THE SENIOR LETTER 2016
Central Kitsap High School
May
2008
I N F O R M A T I O N F O R S E N I O R S
A N D T H E I R P A R E N T S
Principal’s Corner
The Central Kitsap High School Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 7:00 P.M. at the Kitsap
Sun Pavilion. We look forward to this special event for all of our graduating seniors and their families.
Each senior must meet requirements for graduation in order to participate in the Commencement ceremony. All fines
must be paid before a student is allowed to participate in the June 10th graduation rehearsal and before participating in
Commencement. Every effort is being made by our counselors and teachers to keep seniors and their parents informed
of current grade and credit status. However, the ultimate responsibility for passing each class, achieving the required number of credits and meeting the additional graduation requirements (High School and Beyond Portfolio and state testing) lies with the individual student. A grade check form will be mailed to Running Start seniors
who are enrolled in classes required for graduation May 13th; return this form to Mrs. Wildes by June 3rd. Seniors enrolled in make-up courses through Operation Graduation or other types of correspondence/online courses should have
work completed before May 20th. If you have questions, please contact your student’s counselor or the specific teacher.
Because of our large graduating class and the limited capacity of the Pavilion, tickets are required for admission to Commencement. Each senior will receive seven (7) tickets to Commencement. Seniors who desire additional tickets
should seek unneeded tickets from other seniors. Seniors will receive their tickets at the June 10th graduation rehearsal
(see related ticket article on page 4).
This newsletter contains important information; we hope you read it and contact us if you have questions or concerns.
We hope to have a memorable evening on June 11th and appreciate your support in making it so.
Sincerely,
Steve Coons
Principal
Commencement is a formal ceremony. We expect a climate that reflects the dignity the ceremony deserves.
Students are asked to dress formally for the occasion; jeans, shorts, flip-flops and tennis shoes are not allowed.
Students, parents and guests are asked to honor the School Board’s request that guests remain quiet and respectful during the graduation ceremony. Each graduate’s name is announced over the microphone and noise
detracts from each announcement. We also ask that parents and guests remain seated during the ceremony and
refrain from walking around as this is disruptive. In addition, the use of artificial noise makers is prohibited. These
common courtesies will ensure that all students, parents, and guests are able to hear and see as each graduate
receives their diploma.
Seniors who disrupt the ceremony will be subject to removal from the ceremony and/or completing work detail
hours before their diplomas will be released.
We will arrange the seating in the Pavilion to best facilitate close views of the graduates and the stage. Handicapped seating will be available. Specific questions about seating arrangements for disabled persons should be
addressed to Activities Coordinator, Katie Staker at 662-2528 or via email at katiest@ckschools.org. There will also be a raised area at the rear of the Pavilion for those using video cameras. Please remember that professional
photographs and videos are available for purchase. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
A reminder that tickets are required for admission to Commencement.
Disabled guests may sit in the disabled seating with one guest.
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
AND THEIR PARENTS
Attention Seniors New To CKHS
Senior graduation candidates new to
Central Kitsap High School since mid-December
should see Mrs. Shaub in the main office to make
sure a diploma has been ordered.
Running Start Seniors
If you will graduate from Olympic College
with an Associates' Degree, please contact your
counselor, 662-2440, by May 13th. A letter with
specific instructions will be mailed towards the end
of April.
Library Materials Due May 27th
The due date for all library materials including
textbooks is May 27th. Seniors who need library
materials beyond that date should make special
arrangements with the library staff. The library's
phone number is 662-2424.
Official Transcripts
Most colleges, universities and technical institutes
require a final, official transcript from applicants
sometime after completion of second semester.
A final transcript is not automatically sent. All seniors must complete a clearance sheet which includes a final transcript request section.
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Past-Due Fines Must Be
Paid By June 3rd
Seniors must pay all past-due fines by June 3rd. Fines
should be paid to Mrs. Conner in the ASB Office, or can
be paid on line with credit or debit cards by logging into
https://touchbase.cksd.wednet.edu and entering the students last name and student ID number.
Some Seniors In Danger
Of Not Graduating
Some senior parents will receive a letter from our
Counseling Center indicating their senior student is
in danger of not graduating. Each senior in danger
of not graduating has been advised of his/her status
by their counselor. Counselors will continue to communicate this important information to seniors and
their parents. Letters will be mailed to parents of
those seniors who have F's in classes required to
graduate. In addition, letters will be sent to those
seniors in danger of failing.
Parents who have concerns or questions regarding
this issue may call the school and talk with the individual teacher(s). This will ensure that parents receive accurate and up-to-date information. The best
time to contact teachers is from 7:30-7:50 a.m. or
from 2:35-3:00 P.M. Please check our website for
contact information.
Graduation Rehearsals
Rehearsals for graduation will be from 8:00 to approximately 12:30 on Friday, June 10th in the CKHS gymnasium
(immediately following the Senior Breakfast) and on Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 to approximately 12:30 at the
President's Hall and Kitsap Sun Pavilion. Seniors must provide their own transportation to the second graduation rehearsal. Seniors are required to participate in rehearsals - no excuses! Attendance will be taken.
Seniors who miss any part or whole graduation practice WILL NOT be eligible for participation in the Graduation Ceremony. No children, parents, friends, or pets are allowed at rehearsals. Running Start Seniors
who have finals that conflict with graduation rehearsals must make prior arrangements with Mr. Coons.
Seniors who disrupt rehearsals will be subject to removal from the rehearsal and/or the Commencement ceremony
and may be required to complete work detail hours before receiving their diplomas & transcripts.
SENIORS -- a group picture will be taken at the June 11th rehearsal; this picture
will be taken in the Pavilion at the end of practice.
-----YOU MUST BRING YOUR CAP AND GOWN FOR THIS PICTURE. ----REMEMBER - Fines must be paid before participating in the June 10th rehearsal.
(Rehearsals are over more quickly if all seniors have cleared their fines.)
Parking - please be sure to park in the student parking lot for the
Senior Breakfast and for rehearsal on June 10th.
Senior vehicles parked in staff or guest parking will be ticketed and fines assessed.
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Senior Checklist
 Cap and gown ordered
 Monitor Grades in Power School
 Attend
 Seniors who will NOT attend Commencement - contact Mrs. Shaub by May 20th
 Operation Graduation and other correspondence/online course work completed by 2:45 on May 20th
 Mock Crash May 17th
 Distinguished Scholar Recognition Night, May 24th, 6:30 PM
 Library materials, including textbooks are due May 27th; make arrangements with library staff if materials needed
past the due date.
 Senior Prom is May 21st @ Kiana Lodge
 Awards Night is May 31st, 6:30 P.M., CK High School gym
 Clear ALL past-due fines by June 3rd
 Running Start senior "grade check" due to Mrs. Wildes by 2:45 P.M. on June 3rd
 If going to Baccalaureate (June 5th) - bring/wear your gown (but not the cap); be there by 2:30 P.M.
 Get senior clearance sheet - June 7th TURN IN ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED MATERIALS
 SENIORS - You must turn your Clearance Sheet into Ms. Brown by END OF DAY June 9th
 Clear any fines before June 10th rehearsal
 Senior Breakfast - Friday, June 10th, 6:45 AM cafeteria (park in senior or junior lot, we will be ticketing
and issuing fines).
 Attend grad rehearsals - Friday, June 10th (8:00-gym) and Saturday, June 11th (9:00 President's Hall-bring cap and gown)
 Be at President's Hall by 6:00 P.M. on June 11th
 Pick your diploma up immediately following graduation in Presidents Hall (the diploma must be signed for by you or your
parents).
Senior Finals Schedule
Final exams for seniors will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 7th, 8th and 9th. We
will be on a regular bell schedule with testing on June 7th in periods 1 and 4, on June 8th in periods 2
and 5 and in periods 3 and 6 on June 9th.
June 7th:
June 8th:
June 9th:
Testing in periods 1 and 4
Testing in periods 2 and 5
Testing in periods 3 and 6
SENIOR CLEARANCE
Seniors will be given a clearance sheet before senior final exams. Teachers will list the student's fines, if
any, on this clearance sheet. Please note that seniors are expected to clear all past-due fines by
June 3rd, and clear all fourth quarter fines before participating in the June 10th graduation rehearsal and before participating in Commencement.
SENIORS MUST TURN THEIR CLEARANCE SHEETS
INTO MS. BROWN IN THE CAREER CENTER BY END OF DAY JUNE 9TH!
Seniors -- if you do not plan to attend Commencement,
please let Mrs. Shaub know by May 20th.
Phone: 662-2402, email lizs@ckschools.org or stop by the Main Office.
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INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
AND THEIR PARENTS
Senior Breakfast
The Senior Breakfast is a celebratory event and will
be served from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June
10th in the school's cafeteria. Seniors will report to
the gym immediately following the senior breakfast
for the first graduation rehearsal. If you would like
to volunteer to help decorate and setup for the Senior Breakfast, please contact PTSA @
ckhsptsa@gmail.com.
Seniors attending the Senior Breakfast are
required to park in the senior or junior parking
lot. Cars parked in staff parking will be ticketed
or towed.
Thank you.
Awards Assembly
Awards Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31st
at 6:30 P.M. in the Central Kitsap High School gymnasium. Parents, family, and community members
are invited to attend this awards ceremony.
At our Awards Night we will present department
awards, scholarships, citizenship awards, and top
scholar awards. Join us in our celebration of outstanding Central Kitsap High School seniors.
Seniors should inform Mrs. Merley in the Counseling Center of any scholarships or honors
they have received and plan to accept. The form
is included in this newsletter and should be
turned in by May 9th.
If you have questions about Awards Night, please
contact Steve Coons, at 662-2400.
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Commencement Tickets
The capacity of the Pavilion after it is set up for
graduation is just slightly over 3,000. With our
large graduating class, we must limit the number
of tickets each senior receives for his/her family.
This year each senior will receive seven (7) tickets to Commencement. Seniors who desire additional tickets should seek unneeded tickets from
other seniors.
Ms. Staker will give seniors an opportunity to sign
up for one extra ticket beginning on May 2nd. At
this time it appears that the requests will be filled.
However, no further tickets are available. Seniors
will receive their tickets after the June 10th graduation rehearsal.
Note: Souvenir tickets will be available after Commencement at the Pavilion.
Diplomas
The actual diplomas will be handed out immediately after the Commencement ceremony in the
President's Hall. The graduate or one of their
parents must sign for the diploma.
Graduates who are unable to pick their diplomas up
at Commencement may pick them up in the Counseling Office June 16th—July 1st.
We will not release diplomas for those graduates
with outstanding fees/fines or for those who did not
turn in a senior clearance form. Running Start
Students diplomas will not be available until we receive grades from Olympic College. Parents,
please encourage your seniors to turn in all
school-issued books and materials. A reminder
that all library materials are due by May 27th.
Baccalaureate 2016
Seniors: Please save this Date - Sunday, June 5th, 2016
All seniors, families, and friends are invited to the CKHS Class of 2016 Baccalaureate to be held on
Sunday, June 5, 3:00 PM at Silverdale Lutheran Church. Baccalaureate, a long- standing tradition at
CKHS, is a parent and community sponsored service of reflection, celebration, and inspiration. Among
other activities, the service will feature speakers and musicians from this year's graduating class. Please
join us for this open, nondenominational, and inspirational service..
GRAD NIGHT 2016 NEWS:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE May 20th, 2016
A new ruling from the Secretary of the Navy regarding base access requires us to submit the list of
registered students with additional data, further in advance than in previous years. We are still
working with the base, but at this time we may not be able to accommodate last minute registrations. PLEASE REGISTER ASAP for only $80.00 to guarantee a spot to Grad Night 2016!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Grad Night exactly?
The CKHS PTSA Grad Night volunteer committee provides an all-night celebration for the graduating
seniors. This event provides a SAFE, SOBER and FUN celebration for the graduates. They will be
transported directly from graduation to Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor where they will enjoy dinner,
games, dancing, bowling, swimming, prizes, entertainment and great fun until about 4:00am.
Why is it held at Bangor? Why don’t we go away?
One of the main reasons is to allow graduates to enjoy more activities rather than spending hours on
busses. In addition, we have found that we can bring many, if not more activities to Bangor for a lower
cost. By having the event at one location, participants generally have more choices as to which activities
they would like to enjoy (when they were bussed to various sites they could only do the activity that was
offered at that site). Finally, graduates get home earlier and can sleep in and still enjoy time the following day with visiting relatives.
What happens after Commencement?
There will be time after Commencement to pick up diplomas and take pictures with family and friends. It
is a good idea to pick a place outside for families to meet. Many grads will change clothes and then volunteers check them onto their busses. A snack will be provided on their way to Bangor.
How do we get home?
The busses will bring participants back to the CKHS. Many parents pick up their graduates; others will
leave a car for their son or daughter to drive home. We arrive back at CKHS at approximately 5:00am
and recommend parents pick up graduates from the front parking lot at CKHS; as they will be tired!
What have previous CKHS grads said about Grad Night at Bangor?
I had a great time.
The hypnotist was AMAZING.
THANK YOU! The prizes were great.
Everyone should go- this was great!
That was incredible- it was so much more than I expected.
It was great to see so many classmates; I wasn’t stuck with the same person on a bus all night. I’m glad
I didn’t have to spend hours and hours on the bus like my brother.
It was really fun – wow – so many fun activities to choose from.
Even though I was exhausted in the morning I am so glad I went.
THANK YOU to CKHS PTSA Grad Night 2016 Donors and Sponsors:
Bartholomew Family
Beachy Family
Blu Berry Frozen Yogurt
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chung’s Teriyaki
Crabtree Family
Family Pancake House
Frederick H. Dore Jr., M.D.
Erichsen Family
Jimi James, PH.D.
Kitsap Children’s Speech Therapy
Kitsap Physical Therapy
MacNealy Family
Medical Consulting Associates
Moore and Jacobs Family
Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor
Panera Bread – Silverdale
Pollard Dental
Rice Fergus Miller Architects
Rotary Club of Silverdale
SUBWAY Stores of Kitsap Peninsula
West Hills Honda
White Family
These generous contributions have allowed us to keep student costs down and
offer SCHOLARSHIPS. (see counselors for more information)
HOW CAN YOU HELP SUPPORT GRAD NIGHT?
Donate prizes- gift cards ($25 and up) or items that will be fun and useful as students enter college, the
service or the working world. Please contact us with your ideas.
Remind your student and friends to register as soon as possible!
Volunteer to help the planning committee or chaperone part or all of the June 11th and 12th event.
Join our individual and business sponsors. Please complete the form below.
Please make check payable to CKHS PTSA Grad Night.
$500__________
$250__________
$100__________
Other Amount $__________
Item or Gift Card Donation:_________________________________________________________________
Name for our Publications____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Return this form and check to: Central Kitsap High School - CKHS PTSA Grad Night 2016
PO Box 8, Silverdale, WA 98383
Questions: Please contact us at gradnightckhsptsa@gmail.com
Central Kitsap High School
PO Box 8
Silverdale, WA 98383
Steve Coons,
Principal
Gail Danner.
Assistant Principal
Craig Johnson,
Assistant Principal
“Dedicated to Excellence”
April, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians/Teachers of Senior Students:
During third period on Tuesday, May 17th seniors will have the opportunity to attend a mock fatality crash scene presentation. This dramatic reenactment is very powerful and informative and will focus on the tragedies often encountered as a result
of drinking and driving. It will give our senior students a look at the consequences one might face as a result of drinking and
driving.
Representatives from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol , Kitsap County DUI Task Force, CenCom,
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Airlift Northwest, the Kitsap County Coroner’s office, Silverdale Towing and Mothers
Against Drunk Driving are involved in the planning and execution of this presentation. The mock crash will take place on
Huey Field, the field/track located above the high school, and will start at approximately 10:00 am . The seniors will begin
with a meeting in the cafeteria during 2nd period. The mock crash re-enactment is targeted at seniors approaching year-end
festivities such as prom and graduation and has been presented here at CKHS for the past ten years. Each year the presentation has received high marks from students, parents and staff in attendance.
The month of April is National Alcohol Awareness month. We are all aware of the impact drugs and alcohol have on our
society. It is our hope and the desire of the organizations involved in this presentation, that the assembly will provide yet another opportunity to increase youth awareness of the dangers involved with drinking and driving.
Our plan is to do all we can to insure this never happens to one of our students. On the advice of the presenters, some schools
request students be left unaware of the assembly’s content thus having the greatest impact. We leave this decision up to you.
We do encourage you to talk about the assembly with your student so he/she may better understand the problems associated
with drinking and driving. Should you desire that your son or daughter not attend this assembly, please ask him/her to report
to the Main Office with a note signed by you instead of reporting to the assembly.
You are invited to join us for this event. Please call Mr. Coons at 662-2400 or Mrs. Shaub at 662-2402, if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steve Coons
Principal
CKHS Counseling Staff
Marsha Masters, M.A.D.D.
Katie Staker, Activities Coordinator
Non Profit Org
US Postage Paid
Silverdale, WA
Olympic Presort
Central Kitsap High School
THE COUGAR COMMUNICATOR
PO Box 8
Silverdale WA 98383-0008
The Cougar Communicator is published by
Central Kitsap High School
Edited by Liz Shaub
email: lizs@ckschools.org
Central Kitsap High School, PO Box 8
(3700 NW Anderson Hill Road),
Silverdale WA 98383-0008.
Phone: (360) 662-2400
Fax: (360) 662-2401
Principal: Steve Coons
Assistant Principals: Gail Danner and Craig Johnson
School Website: http://www-ckhs.cksd.wednet.edu/
THE CKHS SENIOR LETTER
is published by Central Kitsap High School
Edited by Liz Shaub
Central Kitsap High School, P.O. Box 8
3700 NW Anderson Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383-0008.
Phone: 662-2400; Counseling Center: 662-2440; Career Center: 662-2435
Dates to Remember
April 20th
May 17th
May 21st
May 24th
May 27th
May 30th
May 31st
June 3rd
June 5th
June 7, 8, and 9
June 9th
June 10th
June 10th
June 11th
June 11th
June 15th
June 24th
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Parents who would like to help setup the Senior Breakfast, Awards
Night or Commencement may contact PTSA @ ckhsptsa@gmail.com.
Cap & Gown Dist.
Senior Meeting/Mock Crash
Senior Prom—Kiana Lodge
Distinguished Scholar Recognition, 6:30 P.M., Library
All library materials due
Memorial Day - No School
Awards Night, 6:30 P.M., CKHS gym
All past due fines need to be cleared
Baccalaureate Service, 3:00 P.M., Silverdale Lutheran Church
Senior Final Exams
All 4th Quarter fines cleared
Senior Breakfast, 6:45-7:55 AM., Cafeteria
Graduation Rehearsal, 8:00-12:30, CKHS Gym
Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00-12:30 at President's Hall & Kitsap Sun Pavilion
Commencement Ceremony, 7:00 P.M., Kitsap Sun Pavilion
Last day of school for underclassmen
Report Cards mailed home
THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT:
Diplomas, Commencement, Tickets for Commencement, Baccalaureate, Grad Night Party,
Awards Night, Senior Breakfast, Senior Final Exams, Graduation Rehearsals, Report Cards
and more.