Senior Parent Information Night

October 6, 2014

Welcome!

Senior Class Contacts

• Advisors–Ms. Eiwen and Mr. Duffy

• Administrator–Mrs. Stem

Celebration Activities

• Senior Class Activity

– Stratosphere• Trampolines• Dodgeball court• Date – TBD (early 2nd Semester)• Cost – Approximately $30

– Pizza and water included– Students will have to provide their own

transportation

Celebration Activities – Save the Date!

Prom – May 30th • Eisenhower Conference Center –

Gettysburg, PA• 7 pm – 10 pm• Tickets estimated to cost $60 each

Senior Picnic Thursday, June 4, 2015• 11:30 am – 1:30 pm• At FSK • No cost for seniors

Fundraisers• Claire’s

– Orders were just completed– October 20th goods will arrive

• Sub Sale– Date TBD

• One additionalfundraiser may occur

Senior Banners• Purchased by family of graduate in late winter/early spring

• Displayed in cafeteria in late April and graduate will get it before graduation

• Approximate cost $25 - $30

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We need photos….. Senior Slide Show

– Images should cover baby, childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school ages

– Images can be with groups of kids – class pictures, sports photos, birthday parties, trips, plays / concerts, etc...

– Trying to cover every student in the Senior Class

Digital Marquee

• Digital Marque

– Cost $20,000 (approximate)

– Looking for donations and support from community to purchase this for our school

Senior Costs• Spirit Wear

– For sale – watch for dates to be announced– Great holiday gifts– Prices vary depending upon what you order

• Junior / Senior Prom– Tickets $60– Pictures $25-$50– Tuxedo Rental $100-$200– Dress $100-$300– Corsages $10-$30

• Graduation Expenses – Cap and Gown (required) $30 *Ordered in February – Announcements (optional) $25-$50– Thank you notes (optional) $5-$25– Graduation video (optional) $35

Requirements for Graduation

• Completion of required credits and High School Assessments

• Community Service Hour Completion– 75 hours MUST be completed and submitted to Mrs. Yingling in School

Counseling Office by April 24, 2015• See guidance or teachers for opportunities

• Obligations Cleared– All obligations MUST be cleared by May 15, 2015 at 3 pm

• Please see Mrs. Jarrett in the Main Office for details

• Completion of Final Exams– Senior exams begin May 27, 2015 and end on June 1, 2015

• Attendance at ALL graduation practices and ceremonies

Events Leading to Graduation

• May 27th – June 1st– Senior Exams– June 1st is last day for

seniors at FSK

• Tuesday, June 2nd

– Senior Make Up Exams• 7:30 am – 9:00 am

• Tuesday, June 3rd

– Graduation Practice• FSK Auditorium

– 8 am until completion– Full Graduation Attire

Required/Mandatory Attendance

Events Leading to Graduation

• Thursday, June 4th

FSK Award Ceremony – 8:00 am – 11:00

am• Seniors report 7:30 am• Full graduation attire• Mandatory attendance

Senior Class Picnic– 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

• FSK Stadium Area

• Thursday, June 4th (con’t.)Community Awards– 7:00 pm

• FSK Auditorium• Optional activity• Business casual attire• Followed by social in FSk

cafeteria

Final Graduation Practice

• Saturday, June 6th– 8 am – 10 am (report at 7:30 am)– McDaniel College – Gill Gymnasium– Mandatory attendance for all seniors

Graduation• When?

– Saturday, June 6, 2015– 1:30 pm

• Where?– McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

• What?– Diplomas awarded to all graduates– Limited seating – all attendees must have a

ticket

Positive Senior Year

Students• Enjoy

• Celebrate

• Remember the experiences

• Be safe

• Follow the school expectations and rules

Parents• Be wary of senior week

• Talk to your kids

• Know where they are going

• If there is a problem communicate with the school