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Page 1: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015

Page 2: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

PERSONAL DATA SHEET See back page of handout. Return to Counseling office by April 23. You may complete and return this form today

if you know all information to include. A completed Personal Data Sheet is required

in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and/or receive a diploma.

Page 3: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts will be mailed to designated colleges no later than June 8, 2015.

Designate a college on the Personal Data Sheet.

Page 4: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

AWARDS DAY Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM in the Little

Theatre, for those receiving awards and anyone else who would like to attend.

Seniors who attend should report at 1:30 PM to the Social Studies Pod.

Page 5: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

AWARDS DAY

Students are to wear gowns and not caps. The graduation dress code will apply.

A reception in the cafeteria will follow. Parents and students are invited. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Page 6: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

EXAMS and ATTENDANCEExams May 18-20

Daily attendance will be counted through May 20. Students must be present and on-time for classes; no exceptions will be made for seniors.

In order to participate in the Junior/Senior Prom or the Graduation ceremony seniors may have no more than 9 unexcused absences from any class in 2014-15.

Page 7: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

TRI-CITIES BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 6:00 pm Celebration Church, 429 Shipley Ferry Rd. Bring cap and gown, wear dress clothes This event is encouraged but not required This event is endorsed by DBHS

Page 8: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Must be cleared to participate in graduation

and to receive a diploma. Clear all obligations now. You may not buy prom tickets unless

obligations are paid in full. Pay in Activities Office; bring receipt to

Counseling Office or to Assistant Principal. Absolute latest deadline: May 21, 1:00 pm.

Page 9: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

GRADUATION SUPPLIES All seniors should have picked up graduation

supplies by now. You must have a cap and gown to participate

in the graduation ceremony. Stop by the counseling office if you have

unresolved issues about graduation supplies. It is too late to order invitations from Jostens

at this time.

Page 10: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

MAROON CAP AND GOWN

Senior Caps and Gowns will be maroon this year.

Do not wear a black cap or gown from a previous year.

If you do not have a maroon cap and gown, call Josten’s immediately at 423-787-0025.

Page 11: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

GRADUATION PRACTICE

All graduates must attend practice to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Arrive at Buck Van Huss Dome at 9:45 AM on Friday, May 22, 2015.

Sit in the chair that has your name on it. We will process to J. Fred Johnson Stadium and run

through the graduation ceremony fully at practice. We will be finished by 11:30 AM.

Page 12: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

SENIOR LUNCHEON Friday, May 22, 2015

11:30 am – DB Cafeteria, immediately after graduation practice.

Lunch for graduating seniors and faculty Good time to sign yearbooks. Maintain appropriate behavior.

Page 13: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION

See Handout:

“2015 End-Of-Year and Graduation Information”

Diplomas are conferred only after all coursework graduation requirements are met and school-related activities are fulfilled.

Page 14: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

PROHIBITED EVENTS “Senior Lay-Out Day” is prohibited. There

is no school-sanctioned day of this manner. Attendance counts as usual on all days prior to graduation.

“Senior Pranks” are prohibited. Do not become involved in disciplinary issues prior to graduation. Replace a harmful or annoying prank with a positive legacy of some kind. Rise to respectfulness and honor.

Page 15: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

GRADUATION – May 23 Graduates should arrive in the Dome at 8:00

am. Sit on the chair that has your name on it.

Spectators may enter the Stadium beginning at 8:00 am

Graduates arrive appropriately dressed. Carry cap and gown.

Processional begins at 9:00 am.

Page 16: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

GRADUATION ATTIREMales wear dress shirts, slacks, ties and dress shoes.

Females wear dress clothes with flat dress shoes. ‘

No High Heels! Block heels or wedge heels are okay.

Caps and gown cannot be decorated. If either is decorated, the student will not participate in graduation.

Students are not to bring in any foreign objects to the graduation ceremony.

Page 17: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

CONDUCT AND SECURITY Maintain optimum behavior and proper

decorum. No foreign objects (silly string, beach balls,

noise makers, confetti, etc.) Rules apply to spectators as well. No horns,

rattles, noise makers, etc. Violators will be escorted out of the stadium.

Page 18: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

WEATHER-RELATED

In case of heat, seniors may carry a small bottle of clear water to the field.

Audience members may bring bottled water to seats.

Concessions will not be on sale.

In case of rain the ceremony will be moved into the Dome.

Page 19: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

HANDICAP PARKING

There are a limited number of handicap parking spaces near the stadium that will be available until filled. Vehicles must have appropriate permit, or will be towed at owner’s expense.

Several wheelchair access spots are available in the stadium, available until filled.

Page 20: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

GRADUATION SPEECHES

See application document in handout. Up to 3 Seniors will be selected. Deadline for speech submission and sign-up: April 27

at 3 pm in Counseling Office. Auditions Monday, May 4 at 3:00 pm in the Little

Theatre. Contact: Mr. Brown, 378-8564, [email protected].

Page 21: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

NATIONAL ANTHEM SOLOIST

One Senior will be chosen to sing the Star Spangled Banner during graduation.

See application document in handout. Deadline to sign up: April 27, 3 pm, in Counseling

Office Auditions: Tuesday May 5, 3:00 pm, Little Theatre Contact: Mr. Brown, 378-8564, [email protected].

Page 22: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP / FAFSA

For Lottery Scholarship:

ACT composite of 21 or higher, or,

SAT of 980 or higher, or,

DBHS non-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Fill out the FAFSA! www.fafsa.ed.gov

Page 23: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

COLLEGE ATHLETICS For college athletics register with:

NCAA Eligibility Centerhttp://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

NAIA

http://www.playnaia.org/

Page 24: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

FINAL ACT

Saturday, June 13, at DBHS

Register online at www.actstudent.org

Page 25: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

DVD RECORDINGS

DVDs of the Graduation Ceremony will be available through the DB Broadcasting Department for $15.00.

Purchase in Activities Office or call 378-8441.

Page 26: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Individual Photographs of Graduating Seniors will be available avail from Allen Greene Photography.

View photos and place orders at www.allengreenephotography.com

Page 27: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

SUMMER SCHOOL

Early June through mid-July.

Applications will be available in the Counseling Office

Page 28: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

COUNSELING OFFICE

Summer Hours 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Monday through Friday

378-8409

Page 29: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

DIPLOMA PICK-UP Diplomas may be picked up in the Counseling

Office beginning on June 8.

Only the student or parent may pick up the Diploma. Please bring photo ID.

Diplomas will not be mailed.

Page 30: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

PAPERWORK / HANDOUT

Personal Data Sheet for Graduating Seniors – RETURN to Counseling Office, mandatory for all.

Handout – End of Year Graduation Information - Take HOME

Updates to all graduation resources are maintained on the DB web site.

Page 31: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return

QUESTIONS?? Any questions today?

Please ask a counselor or administrator if you have any questions between now and graduation.

Thanks, and Best Wishes from DBHS!

Page 32: Senior Meeting, April 6, 2015. PERSONAL DATA SHEET  See back page of handout.  Return to Counseling office by April 23.  You may complete and return