HILLIARD DARBY HIGH SCHOOL Hilliard City School District • Joyce Brickley, Principal

SENIOR INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2020

Dear Families of the Class of 2020, It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year. Perhaps the most exciting of all of the year-end activities is the process leading up to and including graduation day. The planning of these activities has already started, and the purpose of this letter is to share with you the details of these events. This is a memorable time in a senior’s life, and it is equally special for the families who have supported them every step of the way. We want to make sure that you are included in the celebration! During the weeks ahead, there will be many opportunities to participate in senior activities. These activities are being planned to provide time to reflect and celebrate. We do expect seniors to take personal responsibility for their actions and adhere to school policies and procedures up to and through graduation day. Your assistance in helping your son/daughter meet timelines will be great-ly appreciated. We look forward to making this a special time for seniors, staff, and families. We congratulate you, the families of the Class of 2020, and thank you for your guidance during the past several years. We continue to ask for your support and encouragement as we look toward com-mencement on Wednesday, May 20th, at The Value City Arena/Jerome Schottenstein Center. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Middleton, Assistant Principal. We look forward to an exciting journey together. Best Wishes,

Joyce A. Bricley Matt Middleton Tom Woodford Joyce A. Brickley Matt Middleton Tom Woodford Principal Assistant Principal Career & College Counselor

Cori Schulte Allison Kruder Amy Messick Cori Schulte Allison Kruder Amy Messick Counselor Senior Class Advisor Senior Class Advisor

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HILLIARD DARBY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

GRADUATION CEREMONY VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION

Please complete this Google form by April 30th to let us know if you plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. This link has also been emailed to all seniors HCSD email addresses and can be found on the graduation information page of the Hilliard Darby High School website. Participation in the graduation ceremony is optional. Students who choose to participate need to observe the following: Students must wear the approved cap, gown, and tassel during the ceremony. Decorated caps

and souvenir tassels are not permitted. Darby, NHS or Tolles tassels are permitted, but only one tassel may be worn.

Students must wear the following clothing under the gown: Men: dress shirt and tie, dress slacks, dress shoes and socks Women: light-colored dress or pants and dress top or blouse and dress shoes (no flip-flops) Students will report with their caps, gowns, and tassels to The Schottenstein Center no later than

6:15 p.m. for attendance. Each senior is responsible for his/her own keys and personal items. We will not be able to store

them during the ceremony. Girls may car ry a small cross body purse under their gown. National Honor Society Members will wear National Honor tassels dur ing the graduation

ceremony. These will be distributed at the graduation practice. Seniors who have earned the Honors Diploma will be given honors cords to wear at the ceremo-

ny. These will be distributed at the spring awards ceremony. Students with outstanding fees may participate in the ceremony, but they will not receive their

actual diploma until all fees have been paid. Students who do not participate in the graduation ceremony may pick up their diplomas in the

Main Office at Darby beginning May 26th.

COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE! A RESPONSE IS REQUIRED FROM EACH

SENIOR!!!!

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VERIFICATION OF GRADUATION CEREMONY PARTICIPATION Due Date: April 30, 2020 Time: By the end of the school day Link: This Google Form was emailed to all seniors and is available on the graduation infor-mation page of the Darby Website. A response is required from each senior.

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

In most cases, colleges, employers, agencies, etc. require that an official final transcript verify-ing graduation be sent directly from the high school. There is no charge for this one final tran-script. You will be required to complete a brief senior survey through Naviance. This will in-clude where you would like your final transcript sent, as well as your post graduate plan. This will be assigned to you in early May, and you will be notified when it is ready to be completed. Additional transcripts needed by students may be requested from Mrs. Leeka in the guidance office. The cost is $2 for each additional transcript. EDocs Final Transcripts - Students Requesting Final Transcripts in Naviance Student For a student to request a final transcript from their school, the student or counselor must first se-lect Accepted as the result for their application. The office status must indicate initial or mid-year materials submitted. Once the application result has been updated, students can request a final transcript in Naviance Student. Student Requests a Final Transcript in Naviance Student

From Naviance Student, navigate to Colleges > College I’m Applying To.

Select the check box(es) next to the school(s) of choice.

Click Request Transcripts.

Choose Final under the type of transcripts being requested.

Select any additional materials included.

Click Request and Finish

Note: In order to request a final transcript, there must be an initial transcript request for the col-lege.

SENIOR ASSESSMENTS

ALL Seniors are required to take State mandated exams.

DEADLINE FOR OBLIGATIONS

Due Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 Seniors are expected to turn in ipads, textbooks, pay all fines, clean out lockers and take care of any unfinished business by the conclusion of this day. The main office can only take pay-ments via cash, check or money order. No credit/debit cards are accepted. All obligations must be cleared in order for a senior to receive his/her diploma.

SENIOR FAILURES

Prior to graduation our counselors will contact the parents of any senior who has failed to complete required coursework and will not graduate. Beginning on May 26, 2020, parents and students can make appointments with a counselor to discuss future plans for graduation.

PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION

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JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Theme: Roaring 20’s Time: 8:00 pm—11:00 pm, there will be a “Mix ‘n Mingle Dessert Hour” from 7:00—8:00 pm which will include desserts and photo ops. (Students only) Location: The Exchange at Bridge Park, 6520 Riverside Dr, Dublin Recommended Dress: Formal Ticket Cost: $40 for Darby students, $50 for non-Darby students *Students planning to attend with a non-Darby guest are not required to complete a guest permission form; however, all rules and requirements must be agreed upon at the time of ticket purchase.

Parking at Bridge Park will be free.

AFTER PROM

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Time: 11:30 pm—2:00 am Location: Dave & Buster s Ticket Cost: $24 (online); $30 (at the door– cash only) The after prom at Dave & Buster’s is being sponsored by the PTO. It includes unlimited video gaming, appetizers, sodas, and other activities. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE PROM & AFTER PROM TICKETS Prom and After Prom tickets can be purchased online until noon on April 4th. Tickets can also be purchased in the main office with cash or check during school hours.

SENIOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND TALENT SHOW Date: Fr iday, May 15, 2020 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Hilliard Darby Commons and Performing Ar ts Center Tickets: $3 per student The Class of 2020 will hold their annual Senior Brunch and Talent Show beginning with a catered pancake brunch in the commons. Following brunch, everyone will move to the Performing Arts Center for a special program. Seniors are asked to wear something to symbolize their future plans such as college, technical program, military, job, etc. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Tickets will also be sold during all lunch periods in the com-mons beginning on Monday, May 11th and ending on the morning of the breakfast.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

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LEGACY BREAKFAST Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020 Time: 7:10 a.m. Location: Main Gym Purpose: To celebrate students who have been nominated by a teacher for demon - strating R Factor qualities throughout the year. Invitations will be sent to nominated students. This is an informal celebration for staff and students only.

SENIOR HONORS BREAKFAST

Date: Wednesday, Apr il 22, 2020 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: The Makoy Center

Purpose: To honor our 4.25 and above students, Top Ten students, Valedictor ian and Salutatorian Cost: Honorees—$0, Guests (4 max per honoree) $12 prior to March 1st, $15 after Febru-ary 29th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE Breakfast will include: Sausage, Ba-con, Hashbrowns, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Toast, Muffins, Danish, Scones, Yogurt, Cof-fee, Tea, Water and Juice.

SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS

Date: Fr iday, Apr il 24, 2020 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Performing Ar ts Center Recommended Dress: “Dress-up” Purpose: To honor those Seniors who have received an academic letter , pin and/or certificate.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Date: Fr iday, May 1, 2020

Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Performing Ar ts Center Recommended Dress: “Dress-up”

Purpose: To honor those Seniors who have received a local scholarship.

ACADEMIC & MILITARY SIGNING Date: Fr iday, May 1, 2020 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Performing Ar ts Center Recommended Dress: “Dress-up”

Purpose: To honor our students who have been offered at least $5,000 per year (a total of $20,000 over 4 years) in combined Scholarships and/or grants over four years for college and those who plan to enter the military after graduation. It is the student’s re-sponsibility to let us know if they qualify for this event by filling out this question-naire by April 24th. An invitation will be issued to those who qualify.

TOLLES CERTIFICATION CEREMONY Date: May 27, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Jonathan Alder High School If you have any questions about this ceremony, please contact Tolles Technical Center at 614-873-4666.

SENIOR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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CAP AND GOWN PICKUP Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Time: 10:15 a.m. after the class meeting Location: Main Gym Note: A shuttle bus will be provided for Tolles students so they can participate in the meeting and

pickup their cap & gown. Watch the Tolles announcements for more details.

GRADUATION PRACTICE Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Hilliard Darby High School Main Gym & Field House This practice is MANDATORY for students who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony, and we will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. *The PTO will host a senior luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. outside the field house doors.

GRADUATION DAY Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Time: 6:15 p.m. (Seniors will report to the Schottenstein Center) Time: 7:00 p.m. (Ceremony begins) Location: The Value City Arena/Jerome Schottenstein Center Dress Requirements: See guidelines below NO tickets are required. There is unlimited seating for families and guests. Handicapped parking and seating are available. Please see enclosed maps for locations. Discounted parking passes will be available on a first come basis beginning in May. Watch the announcements/Twitter or more information. We encourage every graduate to participate in this special ceremony. Although participation in the commencement ceremony is optional, we encourage all members of the Class of 2020 to join us on this, their special day! Students who choose to participate are expected to observe the following guidelines: Students must wear the approved cap, gown, and Darby, NHS or Tolles tassel (only one tassel

permitted) during the ceremony.—NO DECORATED CAPS OR SOUVENIER TASSLES!

Students must wear the following clothing under the gown:

Men: dress shirt and tie, dress slacks, dress shoes and socks

Women: light-colored dress or pants and dress top or blouse and dress shoes—NO FLIP FLOPS!!!

Each senior is responsible for his/her own keys and personal items. We will not be able to store them during the ceremony. Small crossbody bags are permitted underneath gowns.

National Honor Society Members will wear National Honor tassels dur ing the gradua-tion ceremony. These will be distributed at graduation practice.

Seniors who have earned the Honors Diploma will be given honors cords to wear at the cere-mony. These will be distributed at the senior awards ceremony.

GRADUATION

Any unpaid balance will be due

to Jostens at the time of pickup.

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ARRIVAL, PARKING, AND SEATING FOR THE GRADUATION CEREMONY There is no limit to the number of family members and/or guests graduates may invite to the ceremony. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis for all guests; and there will be ushers to provide assistance if necessary. The doors to the Jerome Schottenstein Center will open at 6:15 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be an interpreter located in Section 106D for those family members and/or guests who are hearing impaired. Please notify Brenda Ribble in the Main Office if you are in need of the interpreter. Mrs. Ribble can be reached at 921-7312 Monday—Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Handicapped seating is also available. A seating map is available on the Graduation Information page of our website, un-der the “Parents” tab. If you need additional information, please contact The Ohio State University/Jerome Schottenstein Center directly. Pre-sale parking tickets will be available for $3 in the Main Office in May. They are available on a first come basis until all pre-sale tickets have been sold. The cost to park at the Jerome Schottenstein Center the day of graduation will be $5. Students will not have to pay to park and will receive one parking pass in their graduation practice packet. SECURITY PROCEDURES AND PROHIBITED ITEMS Large bags and backpacks are not permitted. To present a safe event for everyone, jackets and bags may be searched upon entry. If prohibited items are found, the item will be confiscated OR the guest may return it to their vehicle. The Schotten-stein Center does not safeguard personal belongings. In addition to building search procedures and recognition of prohibited items, guests may be asked to comply with securi-ty requirements, i.e. removal of hats, emptying of metal from pockets and entry through metal detectors. The Schotten-stein Center has the sole right to determine the type of pre-event screening. Refusal of search procedures may result in being denied entry into the venue. Frequently Asked Questions About Walk-Through Metal Detectors What items do I need to remove from my pockets or clothing before walking through the metal detectors? Phones, mobile devices, headwear, keys and any other large metal items must be removed. Do I have to remove my shoes and other metal including belts, jewelry, hair clips? Unlike at an airport, guests do NOT need to remove shoes, belts, small jewelry, hair clips, wallets or small amounts of loose change. What if an alarm sounds? If an alarm is triggered, a secondary search will be conducted by a certified security staff member. If I use a wheelchair, scooter or walker, do I still pass through the metal detectors? As long as the chair, scooter or walker fits through the machines. If the mobility device does not fit guests may request a wand screening. If I have an artificial hip/knee or a pacemaker, do I still have to pass through the metal detectors? It is safe to proceed through the machines, however, guests may request a wand screening. If I am an expectant mother, do I have to pass through the metal detectors? It is safe for expectant mothers to pass through the machines, however, guests may request a wand screening. What is the policy for children? Children are subject to screening, however, infants may be carried. Parents with small children may proceed through the machines alongside their children.

GRADUATION GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS

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“Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking”

Prom and graduation are important milestones in young peoples’ lives and cause for celebration. The Hilliard Youth and Family Commission and Drug-free Action Alliance wants parents to know that providing alco-hol to teens at prom and graduation parties can be costly for everyone involved. It is illegal, unsafe, and unhealthy for anyone under age 21 to drink alcohol. Here are the facts: Parents who give alcohol to their teen’s friends under any circum-

stances, even in their own homes, are breaking the law. Parents who knowingly allow a person under 21 to remain in their

home or on their property while consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages can be prosecuted and everything associated with such a violation can be confiscated, including personal property.

Parents can be sued if they give alcohol to anyone under 21; and

they in turn hurt someone, hurt themselves, or damage property. Hilliard teens deserve to live and grow to adulthood in an environment where alcohol is not misused. Hosting lively alcohol-free parties with plenty of fun activities for everyone is the best way to show our youth that we care about their future. If you’d like more information about the “Parents Who Host, Lose the Most” campaign, you can go to the follow-ing website: www.DrugFreeActionAlliance.org.

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HILLIARD YOUTH AND FAMILY COMMISSION