End of Year Senior Parent Meeting Redmond High School – May 5, 2019

Agenda: Welcome Important Dates! Counseling announcements PTSA announcements Graduation details Quick Q and A

Important dates Graduation is June 17 @ 8 pm Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW campus Prom is June 8 at the MoPop museum (formerly EMP) $35 per ticket – On sale May 28 – June 6

Dates continued Textbooks, Lap Tops and Library Books due by Thursday, 6/13 All materials not returned by Friday 6/14 will be assessed a fine. Seniors cannot participate in rehearsal or walk at graduation with a fine.

Senior Sunset – June 13, 2019 at RHS Stadium Thursday 6/13, 8:00 pm Seniors gather together for one last sunset. Symbolic of the end of their Senior Year and High School.

This PDF is also on the RHS website

Senior Finals The end of year schedule can be found on the school website.

Counseling Department Announcements

Online Courses PLEASE COMPLETE NOW! Counselor needs final, official transcript from outside provider to add credit to RHS student transcript Students must have all graduation requirements complete to participate in the graduation ceremony. Online Courses

Senior Check Out Form Students will need to get signatures from: Students will be asked about their post high school plans. College: student will list the college they will be attending in the fall and counseling will mail the official final transcript to the college in late June. Students will need to get signatures from: Teachers Library Bookkeeper Counseling Senior Check Out Form

Senior Check Out Form Handed out Tues. 6/11 Students sign-out with every teacher after their final Must have turned in prior to graduation rehearsal Due by 2 pm, Friday 6/14 **Each student is assessed a one time Transcript Fee of $10

Students come to RHS Counseling after graduation to pick up Hours: Monday- Friday until June 28th open 7:00-3:30 Summer hours: Wednesdays through August 14 open 8:00-12:00 Diploma Pick-up

PTSA Announcements

Baccalaureate – June 14, 2019 in RHS Main Gym An inspirational evening of reflection and hope for seniors and their families. Seniors have an opportunity to reflect upon their high school years, share their talents, inspire their peers, and give thanks to those who have made an impact in their lives. All seniors are encouraged to share a talent and participate. This year’s theme: Unstoppable!

Baccalaureate – June 14, 2019 in RHS Main Gym Every Senior will be a part of: The Senior Procession Candle Lighting Ceremony Light reception to follow the program.

Baccalaureate – June 14, 2019 in RHS Main Gym Student Displays Slideshow Artwork Photography Student Performances Singing – duets, ensembles Instrumentals Dance Speech

Baccalaureate – June 14, 2019 in RHS Main Gym Do you want to volunteer? Sign up tonight to help with the following: Setup Clean up Auditions Mailing Pictures for the slideshow Please send 4-5 photos to seattlerobbs@aol.com Subject line, “Senior Photos of (Student name)”

Senior Grad Night Party This is an all night event starting at 10 pm once graduation ends. We will be leaving from the Alaska Arena. Buy tickets now - email at gradnight@redmondhsptsa.org. The cost is $200. Scholarships are available. This is a party your senior doesn’t want to miss! Fun filled games Lots of food Fun with friends

Senior Grad Night Party – Parent Help Help is needed for the following: Donate prizes Help loading buses at the school Chaperoning

Graduation – It’s Finally Here! Good work getting them to this point

Graduation Rehearsal – June 17, 7:30 am Rehearsal is mandatory. Students must be at rehearsal to participate in graduation. Students will meet in homeroom before rehearsal for instructions Senior Check Out forms must be completed and turned in prior to rehearsal. Students cannot participate in rehearsal or graduation if Check Out forms are not turned in.

Senior Breakfast – June 17 Immediately following Graduation Rehearsal Food for all Seniors

Senior Breakfast Volunteers Sign up tonight if you’d like to volunteer for the following: Setup Clean up Pancake flippers Lending griddles Serving

Graduation - Changes for 2019 New venue! Alaska Airlines Arena located on the U. of Washington Tickets are not necessary. No limit on guests Parking will likely cost $15 Bag checks – no wrapped gifts No decorating hats, limits on chord selection.

Graduation - changes Allowed to enter at 7 Students need to arrive by 7 pm and will enter through the leading dock on the South side ADA parking available Only one family member can be with ADA person

Parking Lot The main parking is past the Arena toward University Village There is ADA parking closer to the Arena We will provide a more comprehensive map closer to the ceremony

Graduation - changes No balloons allowed Food and drink is allowed for the guests Students will exit back through the loading dock and meet families up near the front entrances Then to Grad Night or home!

Thank you! Have a great night If you have additional questions, please check the website or contact the appropriate: -Teacher -Counselor -Administrator More information will also be provided in the weekly newsletters