Welcome RMHS Senior Parents
Kim Heidler, Assistant Principal
Class of 2016
Thursday, November 19, 2015
3:30pm and 6:30pm
Introductions
• Mr. Damon Monteleone, Principal
• Mrs. Kimberly Heidler, Assistant Principal,
Class of 2016 Administrator
• Mrs. Barbara Contino, Class of 2016 Sponsor
• Ms. Amy Weaver, Graduation Coordinator
Finances…..
Voluntary Support of RMHS Community:
• PTSA
(membership/ donation/brick)
• Athletic Boosters
(membership/donation)
• PTSA Post-Prom Committee
(donation)
Mandatory and Optional Student Expenses:
• Senior fee
(mandatory for all senior students)
• Course fees (mandatory for all senior students)
• Textbooks
(mandatory for all senior students)
• Prom
• Post prom
We have also kept the prices for prom,
• Senior Banquet
post prom, and senior banquet tickets
• Yearbook
the same for the past few years.
• Graduation announcements
Post-Prom – Bowl Mor
Lots of
PRIZES!!!!
Comfy seats
to relax with
friends
Post-Prom – Bowl Mor
• Even kids who wouldn't normally engage in risky behavior
sometimes think that doing so on Prom night is a right of
passage. Hosting a drug and alcohol free Post Prom gives our
children a safe option.
• Since relocating RM's Post Prom to 300/Bowl Mor, attendance has
more than doubled in the last two years.
• Bowl Mor is a wonderful place to have Post Prom, but it is very
expensive.
• The Committee works hard all year raising money so that the cost
of a ticket is never an issue for a student, but....the PTSA needs
donations to make it happen!!
• Please feel free to leave a tax-deductible donation today.
School Website……
Click on Students
Click on 2016 Senior
Information or Class
of 2016 Information
Page
Rocket Calendar of Events
Updated November 2015
Please check the school site for the most updated version. These dates may be changed as needed.
December
Class of 2015 Rocket Calendar of Events
(Updated November 2015)
December 23: Deadline for students to pay their senior fee at $50.00. After January 1st the senior fee is raised
to $55.00. Senior fees cover expenses for graduation (cap, gown, ceremony).
January
Principal:
Damon Monteleone
[email protected]
January 8: Documentation of all community service performed during the first semester is due to SSL
Coordinator, Ms. Evan Anderson ([email protected]).
Class of 2016 Administrator:
Kim Heidler
[email protected]
January 11: Government H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
Graduation Coordinator:
Amy Weaver
[email protected]
January 12: Biology H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
Class of 2016 Sponsor:
Barbara Contino
[email protected]
January 14: First Semester Exam Review Day
The following timeline provides a general overview of upcoming events for seniors for the Class
of 2016. As needed, prior to each event more specific information will be shared with students
through RMBC, the Principal’s Newsletter, ConnectED messages, and Principal’s email blasts.
October
October 5: Government H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
October 6: Biology H.S.A. Administration (select students ONLY)
October 14: PSAT Administered to Grades 9-11;
Note: **SENIORS expected to attend afternoon classes arriving by 11:45**
January 15 - 22: First semester final exams
January 20: Diploma cards distributed in homeroom
January 29: Final date to order 2016 yearbook at $90.00; See Ms. Contino
February
January-Early February: Senior class meeting during 4th period in the auditorium.
February 12: Obligation letters are sent to the homes of all seniors (excluding textbooks). Please note that
obligations can and do change during the school year.
February 12: Diploma cards due for ordering diplomas.
October 19: Casual Senior Pictures through English Classes (for students who have not had their senior picture
taken yet)
February 26 (Waiting to Confirm): Senior class picture is taken in the gym. Students are expected to wear
their senior class t-shirts or plain black shirts
October 28, 29, & 30: Formal Senior portraits in the Dance Studio starting at 8:00 AM.
March
October 30: Final day for graduation speaker survey information
March 16: Informal meeting at lunch for students interested in auditioning to be the student graduation speaker
October 30: Final day to order a 2016 Yearbook for $85.00; See Ms. Contino
October 30: Deadline for students to complete their online cap and gown order form. The form is found on the
school website under the Class of 2016 section.
March 17: Senior parent meetings in the Rocket Café. The first meeting begins at 3:30 PM and the second
meeting begins at 6:30. Parents only need to attend one meeting.
March 21: Senior fees are added as an obligation to students who have not yet paid
November
November 19: Senior parent meetings in the Rocket Café. The first meeting begins at 3:30 PM and the second
meeting begins at 6:30. Parents only need to attend one meeting.
March 23: Last day for seniors to turn in Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for seniors looking to earn a
Certificate of Meritorious Service Award. Contact SSL Coordinator, Ms. Evan Anderson.
Progress Towards Graduation
Subject
Credits
English
4 (9, 10, 11, 12)
Social Studies
3 (req. US, NSL, MWH)
Science
3 (1 Biological Science, 1 Physical Science)
Math
4 (Algebra 1, Geometry)
Physical Education 1
Health
0.5
Fine Arts
1
*Other Classes
4.5
Tech Ed
1
____________________________
Total
22
Graduation Requirements
• 22 credits
• 75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours
– This is a state requirement
– Completed by March 23 to qualify for Certificate of Meritorious Service Award
or May 2nd for graduation
– Contact Ms. Evan Anderson, counselor & Student Service Learning Coordinator
with questions
• HSA Requirements
– Participate in Alg. 1 and English 10 HSA or PARCC,
– Pass Biology HSA or complete Bridge Project
– Combined scores 1602 (4 tests)/1208 (3 tests)
• All financial obligations cleared!
Please contact your child’s counselor for questions about his/her status.
Attendance
MCPS Attendance Policy
5 unlawful absences
in that course
may lead to student earning an E3 (No Credit Towards Graduation)
• Automatic failure for class
• Automatic letter to parents with notification of E3
• Automatic requirement to submit an Attendance Intervention Plan
– Forms are available in the Main Office and Counseling Office
– The forms must be completed immediately upon students reaching 5
unlawful absences
– Student needs to take form to their teacher, discuss the plan, and both sign
– Parent also signs the form
– Completed form is given back to the student’s counselor and a copy is
given to the grade level administrator
– Continued unlawful absences = E3 (fail course/No credit for class)
Senior Fees/Obligations
• $50 payable to RMHS by December 23, 2015
• $55 thereafter
• Obligations should be cleared in advance in
order to participate in the following:
- Senior Banquet
- Prom
- Graduation
• Refer to future emails and letters for details
Senior Banquet
• This is a voluntary event for students.
• Date: April 14, 2016
• Venue: Lakewood Country Club
• Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• Cost: $35.00 per person
**Students should begin to clear all obligations now.
Graduation Announcement
• A packet of information from Oak Hall was sent
home with report cards last Thursday. It has
information regarding senior “swag”: shirts, rings,
graduation announcements, and more.
• A representative from Oak Hall will be at Richard
Montgomery on Nov. 23rd & 24th to answer
questions and take orders.
• You can also visit their website at
www.Balfour.com
Graduation Rehearsal
• Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.
• All graduates are required to attend rehearsal in order to
participate in the graduation ceremony.
• Rehearsal typically concludes between 11:00 -11:30, but will
run as long as it takes to get all aspects of the ceremony right.
• Graduation Tickets and caps/gowns will be distributed at the
end of rehearsal.
***Prior to leaving, students should try on their gown to make
sure it fits.
• Students must be on time for rehearsal and stay until
the end to receive their cap and gown.
Graduation Ticket Information
Step 1:
We take the total number of seats available at DAR,
subtract RMHS staff and the senior class to determine the
number of seats available.
Step 2:
We take the number of seats left and divide by the number
of students graduating to determine the number of tickets
allocated per family. (Approximately 5-7 tickets per senior)
Final number of tickets will be announced in March
once we have a more accurate count of the number
of graduating seniors.
Every person must have a seat/ticket regardless of age.
Graduation
Transportation/Parking
• Bus option
– Cost $20.00 per seat (students, parents, guests)
– Ticket sales will begin after Spring Break
• Parking is very limited
• Metro is an option (2 stops within 5-7 min.
walk of DAR)
Graduation Ceremony
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Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Venue: DAR Constitution Hall
Graduates must arrive no later than 9:00 a.m.
All graduates should be dressed in appropriate
attire when they arrive
Graduation Ceremony Attire
Boys
Girls
• Wrinkle-free black academic
robe
• Black mortarboard with tassel
on left
• Long dress pants
• White shirt with collar and tie
• Dress shoes with socks
• Jewelry should not be worn on
the outside of academic robe
• Wrinkle-free black academic
robe
• Black mortarboard with tassel
on left
• Dress, skirt, or long dress
pants
• Blouse (light colors are
preferred)
• Dress shoes with stockings;
Avoid high heels
• Clothing, jewelry, and
accessories should not be on
the outside of academic robe
Questions