WJHS CLASS OF 2019 PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING March 25, 2019 Walter Johnson High School Senior Meeting

Meeting Agenda: Welcome & Introduction Jennifer Baker, Principal, WJHS Senior Year Expectations Janan Slough (Assistant Principal) Upcoming Senior Activities & Details Senior Class Officers Rozhina Amini, (President) Sonia Tavik, Vice President Keenan Lange, Treasurer Simone Giraldo-Taminez, Secretary Questions & Answers

Graduation and Senior Activities Students are excited at this time of the year and we are planning a few activities that you may not be aware of: All students who will play their sport in college will be honored on May 1st in the Student Commons at 10:30. Special Senior Lunch May 1st in the back circle. May 23rd after 1st period a celebration in back circle. Xfinity is a wonderful place to graduate.

Student Safety at Prom Goal: To provide a safe environment for seniors to have fun and enjoy their prom. Past Issues How can parents help? What do we have in place to provide a safe environment and to help keep the fun and enjoyment going?

Senior Year Expectations: Pay any obligations now! Student Attendance Upcoming Schedule: March 26, & 27, 2019 (Block Schedule) April 9, 2019 – SAT (Modified Schedule) May 20-24, 2019 (Senior Exam/Culminating Activity) May 29, 2019 – Graduation Rehearsal

Prom 2019 When: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 (8:00 – 11:30 p.m.) Door Closes Promptly at 10:00 p.m. Where: The Bolger Center (Ben Franklin Hall) 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

Prom 2019 Prom tickets on Sale: $50.00 Tuesday April 23 – Thursday, May 2 Either online or at the Student Commons Kiosk Must be purchased during the dates above Student with financial concerns should speak with Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator All senior obligations MUST be met prior to purchasing tickets. Tickets are non transferable and non refundable

Prom 2019 Seniors bringing a Prom guest who do not attend WJHS MUST complete and RETURN the appropriate forms (with a photocopy of the guest’s ID) to Ms. Janan Slough by Tuesday, April 23 in order to get their tickets. The forms can be picked up in the Main Office or printed at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploaded Files/schools/wjhs/students/classes/senior/2Senior %20Prom%202018.pdf

Walter Johnson High School Post Prom Party 2019 Post Prom Party Friday, May 3, 2019 11:00 - 3:30 p.m. (New Hours) Doors close at 1:00 a.m. Walter Johnson High School

Post Prom Party 2019: Post Prom Party Theme: Candy Land WJpostpromparty.wordpress.com Free and open to all seniors even if you didn’t go to the dance. Provides a safe environment where attendees can eat delicious food, enjoy live entertainment, play games, and win raffles and other prizes. Providing six (6) shuttle buses from prom to the event WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS!

Post Prom Party 2019: Post Prom Party Donations: Cash Donations: https://squareup.com/market/walter- johnson-ptsa Gift Donations: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ 1P5II6GQ5NTKP?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_d p_0PGrmcOBwtVBB

Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: $75.00 Majority of seniors have paid! Seniors who still owe senior dues and or obligations will be receiving a letter from Ms. Slough in the coming week or two. How to pay online by credit card (3.75% service fee will be added) at http:/osp.osmsinc.com/montgomeryMD.

Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: Students can login and check obligations and or senior dues at any point. Obligations and or senior dues can be paid directly online or in the school bank. https://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/ Default.aspx

Senior Obligations & Senior Dues: Only seniors who have paid their dues and obligations will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Financial concern, please contact Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator If you have an obligation, please pay it NOW.

Graduation Caps & Gowns Cap and gown orders were taken during homeroom in September and at the Senior Class Assembly in October. Students who haven’t provided cap and gown information have been contacted by the Senior Class Officers & Advisors. Only seniors who have paid their dues and obligations will receive their cap and gown, tickets at graduation rehearsal.

Graduation Attire: Graduation Attire: Please NO sneakers, flip flops, or shorts All students please bring bobby pins for your cap! Boys please wear a collared shirt and nice pants (no jeans).

Graduation Rehearsal 2019 All seniors are required to attend! Wednesday, May 29, 2019 7:30 AM All seniors are required to attend! Walter Johnson High School Cafeteria

Graduation Rehearsal 2019 Please be on time for the rehearsal – we will start promptly at 7:45 AM Caps and gowns will be distributed during rehearsal. Due to logistics, any student who is late or misses rehearsal for any reason will be placed at the end of the processional at the graduation ceremony. If there is a conflict, please contact Ms. Janan Slough (Senior Class Administrator) right away If an emergency arises on May 29, PLEASE call the front office at 301-803-7103 immediately

Class of 2019 Graduation Graduation Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:30 PM Students must report to Xfinity by 12:00 PM Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland

Graduation Tickets Each graduating senior will receive ten (10) tickets. Graduates do not require a ticket. Extra tickets will be distributed in the main office. All questions related to graduation tickets should be emailed to George Lavelle, Senior Class Advisor, at George_W_Lavelle@mcpsmd.org

Graduation Day-Of Details: Xfinity Parking: Parents, students, and guests should park in lots 9B, 9C, 11B, 11C, 4B, 4J, and Terrapin Trail Garage Parking maps will be provided with each students cap, gown, and ticket packet. WJ covers the cost of graduation parking with an upfront payment To help cover this large expense, we are requesting donations of $5.00 per car. Donations can be made at https://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/Defau lt.aspx Click on 2019 Graduation Parking

Graduation Day-Of Details: Parents and guests should enter through gates A, B, C, E. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. All guests must be inside by 1:30 p.m. Handicapped access should enter through gate C Bag Policy All bags will be searched by Xfinity Center security personnel Personal & large backpacks not allowed. Concession stand with food and a flower vendor will be available.

Graduation Day-Of Details: Parents and guests should enter through gates A, B, C, E. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. All guests must be inside by 1:30 p.m. Handicapped access should enter through gate C Bag Policy All bags will be searched by Xfinity Center security personnel Personal & large backpacks not allowed. Concession stand with food and a flower vendor will be available.

Graduation (Interpreter Request) To arrange an interpreter for graduation please email Karen Onley, Senior Class Advisor, at Karen_O_Onley@mcpsmd.org by April 15, 2019

WJ Talent Show When: April 25, 2019 7:00 PM Where: Walter Johnson High School Auditorium OPEN TO ALL Tickets: $7.00 at the door Tryouts: April 8th & 9th 2:45- 4:00 p.m.

SUMMARY AND Q&A Any questions?