1. Senior Information Packet

2.  Welcome  Introductions  Final Transcripts  Obligations  Prom/After Prom  Graduation Details  Q & A Session

3.  April 2 – Deadline for Second Semester SSL hours  April 7 - 10 - Spring Break  April 15 – Deadline to request extra graduation tickets (see form in packet)  April 13 - 17 - HSAs (Seniors only)  April 30 – DEADLINE for accepting checks  May 4 - 15 - AP Exams  May 14 – Senior Exam Review Day  May 15 – Senior Prom North Bethesda Marriott  May 16 – After Prom - Sherwood HS (12am- 3am)

4.  May 15 – Yearbook distribution  May 21 – Awards Ceremony (8:15am) – Ertzman Theater  May 18 – 21 Senior Exams:  Monday, May 18 Periods7 & 8  Tuesday, May 19 Periods4 & 6  Wednesday, May 20 Periods 2 & 3  Thursday, May 21 Period 1 & make up exams  Last day for seniorsFriday, May 22  May 22 – Graduation Rehearsal 9 am (Ertzman Theater) Distribution of cap & gown / graduation tickets will be at the END of rehearsal  June 1 – GRADUATION!! 2:30PM DAR CONSTITUTION HALL

5.  All seniors should leave an envelope with the Registrar’s office for mailing their Final HS Transcript to the college or university they will be attending in the fall.  Envelope should be addressed to the college.  Affix with $.49 postage.  Return Address should be in left corner: (Student Name) Sherwood High School 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860

6.  Go to the Sherwood High School web site.  On the left – click “Sherwood High School Payments”  In the last paragraph – “To pay Student Obligations, please click here.”  Sign in or create a new username.  If you have any questions please contact: Cynthia_A_Saul@mcpsmd.org

7.  May 15 th = Senior Prom at Bethesda North Marriott from 8pm – 12Midnight  Price is $80 per person for Dinner & Dance  All dues/obligations must be paid by Seniors (for their Junior guest as well, if applicable)  Tickets: On sale April 27 – May 1 during lunch On sale April 20 – May 1 online ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION ACTIVITIES (including Sr. Prom)

8.  Transportation: PTSA is providing motor coach buses to and from Prom. The buses will depart from Sherwood High School at 7:30pm. Buses will return to Sherwood for After Prom. Tickets will be $18 and will be sold the two weeks leading up to Prom, April 28 - May 12 during lunch hours in the K-hall. If you want to ride the same bus as your group, you need to be sure to buy tickets at the same time to ensure you are on the same bus.

9.  At Sherwood HS from 12midnight – 3am  After Prom tickets are FREE to seniors and their guest  Ticket pickup = April 28 – May 12 during lunch  Seniors do not have to attend the prom in order to attend After Prom

10. 1. Graduates Time of Arrival: No later than 1:30pm. Seniors do not need a ticket. Students are admitted by their cap & gown. No purses or any type of handbag will be carried during the processional, please leave these items with a family member. 2. Parents/Guests Time of Arrival: Doors will open at 1:30pm. Doors will close at 2:15 for processional to begin and will not reopen until after the national anthem. DAR staff close these doors and announce that the foyer be cleared immediately.

11.  Daytime parking on the street during the week is difficult. Parking is metered.  Arrangements have been made with George Washington University to permit us to use their parking facilities (on space-available basis). The two locations are: the Marvin Center Garage on H St. N.W.; and the University Parking Garage Marvin Center Garage & University Parking Garage = $17 per day Elliott School Garage (19 th St. between E and F) =$18 per day

12.  The cost per seat is $18.00 for a round trip per person. The graduating student must also have a paid seat on the bus.  Buses will load at 12:15 from SHS, depart at 12:30 and return by 6pm.  To request a ticket purchase form, please email us at shsgradbus@gmail.com. They can also be found in the office. The deadline for ticket purchase is May 15, 2015.shsgradbus@gmail.com

13. Graduates: Proceed from the parking facility to your assigned entrance C Street entrance or D Street entrance. For Students onstage and Senior Chorus, you will enter D Street. No parents will be permitted in these locations prior to the ceremony. Graduates may not join their families again until diplomas have been distributed following graduation. Therefore, please set a meeting place for your family following the ceremony. Please refrain from congregating outside the immediate exits so that everyone may depart from the building in a timely manner.

14.  Parents/Guests: Admittance at the 18 th St. Entrance only, unless handicapped access required (D street/ramp entrance)  Everyone entering graduation at DAR Constitution Hall must have a ticket over the age of three. Those under three without a ticket must sit on someone’s lap.

15. 18th St. C St. Side D St. Side

16.  Individuals who need sign language interpretation or any other special assistance to participate in the graduation exercises should contact the Office of Interpreter Requesting Services at 301-517-5539. Please give as much advance notice as possible to enable staff to provide accommodation requested. Deadline provided by this program for requests is April 15 th.  During all events a doorman/ticket taker and security officer will be stationed at the D street entrance for the convenience of all patrons with disabilities who arrive by vehicle or use the drive to avoid the front steps.

17.  Students requiring handicapped seating for parents/guests should contact Pamela Johnson, (301) 924-3247 by May 15 th in order to guarantee seating in the reserved area for that person + 1 guest.  No wheelchairs are permitted in the aisles.  Seeing Eye dogs are permitted to accompany the owner and will be permitted under the seat or at the owner’s feet.  You can also send an email to: Pamela_A_Johnson@mcpsmd.org. Pamela_A_Johnson@mcpsmd.org

18.  The Language Assistance Services Unit (LASU) is providing language interpretation headsets for use during the ceremony free of charge. You MUST bring ID in order to receive/use the headset while at DAR.  Please contact Ms. Laura Bernard-Sanchez (ESOL resource teacher) to reserve a headset. You can call the ESOL office at: 301-924-3221 or email her at: Laura_R_Bernard- Sanchez@mcpsmd.org no later than May 15 th.

19.  Parents may take pictures at home before the ceremony or after the ceremony. To accommodate parents/friends who desire to film the graduation ceremony, all seats are removed from Boxes 1 through 12, and standing is permitted in this location for video/film photography.  No tripods will be permitted. No filming will be permitted from the aisles, in front of the stage, or on the stage.  Lifetouch Studios will take a picture of each graduate shaking hands with the principal. The photographer will contact you directly by mail after graduation. The cost of these pictures depends on the package you choose.

20. Smoking is not permitted NO book bags or back packs will be allowed in the building All bags/purses will be subject to search Security personnel may use a wand to screen visitors Heightened security throughout the entire area NO parking on the ellipse Everyone is subject to being stopped by uniformed officers Bring some form of ID All restrictions in the area are subject to change at any time DAR Security personnel have the authority to remove individuals who are not in compliance with established ceremonial guidelines. Remember: All individuals should conduct themselves with dignity and decorum.

21. BoysGirls  Wrinkle free blue academic robe and cap  Dress pants  Dress shoes – no flip flops  White shirt with collar and tie  Wrinkle free blue academic robe and cap  Dress, skirt or pants  Jewelry should not be visible on the outside of robe  Appropriate shoes – no flip flops  No purses (please leave with family)

22.  Each student is guaranteed 5 tickets  “Extra ticket requests” will be notified by the end of April. More tickets will be released as graduation draws closer so check your email several times a day, especially the week prior to graduation.  ALL requests must be postmarked by April 15 th  To receive gown/tickets at rehearsal, ALL obligations/dues must be paid in full

23. Please complete the following form and MAIL to the school by Wednesday, April 15th LATE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Sherwood High School, Graduating Class of 2015 Attn: Pamela Johnson, Graduation Coordinator 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Request for Extra Graduation 2015 Tickets (Please, print CLEARLY) Student Name: __________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________ Email (of contact person): ____________________________________________________________________ Ticket donation: Please circle below (the number of tickets needed if less than 5): 1 2 3 4  REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TICKETS:  NO hand-delivered forms will be honored; it must be postmarked by April 15th. Number of Additional Tickets Requested: __________ (up to 2)

24. Graduation Video Order Form: Checks payable to Sherwood High School Please order by 6/10/15 Name: ________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: Phone Number: _________________________________ How many DVD’s do you want? __________________ Total Amount Enclosed: $30 x Number of DVD’s = $_____________ Send this order form and check to Sherwood High School: Jason Daigle, 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 DVD’s will ship approximately three weeks after graduation. Call 301-924-3247 if you have any questions or email Jason_P_Daigle@mcpsmd.org