1. Senior Assembly March 20, 2015

2. D. 6. Penalty for Violation by Graduating Students Graduating students who violate Board policies on possession, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, counterfeit controlled dangerous substances, non-controlled substances as defined by Article 27, Section 286B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or other intoxicant at any time during the last four weeks of school prior to the last scheduled day for graduating students, or during the time between the last scheduled day and the graduation ceremony, whether the activity takes place on school buses, within a school building or upon any school property, or during any school, school related, or Board sponsored activity, whether held on school property or at locations off school property, including private clubs, businesses, or commercial establishments, shall be prohibited from participation in all senior activities, including proms, award ceremonies and graduation ceremonies.

3. Remaining Mondays Remaining Fridays School Days until Prom School Days until Graduation Exam Week (May 22 – 28) 7 25 38 1 Numbers Significant to Seniors

4. Major Factors That Could Jeopardize Graduation 1.Attendance 2.Final Grade Calculation 3.Behavior 4.Meeting Graduation Requirements 5.Obligations 6.Community Offenses

5. Attendance Excessive absences of 6 or more may result in credit not being granted for the course

6. Final Grade Calculation Grades are a calculation of your percentage grade from the 3 rd Marking Period, 4 th Marking Period and the Exam. 3 rd MP = 40% of final grade 4 th MP = 40% of final grade Exam = 20% of final grade

7. Example 3 rd Marking period = 60% (D) 4 th Marking period = 60% (D) Exam = 50% (E) Final Grade = 58%

8. Behavior May 1st, 2015, is the last day a graduating senior can be enrolled in the: – Alternatives to Drug Program. – Responsible Actions Program. – Anti-Tobacco Use Program.

9. Important Dates and Times April 27 – May 1 Prom Ticket Sales May 8 -----------Prom 8-12 p.m. (BWI Marriot) May 9 -----------Prom Breakfast 12:00 – 2: 00 a.m. (BWI Marriot) May 22 – 28------Senior Finals May 26 – 27 ----- Cap & Gown Distribution 1pm-3pm in STEM office May 27 ----------- Senior Awards Night May 28 th ---------- Last day for Seniors May 29-------------Graduation rehearsal. 9:00 a.m. (report to old gym) This is MANDATORY! Ticket Distribution to follow June 1 -------------Graduation 3:30 p.m. Equestrian Center Graduates MUST arrive by 2:00 p.m.

10. SENIOR DINNER AND PROM Friday, May 8, 2015 BWI Marriot 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. PROM BREAKFAST From 12:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. BWI Marriott

11. Attendance on Friday, May 8 th (Prom Day) In order to be admitted into the prom, you must attend all of your scheduled classes for this day. An attendance report will be ran for the day. If you have an AP exam, you only need to attend the exam.

12. Requirements to Purchase Prom Tickets 1.Class dues paid in full ($20 dollars, $30 after spring break) 2.No outstanding school obligations 3.Photo ID 4.Signed Behavioral Contracts for NCHS students 1.Senior Form for all NCHS seniors 2.Underclassman form for a NCHS student attending as a guest of a NCHS senior 5.Completed Outside Guest Permission Form for a person requesting to attend as a guest of a NCHS ***Due by Tuesday, April 26 th *** 1.A copy of photo ID for outside guest requests is required

13. Dress is formal attire. Dress in a way that is appropriate for the Senior Prom. Sandals, Flip Flops, Tennis Shoes will not be permitted. Gentleman - A full tuxedo or suit with tie and dress shoes is required. No hats, baseball caps, or tennis shoes. Ladies - An appropriate, formal gown with shoes is required. See your Administrator if you have a question regarding your attire. Tickets and formal attire required

14. Tuxes/Dresses Students can get $40.00 off their tux rental at any Men's Wearhouse...in the country. Prom Rep Program: Students can go and be ‘student leaders’ for North County. Student leaders can receive FREE tux rentals if they get 5 others in their group to rent a tux. Plan ahead now!!

15. After spring break. It depends on YOU! The more dues we collect before spring break will determine the price. Prom tickets will be sold April 27 th - May 1 st A, B, C and D lunches. Exact Cash and Money Orders Only Prom ticket Price

16. Post Prom Breakfast PROM BREAKFAST From 12:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. BWI Marriott Door Prizes, Ticket Raffles, Food, Drinks, Games, and more! Sponsored by Parents of Class of 2015

17. Prom Picture Slideshow Please e-mail pictures from the past 4 years to our Vice President: Korinne Glidden korinneglidden@gmail.com

18. Senior Apparel Due by Spring Break! T-Shirts (Black): $10 Front: Logo Back: Seniors & 15 Hoodies (Black): $20 Front: Logo Back: Empty** ** For $1 extra, you can add your name on the back** Sweatpants (Black): $20 Front Right Corner: Logo Pant Leg: Empty Check out the senior page on the NC website for the logo and order forms.

19. Senior Banners Must be turned in by Spring Break! Order forms are outside Mr.Bernstein’s door: E-108

20. Caps & Gowns Have you ordered your cap and gown yet??? If not, orders must be either: Mailed in Ordered online  Balfour.com These need to be ordered by Spring Break! All Cap & Gowns come to the school and will be distributed May 26 th & May 27 th 1-3pm.

21. Graduation Tickets

22. Senior Family Night April 23 rd 5:30PM Senior Picnic to follow!

23. Class dues & Obligation Day Monday, March 23 rd & Tuesday, March 24th During all lunch periods outside cafeteria. Feel free to check if you need to pay for dues or have an obligation!

24. Recap: What do I need to do before Spring break? Purchase cap & gown (balfour.com) Purchase Senior gear Turn in Senior Banner order form Fill out the form for Graduation Tickets PAY CLASS DUES!

25. Grad Announcements If you ordered graduation announcements and/or additional items from Balfour, please stay after the assembly to collect them.

26. And the prom theme is…

27. A Knight of Greek Gods & Goddesses!