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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO JUNE 11, 2017 ___DAYS ----HOURS
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Class of 2017The good news…...
� 365 Seniors still on campus� Military Oaths� Academic Scholarships� Athletic Scholarships� Seniors receiving college acceptances daily
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Class of 2017The challenges…...
Graduation Rate:Class of 2016 87%
What will it be for 2017?
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To get your diploma:
● RACE TO THE FINISH ● POWERSCHOOL (check at least weekly)● Teachers Office Hours (ask for help)● KNIGHT TIME (USE THIS WISELY)
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WHAT IF ……..● SUMMER SCHOOL● SUMMER GRADUATION● FALL SEMESTER 2017● JUNE GRADUATION 2018
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SENIOR HONORS (4/20)● PREDICTIONS made based off of 3rd QTR● VALEDICTORIAN● SALUTATORIAN● HONORS● HIGH HONORS● PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
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DIPLOMAS
● Names on diploma are based on names on BIRTH CERTIFICATES
● Counselors verified names during Senior Meetings- name found in Powerschool- Birth Certificate for any changes/corrections
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SENIOR EXAMS
● June 5-9*
● EXEMPTIONS ONLY FOR TEACHER MADE EXAMS- NOT EOC, NCFE OR CTE
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EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
● A No more than 3 absences● B No more than 2 absences● c No more than 1 absences● D Not EXEMPT!● UNEXCUSED ABSENCE? NOT EXEMPT!● VOCATS/EOC NOT EXEMPT
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POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS
● COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE WALL● MILITARY APPOINTMENTS● COLLEGE REDIRECTION● EMPLOYMENT
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MONEY RECEIVED.. LET US KNOW
● SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ● REPORT SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENT SERVICES ● SCHOLARSHIP REPORT FORM by May 25th
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THE SENIOR FEE…● $40.00 ● COVERS SPRING FLING, BACCALAUREATE
CEREMONY, COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION, ETC.
PAYABLE NOW….DEADLINE, APRIL 7, 2017
NO PAY--NO PROM--NO SPRING FLING-- NO GRAD TICKETS
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SENIOR END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES…...
● SENIOR PROM (5/19)● IN SCHOOL REHEARSAL (5/25)● SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT (5/25)● SENIOR SPRING FLING (5/26)● GRADUATION REHEARSAL (6/5)
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SENIOR END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES…... ● SPRING FLING (5/26)Parents interested in donating time or resources can sign up with Mrs. Wolf and Mr. Koberstein or send an email to
jwolf@wcpss.net or nkoberstein@wcpss.net
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FINAL TRANSCRIPTS..
● GRADUATION INTENTION SURVEY ● CFNC● NCAA ELIGIBILITY
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CAPS and Gowns.....have you ordered?
● ORDER NOW if you have not● ORDER online at JOSTENS.COM
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GRADUATION….HONORING THE OCCASION
KNIGHTDALE HIGH SCHOOL OF
COLLABORATIVE DESIGN EXPECTATIONS FOR SENIORS, FAMILY MEMBERS and GUESTS
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GRADUATION….HONORING THE OCCASION
● BEHAVIOR● ALL graduates will display the best KHSCD behavior for each
other, family, friends, dignitaries and staff during all ceremonies. While it is a joyous occasion, we are mindful maintaining the order and dignity of it as well. Students can expect to hear reminders at mandatory rehearsal regarding behaviors that may result in disciplinary action during a ceremony and even up to removal from ceremony without receiving diploma.
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GRADUATION….HONORING THE OCCASION
GRADUATION CONTRACT
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GRADUATION….PREP FOR THE BIG DAY
● PICK UP GRADUATION ORDERS (see timeline)● REHEARSAL (MANDATORY)
○ CASUAL ATTIRE○ ARRIVE EARLY○ SENIORS ONLY..no parents, guardians, friends
● TICKETS○ TBD ○ Distributed at rehearsal only to those who are cleared for
graduationPARKING DOWNTOWN IS $7.00
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GRADUATION….CAP/GOWN ATTIRE FOR LADIES
● Lightweight dress not longer than length of gown
● Dark dress shoes● Minimal Jewelry● No sneakers, sandals, boots, flip flops● No purse, handbags, cameras● No CELL PHONES
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GRADUATION….CAP/GOWN ATTIRE FOR MEN
● White dress shirt with collar● Dark solid tie● Dark dress slacks● Dark dress shoes and dark socks● NO sneakers, white socks, cowboy boots,
sandals, flip flops● No cameras● No CELL PHONES
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GRADUATION….INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE
SENIOR MAY BE PULLED FROM GRADUATION LINE AND NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN
ACTIVITY
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GRADUATION….NEED HELP WITH ATTIRE
● SEE MRS. RATLIFF ASAP
● Want to donate slacks, dark ties or white collar shirts or dark dress shoes? Contact Mrs. Ratliff or Mrs. Minori in Student
Services
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GRADUATION….THE CEREMONY
● Arrive one hour early at designated location● Admission by ticket only (guests)● Formal occasion-required attire● Tassels on right side, until graduation
declaration● Photographer
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GRADUATION….THE CEREMONY
● FACULTY, STAFF, DIGNITARIES, FAMILY, FRIENDS
● FORMAL OCCASION● MOST DISTINCTIVE OF ALL HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
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GRADUATION….SO WHAT NOW??
● Go home, talk, plan, and organize...students and families together…
● Communicate….check all media often● Ask questions…● SIGN UP FOR REMIND (students and parents)● CHECK SENIOR PAGE OF WEBSITE for GRADUATION
INFO● A Copy of this presentation will be on the website
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GRADUATION….CLASS OF 2017
SEE YOU AT THE CONVENTION CENTER ON SUNDAY, JUNE 11th
Ceremony begins at 12PM
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