Class of 2016
Marc Cohen, Principal
Ivan Aranha, Assistant Principal
Class of 2016 Class Officers
Natasha Ezerski and Bob Walko, Graduation Coordinators
Lee Ann Wolfe, Class Sponsor
Thank You For Coming
In order to make graduation the best
possible experience for the graduates and
the audience, we feel that it is important
that we clearly communicate the plans and
the expectations for all on graduation day.
The administration, graduation committee,
and the graduates thank you for coming
tonight.
Senior Calendar
• Senior panoramic picture TBA (you may still order)
• Prom Ticket Sales Begin - April 4 online, April 18 – 22 in-person
• Prom – Friday, April 29
• Senior Awards Night – May 25 7:30 pm, (by invite)
• AP Exams – May 2 – May 12
• IB Exams – May 2 – May 20
• Senior Exams – May 24 – 27
• LAST DAY for SENIORS – May 27
• Graduation Practice – June 2 from 7:30am to 11:30am
• Senior Picnic – June 2 from 12pm to 4:30pm at Bohrer Park
• Graduation – June 3 from 10am to 12pm at DAR Constitution Hall
Senior Picnic
Thursday, June 2, 2016
12 to 4:30pm
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall,
Gaithersburg,
Mini-golf, Food, Friends,
and Fun
Students must provide their own
transportation.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks may be
purchased directly from
the publisher for $70 and
that link is accessed on
the senior webpage.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/produ
ct/yearbooks
Prom 2016
All SSL Hours must be completed and
all Financial Obligations met before
seniors may purchase or receive a
ticket.
Prom 2016
Chinese Lantern Festival
Gaithersburg Marriott, Washingtonian Center
Friday, April 29th, 7:30 -11 pm
Tickets
Available online starting April
4th
• FIRST 100 ONLINE @ $60
Available during lunch and
after school
April 18th – 22nd
• In-person @ $75
Students must have all
obligations cleared in order to
obtain their ticket.
Attendance
All students must attend school
on April 29th.
All students attending prom
must attend the Prom Promise
assembly on April 29th.
Students may submit
permission slips with parent
signatures granting early
release from school after 4th
period.
Hotel
Staff at the hotel will not
rent rooms to or hand keys
to anyone under the age
of 21 on April 29th.
Any student who exits the
prom will not be allowed
re-admittance.
AFTER PROM
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WHEN: June 3rd, 2016 from
11:00-5:00 Am
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WHERE: Seneca Valley High
School
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Expect to have games, fun,
food, and excitement in a
safe, secure, and chaperoned
environment.
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Price of admission is free with
the purchase of a Prom Ticket
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$10 without Prom admission
Prom admission (tentative
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Parent Chaperones Needed!!
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Contact: Ellen Terry
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[email protected]
The Short Road to
Graduation
2016
GRADUATION
DAY
Friday,
June 3, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Graduation Speaker:
Dr. Damien Robinson
Damien Robinson is a Speaker, Consultant and
Researcher who has more than 10 years of experience
working in education as a director, teacher, counselor
and academic coach. He has provided training and
consultation to educators throughout the country that
focus on increasing student achievement and hope
levels. As an ACES Academic Coach he has been
instrumental in developing and implementing
Montgomery County’s’ flagship academic support
program, Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success
(ACES).
Prior to becoming an ACES Academic Coach, Dr.
Robinson held leadership positions with Orchard School
District and the San Francisco Independent Living Skills
Program. He has successfully trained 300+ educators
committed to closing the “opportunity gap” for students
of color. Through the use of his research and mentoring
strategies, he has sent over 250 students to college. Dr.
Robinson has over 5 years of experience with evaluating
programs geared toward increasing student achievement.
He has over 9 years of public speaking experience. Dr.
Robinson’s passion is helping educators find efficient,
productive and caring ways to work with young people
who have the potential to be successful and contributing
members of society.
A Few Final Items to Take
Care of Before
The Big Day
Graduation Package Must be Paid !!!
$80 covers the cost of Constitution Hall,
programs, tickets, senior picnic, cap and
gown, senior t-shirt, and other costs that the
class must cover.
Unpaid Senior Dues are now OBLIGATIONS.
Obligations can be paid today in the lobby,
online, or in the financial office during regular
school hours.
Obligations:
Before any senior will be permitted to graduate
or to participate in a senior activity, including
rehearsal, ALL obligations must be satisfied.
No personal checks will be accepted after
May 1.
Obligations include:
• Financial obligations
• SSL hours
• Completion of Maryland State Senior Survey
(completed in English classes online)
Student Service Learning
All SSL hours must be completed by April 8th
Criteria for SSL hours are…
• preapproved,
• nonprofit,
• tax exempt organization, and
• addresses a real need in the community!
SSL opportunities are posted on www.mcpsssl.org
click on the link “SSL Community Opportunities.”
Check with Mr. Irvin if you have any questions.
Student Service Learning
Certificate of Meritorious Service.
Seniors who have documented 260 or
more SSL hours by the first Friday in April
will be awarded a Certificate of Meritorious
Service. All documentation must be
submitted no later than APRIL 8 to
qualify. This special honor will be included
in the graduation program.
SSL questions? Contact Ms.Lefner.
May 27-June 1
Students should be sure that
they do not have any
outstanding obligations. These
must be taken care of before
rehearsal on
June 2.
Mandatory
Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday, June 2
7:30 am - 11:30 am
A light breakfast will be
provided.
Senior Picnic immediately
following rehearsal.
About Graduation
What You
Need To
Know For The
BIG DAY!!
Students should arrive at DAR
no later than 9:00 am on
graduation day.
The doors to DAR will be closed at
9:45am, right before the students
process into the hall and then reopen
after the processional.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided for the
graduates.
• Bus Transportation:
– Tickets for round trip bus transportation
from SVHS to Constitution Hall will be sold
on a first come, first served basis. The
tickets will be $25.00 per person and they
are non-refundable.
– There is ONLY ONE BUS!!!
• Complete and return the form found in this
packet. Contact person: Mara Anderson
Tickets to get into Constitution Hall:
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All parents and guests must have tickets.
Graduates will receive 6 tickets on
June 2, 2016 at the end of graduation
rehearsal.
Extra tickets will be available by
advanced written request only.
No graduate will be given more than a
total of 12 tickets.
Please do not request more tickets than
you need.
If you do not need all 6 tickets, please
return extra tickets to Mrs. Wolfe.
Handicapped Accommodations
• Handicapped seating is available beginning at
9:00am. (One guest can be seated nearby as
needed). All individuals in need of these
accommodations must enter from the D Street
entrance (boys’ side).
• An interpreter for the hearing impaired or
foreign language can be provided. Please
complete the form in the Parent Survey and
return it to Mrs. Wolfe prior to the due date.
• NOTE: We are able to make other
accommodations/arrangements as needed but
concerns should be conveyed to Mrs. Wolfe
no later than April 22, 2016!
Capturing the Moment
• Videography:
– A DVD of graduation is available for
purchase for $16. Complete and return the
form found in your packet to Ms. McLeod
or Ms. Rizkallah.
– Guests may only take pictures at their
seats.
– PLEASE NOTE:
Tripods will not be permitted.
Academic Attire – DO NOT IRON GOWNS!!!
Must be worn by those graduates electing to participate in
the ceremony; caps and gowns are worn in conjunction
with:
Gentlemen:
• long dress pants,
• dress shoes with socks,
• WHITE shirt with collar and tie, (no collarless shirts)
• no jewelry should be worn on the outside of the robe
Ladies:
• Dress or skirt and blouse
• dress shoes (consider comfort and agility)
• no jewelry should be worn on the outside of the robe
• White collars provided with gown ARE NOT to be worn
Other Information In Packets:
•Directions to Constitution Hall
•Forms:
•Bus transportation
•Graduation video
•Parent Survey
•Picnic permission slip
•Cafeteria Request Form
Senior Parent Survey
If any assistance is needed for graduation:
•
Sign Language Interpreter
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Translator
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Handicapped Seating
Requests due by: April 22nd
• Extra Tickets: up to 6 extra
Requests due by: May 6th
All requests are due to Mrs. Wolfe
Questions and Answers
We Will See You
on June 3rd!