March 2015
Dear Graduate and Parent or Guardian:
The following information is important for all participants in order to facilitate and provide for
an orderly transition through graduation and related activities.
NOTE TO PARENTS: IMPORTANT GRADUATION MEETING
A senior parent meeting will be held to give parents information and to answer
questions about graduation.
The meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
It is very important that you attend!
AWARDS CEREMONY
Parents and students are cordially invited to attend our annual awards ceremony.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m.
Clarksburg High School Auditorium
SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE
Friday, May 15
Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, May 21
Friday, May 22
Wednesday, May 27
Friday, May 29
Senior Review Day
Senior Exams
Periods 7 & 8
Senior Exams
Periods 4 & 6
Senior Exams
Periods 2 & 3
Senior Exams
period 1 & Make-up
Last Day for seniors
Graduation rehearsal – 8:30 a.m.
Graduation – Mount St. Mary’s, 10:00 am
The Student Service Learning deadline for Clarksburg Seniors is Friday, May 15, 2015.
All forms must be submitted by this deadline to ensure that the student will be able to
participate in commencement activities. If you owe any SSL hours (even just 30 minutes), you
will not take part in commencement, you will not graduate, you will not get your High School
Diploma. This is a State of Maryland Requirement.
Make sure whatever activity you are involved with is pre-approved at www.mcpsssl.org
If you are still unsure or have any questions, see Mr. Dalton during lunch in Room 174 or
email him at:
Edward_R_Dalton@mcpsmd.org
SENIOR PROM
Date:
April 25, 2015, 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (must arrive by 9:30)
Place:
Civic Building
1 Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Attire:
Formal
Cost:
$50.00 per person. Tickets will be on sale in the auditorium concession
area during lunch on April 20 – 24.
Students need to be clear of all financial obligations to buy a ticket.
Photography:
A professional photographer will be on hand. Price lists will be distributed
in school prior to the prom. Pictures are paid for at the Prom.
Behavior:
All MCPS and Clarksburg High School rules and regulations apply.
Students displaying disruptive behavior will not be allowed to remain at
the function. Parents are requested to support and reinforce these
guidelines.
POST PROM CELEBRATION
After the Prom, it’s time to kick off the formal attire, put on your shorts or sweats and have
some late night fun! Seniors not attending the prom are welcome to catch up with their friends
for some Post Prom fun.
BOWLING…..BILLIARDS…FOOD (PIZZA, WINGS, DESSERT)…SOFT DRINKS
PRIZES..ENTERTAINMENT! EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET PRICE!
Date:
Sunday, April 26, 2015
12:00 A.M. – 4:00 (Guests must arrive before 1:30 A.M.)
Place:
BOWLMOR (formerly Bowl 300)
15720 Shady Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Who:
CHS Juniors and Seniors and their dates
Cost:
$20.00 each - Must present a ticket at the door.
Ticket sales will be outside the auditorium during lunch April 20th-24th.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance at CHS, no ticket sales at the door.
Attire:
Casual – There are no accommodations to change at Post Prom
Please NO backpacks, bags or purses
Pick-up:
4:00 A.M. promptly
Join us, you're sure to have a good time!
GRADUATION
Date:
Friday, May 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Place:
Mount St. Mary’s University, Knott Arena at PNC Sports Complex
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
Rehearsal:
May 27, 2015, 8:30 a.m., Clarksburg High School
Student speaker: Students interested in speaking at graduation should submit a written
speech of about three to five minutes in length to Mrs. Moser by e-mail to
Patricia_J_Moser@mcpsmd.org by 2:30 p.m. on April 17, 2015.
Speech auditions for selected students are tentatively scheduled
for the week of April 27.
A committee will make the selection and the selected student will be
contacted.
Rehearsal: You MUST attend graduation rehearsal on May 27 in order to participate in the
graduation ceremony. The way you line up during practice at Clarksburg at 8:30 a.m. on May
27 is exactly the way you will be lined up at Mount St. Mary’s on May 29. All seniors should
report to the cafeteria on May 27 at 8:30 a.m.
Clearance: All seniors must be cleared of all financial and other obligations to
the school no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 22, 2015 in order to participate in the rehearsal on
May 27 and the ceremony on May 29. Checks for obligations will be accepted until May 1.
Cash or Money Orders must be used to pay for obligations after that date. Obligations can
NOW be paid on-line. The link is on the Clarksburg home page under Quick Links – Online
School Payments.
Graduation Tickets: The Clarksburg High School graduation will be held at
Mount St. Mary’s at 10:00 a.m. Admission to Knott Arena will be by TICKET
ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS!! Graduates will not need a ticket. Each graduate will receive
six (6) tickets to graduation. Students will receive the tickets at graduation rehearsal. Every
individual of every age will need a ticket to enter Knott Arena. Your cooperation in making
alternative arrangements for babies and very young children would be greatly appreciated.
IF YOU DO NOT NEED ALL 6 OF YOUR TICKETS, IT IS REQUESTED THAT YOU TURN THEM IN TO MRS. MOSER
AFTER GRADUATION REHEARSAL. IN THE EVENT THAT EXTRA TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE, DISTRIBUTION BY
LOTTERY WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MAY 28 AT 7PM AT CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL. PARENTS WILL BE
NOTIFIED BY CONNECT ED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 IF THERE ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE.
Dress Code: Graduation is considered to be a formal, serious, and at the same time, joyous,
occasion. The attire of participants should reflect this attitude. Women should wear dresses,
skirts, or dress pants. Men should wear dress pants, a collared shirt and tie. Sneakers,
sandals, shorts, jeans, cut-offs, T-shirts, and other inappropriate articles of clothing will not be
allowed. Students must have a Clarksburg issued cap and gown to participate in the
commencement exercises.
Note to parents: Knott Arena is air conditioned so guests can be comfortable for the
ceremony while dressed appropriately in jackets, ties, and dress clothes. Please make guests
to whom you have given tickets aware of proper dress for this occasion.
Decorum: Mount St. Mary’s personnel prohibits alcoholic beverages, fireworks, noisemakers
signs, balloons and any disruptive activity. Violators will be removed from the hall.
Photography: Each graduate will be photographed when receiving the diploma. You will be
sent a proof with cost information during the summer. The ceremony will be recorded and
DVDs will be available for purchase. An order form is included in this packet.
At Mount St. Mary’s, parents need to be seated before the processional, as seating will stop
on the main floor during the processional. Graduates are expected to be in the hall lining up
at 9:00 a.m. SHARP at Mount St. Mary’s. Graduates must be in the line on time and stay
there in order to participate. Graduates will enter through the doors of the bubble on the side
of the building (facing the parking lot) and parents will enter through the doors in the back of
the arena. Parents may enter the hall at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at
10:00 a.m.
Seating: Your admission tickets are good for all seating other than that roped off for the
graduates or other participants. Seating for handicapped individuals will be held until 9:45
a.m.; advise an usher of your need. Handicapped restroom facilities are also available.
Requests for handicapped seating will be made at the parent graduation meeting on May 20.
Language Interpretation: Spanish Language interpretation will be available at the
graduation ceremony. Please e-mail Mrs. Rosado to request this service at
Magdalena_Rosado@mcpsmd.org. Sign language interpretation is also available upon request.
If you or one of your guests would like to request sign language interpretation, please contact
Mrs. Moser at Patricia_J_Moser@mcpsmd.org.
Exit from graduation: Immediately following graduation, students will flow directly into the
field house to pick up their diplomas. They will then exit from the side doors. Parents and
guests will need to remain seated while the graduates leave the auditorium and then guests
will be able to exit through the main doors. Please make arrangements with your graduate to
meet after the ceremony.
Thank you for your attention to these important items.
Sincerely,
Tricia Moser
Kate Ulicny
Senior Class Sponsors
**If you have any questions regarding cap and gown orders, please contact Josten’s
directly at 301-519-9138 or steve.dodd@jostens.com
SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 26
Senior Meeting – Homeroom and 2nd period – Auditorium
April 20-24
Tickets for PROM and POST PROM on sale in the auditorium concession
stand
April 25
Junior/Senior PROM
May 1
Last day to pay for obligations by check
May 1
Deadline for seniors to return media center materials
May 11
Senior Parent Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Auditorium
May 15
Senior Breakfast
May 15
Student Service Learning deadline
May 15
Senior exam review day
May 18
Senior exams – Periods 7 & 8
May 19
Senior exams – Periods 4 & 6
May 20
Senior exams – Periods 2 & 3
May 21
Senior exams – Period 1
May 21
Awards Ceremony – 7:00 p.m. – auditorium
May 22
Final clearance by 2:00 p.m. Last day for senior clearance-only cash
or money orders accepted for obligations.
May 27
8:30 a.m. – Graduation rehearsal at Clarksburg High School MANDATORY
*cap and gowns and graduation tickets will be distributed at rehearsal
Senior Picnic in Coyote Canyon following rehearsal
May 29
10:00 a.m. Graduation – Mount St. Mary’s
Knott Arena at PNC Sports Complex
(Seniors arrive at 9:00 a.m.)
SAVE THE MEMORY
RELIVE THE GLORY
BUY THE 2015 GRADUATION
DVD FOR ONLY
$20.00.
PAY IN ROOM 112a – FINANCIAL OFFICE
I AM PLACING AN ORDER FOR:
2015 GRADUATION DVD(s) __________ @ $20.00 EACH.
NAME ___________________________________________________________
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PHONE NUMBER ________________________________________________
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