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February 6, 2012 – 6:00 PMAtwater High School
Evening Agenda
90% Attendance PolicyScholarship NightGraduation RegaliaGraduation SpeakersGraduation PracticesGraduation Tickets
and Diplomas
ObligationsSenior Activities
Prom 2012Grad Night at 6 FlagsSenior Luau
Dinner/DanceSober Grad
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90% Attendance PolicyDistrict Attendance Requirements with
NO Exceptions!Consequences of NOT Meeting
RequirementsNO Senior Activities; and NO Graduation Ceremony
If you receive a notification letter home, or a dialer message regarding 90% attendance , your child is in Jeopardy!Make an appointment with Mr. Bristow to
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90% in a Nut ShellStudents that miss over 108 periods throughout the school year, will not meet the 90% Attendance Policy
COUNTED AGAINST STUDENT Illness (I) Unverified (Z) Truancy (O) Suspension (S) Unexcused absences (U)
NOT COUNTED AGAINST STUDENT Medical (M) On Campus Suspension (X) Prior Approval (P) School Activities (V) Court (J)
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Scholarship NightTuesday, May 22nd 7:00 p.m. in the AHS GymInvitation Only
If your student has been awarded a scholarship, you will receive an invitation
Generic Scholarship App Due by Feb. 24th
FAFSA Application Due by March 2nd BLOSS Application Due by April 11th
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California Scholarship Federation(CSF)
Gold Stole for 100% Attendance in CSF Seniors who qualify for a life-time 100%
membership will be notified in March
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Honor Cord AwardsGold Cord – 3.5 or higher GPARed Cord - A minimum of 250 hours of
Community Service requiredFinal Deadline to submit Community
Service Hours is May 1st
Career Pathway Cords – Senior Projects
Cords distributed last week of school
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Speaker-At-Large and National Anthem TryoutsSign-Up in the Student Body Office in
AprilSign-Up Deadline is April 13th
Try-outs April 17th Parameters
Three minute maximum for speeches
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Graduation PracticeFalcon Field 9:00am May 29th May 30th &
May 31st
PRACTICES ARE MANDATORYStudents w/obligations will be pulled from
the lineupFailure to appear at practice may result in
not participating in graduation ceremonyTickets will be handed out on Thursday May
31st after practice
Caps & GownsEVERY STUDENT MUST WEAR A ROBE
(Females wear white robes and Males wear blue)EVERY STUDENT MUST ORDER STOLE &
TASSEL AT THIS POINT, ORDERS ARE MAIL-IN ON
YOUR OWN. You should of received a packet- order by the date on it or prices go up again.
Cap and Gown distribution – May 1st
The CeremonyAppropriate Dress for Graduation
Ceremony Men: Slacks, dress shirts, neckties, and
appropriate dress shoesWomen: Dresses or skirts, and appropriate
dress shoesInappropriate Dress
Worn out tennis shoes, flip-flops, NO SPIKED HEELS!!
Additions to the academic regalia not provided by the school
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Graduation TicketsNumber Available – 5 Tickets homeside; 2
tickets visitor sideAttendance reward – Seniors who had perfect
attendance since January 9th will receive one additional ticket
RequirementsCleared Obligations (a list is provided tonight)
Diploma Distribution Immediately following ceremony in cafeteria
YOU EARNED ONE EXTRA TICKET TONIGHT! Bristow
YearbookSenior Ads in Yearbook
Payment must be received by February 21th to reserve your space
Payments/pictures/text are due March 8th Senior Prices/Sizes
• 1/8 (business card size=1 photo & text) - $35
• ¼ page - $70 (still available)• ½ page - $140 (still available)• Full page - $280 SOLD
OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • May 17th—Distribution of Yearbooks to
Seniors
See Mrs. Eckman for more information! Bristow
Senior ActivitiesApril 24th 26th May
1stStudents are
required to be at school during testing week (90% attendance)
Activities will include:Senior WorkshopsSenior InterviewsSenior Activity
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PROM 2012
Saturday, May 12@ Merced Senior CenterTickets will be on sale starting beginning of
April(Approx cost: $35.00 - $45.00)Formal AttireObligations must be clearedGuest passes must be turned in by May 10th
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Senior Trip to 6 FlagsDate Thursday & Friday, May 24th and 25th Sign-Ups have started
210 tickets sold on a first come, first pay basis$160 per Student (approximately)
o First deposit of $80.00 reserves seat begins next week
o No refunds after March 11th o Final payment due by March 16th
Proper Attire Required o Detailed handout week prior to trip
Searches before loading buses
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Senior Luau
Planned by Seniors – For AHS Seniors ONLYPool/Dance/Food$5 TicketsCasual AttireMay 31 – immediately following Graduation
Practice
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Sober Grad InformationTime and Place
June 1 – 10:30 PM – 5:00 AM at AHS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDTickets required – Prices $25.00Purpose
Safe, Sane, and Sober FUN!
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THIS IS IT…
MAKE IT COUNT!