 pm - SHS Gym All students participating in the Senior Recognition Ceremony will meet in the SHS library nolaterthan5:30pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. Senior Recognition & Capping Ceremony
The Senior Recognition Ceremony is designed to recognize each senior for their academic achievements during the year. It will include numerous honors such as UIL Academics, National Honor Society, Senior Project, Distinguished Plan, Honor Graduate, Top Ten Percent, Salutatorian and Valedictorian. College, state and local scholarships will be announced. Those who have enlisted in the armed services will be recognized. Senior Recognition
The Capping Ceremony will mark a senior’s academic achievement and continued commitment to learning. Each graduating senior will choose a special person – parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend – to place the cap upon his or her head. Capping Ceremony
Friday, June 7, 2013 5:00 pm - Sunnyvale First Baptist Church All students participating in the graduation ceremony will meet at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church no later than 3:30 pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. Graduation Ceremony
Ladies: • nice dress (length of skirt should not extend below the graduation gown) • low heeled, dark shoes (black or navy) Attire for Baccalaureate, Senior Recognition, Graduation Acceptable Could work Not Acceptable
Gentlemen – • dress slacks (dark)-no jeans • white shirt and tie • dark dress shoes or dress boots Attire for Baccalaureate, Senior Recognition, Graduation Not Acceptable Acceptable
No larger than 16 x 20 • Narrow frame – preferably black as not to distract from collage or other collages. • Easel to support framed collage – Collages will be set on tables for viewing. Please provide easel. Senior Collage
Seniors filled out measurement card at the end of August. • Required to buy cap, gown and tassel. • Jostens Student Center4445 I 30, Suite 26, Mesquite, Texas 75150 ~(214) 321-4100 Showroom Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00 to 6:00. • Cap and gowns will be delivered on Thursday, May 9. • If your seniors name appears on the “not clear” list for fines or lost textbooks, they will not be allowed to pick up cap and gown until record is cleared. Cap & GownAnnouncements
Check to make sure your senior has completed credit check. • Check with your senior weekly on progress in their classes in order to graduate on Friday, June 7, 2013! Credits Needed
We will compile a list of Scholarships/Awards received for the Recognition Ceremony as well as create an insert for our graduation program. • Please go to link: www.sunnyvaleisd.com> Students>Seniors> Scholarships Information form, to list any scholarships/awards your senior has received during their senior year. • We will use this list to compile all academic awards/scholarships for recognition ceremony and graduation. Scholarships/Awards Received
www.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>For Students>Seniors www.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>Clubs and Activities>Senior Project Important Sites for Seniors & Parents
Contact Mrs. Vanek with questions. • See SHS High School website. Senior Ads Senior Yearbook Ads
Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool available for students to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever Internet access is available. Career Crusing
Features of the program include: • Career Profiles - thorough and up-to-date information about hundreds of different occupations, including direct links between careers and related college programs • College and Financial Aid Information - comprehensive college and financial aid information, with a number of useful search tools to help students find the right college and the right scholarships • Electronic Career Portfolio - available online, so students can develop their education and career plans from wherever they access Career Cruising • Resume Builder - integrated with the portfolio to help students format and print professional-looking resumes quickly and easily Career Cruising