COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

TODAY S PURPOSE 1. Ensure that students and parents know what to expect as we approach graduation. 2. Communicate deadlines and expectations with enough time for everyone to meet them. 3. Ensure that every senior completes requirements to graduate on JUNE 3RD.

PASSPORTS

PASSPORTS TEACHER SIGNATURES Students should get their teachers signatures the week of MAY 18TH ALL 10 CLASSES will need signatures. Even early release/late arrival. See teacher of record for signature.

PASSPORTS E U D D N 2 2 Y M A M, Y A D ON

MONDAY / WEDNESDAY SENIORS MAY GO TO COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL TO GET SIGNATURES FOR PASSPORTS

PASSPORTS A NOTE FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Be sure to fill out the back page of the passport to graduation. This is important information we need!

ACADEMICS FINAL GRADES All coursework and assignments will be scored for final grades. If coursework is incomplete, student will not be permitted to participate in Senior Activities. Students will need to attend class to take ACP RECONNECT Reconnect courses and ACPs must be completed by MAY 25TH for seniors to walk at graduation. Deadline is FINAL. Reconnect must be completed by May 20th to participate in Senior Activities Week. MAY 18TH DUE MAY 25TH OPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL MAY 19TH

CREDIT RECOVERY AVAILABLE TUTORING HOURS Your student can complete their credit recovery at the following times: REQUIREMENTS Credit Recovery logs and assignments must be turned in to Ms. Cavazos in Main Office. If credit is not recovered by this time, the student will attend class until Friday, June 2nd. Ms. Bradley (M-F) 8:00AM-9:00AM, Rm 201 Mr. Clemons (M-Th) 4:15PM-5:15PM, Rm 208 Ms. Herrera (M-F) 8:00AM-9:00AM, Rm 210 Ms. Williams / Ms. Buitron (M-Th) 4:30PM-6:30PM, Rm 201 DUE MAY 11TH

$711 ODDS & ENDS LIBRARY BOOKS ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Overdue library books must be returned or paid for by Monday, May 22nd. Athletes should return all uniforms, equipment to their coaches by Monday, May 22nd. Overdue library books can be returned to Ms. Moore at any time. Lost books should be paid for by 5/22.

PROM $95 UNTIL FRIDAY

VENUE / TIME SATURDAY, MAY 6TH 7:00PM - 11:00PM WESTIN DOWNTOWN 1201 Main Street

DRESS CODE / BEHAVIOR / GUESTS Dress Code: Ms. Aza Non-NDHS Dates: Must get Prom Guest Request Form and turn in to Mr. Mizeur Provide State ID for guest Guest must bring ID to Prom

SENIOR ACTIVITIES WEEK May 22nd - May 26th

ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must either: 1. Attend student activities 2. Report to class Seniors can still lose credit during senior activities week.

D P U D E AT SENIOR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Regular Class Day / Turn In Passports Senior Awards (AM) / Shenaniganz (PM) Six Flags Over Texas Field Day Graduation Rehearsal

TUESDAY AM: SENIOR AWARDS WHAT TO EXPECT: Ceremony begins at 10:00AM DRESS CODE Students will be recognized for their achievements: Young Men: Scholarships Academic Awards Senior Favorites Honor Roll Etc. Sunday Best Slacks, collared shirt, tie (optional) Young Women: Dresses, slacks, blouses *A change of clothes can be stored in Mr. Davenport s room at retrieved when students arrive back to campus from Shenaniganz that evening.

TUESDAY PM: SHENANIGANZ $47 WHAT TO EXPECT DRESS CODE Leave NDHS at 1:00PM North Dallas T-Shirt Return at 7:00PM Jeans/Shorts (in dress code) May 3rd Close-toed shoes TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Students must ride bus to event. If a student is seen at Shenaniganz and did not ride the bus, it will be reported to the Principal, Attendance Office, and Shenaniganz staff will be notified for removal. Students not in dress code will not be allowed on the bus. Ticket will be forfeited.

WEDNESDAY: SIX FLAGS $36 WHAT TO EXPECT DRESS CODE Leave NDHS at 10:00AM North Dallas T-Shirt Return at 7:00PM Jeans/Shorts (in dress code) May 19th Close-toed shoes TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Students must ride bus to event. If a student is seen at Six Flags and did not ride the bus, it will be reported to the Principal, Attendance Office, and Park Staff for removal. Students not in dress code will not be allowed on the bus. Ticket will be forfeited. ***Cafeteria Lunches Provided***

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR BOTH OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS PLEASE FILL OUT A SHORT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION BEFORE LEAVING TODAY

THURSDAY: FIELD DAY WHAT TO EXPECT DRESS CODE Free Event @ North Dallas HS School-appropriate shirt and shorts. Water balloons, water slides, games, senior picnic. No white shirts. 9:30AM - 3:00PM Check-in at 9:30AM No re-entry into main building during Field Day. Students compete in teams with team theme. Towel/Change of clothes

FRIDAY: GRADUATION REHEARSAL WHAT TO EXPECT DRESS CODE Leave North Dallas @ 9:15 AM Get back around 12:00 PM Senior Shirt Jeans (no holes) Cap and Gowns distributed by Jostens Graduation tickets distributed afterward. (10 per student) IMPORTANT NOTE TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Transportation provided by NDHS Students CANNOT drive themselves Seniors who do not attend graduation rehearsal will not get 2nd round graduation tickets.

JOSTENS JOSTENS WILL BE AT NORTH DALLAS TO ACCEPT FINAL PAYMENT ON TUESDAY MAY 9TH 214-321-4100 brian.colwill@jostens.com 4930 Olson Dr #300, Dallas, TX 75227

GRADUATION DAY

GRADUATION DAY Saturday, June 3rd STUDENTS: 8:00 AM Doors open for seating at 8:00AM Loos Stadium - 9:00AM 3815 Spring Valley Rd, Addison, TX 75001

GRADUATION DRESS CODE The following attire for graduation is mandatory: Ladies: cap and gown over dress; dress should not be longer than the gown. Dark shoes - no tennis shoes or athletic shoes, no corsages, gum or candy. Caps are to be worn flat on head, nothing should be allowed on mortarboards except tassels. Gentlemen: cap and gown over slacks and dress shirt. Dark shoes - no tennis shoes or athletic shoes. No boutonnieres, jewelry, gum or candy. Caps are to be worn flat on head with nothing on the mortarboards except tassels.

GRADUATION DAY The Dallas ISD graduation staff and /or police and security may refuse admission to (or may expel) graduates and patrons for the disruptive or disorderly conduct: Noisemakers, air horns, balloons, Silly String / confetti, ladders, matches, laser pointers, weapons, backpacks, large purses, bags, food and drinks, tobacco products, large flower arrangements, signs, large banners, tripods and professional cameras are prohibited. Persons including graduates found but these items will be escorted from the venue. Some items may be left in the car during ceremony (large bags, balloons, large flower arrangements) and given to the graduate outside.

41 DAYS TO GRADUATION

BEFORE YOU LEAVE SIGN STUDENT/PARENT AFFIRMATION AND AGREEMENT FORM SIGN PERMISSION SLIPS FOR FIELD TRIPS SHENANIGANZ SIX FLAGS INCLUDE CORRECT PHONE NUMBER FOR PARENTS SIGN STUDENT ACTIVITIES WEEK AGREEMENT CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE LIBRARY FINES MAKE SURE YOU SIGN IN GET SIGNATURE FROM MR. DAVENPORT / MS. AZA / MR. MIZEUR

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