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

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. This PDF is also on the RHS website

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

8. Counseling Department
Announcements

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. PTSA Announcements

14. 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!

15. 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.

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

17. 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
Subject line, “Senior Photos of (Student name)”

18. 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 - at 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

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

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

21. 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.

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

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

24. 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.

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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!

28. 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