Welcome Class of 2012

1. Welcome Class of 2012 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School ~ April 12, 2012

2. Welcome B-CC High School Class of 2012 Mrs.Lockard Principal & Mr. Nardi Senior Administrator

3. Helpful Hints • Avoid “Senioritis” • Attendance Counts • Avoid Bad Habits • Safety is Paramount B-CC High School Class of 2012

4. End-of-Year Calendar B-CC High School Class of 2012 Mr. Orlando, Prom and Graduation Coordinator

5. Saturday, April 28 ~ Senior Prom (9 p.m. – 1a.m.) and After Prom (1:30a.m. – 5:00a.m.) Friday, May 18 ~ Review Day for Exams (Last full day of class for seniors) Tuesday - Friday, May 22-25 ~ Final exams and textbook clearance Friday, May 25 ~ Senior Breakfast Friday, June 1 ~ Graduation Rehearsal (9 am – 1 pm) Monday, June 4 ~ Graduation (10 am – approx. 11:30 am) Important Dates B-CC High School Class of 2012

6. Senior Prom • Saturday, April 28 • Grand Hyatt - Washington, DC • 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. • No one admitted after 11:00 p.m. • Tickets available April 23rd – 27th– attendance atrium • Tickets are $60 per person • No tickets will be sold at the door • Obligations MUST be paid before tickets will be issued B-CC High School Class of 2012

7. Prom, cont’d. • Dates not necessary • Only B-CC students and their guests permitted to attend • Dress Code: Formal • Formal portraits will be taken – pricing details will be distributed with prom tickets. Payment due at prom. • Parking garage: approximately $ 20.00 self parking, $ 42.00 valet parking • There will be a coat check B-CC High School Class of 2012

8. After PromJulie Hoffman - coordinator • Dave and Buster’s • 1:30 am – 5:00 am • All seniors are invited – even if he or she did not attend prom • Dress Code: Casual • Must be at After Prom by 2:30 am B-CC High School Class of 2012

9. Montgomery County PoliceSafety on Prom Night Sgt. White B-CC High School Class of 2012

10. Morning Afternoon Exam M 5/21 HSA Testing 1,2,3,4 none T 5/22 HSA Testing 5,6,7 6,7 W 5/23 HSA Testing 3,4,5 4,5 Th 5/24 Regular schedule 2,3 F 5/25 Regular schedule 1 Final Exam Week B-CC High School Class of 2012

11. Tuesday, May 22 Exams 7 & 6 Wednesday, May 23 Exams 5 & 4 Thursday, May 24 Exams 3 & 2 Friday, May 25 Exam 1 Final ExamsHSA testing Mon 5/21, Tue 5/22, Wed 5/23Seniors not testing report to school after lunch B-CC High School Class of 2012

12. Friday, May 25 ~ 8:30a.m. Obligations must be paid by 8:30 a.m. Caps, gowns, and graduation tickets distributed at 8:30 a.m. Students will not receive these items until obligations are cleared. And of course, breakfast will be served. Final Senior Breakfast B-CC High School Class of 2012

13. Friday, June 1 Graduation Rehearsal at 9:00 a.m.in the Main Gym MANDATORY !!! Monday, June 4 Graduation at 10:00 a.m. Constitution Hall NO SCHOOL FOR UNDERCLASSMEN !!! Dates, cont’d. B-CC High School Class of 2012

14. Arrival at Constitution Hall • Graduation: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4 • Students arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. • Students enter at C or D Street lobby • Doors open to public at 9:15 a.m. • Admission for public by ticket only • Doors close at 9:55 a.m. for line-up and processional; doors reopen after processional • Buses leave B-CC at 7:30 a.m. ($12.00 per person) DEADLINE to reserve a seat: Friday, May 18 B-CC High School Class of 2012

15. Arrival at Constitution Hall – Cont’d • We do not want anyone to get stuck in rush hour traffic and miss the beginning of graduation. • Therefore, we strongly encourage graduates, family, and invited guests to take advantage of the chartered buses or the metro. • Bus reservation forms are located in the back of the graduation packet and should be returned to Mr. Orlando on or before Friday, May 18th. B-CC High School Class of 2012

16. Tickets • Admission to Constitution Hall by ticket only • Each graduate receives 6 tickets • Tickets distributed on Friday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria • Return unneeded tickets to Mr. Orlando • Submit request form for additional tickets A.S.A.P. to Mr. Orlando B-CC High School Class of 2012

17. Student Attire • Graduation is serious…Dress Appropriately • Female students: skirts, dresses, or slacks • Male students: dress shirts, ties, dress pants • Dress shoes for all students • Not permitted: tennis shoes, casual sandals, flip-flops, shorts, or jeans • No decorations or alterations to caps/gowns except for honor society cords, IB medallions & pins, etc. B-CC High School Class of 2012

18. Caps and Gowns B-CC High School Class of 2012 A list of seniors who have ordered caps and gowns is posted outside of C107. Order forms are outside of C107 and in the main office. The price is $50 until April 30. After April 30, you must purchase a cap and gown at the senior breakfast for $ 60 CASH Tassels can be purchased at the senior breakfast for $ 9 CASH Tassels will be available for $9

19. Photography and Video • DVD copies available for purchase for $25 when ordered in advance (order forms included in the senior mailing. There are extra forms outside of C107 and in the main office. • Blanton Studios will take pictures at graduation. • A website and ordering information will handed out at graduation rehearsal and will be posted on the BCC website. B-CC High School Class of 2012

20. Not Attending Graduation? Please let Mr. Orlando know if you will not be attending graduation. B-CC High School Class of 2012

21. Student Service Learning • Need 75 hours to graduate • See Ms. Thom • Due May 1 • Due TODAY if you want Certificate of Meritorious Service (260 hours or more) B-CC High School Class of 2012

22. Congratulations, Class of 2012! B-CC High School Class of 2012 We wish you all the best and great success always.