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2017

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April 28 Senior Meeting during Period 1 in Auditorium

Distribution of Caps and Gowns Senior Surveys on Naviance

April 29 Prom: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company Hall

May 1 – 12 A.P. Exams – see your teachers for individual exam dates.

May 1 – 23 Senior Picnic tickets on sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

See Mrs. McCabe Price: $10.00

Picnic will be held at Ballenger Creek Park on May 25, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM.

May 8 Mail Graduation Announcements if you are certain to graduate. If you are not certain, check with

the guidance office before mailing your announcements.

May 23 Last Day of Instruction for Seniors

Senior Final Exams

May 25 Senior Class Picnic

12:00 – 1:30 PM at Ballenger Creek Park

May 26 Practice for Senior Awards Program (Mandatory)

8:00 – 11:30 AM in auditorium Caps & Gowns NOT Required!

May 30 Senior Portrait (Mandatory)

8:00 AM in New Gym Caps & Gowns Required!

Senior Awards Program (Mandatory) 9:00 – 11:00 AM in auditorium Gowns Required!

Practice for Graduation (Mandatory)

11:30 AM – 3:00 PM in New Gym Caps & Gowns NOT Required!

May 31 GRADUATION

10:00 AM at The Knott Arena at the PNC Sport Complex on the campus of Mount St.

Mary’s University (Line up at 9:15 AM)

9:00 AM – Doors open to the public Caps & Gowns Required!

Safe and Sane All Night Graduation Party

Adventure Park

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May 23 – Seniors Last Day of Instruction/Final Exams

Seniors in classes with two day exams will begin exams during their regular classes on May 22. Seniors should

report to school as though it were a regular school day. Departure times remain the same for seniors as their normal

schedule.

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ALL Practices are MANDATORY in order to participate. Doctor appointments, work schedules, vacations, etc. are

NOT considered an excuse for missing practice. Now is the time to rearrange your schedule!

Any student who has an exceptional reason for requesting permission to miss practice must present a written request

from parent(s) no later than May 12, 2017, to Mr. Dillman. Permission to miss a practice will not be automatic.

Do not assume that permission has been granted until you receive permission in writing from Mr. Dillman.

If a student misses practice without being granted prior written permission, he/she will not be allowed to participate

in the practice(s), the Awards Program, or Graduation. Exceptional emergency situations may only be considered

after a meeting is held including the student, parent(s), and the principal.

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All practices are the same as regular school days and all school rules apply.

Students may not bring guests, family members or friends to practice.

Students should not bring cell phones or other personal items to practices. Valuables should not be left in the

auditorium/gym during practices or in the gym during the actual ceremonies.

No food or beverages may be brought into the auditorium or gymnasium.

All seniors are expected to leave school grounds after the conclusion of each practice.

Students and parents are advised that practice dismissal times will vary based on successful completion of each

practice.

No student will be allowed to participate in any graduation activity if they are suspected of being under the

influence of alcohol or drugs. Policies and procedures in the school handbook apply to all functions! Student

disciplinary consequences may exclude you from participation in graduation.

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All obligations to the school MUST be paid by Friday, May 19th.

Any senior who has not paid his/her obligations to the school will not receive tickets to the Graduation

ceremony and will not receive his/her diploma.

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No chewing gum

No sunglasses

Jewelry must be tasteful

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Long dress pants (dark and preferably black or navy blue) -- No jeans, corduroys, khakis, etc.

Dark shoes and socks – No sandals, sneakers, work boots, etc.

White shirt and dark tie

Cap, gown, and tassel – No decoration or jewelry attached to cap, gown, or tassel

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Appropriate dress (white or a light pastel color)

Dress shoes -- No sneakers or other “play” shoes, and no boots or flip-flops

Cap, gown, and tassel – No decoration or jewelry attached to cap, gown, or tassel

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THE KNOTT ARENA AT THE PNC SPORT COMPLEX

ON THE CAMPUS OF MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

In order to participate in this ceremony, a student must:

1. Have successfully completed all necessary academic requirements.

2. Not have been involved in inappropriate or unlawful behavior which led to suspension from school during

the practice period.

3. Dress exactly as required by the dress regulations noted.

GUIDELINES

1. Students will be assigned seats and places in the march line. Students may not change these assignments

for any reason.

2. Each senior will receive 10 tickets to the Graduation ceremony. Tickets will be given to students at the end

of the last Graduation practice, May 30, if all obligations to the school have been paid.

3. If a student needs more than 10 tickets to the Graduation ceremony, these may be requested. There is a

form in the back of this packet that must be returned to Mrs. McCabe no later than May 12, 2017.

4. Doors open to the public at 9:00 AM.

5. Anyone who requires special consideration for seating (i.e. wheelchair bound individuals, medically or

physically challenged individuals, those who need interpreter services, etc.) should notify Mrs. McCabe in

writing specifying the special accommodations needed (see attached form). Special seating will be limited

to the individual with the special need and up to 2 other accompanying guests. All other guests in the party

must sit in General Seating. Please submit these written requests for special arrangements to Mrs.

McCabe no later than May 12, 2017.

6. A professional photographer from Victor O’Neill Studios will be taking photos of all students as they are

awarded their diplomas. After graduation, you can go online, view your photo and order as you wish. This

information will be posted on the Senior website, as well as included in this packet.

7. Carpel Video Inc. will be recording a DVD of the Graduation ceremony. These can be purchased directly

from them. A form is included in this packet. Please mail the form directly to Carpel Video, Inc.

8. Graduates must report to The Knott Arena at the PNC Sport Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s

University on May 31 no later than 9:00 AM. Graduates will report to the fieldhouse through the rear

doors and be checked to make sure that they don’t have any illegal items, cell phones, etc. The graduates

will then line up. Once the class has begun the march into the arena, a senior arriving late will not be

allowed to join the line and will not be allowed to participate on stage in the ceremony.

9. The folder handed to each student on stage will NOT contain the actual diploma. Students will pick up

their actual diplomas in designated areas after the ceremony. Any student involved in inappropriate

behavior during the ceremony will not receive his/her diploma on May 31 but at a later time mutually

convenient to the parent(s) and the administrators. A discipline letter will be placed in the student’s

permanent record. Misbehavior could result in being escorted from the ceremony and/or an arrest.

Students who have not cleared their obligations to the school will not receive their diplomas.

10. All guests are asked to be seated before the procession begins. Once the graduates begin to enter the arena,

no guests will be allowed to enter the arena until the processional has ended. Your full cooperation is

respectfully requested.

11. Persons wishing to take pictures or videos during the graduation ceremonies are requested to remain in

their seats.

12. There is usually significant traffic congestion on Route 15 North as guests arrive for commencement

exercises. Many guests arriving at approximately the same time create this congestion. To help alleviate

this problem, the school system has hired additional personnel to assist with parking. Also, we strongly

recommend that you arrive at the arena 30 to 45 minutes before the commencement exercises to help

reduce traffic congestion on Route 15 and the parking areas adjacent to The Knott Arena at the PNC Sport

Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University.

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1. All those attending the Senior Awards program and Graduation ceremonies are requested to be seated at

least 10 minutes prior to the official beginning time of each ceremony. Guests are asked to remain seated

during the entire ceremony.

2. Please do not bring infants or young children to these ceremonies. The Senior Awards program and

Graduation ceremonies are long, formal events. Children become restless and cause distractions to the

ceremony. Out of respect for our graduates and their families, please make arrangements for care of young

children during the ceremonies.

3. All guests are reminded that the Senior Awards program and Graduation Ceremony are formal programs.

Our graduates and guests will cherish the memories of these events. Please help us provide a dignified

atmosphere by refraining from excessive cheering, yelling, etc. as the graduates receive their diplomas.

We respectfully request that you hold your applause and not cheer until all graduates have been awarded

diplomas. This will ensure that each student’s name will be heard by the audience.

Class of 2017

Register Now for the Safe & Sane

After-Graduation Party at

Adventure Park

Also, check the website often for updates:

http://education.fcps.org/bhs/safe_sane

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Each graduate will receive ten (10) tickets for the graduation ceremony at The Knott Arena at the

PNC Sport Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University. This year, students may request

additional tickets. These extra tickets will be distributed along with the ten regular tickets at the

graduation practice the afternoon of May 30, provided that the student has met all financial

obligations to the school.

If your family is in need of extra tickets to the graduation ceremony, please complete this form

and return it to Mrs. McCabe by Friday, May 12, 2017. If you have any questions, you may

contact Mrs. McCabe at heather.mccabe@fcps.org.

Graduate’s Name: _____________________________________________

In order to accommodate our guests, we are requesting extra tickets to the graduation ceremony.

Number of Extra Graduation Ticket(s) Desired: __________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________

Daytime Phone Number: _______________________________________

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SPECIAL SEATING REQUEST

The seats in The Knott Arena at the PNC Sport Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University are of

several types. Most seats are stadium style seats, requiring guests to climb up stairs. Additionally, folding chairs

with some padding are available on the floor and can be reserved upon request by persons who cannot walk up the

stairs. We will seat up to 2 additional family members (total of 3) with a guest requesting accommodation, if it is

requested (in writing) in advance. If you have guests who will require special seating on the floor of the arena and

have not yet submitted a request in writing for special considerations, please complete the form below and return it

to the school. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. McCabe at heather.mccabe@fcps.org.

Graduate’s Name: _____________________________________________

In order to accommodate a guest, we are requesting reserved seating.

Name of Guest(s) Requesting Accommodation: ___________________________________

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Accommodation Requested: _____ space for wheelchair

or

_____ folding chair on floor

_____ sign-language interpreter

Parent Signature: _______________________________________

Daytime Phone Number: _______________________________________

NOTE: If you request special seating for the Graduation ceremony, you must arrive and be seated before

9:30 AM. Your reservation will not be held after 9:30 AM.

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Tickets may be purchased by returning this form with a cash or check (BHS).

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Graduate’s Name: _____________________________________________

Number of Picnic Ticket(s) Desired: ________ Amount Enclosed: ___________ ($10 each – Checks payable to BHS)

My signature (graduate) below demonstrates my understanding and willingness to follow all

school and park rules at the senior class picnic.

Signature: __________________________________________________

MMEENNUU

Country Fried Chicken

Hamburgers

Hotdogs

Macaroni & Cheese

Watermelon Slices

Potato Chips

Baked Beans

Potato Rolls

Brownies

Sweet Iced Tea & Lemonade

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Volleyball

Ultimate Frisbee

Wiffleball

Kickball

Etc.

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$10 each Catered by:

GRADUATION PORTRAIT INFORMATION

VICTOR O’NEILL STUDIOS

GRADUATION VIDEO INFORMATION (MAIL THIS ORDER FORM TO CARPEL VIDEO)