senior parent information night 2013 february 11, 2013 golden valley high school

S E N I O R PA R E N T I N F O R M AT I O N N I G H T 2 0 1 3F E B R U A RY 1 1 , 2 0 1 3

GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

THIS EVENING’S AGENDA

• Welcome!

• Academics & Graduation; 90% Attendance

• Sober Graduation Information

• Graduation Ceremony Information

• Senior Activities, Prom, Yearbooks, and MORE!

FINALS WEEK & ACADEMICS

• Senior Finals: May 28th-29th

• Failure Notices

• Blue- March 20th

• Yellow- April 24th

• Red- May 22nd

• Transcripts

• STAR Testing Week/Senior Activities

• Senior Portfolio Interviews

• Parent Volunteers Needed!

ACADEMICS CONT.

• Scholarship and Awards Ceremony: May 9th

• Student will be invited prior if awarded scholarships.

• Generic Scholarship Application Due: Feb. 22nd

• FAFSA Application Due: March 2nd

• Bloss Scholarship Application Due: April 9th

• www.muhsd.k12.ca.us

• “Departments”

• “College, Scholarship Info”

ACADEMICS CONT.

• CSF

• White Robe for Lifetime CSF Members (4 of Last 6 Semesters)

• Embossed Gold Stole for 100% Members (Last 6 Semesters)

• Honor Cords

• Silver Cord- 250 (or more) Community Service Hours

• Gold Cord- 3.5 or Higher G.P.A.

• Medals

• Valedictorians and Salutatorians

90% ATTENDANCE POLICY

• MUHSD Policy with NO exceptions

• Consequences:

• NO Prom

• NO Grad Nite

• NO Senior Activities

• NO Graduation Ceremony

• Must have medical note OR prior approval

• What if I call in an illness without a medical note??

SOBER GRAD

• June 6th, 2013

• 10:00 P.M.-5:00 A.M.

• Karaoke, Casino, Dance, DJ, Hypnotist, Food,

Drinks, Raffles, Prizes, and MORE!

• Over 200 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

GRADUATION CEREMONY 2013

• Location: GVHS Quad

• Tickets• 5 + Mentorship + Senior Parent Info Night + 1st/2nd Semester

Perfect Attendance

• Handicap/Special Needs Pass: Contact SBO

• Obligations (Paid at Bookkeeper’s Office)• Proper Dress Code• Gentlemen- Slacks, Dress Shirt, Tie, Appropriate Dress Shoes• Ladies- Dress or Skirt, Appropriate Dress Shoes• NO Tennis Shoes, Flip-Flops, or Non-School Provided

Additions to Cap/Gown.

GRADUATION CEREMONY CONT.

• Mandatory Rehearsals (Tentative): June 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th

• Students MUST attend practice. Only excused absences cleared by

Principal Aguilar will be accepted. Failure to appear could result in a

loss of walking privileges.

• Lifetouch Photography

• Diploma Pick-Up

• Extreme Weather (Rain or Heat)

• Parking

GVHS GRADUATION CEREMONY

CAPS & GOWNS, GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Graduate Services- Caps, Gowns, Annoucements,

Mugs, “Bling” Tassles/Keychains, etc.

• Orders placed on January 30th

• Deliveries Will Be Made During Senior Activities

GRAD NITE: MAGIC MOUNTAINMAY 30TH-31ST

• $210/ea.

• Full Dinner & Souvenir Photo Included

• Ticket Sales Begin Feb. 5th.

• Bus Cancellations Due March 12th. Buy Tickets ASAP!

• NO Refunds After May 3rd.

• Proper Attire

• Searches Prior to Departure

• Any discipline could result in a loss of graduation ceremony

privileges

• Medications

S A N F RA N C I S C O B AY , S A N F RA N C I S C O

PROM 2013: MAY 4TH, 2013

PROM 2013: MAY 4TH, 2013

• $133 w/ASB; $138 w/o ASB PER PERSON• Busses- GVHS Student Parking Lot• MANDATORY Bus Transportation

• Formal Attire• Eligibility• Obligations Cleared• 90% Attendance• Discipline

• Guest Passes Due Wed. Before Ticket Sales End

BACCALAUREATE

• This celebration to honor graduating seniors will take place on Tuesday, June 4th.

• Location and time will be announced.

• Questions can be directed to Ms. Boelter, room Science 2.

YEARBOOK

• 2013 Yearbook Prices • $80 w/ ASB; $85 w/o ASB Until Feb. 16th.• $85 w/ ASB; $90 w/o ASB after.

• Senior Ads (See Handout)• 1/8 pg (business card size).- $50• 1/4 pg.- $80• 1/2 pg.- $150• Full pg.- $300 • Deadline to Purchase Ad (Pymt. Must Be in Full): March

8th.• Deadline to Turn In Completed Ad: March 15th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2013!