Senior Parent Information Night October 9, 2013

Welcome!

Senior Class Contacts Advisors – Ms. Dittman and Ms. Unflat Administrator – Mrs. Stem

Celebration Activities – Save the Date! Thank You Breakfast – February 23, 2014 – during morning – Each senior has an opportunity to choose someone to thank – Write a thank you note and host him/her at the breakfast 100 Days Until Graduation – February 20, 2014 – after school – More details will be coming from the class advisors Senior Cruise – April 10, 2014 – Take busses to Baltimore Harbor – Boat will cruise the Harbor – Seniors only – Cost is $30

Celebration Activities – Save the Date! Prom – May 17, 2014 – Martin’s Westminster – 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Senior Picnic – Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – At Francis Scott Key

Fundraisers Claire’s – Orders were just completed – October 16 th goods will arrive Cow Plop Bingo – November 8 th Warm Wishes Holiday Catalog/Christmas Sprays Sub Sales – January Easter Candy – February/March

We need photos….. Senior Slide Show / Video Pictures – 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, fishing trips, plays / concerts, etc... – Trying to cover every student in the Senior Class

Digital Marquee – Students would like to gift back to FSK, a new digital marquee – Cost $13,000 (approximate) – Looking for donations, support from community to purchase this for our school

Senior Costs Spirit Wear – For sale in November – Great holiday gifts – Prices vary depending upon what you order Junior / Senior Prom – Tickets $40-$50 – Pictures $25-$50 – Tuxedo Rental $100-$200 – Dress $100-$300 – Corsages $10-$30 Graduation Expenses – Cap and Gown (required) $30 – 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 guidance by April 25, 2014 See guidance or teachers for opportunities Obligations Cleared – All obligations MUST be cleared by May 16, 2014 Please see Mrs. Jarrett in the main office for details Completion of Final Exams – Senior exams begin May 27, 2014 and end on May 30, 2014 Attendance at ALL graduation practices and ceremonies

Events Leading to Graduation Monday, June 2 nd – Senior Make Up Exams 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Graduation Practice (at FSK) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 3 rd – Graduation Practice (at McDaniel College) 8:00 am – 10:00 am Thursday, June 5 th – FSK Award Ceremony 8:00 am – 10:00 am Graduation attire – Senior Class Picnic 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Stadium area of school – Community Awards 7:30 pm Optional activity Business casual

Graduation When? – Friday, June 6, 2014 – 7:30 pm Where? – McDaniel College, Westminster, MD What? – Diplomas awarded to all graduates – Limited seating

Prom and Graduation Prom will be the week before graduation (June 2 nd ) Please be aware…. Students disciplined at Prom for use of Alcohol or any student suspended during prom may be prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony. If a student is suspended for 5 days, for fighting, alcohol, other incident that student will be unable to participate or attend graduation ceremony Students may be found conduct ineligible and may be kept from senior activities at the discretion of the Principal or his designee.

Positive Senior Year Students Enjoy Celebrate Remember the experiences Be safe Follow the school expectations and rules Parents Be weary of senior week Talk to your kids Know where they are going If there is a problem communicate with the school