Senior Class Parent Meeting DHS Auditorium January 14, 2015 6:30 p.m.
Introductions 2015 Team Senior Sponsor Agenda Methods of Communication Senior Packet Payments Winter Ball Jostens Cap & gowns, announcements, and more Yearbook Advisor Yearbooks Event Photos Counselors Graduation Requirements Semester Averages Operation Graduation and more College & Career Coordinators College information Scholarships FASFA
Team 2015 Kristi Primus Assistant Principal Chasity West Counselor (Last Names A-L) Sharron Jackson Counselor (Last Names M-Z) Robin Ford College & Career Readiness Coordinator Amanda Sargent College Outreach Counselor Joy Ensley Senior Suite Admin Assistant Kim Wigfall Senior Suite Admin Assistant Yolunda Elam Senior Class Co-Sponsor Aicha Davis Senior Class Co-Sponsor Melinda Pugh Senior Class Co-Sponsor
Methods of Communication Class of 2015 Webpage Email Blasts - mpugh@desotoisd.org Text Messenger Instagram
Webpage
Text Messenger System
Instagram (Updated by officers)
DHS Senior Packets What s included? Winter Ball (January 17) Yearbook Panoramic Class Picture (March 31) Senior Prom (May 9) Lock In (May 23) Class Picnic (May 29) Six Flags (June 1) NOTE: If packets are not paid in full, amounts will be deducted as events occur. No specifications will be made.
Not getting a senior packet? Individual items may be purchased a few weeks before each event. Dates and prices will be posted at a later date
DRESS CODE ATTIRE IS FORMAL No hip-hop wear No athletic caps No jeans or shorts
FOR THE FELLAS Males must wear pants, NO DRESSES Pants must be affixed on the waist, NO SAGGING
FOR THE LADIES. May not wear tuxedos or men pant suits No EXTREME cleavage (at the discretion of administration) Low cuts in back must not be lower than the waist Splits should not come higher than mid-thigh Dress length must not be higher than mid-thigh No EXTREME cut-outs (at the discretion of administration) NOTE: BODY TYPES DO MATTER
EXTREME CLEAVAGE
TOO LOW IN THE BACK
LOWER THAT SPLIT!!
TOO SHORT
EXTREME CUT-OUTS
STILL NOT APPROPRIATE
NOPE!!
STILL A NO!
PRETTY AND APPROPRIATE
YEP! THIS WORKS
WARNING!!!! No refunds will be given if students have to leave an event for dress code or any school related violation.
Jostens Order online at: www.goldengraduation.com
Yearbooks/Photos Yearbook - $75 Winter Ball Photos 1 5 x 7 = $8.00 2 5 x 7 = $10.00 1 8 x 10 = $10.00
Yearbook Winter Blitz Save $ 5 plus From 1/20-1/30 the yearbook will be available on-line for only $ 70. After that it will cost $ 75 plus tax at the school if there are any extras. Order now at www.jostensyearbooks.com to guarantee your senior will have a yearbook
Honor your Senior With a recognition ad in the yearbook! Parents, grandparents and other family members can honor the graduating senior with an ad in the yearbook. Pick up a flyer in the foyer or call 972-230-0726, ext. 2221 Deadline is February 1
Senior Class Counselors Chasity West (Alpha A-L) Sharron Jackson (Alpha M-Z) Graduation requirements Semester averages Operation graduation And more..
Life after graduation Robin Ford College & Career Readiness Amanda Sargent College Outreach Counselor College /military information Scholarships FASFA
Helpful Hints and Tips Be sure to check in with Office of Admissions transcripts, test scores, shot records, fee wavier Check Status Online for all deadlines such as housing deposits, updated test scores, etc. Scholarship information per school, department, alumni network, etc. FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act When in doubt, send an email Schedule a College Visit to your Top 3 schools during the day College Day Excused Absence Form Contact Local College Representatives Fastweb.com, AIE.org, Scholarshipexperts.com
Quick Tips about FAFSA January 1, 2015 the new application for 2015-2016 FAFSA was made available The official FAFSA website is fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA stands for FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Both you and your student should apply for a 4 digit pin to electronically sign forms FAFSA NIGHT will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015