Dear Class of 2019 and Parents:
Congratulations Class of 2019 on reaching this special time in your lives and becoming part of the tradition of Patriot Pride and excellence! We are proud of each Senior and wish to make the end of the year memorable. The information in this packet should help you understand the events, expectations, and schedule. Please discuss this information and see that each senior meets all academic, financial, and attendance obligations. Pay particular attention to the ticket information in the packet.
As a reminder, students must complete required class credits and SOL verified credits to earn a diploma. Only students earning a diploma will be recognized in the June ceremony. We also want to remind you that Patrick Henry students who earn their final graduation credits during summer school will have a graduation ceremony in August. Those members of the Class of 2019 will not participate in the June graduation; however, they may have one ticket to attend the June 5th ceremony at the Berglund Center. If there are any questions regarding your student’s graduation status, or if extra tutorial assistance is needed, please contact his or her school counselor or teachers immediately.
A number of students have outstanding academic or financial obligations. Some students needing to recover credit from first semester have not completed the required PLATO program. Please see page 4 for information regarding outstanding financial obligations owed the school. Seniors are also reminded that participating in Baccalaureate and Senior Awards on Sunday, May 19, 2019, and participating in commencement practice on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 are mandatory attendance obligations (see page 2). Students meeting all requirements will be eligible to participate in the June commencement ceremony.
We are proud of our students for the commitment and perseverance shown in completing this milestone of their educational journey. It is our honor and pleasure to celebrate their achievements and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Duncan, Principal
Elizabeth Dooley, Senior Class Administrator
Shearer Ramsey, Senior Advisor
Senior Class Administrator Mrs. Elizabeth Dooley 853-2296
SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SPRING 2019
Friday, April 5 Graduation delivery from Jostens to be picked up during all lunches in the gymnasium. No checks accepted. Cash or money orders only.
You must pay Jostens in full before receiving your cap/gown.
Any senior who needs additional graduation announcements can purchase them from the School Store during all lunches.
***PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL OBLIGATIONS ARE SETTLED***
Monday, April 8 Graduation delivery make-up day from Jostens during all lunches in the Bookstore Hallway. No checks accepted. Cash or money orders only.
You must pay Jostens in full before receiving your cap/gown.
Thursday, May 2 Graduation delivery for announcements/cap and gowns for seniors who attend Forrest Park Academy and Noel C Taylor Learning Academy.
Thursday, May 9 LAST DAY IN SCHOOL DELIVERY for Jostens graduation items. During all lunches in the cafeteria hallway. No checks accepted. Cash or money orders only. You must pay Jostens in full before receiving your cap/gown.
Tuesday, May 14 Gold Cords (3.0 and higher) and Purple Cords (3.5 or higher) will be distributed outside the cafeteria during all lunches.
Sunday, May 19 Baccalaureate/Senior Awards Program, 6:00 P.M. in the Patrick Henry main gymnasium. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns and appropriate attire.
Arrive by 5:00 P.M. to line up in the Cafeteria Dr. Brenda Hale, Roanoke NAACP Chapter President is the Baccalaureate speaker. Attendance is mandatory for this event.
Tuesday, May 22 Distribution of graduation tickets across from School Store during all lunches. All graduating seniors will receive 10 tickets. Tickets are free and must not be bought or sold. All obligations must be paid before receiving graduation tickets.
Thursday, May 23 Zero & A1 Senior Exams
Friday, May 24 B2 & B3 Senior Exams
Tuesday, May 28 A2 & A3 Senior Exams
Wednesday, May 29 B1 Senior Exam
Bridge Exam all students (B3 ends at 1:55 – bridge exam begins at 2:00)
ALL technology and other items/assets must be return to library by today!
Thursday, May 30 Make-up Senior Exams 8:45 am - library
A2/A3 Exams (9th – 11th graders)
All Senior grades are due by 1:30 P.M.
Friday, May 31 SENIOR DAY
Senior Assembly, Senior Picnic & Activities, Cap only for Senior Assembly. Do Notwear the gown. Senior Exit Survey
Locker Clean OutSeniors must have lockers cleaned out by the end of the day on Friday May 31, 2019.
Tuesday, June 4 Senior Graduation Practice – Berglund Center, 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
MANDATORY – All seniors must arrange for their own transportation and arrive at the Berglund Center by 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, June 5 Graduation
Berglund Center Coliseum, 2:00 P.M.
Graduates are to report to the Exhibit Hall by 12:45 P.M. for line up
(Guests and friends will enter Gates 1, 2, and 3 at 1:00 P.M.)
Wear cap and gown, appropriate attire.
(Dresses, skirts and blouses, white/pastel shirt, dark trousers, socks, dress shoes and ties).
NO JEANS, NO TENNIS SHOES, AND NO FLIP FLOPS.
SANDALS MUST HAVE A STRAP ON THE HEELS.
HEELS SHOULD NOT BE ANY HIGHER THAN 2” FOR SAFETY REASONS.
PLEASE BE SEATED ALPHABETICALLY IN THE EXHIBIT HALL.
YOUR NAME WILL BE TAPED TO EACH SEAT IN THE ORDER THAT
YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA.
All graduates will line up in the Berglund Center Exhibit Hall. Follow the instructions of the teachers who will be there to help you line up.
Students will remain standing until the signal to be seated is given. Men will remove their caps for the Presentation of Colors by the JROTC and the National Anthem.
At the end of the ceremony, rise on signal and change tassel to left side of cap when you are declared graduates by Ms. Duncan. Begin recessional by leaving in the order teachers indicated. Keep moving until you are in the front lobby.
**Lifetouch Studios will photograph each graduate.
Flyers explaining how photographs can be purchased will be distributed at the Baccalaureate/Senior Awards Program.
**All graduates will need to see Dr. Tracey Lange, Assistant Principal, Parsons Hall to ensure proper name pronunciation for announcement at Graduation!
ATTIRE FOR EXERCISES
BACCALAUREATE AND COMMENCEMENT
STUDENT DRESS:
White or light pastel dress shirt and tie, dark slacks, dark socks, dark shoes, dresses, skirts and blouses, or dress pants and blouses and dress shoes.
NO tennis shoes, flip flops, NO jeans or shorts
Shoes will need a strap on the heels and heels should not be any higher than 2” for safety reasons.
INAPPROPRIATE DRESS WILL SUBJECT YOU TO REMOVAL FROM THE LINE.
Any student who may have difficulty with the purchase of proper attire should see Mrs. Elizabeth Dooley by Friday, May 3, 2019.
LADIES AND MEN: Please wear caps directly on top of your head so that the board is parallel to the floor. Tassels should be to the right side of the board until you are graduated.
MORTAR BOARDS (caps) may be decorated for Baccalaureate and Senior Awards Ceremony on May 19th but the cap must be clear of all decorations for Graduation on June 5th.
OBLIGATIONS
Obligations must be met before you will be allowed to receive your tickets.
Students who owe fees will not be allowed to receive tickets for family/friends to attend the graduation ceremony.
1. All fees must be paid.
2. CLASS DUES: Freshman $30.00
Sophomore $30.00
Junior $30.00
Senior $50.00
3. All book fees: Library lost or fines
Textbooks lost or damaged
4. Athletic fees: Uniforms, etc.
5. Clubs/Organization Fees, Fundraisers, etc…
If you owe obligations, please check with Mrs. Guerry in bookkeeping located between the Attendance Office and Guidance Office on the first floor. Library obligations must be taken care of in the library. All other fees must be paid to Mrs. Guerry in the bookkeeper’s office during your lunch or before school. Bring all receipts with you when you pick up your tickets.
KEEP ALL RECEIPTS IN CASE THERE ARE QUESTIONS.