Graduation. OFriday, June 2, 2017 O9:00 a.m. ODHS stadium field

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1 Introductions O Jennifer Webster, Principal O Mark Carothers, Assistant Principal O Megan Stultz, Senior class sponsor O Laura Schley, Yearbook sponsor O Kristy Poker, Resource counselor O Liz Henry, MC Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator O Susie O Brien, Accuplacer test coordinator

2 Graduation OFriday, June 2, 2017 O9:00 a.m. ODHS stadium field

3 Graduation Rehearsal Thursday, June 1, 2017 Every graduate is REQUIRED to attend graduation rehearsal.

4 Senior Event Information Class Sponsor: Mrs. Stultz O Megan_K_Stultz@mcpsmd.org O Class Officers O President: Macey Murdock O Vice President: Soloman Zelaya O Treasurer: Catherine Siess O Secretary: Jessica Bazuzi O PR: Hannah Ward

5 Caps and Gown Information OWe order caps and gowns from Jostens OOrder online at Jostens.com OOrders must be in by January 6, After this date the price will increase.

6 Dates to Note OSenior Parent Meeting: 6pm Graduation Ticket Distribution OSenior Awards Night: 7pm

7 Homecoming Week: October 10 October 15 Day Overall Theme Senior Theme Events Friday 10/7 Monday 10/10 Tuesday 10/11 Thursday 10/13 Friday 10/14 Saturday School Colors Class Colors Green, White & Gold Red Senior T-Shirt Entertainment Sci Fi Genres Occupations Medical Set up Hallway: After school until 10pm Disney Theme Parks Magic Kingdom Homecoming Dance Homecoming Pep Rally and Football Game

8 Yearbook Information Sponsor: Laura Schley

9 Yearbooks O On sale tonight! Yearbook and Senior Ad order forms are available outside of room 148 O $70.00 tonight October 9 th O $80.00 October 10 th December 18 th O $ December 19 th April 29 th OR order online at:

10 Senior Portraits for the Yearbook O Each senior needs to be photographed by Victor O Neill Studios for inclusion in the yearbook O The last make up session will be September 29 th. O You need to select the image that you would like to be included in the yearbook and make any requests for retouching BY December 1 st in order to be included in the yearbook. Need an appointment? The BEST way to schedule is via to: jr@vosphoto.com Or call (800) ext. 500

11 Senior Ads for the Yearbook ***The early-bird catches the deal!!!*** O Cheapest price range runs NOW - Sept 30 th O Mid price range runs Oct 1 st - Oct 28 th O Regular price range runs Oct 29 th - Nov 23 rd **You must submit all photographs and text at the time you place your order** We offer this incentive to guarantee that our yearbook staff has enough time to create a high quality product!!

12 Senior Banquet O Bowlmor Lanes! O Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD O 6:00pm-8:30pm O March 15, 2017 O Tickets O Approximately $35.00 O Includes: O Pizza, Caesar Salad, garlic rolls, soda O bowling and shoe rental O And more!

13 AP and Senior Exams O AP Exams: 5/1/17-5/12/17 O ap/about/dates O Senior Evaluations: 5/22/17-5/26/17 Make up 10% of the MP 4 Grade

14 Senior Panoramic Picture O Friday, September 23rd O Orders from vosphoto.com

15 Volunteers Wanted! OSenior Breakfast: May 12, 2017 OIf you want to coordinate, Megan Stultz. OSame day as Prom OPost Prom: Post Prom is open to all seniors even if they do not go to Prom! OContact Mrs. Stultz to volunteer

16 Counseling Office Resource Counselor: Kristy Poker OAP Information OSenior Meetings OCollege Planning Video OTest Prep Support

17 Advanced Placement Classes Why take AP classes? OCollege Credit OCost/Savings OCollege success OConfidence OAP Scholar Acknowledgement

18 Senior Individual Meetings O Counselors are meeting with seniors individually to review their post high school plans O Some students and parents also met with their counselors over the summer O Counselors want to make sure that all students have a post high school plan in place and that they have done what they need to achieve their goal. O Close monitoring throughout senior year

19 College Planning Video O In June, students watched a video highlighting the college application process O Students received folders with useful resources and documents (extras are available, if needed) O Video is on the main page of the DHS website and on students Naviance accounts O See counselor with questions

20 College Testing O SAT II Subject Tests: O Many four year colleges require SAT II Subject Tests O Last testing dates for these tests are in October O Test Prep Help O Catalyst: A private company that provides SAT/ACT support O Weekend boot camps for SAT and ACT preparation O SAT - September O SAT and ACT review booklets available in career center (also online) O Khan Academy: Everyone has access for free!

21 Montgomery College Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities Program Coordinator: Liz Henry O Liz_A_Henry@mcpsmd.org OAs of July 1, students eligible to receive reduction in tuition costs at MC OStudent must still qualify for MC classes based on their GPA and test scores (SAT, ACT, Accuplacer) OIf interested, please speak with your student s counselor

22 Taking the Accuplacer O Test coordinator: Susie O Brien Susan_S_Obrien@mcpsmd.org O The Accuplacer is produced by College Board, the makers of the SAT, PSAT and AP exams. OThe Accuplacer is a test widely used throughout the country and in all public Maryland colleges to appropriately place students in college courses.

23 Why a College Test Now? O By taking the Accuplacer on October 19 th, DHS seniors will have time to work towards improving their placement scores before taking the final Accuplacer in February. O Many students do not realize that not all MC offered courses will translate to college credit.

24 How Does My Child s Reading Affect Their College Placement? Accuplacer Reading/Writing scores determine if students will take: O O college level classes that will transfer to a 4 year institution, OR developmental classes that do not earn transferable credit - these concentrate on building college level skills.

25 Accuplacer Plan for Success O Registered seniors will take the Accuplacer here at DHS on October 19. O Results will be used to help student improve where needed. O A final free Accuplacer will be given in February. O Students will know their results in time to register for the appropriate classes for the fall.

26 CCRCA State of MD legislation that requires all juniors to be tested for college/career readiness: MCPS chose to test on either SAT/ACT/Accuplacer. If students don t test ready, we are providing support and then retesting.

27 College/Career Ready SAT: 500 on reading and math ACT: 21 Accuplacer: 79 in reading, 90 in sentence skills, 62 in math

28 CCRCA OIf your senior didn t test last year, he/she will be taking the Accuplacer on 10/19. OIf your senior didn t test ready in English and/or math, he/she took an Accuplacer diagnostic today. O Lunch and after school practice sessions before retesting on 10/19.