Class of 2016 Motto: Class of 2016 What lies behind us and what - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Class of 2016

Motto: Class of 2016 “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” −Ralph Waldo Emerson

Spring Senior Exam Schedule May19th and 20th are Full School Days for Seniors!!! Thurs, May 19 th , Exams Periods 1,2 & 3; Fri, May 20 th , Exams Periods 4/5, 6 & 7

2016 COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR MARCH 1 st -31 st MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 Spring Break 21 22 23 24 25 Senior Talks w/ Dr. Wieferich (Per. 1-7) Sr. Award Forms Distributed 28 29 30 31 Panoramic Picture NHS Induction 7 P.M., Auditorium

2016 COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR APRIL 1 st -30 th MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Senior Meeting Handout DUE, signed by parents/students, to Mrs. Atchue, Counseling Office NO EXCEPTIONS! 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROM FAFSA; IB/AP Sr. Award Forms 7-11pm Parent Meeting DUE to Counseling Sheraton Crescent Hotel 6:30-9 p.m. Lecture Hall 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 NO SCHOOL – SPRING HOLIDAY 25 26 27 28 29 30 NO SCHOOL – SPRING HOLIDAY

2016 COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR MAY 1 st -24 th MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 Senior Awards Night Seniors are Official Transcripts DUE to 6:30pm ENCOURAGED to pay Counseling Dept. VVHS/PAC all student fees by this date, if possible to make Final grades DUE from senior checkout faster. Community Colleges/Correspondence courses/iSchool 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 Senior Checkout forms Library fees due Cafeteria/Bookstore/ Full Day for Seniors Full day for Seniors distributed during Period 3 Textbook fees due Senior Breakfast 7-7:30 a.m., to be completed by Friday Senior Exams Ramada Area the 20th Periods 1, 2, 3 Senior Rehearsal Mandatory Bookstore/Textbook fees 7:30 a.m.-9:20 a.m., due Auditorium/Gyms. Senior Exams Period 4/5, 6, 7 Senior Checkout form DUE to Counseling Dept. by 3 pm 23 24 25 26 27 Last Day of school, Half Half day of School Summer Break Begins Day of School Senior Rehearsal Mandatory GRADUATION 7:30am Both Gyms 3:30pm U of PHX Stadium **Pick up Cap & Gown after (SR101 & Glendale Ave) rehearsal in cafeteria. Report by 2:30pm to Senior Exam Make-ups Stadium. Park in the Southwest of stadium/ Final Exams Gr. 9-11 Enter in Gate #1 Final Exams Gr. 9-11

Senior Check-out Sheets  Check-out sheets distributed during 3 rd hour on Monday, May 16 th  Read and follow the directions carefully  Return books and pay fees owed to the bookstore before checkout day to avoid late rush. (Due Fri. 20 th)  Cafeteria fees must be paid to cafeteria  Library books/fees paid to media center

Senior Meeting 2016 Handout Please complete and return the bottom portion of the sheet to Ms. Atchue, in the counseling office,by Friday, April 1 st . Important!!!!!!!! Do Not Forget 100% return of all signed senior forms is required!!!

DO YOU OWE MONEY???? Over $5,000 in general and textbook fees is currently owed by seniors! Please check with the bookstore for amounts owed* This includes any outstanding • books, athletic and misc. fees etc. Check with the cafeteria for • outstanding lunch accounts Seniors w/ outstanding balances/overdue books, etc. will not walk and receive their diplomas Check media center for library books Get all fees paid before Wed. May 4th , if possible to avoid the rush!!!!!

 Thursday, May 19 th Exams Periods 1, 2 & 3  Friday, May 20 th Exams Periods 4/5, 6 & 7  Friday, May 20 th Sr. Breakfast, 7-7:30 a.m., Ramada Area Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory), 7:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Aud./Gyms  Monday, May 23 th , Rehearsal begins at 7:30 a.m., in large/small gym.  Monday, May 23 rd Sr. Exam make ups after rehearsal.

Grades Due  Final grades due from community college, correspondence courses, etc. by May 6 th .  Official transcripts due to counseling no later than Friday, May 6th.  iSchool grades due by Friday, May 6th. It is YOUR responsibility to get grades to Willow Canyon on time from these other institutions! **New Procedure: Future WC official transcript request from parchment.com – No longer through WCHS .

 Myth: Seniors can’t fail second semester  TRUTH: Seniors have failed and not graduated

 Myth: Seniors are never dropped from classes  TRUTH: Seniors can be dropped because of attendance

 Myth: Senior Pranks are funny, no one gets hurt  TRUTH: Senior Pranks can/have caused students to miss graduation, and to even be arrested and face criminal charges

Attendance is mandatory for; Friday’s rehearsal - May 20 th (7:30-9:20 a.m.) in the Auditorium/Gyms Monday’s rehearsal - May 23rd in the Gyms Monday, May 23 rd Report 7:15am WCHS large/small Gyms Practice begins @7:30am Sharp!

You must give Administration advance notice in writing, if you are unable to attend all rehearsals. Only valid reasons will be accepted. (Doctor/Dentist etc.) (Notices to Ms. LoMazzo) Auditorium Meeting Friday, May 20 th (Per 1,2) Gym Rehearsal, (large/small gyms) May 23 rd (Practice will begin at 7:30 am) Brief Rehearsal on football field. Wear hats/caps/glasses/sunblock to protect yourself from the sun. (Water bottles only)

 Dress nicely- Church/nice restaurant apparel – No Jeans!  Dress shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes; Beware: spiked heels   No decorations on caps  No additions to the gown, including flowers (except school approved organization/club regalia)  Student will be sent home to change if needed or will not be allowed to walk- Don’t let it happen to you! Hi MOM

Ceremony Guidelines  No cell phones  No purses- leave with family or friend  Students under the influence will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony  Bring cap/gown in hand to the site  Final dress check before entering the seating area at the stadium

 Will be given to seniors at the end of the ceremony  Diplomas/Certificates will be given the next day for seniors who are absent or were disciplined during the event.  Graduation is the last official school activity:  Act responsibly- it’s your event!  Make your Parents and Willow proud!

Tues, May 3 rd , 5:45-6:00 pm. Check-in time (VVHS/PAC)  6:30 pm (Program begins promptly)  All seniors are required to complete and return the Scholarship Report form by Friday, April 8 th , to the Counseling Department if you wish to be included/recognized at the Senior Awards Program. University Scholarship

*This presentation can be found on the WCHS website!