Class of 2016
Senior Information
Northwood High Schol
919 University Blvd, West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-649-8088
Ms. Mildred Charley-Greeene, Principal
Mr. Delmer Padgett, Graduation Administrator
Mrs. Ann Haughton, Graduation Chairperson
Sprint II
Commencement 2016 Ceremony Information
Graduation Rehearsal Continues….
Metro Information
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Students return to gym for
graduation rehearsal.
Orange and Blue lines (10-15 minute
walk):
Location
D.A.R. Constitution Hall
18th & D Streets, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Wednesday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. Students arrive
at gym for full graduation rehearsal in casual dress.
Graduation Rehearsal is MANDATORY!*
Commencement Ceremony
Disembark at the Farragut West metro
stop. Exit the station on 17th Street, walk
south on 17th Street towards Constitution
Avenue, Turn right onto D Street.
DAR main entrance is mid-block between
“C” and “D” Streets.
Date & Time
Thursday June 9th, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Graduation Rehearsal &
Senior Group Picture
Tuesday, June 7th
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
Wednesday, June 8th 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
Full rehearsal (Casual Attire)
Students are not required to participate in the
ceremony to receive a diploma. Those who
choose to participate, however, are expected to
conform to all rules and policies.
Students that do not participate in the
ceremony will receive their diplomas after
June 9, 2016.
*Students MUST be on time and be
cooperative during all rehearsals in order to
participate in the commencement ceremony.
Students who do not participate in all
rehearsals will not participate in the
commencement ceremony.
Bus transportation to D.A.R. (one-way) is
mandatory for all students.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, June 6th at 2:30 -4:00 p.m.
Cap and gowns will be distributed in the
cafeteria
Tuesday, June 7th at 8:00 a.m.
Seniors arrive at gym. Students come dressed
as they would be dressed for graduation.
8:30 a.m. Students move to the stadium for
senior picture in cap and gown.
Thursday, June 9th, 2016
7:00 a.m. Students arrive at the cafeteria
7:30 a.m. Buses will be loaded promptly
8:15 a.m. Departure to DAR Constitution Hall
Dress Code
Students will wear a Black robe and mortarboard
with black and red tassel. The cap should be worn
parallel to the floor (flat on your head).
You may use bobby pins to secure the cap. During
the processional and through the awarding of
diplomas, the tassel is worn on the left side. On
signal from the stage, after all graduates have been
awarded diplomas, tassels will be shifted to the
right side of the cap.
Required Attire
Boys: White-collared shirt with tie; long black or
navy blue dress pants; dress shoes with dark socks.
Girls: Dress, skirt, or long dress pants; light colored
blouse and black dress shoes (no mules, flip flops or
heels more than three inches).
Clothing, jewelry, and accessories should not be
visible on the outside of academic robes. No large
drop earrings, purses, chewing gum, sunglasses,
signs, decorations, cosmetics, hairbrushes,
electronic devices (cell phones and iPods
included), cameras, and balloons are NOT
PERMITTED
Red Line (10-15 minute walk):
Disembark at the Farragut North metro
stop. Exit the station on 17th Street,
walk south on 17th Street towards
Constitution Avenue, turn right on D
Street.
Metered street parking is available but
limited.
Parking garages are located in the area of
New York and Pennsylvania Avenues,
and 17th and 18th Streets.
Additional parking facilities are also
available at the Marvin Center Garage on
H Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets;
and University Parking Garage, enter
between 22nd and 23rd Streets. Rate
$10.00 min.
Emergency Contact:
Mr. Morrow
Security
240-671-4935
Class of 2016
Accept responsibility for your life.
Know that is you who will get you
where you want to go, no one else.
Leslie Calvin “Lee” Brown
Student Information
Senior dues $50 (until 1/31/16)
Prom Tickets $ 60
GRADUATION DVD ORDER FORM
AP Exams:
May 2 -12 , 2016
Senior Parent Breakfast:
May 14, 2016
9:00 am-11:00 am
Academic Awards Night:
May 18, 2016
7:00 p.m.
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Spring Sport Awards:
May 19, 2015
7:00 pm
Junior/Senior Prom:
May 21, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hilton Hotel &
Executive Meeting Center
Rockville, MD 20852
After Prom:
May 22, 2016
12:30 am-4:00 a.m.
Bowlmor Rockville
15720 Shady Grove Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Senior Exams:
May 23-27, 2016
Senior Athletic:
May 24, 2015
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Awards Banquet
Knights of Columbus
Locker Clean-out
May 25, 2016
Seniors Last day
May 27, 2016
Cap/Gown pick-up:
June 6, 2016
2:30-4:00 p.m.
NHS Cafeteria
Mandatory Rehearsal:
June 7-8, 2016
8:00-10:30 a.m.
NHS Gymnasium
Tickets Pick Up
June 8, 2016
10:30 a.m.
Graduation:
Thursday, June 9th, 2016
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
D.A. R. Constitution Hall
18th & D Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Name:
________________________________
Address:
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Cell Phone: _________________________________
Student’s Name: __________________________
Email Address: _______________________________
Number of Copies _______ x TBD $- _________
The NHS Graduation DVD will be a two-disc set. Disc one:
Senior Memories. Disc two: Graduation Ceremony. DVDs will be ready
for pick-up at Northwood High school 10-14 days after graduation. Any
questions, please contact Mr. Thrift at [email protected].
Class of 2016 Senior Information
Northwood High Schol
919 University Blvd, West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-649-8088
Parent Bus Reservation for
Graduation Commencement Ceremony
Northwood PTSA intends to reserve buses for
Graduation Commencement Ceremony from Northwood HS to
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC and/or from DAR
Constitution Hall to Northwood HS.
If you have any questions, contact Danielle Gillon,
NHS PTSA President at 240-505-7705 or [email protected]
Northwood High Schol
PTSA
919 University Blvd, West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-649-8088
240-505-7705
[email protected]