1. Senior Parent information night
February 6, 2017

2. objectives
To provide information regarding ORHS spring events and expectations related to the Graduating class of 2017.
To provide information regarding the opportunities available for parents to support the ORHS spring events.

3. Agenda Scholarships and Financial Aid Senior Notification
Senior Activities
Graduation Practice
Graduation
Safe and Sober Grad Night
Jostens
Questions

4. Financial Aid & Scholarships

5. Senior Notification Purpose:
Encourage a strong finish and provide accountability in the areas of Academics, Attendance, and Behavior
Timeline:
Distributed in English classes on Feb. 23th/24th
Due to Assistant Principal’s Office by Fri, March 3rd
Notification goes into effect Monday, March 20th

6. Senior notification details
Academics
Must complete 240 credits and pass all required courses by May 26, 2017
Attendance
Must maintain good attendance in all class.
Ten or more EXCUSED full or partial day absences in a school year is considered excessive and will result in administrative consequences
3 full day or single period (same period) UNEXCUSED absences is considered truant and cannot participate in graduation ceremony
Behavior
If suspended for any reason in 4th quarter, a student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony. Behavior standards apply for school and school-sponsored activities.
Must attend MANDATORY graduation practice or cannot participate in graduation ceremony.

7. Make sure all fines/fees that you owe are paid by May 26, 2017.
A student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony if they have any outstanding fines or fees.

8. Lauren Handler Activities Director http://goo.gl/QiMguj
Senior activities
Lauren Handler Activities Director

9. Senior Activities PROM Date: Saturday May, 6th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: McClellan
Attire: Formal

10. Senior Activities Senior Dinner Dance Date: Friday May, 12th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: ORHS Cafeteria
Attire: Dressy Casual

11. Senior Activities Senior Activity Date: May 19, 2017 Location: TBD
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Students need parent notes to leave early.

12. Senior Activities SENIOR BREAKFAST Date: May 26, 2017
Location: ORHS Cafeteria
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Senior Slideshow

13. Senior checkout Final Exams: Week of May 22nd
This is a very busy and emotional week
Make sure your senior is well rested
Don’t overcommit this week – slow down and enjoy!
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Check-out : 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ORHS Cafeteria
All fines/fees must be paid before check out
Final Transcripts requests submitted
Graduation Cords distributed

14. graduation
Auditions will be held April 19th and April 21st at lunch in the choir room for any student interested in performing at the graduation ceremony. Please see Mr. Thomas or Ms. Fletterick for more information

15. Mandatory Graduation practice Friday, may 26th
Following Senior Breakfast:
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 ORHS Stadium
Seats will be selected at practice

16. The Graduation Ceremony May 26, 2017 - 7:00pm, ORHS Stadium
Participation in the graduation ceremony is considered a privilege; participation is not a right.
The Oak Ridge High School Graduation Ceremony is a community celebration of the accomplishments of the class of 2017.
The ceremony is a dignified ceremony, not a party.
We appreciate parental and community support in maintaining the dignity of the ceremony.
Please do not encourage or participate in disruptive behavior

17. The Ceremony There will be professional photographers on site
Photos will also be taken as each Senior receives their diploma
No tickets are required
All gates to the stadium will open for admission at 5:45pm.
Seating is very limited, please don’t save seats
Assisted Seating: Information will be available at a later date, via a Parent Square communication.
There will be a maximum of 4 seats per family for Assisted
seating

18. The Ceremony Graduates report to designated area with cap and gown
No special adornments to cap or gown
No cell phones
No food or beverages
No purses or bags
One souvenir copy of the program will be provided. Additional copies will be available online.

19. The Ceremony
Develop a plan for reunification with your graduate following the ceremony. This location should be off the field.

20. safe and sober Grad night
Mrs. Venetia Talbott
Date: Friday, May 26th
Time: Following the graduation ceremony

21. class of 2017
Thank you for joining us this evening. We look forward to a successful graduation season with you and your family.