Class of 2018 SENIOR YEAR
Welcome Parents All information we will discuss can be found at seniors.buchananschools.com
Agenda - 6-7 p.m. Mrs. Hess & Mrs. Neal Senior Class Guidance from Mrs. Barlow Yearbook information Seniors.buchananschools.com Cost of Senior Year NPR senior purchases- Mr. Gillespie Jayne Lamb Buchanan Promise
A word from guidance
Yearbook Sale Yearbooks can be purchased NOW for $50 (price becomes $55 after December 22 nd )
Yearbook Picture may be casual but school appropriate. Senior Pictures for Yearbook jcornelius@buchananschools.com Avoid full length body shots face should be clearly visible think head and shoulder shots. Digitally submit senior picture Senior pictures must be emailed by Christmas Break Dec 22 nd.
Senior Pictures Due SENIOR PICTURES: Senior Pictures are due Senior pictures must be emailed by December 22, 2017. Please have your photographer send a digital file of your photo to Ms. Cornelius at jcornelius@buchananschools.c om
Yearbook information SENIOR ADS: Senior Ads can now be purchased. If you would like to purchase an ad for a 2018 BHS Senior, please go to jcornelius.buchananschoools.com to see pricing for Ad Space. Prices range according to ad size. Ads must be placed and paid for by January 28, 2018.
jcornelius@buchananschools.com Senior Ads must be purchased by January 28, 2018
Where do ALL seniors find out stuff? Check the Senior Bulletin Board - outside the Senior English classroom for information.
Senior Website Seniors.buchananschools.com
Senior English New approach to all English classes this year! More Reading Writing Independence
Still need to volunteer Senior English classes require at least 6 hours of volunteerism. We want to have civil-minded graduates who give back!
Seniors.buchananschools.com Calendar events Deadlines Costs Graduation information Order forms for some things Helpful links Advisor contact form
How to access teacher websites Buchananschools.com Seniors.buchananschools.com teacher.buchananschools.com
Teacher Website and power school- All instructors have website links easily found at Buchanan high school website.
FYI All students have school email and should check it at least three times per week.
FYI All students and parents have access to POWER SCHOOL and can monitor grades and bulletin daily.
Recommendation Parents and students make use of the available information!
Beyond high school You will not have access to your child s grades in college unless (s)he chooses to give you that.
Planning the cost of senior year budget Why this meeting?
Just how much will it cost?
Many items are optional Senior Pictures ($300+) Yearbook -$55 Watch for Graduation announcements and other supplies - $40 (cap and gown)- $$$$$ Senior Class trip non refundable deposit due Payment in Full by February 28. May make payments in $25 dollar increments please. Signature Shirt - $15.00 (?) Attend a college fair or visitation September - October
Senior Shirt
Watch for these! Graduation announcement orders due. College application fees $25 or more per application - some are free. Scholarships Attend a college admission visit or two check guidance. Senior Class Day Trip $100 due (may make payments through Wednesday, February 28) Cap and gown payment due $40. November - December
NO REFUNDS on trip or dinner reservations SINCE Both PAID IN ADVANCE.
Cost of Senior Year Some colleges may request deposits in February. Winterfest Semi-formal January - February
More to do Senior Class Day Trip may need extra money for food or snacks (Friday, May 4). Prom Cap and gowns and extras purchased. Senior Banquet-$20 Students concerned should try on gowns before to insure fit. Check with Mrs. Hess. March, April, and May
Letter to parents Watch for letter to be sent home with all important dates, times and places in May. Seniors.buchananschools.com
Countdown! Senior Banquet Fernwood-May 9 Dress up. May BHS seniors only Reservation only no refund $20 Caps and gowns handed out.
Senior Video At the banquet, a senior class slideshow/video will be shown. Kevin and Kenneth are going to produce this. Please send them a baby picture and your senior picture. Feel free to also send any silly pictures or group pictures of the Class of 2018. Kevin.frost@buchananschools.com Kenneth.stuckey@buchananschools.com
Countdown May 3 hard copy of speech submitted to Mrs. Hess (specifications and theme posted on website). May 10 Try-outs in Mrs. Hess s room 3 p.m. Senior Graduation Speech Deadline May 3rd
Countdown in MAY Optional Baccalaureatetime and place to be finalized but likely May 20. Cap and gown event May Community Event Optional event hosted by Buchanan Churches
Seniors Last Day of Class Friday, May 25th
Honors Convocation This is where awards and scholarships are passed out. If your child receives on invitation from Guidance, they should be here he or she won something! Community event. All seniors my attend even if they do not receive the special invitation. Cap and gown opportunity Wednesday, May 30 th @ 7:00.
Countdown 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 (ish) Senior brunch Mandatory graduation practice Elementary parade Speech practice in stadium May 31
Blast off Graduation Pictures - $25 + TBA Graduation Night Friday, June 1 @ 7 p.m. All debts must be paid to walk during ceremony June 1 @ 7 p.m.
National Recognition Products Andy & Brett Gillespie Scholastic Enterprises LLC National Recognition Products 517-449-7243 www.scholasticgrads.com
The Buchanan Promise Jayne Lamb
Questions?
Senior Website Seniors.buchananschools.com