Senior 2014 Parent Meeting

1. Senior 2014Parent Meeting

2. Graduation Events

3. Friday, April 21 During lunch SHS Cafeteria Announcements Delivered

4. Deadline: Wednesday, April 30 Completed forms due in SHS office Community Service Hours

5. Deadline: Wednesday, May 7 All fines and books due Check with Mrs. Brooks Books/Fines Cleared

6. Wednesday, May 7 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Tyler State Park Seniors Only Senior Picnic/Trip

7. Friday, May 9 8:30 am SHS Cafeteria Seniors Only Dress: Business Casual Senior Breakfast

8. Friday, May 9 10:00 am SHS 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 7! Cap & Gown Delivery

9. Thursday, May 298:00 am SHS Gym • All students participating in the Baccalaureate Ceremony will meet in the SHS Gym. Baccalaureate Practice

10. Friday, May 30 11:00 am SHS Library Final Senior Walk

11. Sunday, June 15:00 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

12. PreliminaryGraduationRehearsal Date: Monday, June 2 Time: 10:00 am Place: SHS Gym Class picture and favorites pictures will also be taken; students should wear business casual for picture. Preliminary GraduationRehearsal

13. Tuesday, June 3 10:00 am SHS Gym Senior Academic Recognition/Capping Practice

14. 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 plan to participate in the graduation ceremony mustattend the mandatory rehearsal. • Students must follow school dress and grooming guidelines in order to participate in the practice and ceremony. Graduation Rehearsal

15. MandatoryGraduationRehearsal Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 9:30 am* Place: Sunnyvale First Baptist Church *Note time change GraduationRehearsal

16. Thursday, June 5 6:00 pm - SHS Gym All students participating in the Senior Recognition/Capping Ceremony will meet in the SHS library nolaterthan5:30pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. The 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. This will be a personal ceremony where the student may only invite their parents/guardians, grandparents, siblings, and one friend. Seniors will be issued tickets for only those they invite. Senior Academic Recognition/Capping Ceremony

17. Senior Recognition is designed to recognize each senior for their academic achievements during the year. It will include numerous academic honors such as 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 Academic Recognition/Capping Ceremony

18. Friday, June 6 5:00 pm - Sunnyvale First Baptist Church All students participating in the graduation ceremony will meet at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church nolaterthan3:30pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. Graduation Ceremony

19. 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 Not Acceptable Could work

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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 Friday, 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

23. 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 June 6, 2014! Credits Needed

24. SENIOR INFORMATION REQUEST(for 2014 Slide Show, Academic Recognition and Capping ceremony – Must be completed by Friday, April 18!) SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST(for Academic Recognition and Graduation ceremony - Must be completed by Friday, May 23. www.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>For Students>Seniors www.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>Clubs and Activities>High School Project Important Sites for Seniors & Parents