Class of 2017 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 Cost of Senior Year Seniors.buchananschools.com Yearbook information NPR senior purchases- Mr. Gillespie Mr. Habicht & Mr. Miller Buchanan Promise Guidance from Mrs. Barlow
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 Weighted as Honors English All seniors who successfully complete Senior English will earn honor weighted credit for the course.
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.
Yearbook Sale Yearbooks can be purchased NOW for $50 (price becomes $55 after)
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 Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Senior Pictures Due SENIOR PICTURES: Senior Pictures are due Senior pictures must be emailed by December 20, 2016. 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 2017 BHS Senior, please fill out the appropriate form. Prices range according to ad size. Deadline to purchase a Senior Ad is Friday, January 27, 2017 See website for order forms and ideas.
jcornelius@buchananschools.com Senior Ads must be purchased by Friday, January 27, 2017
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 - $37 (cap and gown)- $$$$$ Senior Class trip non refundable deposit due October 28. Payment in Full by February 17. May make payments in $25 dollar increments please. Signature Shirt - $15.00 -end of September Attend a college fair or visitation September - October
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 Friday, February 17) Cap and gown payment due $37. November - December
Paid in full February 17 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 (Monday, May 1 - after prom). Prom Cap and gowns and extras purchased. Senior Banquet-$15 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.
Countdown! Senior Banquet Fernwood-May 10 Dress up. May BHS seniors only Reservation only no refund $15 Caps and gowns handed out.
Countdown May 5 hard copy of speech submitted to Mrs. Hess (specifications and theme posted on website). May 11 Try-outs in auditorium 3 p.m. Senior Graduation Speech Deadline May 5th
Countdown in MAY Optional Baccalaureatetime and place to be finalized but likely May 21. Cap and gown event May Optional event hosted by Buchanan Churches
Seniors Last Day of Class Friday, May 26th
Countdown 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 (ish) Senior brunch Mandatory graduation practice Speech practice in stadium 7 p.m. Honors Night (cap and gown event) June 1
Blast off Graduation Pictures - $25 + TBA Graduation Night Friday, June 2 @ 7 p.m. All debts must be paid to walk during ceremony June 2 @ 7 p.m.
National Recognition Products Andy & Brett Gillespie Scholastic Enterprises LLC National Recognition Products 517-449-7243 www.scholasticgrads.com
The Buchanan Promise Mr. Rob Habicht and Mr. Lloyd Miller
A word from guidance
Questions?
Senior Website Seniors.buchananschools.com