1. JBHS Senior Assembly
Dr. Howard Kwait, Principal October 2016

2. Attendance and Lateness
Students are expected to maintain an attendance rate of at least 88% at all times. Should your attendance fall below 88%, you MAY be excluded from senior events and activities.

3. Report cards and marking periods
FALL – 1ST TERM
MARKING
PERIOD
BEGINS
ENDS
REPORT CARD
DISTRIBUTION 1
SEPTEMBER 8
OCTOBER 21
OCTOBER 28 2
OCTOBER 24
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 14 3
DECEMBER 7
JANUARY 23
JANUARY 30

4. Report cards and marking periods
SPRING – 2ND TERM
MARKING
PERIOD
BEGINS
ENDS
REPORT CARD
DISTRIBUTION 1
JANUARY 31
MARCH 16
MARCH 22 2
MARCH 17
MAY 02
MAY 10 3
MAY 4
JUNE 13
JUNE 28

5. Parent Teacher Conferences
FALL
SPRING
November 17th 2016 Afternoon 12:30 – 2:50 pm Evening 6:00 – 8:30 pm
March 23rd 2017 Afternoon 12:30 – 2:50 pm Evening 6:00 – 8:30 pm

6. sEnior Expectations Respect and follow all school rules.
Sign and return senior contract.
Pay senior dues.
Pass all regents exams and required courses.
Pass a minimum of 6 classes each term.

7. NYS Diploma Requirements
SUBJECT CREDITS English 8 Global 4 US History 2 Government 1 Economics 1 Science 6 Math 6 Foreign Lang. 2 Art, Music, Health 1 for each Phys Ed (7 terms) 4 Electives 7
NYS Diploma Requirements
To earn a New York State high school diploma, 44 credits and Regents Examinations are required.

8. Grade Level Promotion Standards
Coursework/ Exams
Minimum Credits 9
Successful completion of standards in academic subject areas
8 credits 10
20 credits (4 in English and/or ESL; 4 in social studies) 11
30 credits 12
44 credits in required subject areas

9. Graduation Policies & Procedures
Grade Level and Promotion Standards Chancellor’s Regulation A-501 specifies promotion decisions for students in grades 9-12 are based on credit accumulation, successful completion of course work, and passing of Regents exams.

10. Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Per NYCDOE policy, high school students must meet promotion/graduation requirements to participate in their school’s graduation ceremony.

11. Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Per NYCDOE policy… schools may prohibit a student from attending commencement-related activities or graduation ceremonies when he/she poses a real threat of violence or disruption to the event.

12. Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Per NYCDOE policy… students who are already on suspension at the time of the commencement ceremonies also may be prohibited from attending these events.

13. sEnior trip & prom requirements
Have signed and returned senior contract and paid senior dues in full.
Not have any grade of No Show (NS).
Have passed 4 out of 5 required regents exams.
Have a clear disciplinary record.
Have passed all classes necessary to graduate.

14. Senior Advisor: Ms. Hoefferle
Senior Office: 153g
(back of student cafeteria)
Pay dues during periods 3 & 4!
Questions: me
Senior Advisor: Ms. Hoefferle

15. Package #1: Just Grad Cost: $150 Includes: 5 Graduation Tickets
Cap and Gown
2017 Tassel & Keychain
Diploma Case
St. John’s University on June 27th

16. Package #2: Senior Senior
Cost: $200
Includes:
Package 1 plus:
Senior Hoodie
Senior T-Shirt
Senior Activities/Events

17. Package #3: Prince & Princess
Cost: $300
Includes:
Package 1 & 2 plus
Your prom ticket
Prom: June 21st Terrace on the Park
*Prom cost is non-refundable and eligibility is based on Fall and Spring (MP 1 & 2) Semester grades.
*All guests must submit proper documentation AND be approved.

18. Package #4: Ridiculous royalty
Cost: $600
Includes:
Package 1, 2, and 3 plus:
Coach transportation to and from Honors Haven
3 days 2 nights lodging & 6 meals
2 karaoke parties
2 night admission into teen nightclub with NYC DJ

19. Class of 2017 Senior photo
Date: Thursday, November 17th Location: Softball Field Time: Directly after morning classes Note: This is a half day!

20. Senior portraits
Date: December 12th –December 16th Location: Auditorium Dressing Room Time: 9am – 3pm Continental Studios will mail appointment cards directly to your home. Please make sure JBHS has your correct address on file.

21. You must contact the studio directly If you miss your appointment…
Continental Studios Metropolitan Avenue Forest Hills, NY Tel: (718) 268 – 2870 or (718)

22. Capture you memories in this year’s YEARBOOK!
10% discount if ordered by Oct. 31st
Cost: $60.20
To purchase and customize your yearbook:
Go to
Enter our school’s passcode:

23. YEARBOOK JByearbook2k17@gmail.com Have pics you want
included in the yearbook?
appropriate pictures to:
Note: Yearbook is NOT included in senior dues. If you want a yearbook, you must order it online!

24. Design your custom class rings!
JBHS Class Ring
Design your custom class rings!
Learn more or pick up a pamphlet!
Note: School ring is NOT included in senior dues. If you want a ring, you must order it online!

25. IF YOU HAVE Questions ABOUT…
ATTENADANCE
REQUIRMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
PROGRAMS
TESTS
SCHEDULES
GRADES
EVENTS
REPORTCARDS
HOLIDAYS
PLEASE CALL the parent coordinator, Mr. (718) 263–1919 x1116 or your child’s Guidance counselor