SENIOR HANDBOOK CLASS OF 2017 ALMA MATER ALL HAIL CANYON HIGH SCHOOL, YOUR COLORS GREEN & GOLD STAND FOR THE SYMBOLS, OF THE BRAVE AND BOLD

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1 ALMA MATER SENIOR HANDBOOK ALL HAIL CANYON HIGH SCHOOL, YOUR COLORS GREEN & GOLD STAND FOR THE SYMBOLS, OF THE BRAVE AND BOLD CLASS OF 2017 ALL HAIL CANYON HIGH SCHOOL, TO YOU WE'LL E'ER BE TRUE TO WATCH O'ER AND KEEP YOU, ALL HAIL, ALL HAIL! CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

2 PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE Dear Class of 2017 and Parents, What a special class you are. Remember not only what you have accomplished while at Canyon High School, but also that you will go on to do tremendous things in your life. Your future started here, what will you make of it? As these were some of the most important years of your life, build on the foundation that you started and achieve greatness. Yet the first step is graduation, which is right around the corner, and to assist you in getting there we have prepared this booklet which highlights the activities that will make it special along the way. Can you envision walking across that stage after your name is called in earning your high school diploma? Your friends and family could not be any more proud of you. You have earned the opportunity to now be considered an alumnus of Canyon High School. And when the reunions come about, how about spending that time with your peers reminiscing about the great times you had at the end of your senior year. Yet, adhering to the proper standards of behavior and attendance will make these opportunities all the more worthwhile. I cannot tell you how disappointed your family would be if a simple poor decision during these critical times came to light. There is nothing more that the Canyon High School faculty and staff want for you than to have fun and exemplify what it means to be a Cowboy, but in doing so, make sure that you do so in the right way. The Senior Activities outlined in this booklet allow you to plan for the last weeks of your time at Canyon High School. We encourage you to participate in as many of these as you can. Please read it carefully so you do not miss any deadlines and refer back to it as needed. DATE ACTIVITY TIME PLACE 3/13 - Prom tickets on sale before school, ASB Office 3/15 (SENIOR FUN PACK HOLDERS ONLY) brunch & lunch 3/16 - Prom tickets on sale before school, ASB Office 4/19 brunch & lunch 3/31 Financial obligations due before school, ASB Office brunch & lunch 4/22 Junior / Senior Prom 7 pm 11 pm Casa Vertigo 4/24 - Grad Night tickets on sale before school, ASB Office 5/12 brunch & lunch 5/11 Academic Ceremony 6:00 pm Main Gym 5/17 Senior Recognition Night 6:00 pm Outdoor Stage 5/18 Senior Sunset & 6:30pm Main Gym Senior Yearbook Distribution 5/19 Senior Finals must be finished 5/19 Books must be returned before school, Library brunch, lunch, & after school 5/20- Grad Night 9 am 2 am Disneyland & CA 5/21 Adventure 5/22 Senior Picnic 1:00 4:00 Aquatic Center 5/24 Senior Meeting 1:00 pm Main Gym Cap & Gown Distribution 1:30 pm Main Gym Panoramic Photo 1:45 pm Main Gym 5/25 Transcripts must be ordered brunch & lunch Registrar 5/25 Graduation Practice 7:30 am COC Stadium Arrive for Graduation 5:30 pm COC Small Gym Commencement Ceremony 7:30 pm COC Stadium Diploma Pick-Up 9:00 pm COC Stadium Congratulations Class of 2017, you have earned it! I look forward to participating in many of these activities with you, culminating with the wonderful day of May 25, 2017 where you can proudly say that you have graduated! Sincerely Yours, Jason d Autremont Principal

3 EXPECTATIONS FOR GRADUATION Dear 2017 Seniors, It has been my honor to be your Senior Class President. I had so much fun being able to plan such Graduation is an important and dignified ceremony which has great meaning for graduating seniors, parents, family members, and Canyon High School. This ceremony signifies the successful culmination of thirteen years of education. In order to assure that our graduation ceremony is meaningful for all, the following expectations apply to all participants: 1. Graduates are to be courteous during the entire ceremony, and are to refrain from any activity which is disruptive, distracting, or dangerous. Consequences will incur otherwise. 2. Graduates are not to carry anything with them into the ceremony which would cause a disturbance or distraction. Gowns shall not be decorated or altered in any way. 3. Any student who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate. All school rules are in effect. Smoking is not allowed by participants or observers. Senior Class President To the Class of 2017, events as our senior BBQ, winter formal, and Grad Nite, in hopes of making sure our last year of high school holds memories that we will never forget. Over the last 4 years we have learned to lean on each other and become a family. I am so proud of who you all have become and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for everyone. Thank you all for the amazing opportunity to serve the class of 2017 one last time. With much gratitude, Amanda Bell 4. Graduates are to dress appropriately for such a distinguished ceremony. Please do not wear beach attire, sports clothing, jeans, flip-flop sandals, etc. When in doubt, dress up! Any candidate for graduation who violates the above behavior standards will not receive a diploma, and will be escorted out of the ceremony. The student will be required to attend a parent conference with the Principal the week following graduation. REMINDER: Graduates MUST attend graduation practice and clear all financial debts to the school in order to participate in the ceremony as well as all other graduation-related activities. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Your Senior Class Officers are responsible for planning your class reunions in the future. Please remember their names, as reunions are NOT planned by Canyon High School, and most likely will be through outside companies. PRESIDENT.....Amanda Bell VICE PRESIDENT.....Kandyce Leger SECRETARY/TREASURER... Joseph Botros As we near the end of our high school careers, we should enjoy the little time we have left. But we also use it to reflect on the impact we have made on the school and on each other. As Aristotle once said, The whole is more than the sum of its parts. Each and every one of you make up the Class of 2017, a term that describes more than just a group of people graduating together; it describes the experiences shared, friendships developed, knowledge taught, and powerful bond created and contributed to by a very special group of people. I said at the beginning of the year that everyone is capable of finding his or her passion or talent and maintaining the perseverance necessary to achieve goals and find success. Every single senior has not only proved me right, but has exceeded everybody s expectations and has truly taken advantage of the opportunities Canyon High School provides. Although you have all demonstrated that you are more than ready for what your future holds through your hard work and growth over the past four years, I urge you not to forget the important lessons that you learned not just in the classroom, but also from your fellow classmates as well as from the experiences you have shared with them. In conjunction with the knowledge our amazing teachers have given us, the friendships we ve created, the happy, reminiscent, and trying memories we share, and the support we ve given and received will allow us to be more successful in life that we can currently envision. All of you put forth incredible effort and devoted an incredible amount of time to learning, growing, making Canyon High School a better place, and making each other better people. Never forget how special and impactful these four years have been. I am immensely proud of what each one of you was able to achieve so far and I hope that you will be able to look back on high school and be just as proud. I look forward to you all finding whatever you define success as and achieving happiness at the same time; with the skills and experiences you ve obtained at Canyon High School and from one another, I have no doubt that you will prosper. Best of luck and congratulations, Kyle Wallace ASB President

4 SENIOR HANDBOOK This booklet is designed to assist you in planning for your upcoming Senior Activities. These activities are specifically for graduating seniors, and are listed in the order that you will need to pay attention to them. Please note the events and details of each. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hinze in the ASB office or at STUDENT CONDUCT School rules and regulations are expected to be followed at all senior activities. A student possessing any controlled substance or being under the influence at any senior event will be suspended from school and may be excluded from subsequent activities, including the graduation ceremony. Appropriate behavior and regular school attendance is expected in order to participate in senior activities. CLASSROOM VISITATIONS Administrators will visit ALL English 12 classes during the month of April to discuss graduation requirements and senior activities. If you do not currently have Government or Economics, please ask Dr. Keyne or another AP about this important information. TEXTBOOK LIBRARY CLEARANCE Time: Date: Mon., May 1 st through Fri., May 19 th Before school, brunch, lunch, or after school until 4:00 p.m. Place: Library / Textbook Center Students who have not cleared their textbook and library obligations will not receive their cap & gown or graduation tickets. Please NO checks after Fri., March 31 st. After Spring Break, only cash will be accepted. Thank you. FINANCIAL DELINQUENCIES Date: Due by Fri., March 31 st Time: Before school, brunch & lunch Place: ASB Office, Mrs. Esseff Students must pay all financial obligations before purchasing a prom ticket. Seniors with financial delinquencies will NOT be allowed to purchase tickets to any senior event until the delinquency is paid first. The ASB office will NOT accept checks after Friday, March 31 st. Beginning Monday, April 10 th, all financial transactions must be paid by Cash or Credit Card ONLY. GRADES All District requirements must be met before the school can certify graduation. Seniors failing to meet graduation requirements cannot participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Any Senior failing a required course may make it up in summer school which starts on Monday, July 3rd. Students needing to repeat Government and Economics classes may choose to take it during summer school. The diploma awarded will be for August graduation after a counselor verifies that all requirements have been met. Summer school applications are available in the Counseling Office or on the Hart District Website.

5 SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT Date: Wednesday, May 17 th Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Outdoor stage REGULAR FINAL SCHEDULE (9 th, 10 th, & 11 th grade students only) Senior Recognition Night honors seniors for various accomplishments throughout the last 4 years. Representatives from outside agencies, universities, military, and faculty departments will present scholarships and awards. Seniors invited to the ceremony will receive recognition. Parents of those seniors being honored will receive an invitation to the event. Since this is an awards program, all students should dress nicely. Tuesday, May 30 th Wednesday, May 31 st Thursday, June 1 st Periods 3 & 6 final exams Periods 4 & 5 final exams Periods 2 & 1/7 final exams SENIOR PICNIC Date: Monday, May 22 nd Time: 1:00 4:00 p.m. Place: Aquatic Center Bell Schedule Period 3/4/2 8:00-9:55 am Brunch 9:55-10:15am Period 6/5/1/7 10:20-12:15am Students with both periods 1 and 7 classes should talk to their respective teachers regarding their final exam dates and times. Cost: FREE for Senior Fun Pack holders $20 for all other Canyon Seniors ONLY (May 1st - May 19th) $25 at the door (May 22nd) Food will be served at 1pm. Swimming will be available until 4pm. No guests, no dates, no underclassmen allowed. Just Canyon Seniors ONLY. Seniors cannot attend if they have any financial or library delinquencies. SENIOR FINAL EXAMS Date: May Seniors must have completed all finals by this date. Teachers will inform all classes of their individual Final Exam dates prior to this week. Parents will be notified by counselors of any Senior failing classes who will not be graduating. Seniors who are lacking in graduation requirements and/or credits, will be given information regarding summer school opportunities. Diplomas will be issued at the end of summer school to any senior completing graduation requirements late. TRANSCRIPTS Seniors needing final transcripts for any college or university must see Mrs. Aguilar, in the Registrar s Office, before June 1st. Transcripts will be mailed during the first few weeks of June.

6 Cost: END OF THE YEAR VIDEO Date: Teaser shows Thursday, May 18 th Time: Senior Sunset/Yearbook Signing Party Place: Main Gym FREE for Senior Fun Pack holders $25 for all other students ASB and the Canyon Studios have been working hard to capture the year s activities and memories into a motion video for all students to purchase. This video will be previewed at the Senior Sunset for all interested students. It is a truly remarkable video collection. Please arrive early to get a good seat! Videos purchased separately may be ordered in the ASB office before school, brunch & lunch only, any day between now and the end of school. The ASB office will only accept CASH and CREDIT CARD beginning March 31 st. Videos will be mailed to Seniors during the summer after school is out, because the ending will also include footage of the Grad Night celebration and the Graduation Ceremony. YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION Date: Thursday, May 18 th Time: Senior Sunset GRADUATION ANNOUCEMENTS Date: Spring- TBA Time: Brunch & Lunch Place: Outdoor Stage Graduation announcements, charms, keys, etc. have already been distributed. Any announcements that were ordered, but not picked up, are available and waiting in the ASB office. CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION Date: Wednesday, May 24 th Time: 1:30pm Place: Main Gym Cost: Prepaid Graduating seniors will pick up their caps and gowns at this meeting only. Caps and gowns are only to be worn during the Panoramic Picture and Commencement Ceremony. Every effort should be made to have your gown neatly pressed or ironed before wearing it at graduation. You may keep the gown, cap, and tassel as a memento of your accomplishments. Seniors who have not ordered a cap and gown must order one since. Extra caps and gowns will be available for purchase if necessary. If you already have a cap and gown from an older brother or sister, please bring it with you to the Senior Meeting. You will need it for the panoramic photo. Seniors only can purchase tickets to attend the May 18 th Senior Sunset & Yearbook Distribution. All others will pick up yearbooks on the following dates: DATE Friday, May 19 th Mon., May 22 nd to Fri, May 26 th TIME General distribution (all grades) 12:30pm - 3:30pm Location: TBD Make up days (lunch to after school) Location: TBD Cost: SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE $20 for Senior Fun Pack holders $25 laminated print Date: Wednesday, May 24 th Time: 1:45 p.m. Place: Main Gym You must be present to pick up your yearbook at this event. A photo ID is required. All remaining books may be picked up from Mr. McCann s classroom from May 30 th through June 1 st. No staff will be on campus during the summer for yearbook distribution. Any remaining yearbooks can be picked up in August 2017 when the next school year starts. No Refunds! Immediately following the distribution of all caps and gowns, Seniors will pose for an 11 x 30 color panoramic photograph. Seniors who wish to order this photo separately must bring go to the ASB window from now until May 19th. If you already have a cap and gown from an older brother or sister, please bring it with you to the Senior Meeting. You will need it for the panoramic photo. No Refunds!

7 SENIOR MEETING PROM Date: Wednesday, May 24 th Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Place: Main Gym Seniors will meet in the bleachers of the main gym to receive instructions regarding their assigned seats for graduation. Seating assignments will be posted, and details about graduation practice will be discussed. Please notify your employment supervisors NOW that you must attend this MANDATORY meeting. Missing the meeting for work is not acceptable. Seniors will also receive their caps & gowns for graduation at this time. Caps & gowns are pre-ordered through Jostens directly. Students have had two opportunities on campus to meet with Jostens representatives already. Any student who still needs to order a cap & gown can go to to place their order. All online orders must be placed by March 31 st After receiving your cap & gown, Seniors will try them on, and pose for the Class of 2017 Panoramic Picture. This photo is $20 for Senior Fun Pack holders, and $25 without. Photos can be ordered at this meeting. If you already have a cap and gown from an older brother or sister that you will be wearing at Graduation, please bring it with you to this Senior Meeting. GRADUATION PRACTICE Date: Thursday, May 25 th Time: 7:30 a.m. Place: College of the Canyons Stadium Participation in graduation practice is MANDATORY in order to participate in the actual Commencement Ceremony. Students should arrive at the COC stadium at 7:00 a.m. Proceed directly to the chairs on the track, and be in your assigned seat by 7:30 a.m.. Tickets for that evening s ceremony will be distributed after practice. To give fair access to all families, each senior will only be given 10 tickets. Graduation tickets are NOT FOR SALE. They are simply for early entry into the stadium. Any additional guests without tickets will be permitted to enter the stadium after 7:30 p.m. when the gates will open for everyone. Date: Time: Saturday, April 22 nd City of Stars 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Place: West Coast Customs Cost: Approx. $150 per person Prices vary depending upon date of purchase. Prom tickets will go on sale starting March 13 th for Senior Fun Pack holders only Prom tickets for general sale begin March 16 th Price goes up approx. $10 every week, starting March 20 th Tickets are only sold before school, brunch and lunch in the ASB office. ALL students are required to ride to and from the Prom in the luxury coaches provided by the school. This is a FORMAL dinner and dance. Girls are required to wear modest formal dresses. Boys are required to wear tuxedos or formal suits. Any student violating the dress code will NOT be allowed to board the bus, and will have parents notified immediately. No Refunds! No tickets will be given to students who still have financial delinquencies. All financial obligations must be paid through the ASB office any day before school, brunch or lunch.

8 COMMENCEMENT/GRADUATION SENIOR GRAD NIGHT Date: Thursday, May 25 th Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: College of the Canyons Stadium All graduates are to report at 5:30 p.m. to the COC East Gym. Girls are reminded to leave their purses with their parents. Students will not be permitted to carry any items into the ceremony with them. Dress appropriately, as discussed in the senior classroom visits. Date: Saturday, May 20 th Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 am Place: Disneyland & CA Adventure Cost: FREE for Senior Fun Pack holders $160 for all other Canyon Seniors ONLY Grad Night is a great way to celebrate with your Senior classmates! This event is open to Canyon Seniors ONLY. No guests, no dates, and no underclassmen. Transportation to Grad Night will be by charter bus only. Students check into the Canyon High School LIBRARY between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and will return between 3:30 a.m and 4:30am. Students MUST ride to and from the event on the luxury coaches provided by the school ONLY. DIPLOMA PICK-UP Date: Thursday, May 25 th Time: Immediately following Commencement Place: COC Stadium Concession Stands Graduates will receive only the cover of their diploma when they go through the ceremony. The actual diploma will be given out immediately after the Graduation Ceremonies from the main COC Concession Stands under the home side bleachers. Diplomas will NOT be awarded to students who are removed from the ceremony for disruptions or dishonorable behavior. Diplomas will also NOT be awarded to students with financial delinquencies owed to the school. Diplomas will definitely NOT be awarded to students who vandalize or pull senior pranks on the school. All school rules will apply. Absolutely no alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances will be permitted. All students will be searched before boarding the bus. Any students under the influence of drugs or alcohol will NOT be permitted to board the bus, and parents will be called to come pick up the student. NO REFUNDS will be issued to any student removed from the event. Refunds will also NOT be issued to students who are late in arriving. Appropriate attire is required. Please dress nicely for this fun event. No beach attire or sports clothing will be permitted. All school dress codes are in effect. Inappropriately dressed students will NOT be allowed to board the bus, and will NOT receive refunds for their poor choices in clothing. Purses and pockets will be checked. All gum, breath fresheners and medications will be confiscated prior to boarding the bus. Please do not bring these items. Tickets may be purchased in the ASB Office from April 24 th through May 12 th.