1. 8TH Grade parent meeting
End of Year Expectations and Requirements
Presented by
Mrs. Vicki Brown
Interim Principal, South Shore Fine Arts Academy

2. Students Must be in at least the 24th % in Math and Reading on the NWEA. State Standardize Test.
Student must pass all core subjects.
Attendance is imperative 93% or higher preferred.

3. Is Graduation Time Here The following are very important dates:
Luncheon: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Odyssey Cruise Ship at Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave C (Students Only)
Ribbon Pinning/Picnic: Monday, June 14, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Kennedy King College Great Hall 6301 Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Graduation: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Kennedy King College Theater 6301 Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60621

4. Itemized Graduation Fees: PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
(if you have to attend summer school or for any reason not walk across the stage you are still responsible for all fees) and you will receive all of your graduation items (Cap, Gown, ribbon, autograph.).
Grad Gear $75-This includes Cap, Gown Tassel, Preliminary Ribbon, Ribbon, Autograph Book, Diploma Cover and T-Shirt for the graduate and year book.
Luncheon $80-Students will take a cruise on the Odyssey Cruise Ship.  This includes: transportation to and from Navy Pier, a buffet lunch, unlimited juice, soda and DJ.  (STUDENTS ONLY)
Ribbon Pinning Ceremony & Picnic and other misc. $95 Parents will pin their graduate as we celebrate their transition to high school and beyond.  After the ribbon pinning, we will celebrate with a picnic for students and parents (June 10, 2019)
Grand Total $250

5. Here’s what I need from you:
All graduation fees are due in full by April 12,  If you would like to, you can split the graduation fees into two installments of $125. $ is due April 1,  
Final installment will be due April 12,  Please make payment arrangements now.
Height and weight of your graduate (I need this to order their cap and gown)
T-Shirt size of your graduate
Parent Signature _____________________________________________________________________
Printed Student Name _________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size: S M L XL 2XL (Circle One)
Graduation Fee Payment Plan
All payments can be sent (Cash, money order, or cashier check only) with your student to Ms. Royal. A receipt will be given with each payment. If you have not made a payment towards graduation fees, please make a payment to become current with the dates above.
April 1
$125
April 12th
Balance Due $125
Total
$250

6. URGENT PLEASE READ!   This is a notice to communicate your child’s eligibility to attend graduation activities based on their behavior record for school year. Student Name __________________________ _______ Kudos! Your child is eligible to attend all graduation activities at this time!   _________ Warning! Your child is demonstrating possible signs of being excluded from graduation activities please discuss their behavior at home to ensure they have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of graduation activities.   _________ Your child is no longer eligible for the following graduation paid activities due to On-going behavior concerns   ________ Luncheon --- Thursday, June 6th   ________ Ribbon Pinning and Awards Ceremony -- Friday, June 14th   ______ Graduation – Thursday, June 20th