Welcome to Foxfire High School’s

Graduation Information Night

CONGRATULATIONS!You are here because you have the

potential to graduate!

We believe that you can finish your requirements and graduate—

if you work hard!

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS!Senior Release Students

If you are already on Senior Release, your academic work is complete!

• Adrianna Stotts• Alysha Adams• Amanda Kroftt• Andrew Caton• Anna Stires• Austin Hoagland• Beau Parmer• Brandon Conklin• Brianna Simpson• Caleb Bickle• Carson Smith• Chase Alexander• Courtney Rathburn• Damian Norton• Darion Hunter• Dustan Moyer• Dylan Nelson• Hunter Hill• Ja’Cori Knight• Jaycee Wheeler• Jessica Tyo• Johnny Pierce• Jordan Newell• Jordan Pitcock• Kaitlynn Boetcher

All you have to do is continue to check in weekly, attend required graduation activities, and

take state tests if neccessary!

• Kayla Ray• Kinley Pletcher• Kristen Dunkle• Kyrsten Watts• Laci Harbaugh• Lashire Johnson• Lily Hernandez• Madison Fortney• Marcus Tracey• Mark Taylor• Marquis Mayle• Meygan Cutright• Miranda Wooten• Natalie Hopper• Nick Eldridge• Nikki Dooley• Preston Crislip• Reese Hague• Robert Ford• Sarah Lovingshimer• Tionna Love• Trevor Beisser• Tristyn Searls

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—ACADEMIC

1. In order to WALK for graduation and have your name in the paper, ALL Projects & Work Study/Service Hoursmust be turned in by Thursday, April 30—NO EXCEPTIONS.

2. Senior Portfolios must be turned in by Thursday, April 30—NO EXCEPTIONS. If you don’t have one yet, you will soon!

3. All state tests must be taken, all Work Study/Service hours must be turned in, and all required course work must completed in order to receive your diploma.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—TESTING

ALL STUDENTS:State End of Course OR OGT Exams

(depending on when you began high school)

You will get a personalized testing schedule tonight at the Compass Tables.

Diplomas will be issued only if testing requirements are met.

IF YOU TOOK END OF COURSE EXAMS:

• Testers should have a total of 18 points to graduate; however, if you do not have a total of 18 points this year only, the State of Ohio will allow you to graduate—if you have taken the Algebra, Geometry, and both Language Arts tests twice—AND you completed all work and passed the Pathway that you chose at

the beginning of the year.

• Tonight you will get a paper that shows all the required obstacles that stand in the way of you and your diploma. IF you have a paper connected to this sheet, that means you still have some testing remaining. Pay close attention to the dates on this sheet. Also, you may have a blue highlight in the top corner of your paper. If you do, please see Mrs. Carr or Mrs. Mercer before you leave.

STATE TESTING—End of Course Exams

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

• Graduation Practices—Thursday, May 14, at 8:00 AM AND Friday, May 15, at 8:00 AM

•Watch your mail or check in with Mr. Ziemer for changes or additional activities!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—MANDATORY PRACTICES

NO CHILDREN OR GUESTS—FOXFIRE SENIORS ONLY!You DO NOT have to dress up for practices!

If you plan to walk you MUST attend these practices:• Thursday, May 14—8:00 - 9:30 a.m.• Friday, May 15—8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Call Mr. Ziemer ASAP if you have any work conflicts!

IF YOU HAVE TO WORK ON REQUIRED ACTIVITY/PRACTICE DAYS:

To be excused, you MUST call Mr. Ziemer

BEFORE the day of the activity.

GRADUATION DAY INFO

Location: Football Stadium

UNLIMITED Guests*IF YOU NEED FLOOR SEATING for disabled guests:

See Mr. Ziemer—Limit 4 per graduate

Storm Location: Gymnasium

TWO TICKETS per graduate (with minimal handicap seating)

Floor Seating Tickets (and Rain Tickets, if necessary)and will be distributed at Thursday morning practice.

BOYS—WHAT TO WEAR

• Dress shirt• Tie• Dress pants (khaki, black, or brown)

• Dark socks• Dress shoes (no boots)

(If you need help with any clothing item, please let

Mr. Ziemer or Mrs. Morton know immediately!)

GIRLS—WHAT TO WEAR

• Dress, skirt, or dressy capris• NO flip-flops or spiky heels

(for your safety!)

• NO up-do hairstyles (cap won’t fit!)

(If you need help with any clothing item, please let Mr. Ziemer or Mrs. Morton know immediately!)

CAPS & GOWNS

Graduation Caps & Gowns are RENT-FREE!

You will keep your cap and tassel as a gift from Foxfire Schools!

GRADUATION DAY SCHEDULE—Friday, May 15

If you work, ask for the whole day off NOW!TENTATIVE Schedule:

• 8:00 a.m.—MANDATORY PRACTICE

• 4:00 p.m.—Students arrive for pictures AND STAYthrough graduation

• 4:45 p.m.—Group picture

• 5:30 p.m.—Line up

• 6:00 p.m.—Graduation Ceremony!

OFFICIAL GRADUATION DAY SCHEDULES WILL BE MAILED TO ALL SENIORS AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY!

Be sure to update your mailing information tonight!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

PARTICIPATE IN THESE OTHER FOXFIRE

EVENTS:

BLOOD DRIVE

Friday, March 13

8am - 2pm

Scholarship Money will be presented to a deserving participant.

See Nurse Lindsey or Mr. Ziemer next week

to register to donate!

PROM!

Friday, May 1$10 Couple or $5 Single Promenade: 6:30 p.m.Dance: 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Snacks & drinks will be available.

Tickets will go on sale two weeks before Prom.Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

If you are going to bring a date from another school, you must get a form from Mrs. Larimer and return it before the day of Prom.

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TONIGHT—Your FIRST Graduation Requirement!

Tonight’s Schedule*If you’re ALREADY on Senior Release, you will go to the Red

Room and meet Mrs. Morton to get fitted for your gown. When

finished, you can come back around and get your remaining

requirements from the appropriate Compass table.

*If you aren’t yet on Senior Release, you will get your remaining

requirements, first, from the appropriate Compass table.

Based on your last name…

• A-G: Mr. Young

• H-M: Mrs. Wise

• N-Z: Mr. Ziemer

GYMYou will visit the appropriate Compass teacher for

the following…Get a copy of your

– Credit Sheet–Work Study Status– Pathway Information– Testing Information–OhioMeansJobs Readiness SealSee Mrs. Carr or Mrs. Mercer if you have an IEP

to complete your paperwork!

GYM

Update your contact information

AND sign in to show how you want your name

spelled on your diploma & read at the ceremony!

Remember that your diploma is a legal document.

RED Room (Outside of In-School Suspension Room)

GET MEASURED TONIGHT!Visit Mrs. Morton in the Red Room to get your

gown measured. You will need to go down through Compass Hallway and into the Red

Room to alleviate traffic. You will exit out the hallway.

Cafeteria—Resource Central• Visit our wonderful Community Partners and learn about

excellent resources which can help you after high school!

• Some of our guests include…

Muskingum Valley Health Center Mid-East Adult Center

Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority

Job & Family Services United Way Heartbeats

Mid-Ohio Counseling Scholarship Central

…and more!