James Hubert Blake High School
April 6, 2016
Agenda
 Attendance and Grades
 SSL Hours
 Obligations
 Exam Schedule
 Cap and Gown/Yearbook Information
 Prom and After‐Prom Information
 Awards Programs and Graduation Rehearsal
 Graduation Program and Information
 Graduation Tickets & PTSA Graduation Busses
 Contact Information Taking Care of Business
Ms. Thomas
SSL Hours  Must be completed by Monday, May 2nd turned into Mrs. Wagner, Room E279 or Main Office
 Students with Certificate of Meritorious Service needed to have their hours in by Wednesday, March 23rd , but Ms. Wagner will accept them no later than TOMORROW, April 7th
 More info available at www.mcpsssl.org
Taking Care of Business
Ms. Thomas
Financial Obligations  All senior financial obligations MUST be cleared no later than Friday, April 15th in order to purchase a prom ticket.
 Caps/Gown, Graduation Tickets will not be distributed to seniors who have financial obligations.
 Does my senior have a financial obligation? Email the Financial Secretary, [email protected]
Senior Semester 2 Grades
Mr. Berry
 The last semester of senior year only has two determining factors ‐ Quarter 3 and Quarter 4
 There is no separate grade, two‐hour senior final
 The senior final is a one class period test that counts for 25% of the 4th quarter grade. Quarter 4 Grade = Summative, Formative and Homework = 75% + Senior Final = 25% = Quarter Grade
Two Examples of How Sem 2 Grades Work for Seniors
Mr. Berry
The final course grade “follows the quarter trend”.
 Student A
3rd Q 59.5 % =D
4th Q 58 % =E
Student A fails the course
 Student B
3rd Q 0% = E
4th Q 59.5 % = D Student B passes the course
Senior Exam Schedule
Ms. Thomas
May 6: Senior Interim Reports Mailed
May 23: Senior Final Exam Review
May 24: 6 and 7 Periods Exams
May 25: 4 and 5 Periods Exams
May 26: 2 and 3 Periods
May 27: 1st Period & Make‐up Exams
Cap & Gown/Tickets Pick‐up
Senior Breakfast
Last Day for Seniors
The Senior exam schedule will not change b/c of snow days, unlike the underclass exam schedule. Senior Gear
Ms. Phelps
Cap and Gowns  Order online: Blake website‐”Online Payments” and select “Cap and Gown Payment” or check or cash
 Cost: $40.00
See your counselor if there are financial issues
 Pick‐up: Friday, May 27th after 1st period exam
 Obligations: Seniors with financial obligations will not be permitted to pick‐up caps and gowns on Friday, May 27. Senior Gear
Ms. Phelps
Yearbook
 Online order: Blake HS website, select “Order Your Yearbook” button on LEFT side of main page.
 Or visit: www.jostens.com and search for James Hubert Blake HS.
 Cost: $101.00 + taxes and fees
Announcements/Other Mementos
 Visit: www.jostens.com and search for James Hubert Blake HS.
 Wide selections of announcements, thank you cards, pins, mugs, etc. Senior Banquet
Ms. Phelps
 Thursday, April 28, 2016
 Ten Oaks Ballroom 5000 Signal Bell Ln. Clarksville, MD 21029
 7:00 – 10:00 PM
 Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased online (Blake Online Payments), in cash, or by check. Cash/check sales at lunch.
 Students MUST have a ticket to attend.  Tickets on sale now through April 18th (no exceptions).
Junior‐Senior Prom
Ms. Thomas
Location: The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center University of Maryland, College Park
Date:
Friday, May 13, 2016
Time:
8:00 pm ‐ 12:00 am
Students MUST arrive no later than 10:00 pm in order to be admitted.
Cost:
$62.00 online, $65.00 in‐person
(includes premium location, DJ and light show, snacks and drinks, and prom favor; photographer available)
The Junior‐Senior Prom is sponsored by the Junior Class of 2017. Questions should be directed to Sponsor Erin Cheung, [email protected]
After‐Prom Celebration
Ms. Amy Cole/Ms. Karen Nelson/MCPD Officer
Location:
James H. Blake High School
Time:
Following Prom, 12:30 am ‐ 5:00 am
All After‐Prom attendees MUST arrive before 1:00 am in order to be admitted. Cost:
Free to Prom Attendees
$20.00 to Junior/Senior Prom Non‐attendees
An event sponsored, funded and run entirely by the parent members of the Blake PTSA
Prom Behavioral Expectations
Mr. Berry
Nearing the Finish Line
Ms. Thomas
Academic Awards Program Athletic Awards Program
Graduation Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 25th
Tuesday, May 24th
 Friday, June 3rd at 7:45 am in the gymnasium
 MANDATORY or will not walk at Graduation
 Practice processional entrance and exit
 Review of ceremony program
 Seating
 Counselors practicing names
 Receive cords for honors societies, etc. Your Final Destination
Ms. Thomas
 Report your son/daughter’s post high school final destination. This may include college, military, trade school and/or work.
 Report the outcome of all college applications including accepted, denied, and wait‐listed.  Report all scholarships awarded, regardless of whether or not they are accepted. These may include scholarships for academic excellence, athletics, and/or other talents.
 Report to Ms. Kathy Moore by Friday, May 6th
The Graduation Ceremony Mr. Berry
Location: DAR Constitution Hall
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Date:
Monday, June 6, 2016
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Seniors MUST arrive by 9:00 am
Program: Music; Procession of staff and graduates; speeches by Class Officers, Guest Speaker, Principal, BOE Member ; Conferring of Diplomas
Important Graduation Info
Mr. Berry
 Morning Graduation
 Who should attend?
 Transportation/Parking – account for parking time, rush hour, walking, etc.  Arrival time  Remembering tickets – tickets are required!
 Appropriate Attire for graduates
 Decorum
 Photography/Taping
Graduation Tickets
Mr. Sussman
The Basics of Ticketing
 Each graduate’s family will receive 4 tickets
 Cap and Gown is the graduate’s ticket into DAR Constitution Hall – do not request a ticket for the graduate!
 No one is admitted to DAR Constitution Hall without a ticket
 Children require tickets
Graduation Tickets
Mr. Sussman
Additional Ticket Requests
 Must be requested in writing via e‐mail by ONLY ONE parent/guardian beginning on Wednesday, April 6th
 E‐mailed request must include student name and ID#
 You will receive an e‐mail confirmation that your request was received. No confirmation in 2 school days? Try again!
 At a later date, you will be notified how many extra tickets you will receive.  ONLY reasonable requests for additional will be honored. Seating at DAR: 2,300 Graduates: 380
 Extra tickets will be assigned on a first‐come, first‐served basis. Reasonable requests will be collected and honored until there are no tickets left.
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Email Requests to: [email protected]
PTSA Buses to Graduation
Dr. Abby Sandler
 The Blake PTSA has arranged for motor coach transportation to and from graduation.  Seats are available for $20.00 each – graduates must have a paid seat to ride on PTSA bus
 April 29th is deadline for mailing checks – make checks out to Blake HS PTSA
 Use form provided tonight, or contact:
Donna Howell (240) 678‐2146 [email protected]
And Don’t Forget…
Mr. Berry
 In order to receive a final transcript in July, all students must provide a stamped #10 envelope addressed to the college/university or other destination to Ms. Gayle Marks, Blake Registrar, by June 10th
And now…. The VIP Seats for Graduation Raffle!!!
Contact Us
Ms. Mackenzie Phelps– Class Sponsor & SDT
[email protected]
Ms. Jaime Baer– Class Sponsor & Counselor [email protected]
Mr. Scott Sussman – Ticket Coordinator & Teacher
[email protected]
Ms. Beth Thomas‐ Assistant Principal
[email protected]
Mr. Christopher Berry – Principal
[email protected]