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Bulldog Senior Handbook

Robichaud High School A resource for Seniors and Senior Parents

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Table of Contents

Alma Mater 3

Welcome Letter 4

Homecoming 5

Prom 6

Graduation 7

Graduation Announcements 7

Senior Dues 8

Senior Dues Order Form 9

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Alma Mater Robichaud Bulldogs Fight

Cheer those Bull-dogs, watch them fight!

Go, Go, Bull-dogs, you’re alright!

We’ll stand by you through thick and thin,

FIGHT-FIGHT-FIGHT!

Bulldogs: Go on and win!

Cheer that Bull-Dog Var-si-ty!

Steer that team to Vic-to-ry!

So fight on for us Bull-dogs!

And gain A-N-O-T-H-E-R Vic-to-ry!

FIGHT-FIGHT-FIGHT

R.H.S is leading all the rest!

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Welcome Class of 2018 The Hamilton J. Robichaud High School family extends a warm welcome to each of you as you continue with your final year of your high school career. We want you to experience a memorable year and we are very excited to assist you in making this a successful year. Many exciting activities are being planned for you. This handbook is provided to you so that you may stay informed about events, deadlines, and amounts due in order to ensure that your senior year will progress smoothly. It is important that you realize that you must participate in planned activities if you wish to build memories. Seniors are the best part of our Bulldog family! As the leaders of our school, we would like for all of our seniors to enjoy their last year here at Robichaud High School! Please know that as your class sponsor, I am here to help you. Feel free to stop by (at an appropriate time), email, or leave a note if you ever need anything. I will be happy to help you.

Mr. Sabatini sabatinij@wwschools.net

Sign up for Remind 101 to get all of the latest updates for the Class of 2018

Enter this as the phone number: 81010

Text this message @c842dk

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Prom Criteria for Robichaud High School Class 2018 Friday, May 18th 2018 @ Laurel Manor in Livonia 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. GUIDELINES This is a formal, school sponsored event; therefore, all school rules and guidelines that have been established by the Westwood Board of Education, Robichaud High School Administration and Senior Class Advisor apply. Attending this event is a privilege, not a right. By submitting and signing the attached form, you (student) agree that you meet the attendance and discipline requirements as stated in the Robichaud High School Parent/Student Handbook and on our district website. GENERAL RULES • Seniors may attend the prom. Seniors may invite an underclassman or a guest. Must have completed Guest Pass • Payments will be accepted until April 13, 2018. • All RHS students (including shared students from the districts) will be held to the same criteria to attend the prom. • Guest must have their school photo ID or a state identification card. Dress Code: Female – No two-piece dresses, no low cut in the bodice area or back of the dress. All dresses must be approved by administration. If you do not have approval and arrive to prom not dressed appropriately you will not be admitted, and no refunds will be issued. SENIORS · Must be currently enrolled in Westwood Community Schools attending (Robichaud, Cyber and Ombudsman Campuses) respectfully. · Must be in good standing academically and financially (Class Dues) · Cannot have fifteen or more unexcused absences for the current school year, · Must be a graduating senior · Cannot get suspended; or be on suspension the week of the prom · Must be cleared by the Principal INVITED GUESTS • Guests must be currently enrolled in a high school or a high school graduate. • Guests who have dropped out of or withdrawn from any school are not eligible to attend this event. • Guests must provide a photo copy of their driver’s license or school ID with their guest form and payment. • Guest must have a parent/guardian signature and contact information if under 18 years of age. • Guest must be in good standing academically • Cannot have fifteen or more unexcused absences for the current school year • Cannot get suspended; or be on suspension the week of the prom, • Cannot be over the age of 20 • Guests that ARE students at Robichaud High School must have name submitted to the Senior Class Advisor(s) by April 2, 2018.

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Graduation

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 6:30 p.m. @ The Ford Performing Arts Theater in Dearborn, Michigan.

Families will only receive 2 tickets for the event.

No extra tickets will be for sale

Measurement for Graduation Cap and Gown The ordering of your cap and gown for graduation will be taken by Jostens. You must complete an order form for the cap and gown when the Jostens representatives are here during lunch this November. Senior Cap and Gown Pictures Pictures are set for Wednesday, November 8, 2017. All Seniors are required to take a cap and gown picture for the yearbook. Sitting fee: $25.00, part of the Senior dues. Graduation Announcements The Jostens representatives will give a presentation to the Robichaud High School Class of 2018 on graduation announcements and other graduation memorabilia. They will be on campus in November for ordering. The cost of announcements varies depending upon the item(s) you choose to purchase and the quantity.

Jostens Online If you would like to purchase additional items that are not included in the Senior Dues Package please visit: www.Jostens.com

*****Parents are encouraged to attend this presentation. Do not miss this opportunity to order all of the items you may need to celebrate your graduation. ****

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Senior Class Dues/ Information Deadline: Without Penalty March 1, 2018 Prom Ticket Deadline: Friday April 13, 2018 – No late tickets can be purchased Final Payment Deadline: May 2, 2018

Senior Dues: $50 mandatory fee.

$265.00 – if all items wanted

Senior gear will need to be paid before order is placed.

This includes:

Bulldog tassel ($16) • 2018 Memory Book ($24) • Yearbook (TBA) Expect between $26 and $50 • Cap, gown and tassel unit ($25) • Cap and Gown Picture sitting fee ($25) • One prom ticket ($65) • Senior Student Robichaud T-shirt $15/$20 – more for sizes XL and up) • Senior Gear ( Basic hooded Sweatshirt and Sweatpants combo $65.00)

Payment plans are available to students making arrangements prior to December 22, 2017 (No payments will be accepted after May 2, 2018) · Payments for class dues are to be paid with Cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Orders Only. · Cashier’s Checks and Money Orders are to be made payable to: Robichaud High School · Include your name, student ID number and school on the money orders. · Please be reminded if you do not pay class dues a CAP and Gown will not be ordered and you will not participate in the graduation ceremony.

Payment methods: Cash, money order, or cashier’s check.

No personal checks and No Refunds!!

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Sabatini at sabatinij@wwschools.net

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Senior Order Form

Last Name

First Name M.I.

Address Apt./Unit

City State ZIP Code

Phone ( ) E-Mail

Method of payment q q q

Cash Cashier’s Check Money Order

Item Name Size Price Qty. Amount

Bulldog tassel $16.00

2017 Memory Book $24.00

Yearbook TBD

Cap & Gown Unit (mandadory) $25.00 1 $25

Prom Ticket $65.00

Senior T-Shirt $15.00/$20.00

Senior Sweatshirt $30

Senior Sweatpants $35

Cap and Gown Sitting Fee (mandatory) $25 1 $25

Total

Please print your name, which appears on your birth certificate, which will be printed on your Diploma. (John Edward Jones, John E. Jones, John Jones)