SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT 2013 FEBRUARY 11, 2013 GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

THIS EVENINGS 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 20 th Yellow- April 24 th Red- May 22 nd Transcripts STAR Testing Week/Senior Activities Senior Portfolio Interviews Parent Volunteers Needed!

ACADEMICS CONT. Scholarship and Awards Ceremony: May 9 th Student will be invited prior if awarded scholarships. Generic Scholarship Application Due: Feb. 22 nd FAFSA Application Due: March 2 nd Bloss Scholarship Application Due: April 9 th 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 6 th, :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 + 1 st /2 nd Semester Perfect Attendance Handicap/Special Needs Pass: Contact SBO Obligations (Paid at Bookkeepers 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 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, & 6 th 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 30 th Deliveries Will Be Made During Senior Activities

GRAD NITE: MAGIC MOUNTAIN MAY 30 TH -31 ST $210/ea. Full Dinner & Souvenir Photo Included Ticket Sales Begin Feb. 5 th. Bus Cancellations Due March 12 th. Buy Tickets ASAP! NO Refunds After May 3 rd. Proper Attire Searches Prior to Departure Any discipline could result in a loss of graduation ceremony privileges Medications

SAN FRANCISCO BAY, SAN FRANCISCO PROM 2013: MAY 4 TH, 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 4 th. 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. 16 th. $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 8 th. Deadline to Turn In Completed Ad: March 15 th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2013!