1. RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MAY 25, 2017
SENIOR CLASS MEETING

2. Stay the Course Graduation is not a gift. You MUST earn your diploma
Walking List Committee meets weekly now to determine who is in jeopardy of NOT WALKING
Students must meet ALL grad requirements before being allowed to WALK in graduation.
You MUST pass classes, pass all required state assessments, pass on-line APEX, BYU
High School and Beyond Plan MUST be completed, including 20 volunteer hours
Culminating Project MUST completed

3. Think Before You Act!
Senior Pranks: no vandalism, no breaking/entering, no damage/disrespect/disruption of any kind
Drugs/Alcohol: mandatory 40 day suspension, may reduce to 5 with an assessment
Celebrations/Parties are natural this time of year, but drugs and alcohol are not. Come to school, school events, grad practice, etc. under the influence or in possession will result in 40 day suspension, depending on when the infraction occurs, even reduced to 5 days will result in NOT WALKING at graduation.

4. Fines and Fees
Pay all fines and fees owed by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13th

5. Upcoming Dates
Last day to submit scholarship information to Career Center
May 25
Graduation tickets distributed
June 1
Senior Honors Night
June 5
Parade of graduates
June 11
Senior Finals
June 12
Last day for seniors/check out forms available in 1st period
June 13
All fines due
Senior Breakfast & Auction 7:30 – 8:30 AM
June 14
Graduation practice at RRHS 8:30 AM
Must bring a complete senior check out form to get into practice
Graduation practice at St. Martin’s 10:45 AM
June 15
Graduation at St. Martin’s 7:00 PM

6. Honors and Awards Night
You will be notified if you are going to be recognized at Honors and Awards Night
Tuesday, June 5 at 6:00
Very important to be on time!

7. Scholarship Reporting
Report all your scholarship awards to Mrs. Stepherson – even if you don’t accept the scholarship.
All scholarships MUST be submitted to Mrs. Stepherson in the College and Career Center by May 25th

8. Parade of Graduates You are role models to these young children
June 11, 2017
Between 8:45-11:15
Permission forms are in the main office
Must have permission forms turned by June 5th to attend
You are role models to these young children
They are honoring you
Honor them with our best behavior
Don’t have your cell phones out
Think of it as practice for marching in at graduation

9. Graduation Tickets Handed out during lunches on June 1
7 tickets per graduate
If in danger of not walking, you will not receive tickets.
Yes; will get tickets
No; see Ms. Dalton
Need extra tickets:
Seniors can request additional 5
Go to the main office, there is a clip board by Ms. Priest’s desk

10. Graduation Practice
Graduation Practice #1 Thursday, June 14 – 8:30 a.m. RRHS Gym
Graduation Practice #2 Friday, June 15 – 10:45 a.m. SMU Marcus Pavilion
Graduation Friday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. SMU Marcus Pavilion

11. Graduation Expectations
March in with dignity – no running, skipping, carrying partner, etc.
Don’t do anything that will bring undo attention to you instead of the graduating class.
Dress appropriately. Shorts, sunglasses, flip-flops/beach shoes, sneakers are not acceptable.
Graduation hats and gowns only – glitter, decorations, personalized messages will not be allowed.
Any request for modifications for religious or cultural reasons need to be made, in writing, to the principal.
Bags, purses, cell phones, other electronic devices need to be locked in cars or kept in stands with parents.
Silly string/string confetti permanently stains the pavilion tarp and will not be allowed. St. Martin’s will charge individuals for damage.
Throwing caps is part of the ceremony. Do not throw too high or too far, as they can hurt people, and you will want to keep it as a memento.

12. Senior Breakfast and Auction
Cafeteria Commons
June 14th between 7:30-8:30
Breakfast
Silent Auction with cool prize

13. Adult Speaker Voting Results!
Mr. Schultz

14. Questions? See me afterwards