Class of 2014

“Decisions Determine Destiny” -Thomas S. Monson

Spring Senior Exam Schedule May15th and 16th are Full School Days for Seniors!!! Thurs, May 15th Exams Periods 1,2,3 Fri,May16th Exams Periods 4/5, 6,7

2014 COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR APRIL 1 st -30 th MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY Senior Graduation Talks w/ Mr. Capuano Periods Senior Award Program Forms DUE to Counseling & Online Senior Exit Survey Senior Meeting Handout DUE Signed by parents/students to Mrs. Atchue, Principal’s Secretary NO EXCEPTIONS! 2223 Willow’s Got Talent 6-8:30pm Auditorium 24 NHS Auditorium 6pm 25 Mr. Willow 6-10pm Auditorium 26 PROM 7-11pm U of Phx (SR101 & Glendale Rd.) Seniors are ENCOURAGED to pay all student fees by this date, if possible to make senior checkout faster.

2014 COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR MAY 1 st -23 rd MONDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYFRIDAY 1 Official Transcripts DUE to Counseling Dept. Final grades DUE from Community Colleges/Correspondence courses/iSchool Senior Checkout forms distributed during Period 3 13 Senior Awards Night 6:30pm Auditorium Library fees due 14 Textbook/Cafeteria fees due 15 Full Day for Seniors Senior Exams Periods 1, 2, 3 Bookstore fees due 16 Senior Rehearsal Period 1-2 Yearbook Signing Period 3 Senior Exams Period 4/5, 6, 7 Senior Checkout form DUE to Counseling Dept. 19 Senior Rehearsal 7:30am Gyms **Pick up Cap & Gown after rehearsal Senior Exam Make-ups 20 Report by 6:30pm to Stadium. Park in the West Lot/ Enter in Gate #1 GRADUATION 7:30pm U of PHX Stadium (SR101 & Glendale Ave)

Senior Check-out Sheets Check-out sheets distributed during 3 rd hour on Monday, May 12 th Read and follow the directions carefully Read and follow the directions carefully Return books and pay fees owed to the bookstore before checkout day to avoid late rush. (Due Fri. 16 th) Cafeteria fees must be paid to cafeteria Library books/fees paid to media center

Important!!!!!!!! Do Not Forget 100% return of all signed senior forms is required!!! Senior Meeting 2014 Handout Please complete and return the bottom portion of the sheet to Ms. Atchue, principal’s secretary by Monday, April 21st

DO YOU OWE MONEY???? DO YOU OWE MONEY???? Over $8500 in general and textbook fees is currently owed by seniors! Please check with the bookstore for amounts owed* This includes any outstanding books, athletic and misc. fees etc. Check with the cafeteria for outstanding lunch accounts Seniors w/ outstanding balances/overdue books, etc. will not walk and receive their diplomas Check media center for library books Get all fees paid before Fri. May 2 nd, if possible to avoid the rush!!!!!

Thursday, May 15 th Exams Thursday, May 15 th Exams Periods 1, 2, 3 Periods 1, 2, 3 Friday, May 16 th Exams Friday, May 16 th Exams Periods 4/5, 6, 7 Periods 4/5, 6, 7 Friday, May 16 th (Mandatory) Friday, May 16 th (Mandatory) Rehearsal Periods 1,2 Aud/Gym Rehearsal Periods 1,2 Aud/Gym Period 3- Yearbook Signing Period 3- Yearbook Signing Monday, May 19 th Monday, May 19 th Make up Exams Make up Exams

Grades Due Final grades due from community college, correspondence courses, etc. by May 1 st. Official transcripts due to counseling no later than Thurs, May 1st. iSchool grades due by Fri, May 9th. It is YOUR responsibility to get grades to Willow Canyon on time from these other institutions! **New Procedure: Future WC official transcript request from parchment.com – No longer through WCHS.parchment.com

 Myth: Seniors can’t fail second semester  TRUTH: Seniors have failed and not graduated

 Myth: Seniors are never dropped from classes  TRUTH: Seniors can be dropped because of attendance

 Myth: Senior Pranks are funny, no one gets hurt  TRUTH: Senior Pranks can/have caused students to miss graduation, and to even be arrested and face criminal charges

Attendance is mandatory for; Friday’s rehearsal- May 16 th (Periods 1,2) in the Auditorium/Gyms Monday’s rehearsal- May 19th in the Gyms Monday, May 19 th, Report 7:15am WCHS large/small Gyms Practice Sharp!

You must give Administration advance notice in writing, if you are unable to attend all rehearsals. Only valid reasons will be accepted. (Doctor/Dentist etc.) (Notices to Ms. LoMazzo) Auditorium Meeting Friday, May 16 th (Per 1,2) Gym Rehearsal, (large/small gyms) May 19th (Practice will begin at 7:30 am) Brief Rehearsal on football field. Wear hats/caps/glasses/sunblock to protect yourself from the sun. (Water bottles only)

Dress nicely- Church/ nice restaurant apparel –No Jeans!  Dress nicely- Church/ nice restaurant apparel –No Jeans! Dress shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes; Dress shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes; Beware: spiked heels Beware: spiked heels No decorations on caps No decorations on caps No additions to the gown, including flowers (except school approved organization/club regalia) No additions to the gown, including flowers (except school approved organization/club regalia) Student will be sent home to change if needed or will not be allowed to walk- Don’t let it happen to you! Student will be sent home to change if needed or will not be allowed to walk- Don’t let it happen to you! Hi MOM

Ceremony Guidelines  No cell phones  No purses- leave with family or friend  Students under the influence will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony  Bring cap/gown in hand to the site  Final dress check before entering the seating area at the stadium

 Will be given to seniors at the end of the ceremony  Diplomas/Certificates will be given the next day for seniors who are absent or were disciplined during the event.  Graduation is the last official school activity:  Act responsibly- it’s your event!  Make your Parents and Willow proud!

Tues, May 13 th, (5:45-6:15 pm Check-in time (Auditorium)  6:30 pm (Program begins promptly)  All seniors are required to complete and return the Scholarship Report form by Mon, April 21 st to the Counseling dept. if you wish to be included/recognized at the Senior Awards Program, and complete the online Senior Exit Survey. University Scholarship

*This presentation can be found on the WCHS website!