Booker T. Washington High School
Memphis, Tennessee
We’re Tops! We Lead and Others Follow!
BTW High School Senior Handbook
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2014 – 2015 School Year
Senior Class Handbook
Class of 2015
Advisor
Mrs. Jocelyn Mosby
Lead Contact For:
Yearbook & Ads
Mr. Adrian Hampton
Senior Week and Service Projects
Ms. Victoria Henry
Prom
Ms. Victoria Henry
Graduation and Fundraisers
Mrs. Loretta Lane
Pageant and Coronation
Ms. Sarah Speed
Mrs. Stephanie Johnson-Bigham
Senior Trip
The role of the senior advisors is to ensure the graduating senior class has a productive school
year. Not only do the senior sponsors plan activities, but also sponsors help the school counselor
in making students ready for life after graduation (college choices, scholarships, admission
essays and recommendations, etc…).
Senior Responsibilities
College Application–
Each senior must take the ACT at least once prior to graduation.
Each senior is required to apply to at least two colleges and/or trade schools. After applying,
students must show proof of application to the school counselor (an acceptance or letter of
regret).
Scholarships–
Each senior is required to apply for at least three scholarships. Federal Financial Aid MUST be
completed by February 15th, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Advisory and Discipline Committee
When seniors misbehave, the advisory committee (All senior advisors, senior class president,
Behavior Specialist) will meet to determine the severity of the behavior. Once it is determined
as a behavior infraction, the student will receive a strike. Behavior infractions can include, but
are not limited to suspensions, referrals, being tardy to class, fighting, unexcused absences, etc.
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Consequences
2nd strike – cannot participate in one senior activity
4th strike – cannot participate in two senior activities
6th strike – No Senior Week
8th strike – No Prom
9th strike – No Senior Trip
10th strike – No Graduation
Activities /Fundraisers
Mr. and Miss BTW Pageant
Car Wash
World’s Finest Chocolate Candy Sale
Breast Cancer Awareness
Talent Showcase
Yearbook Ad Sales
LifeBlood Blood Drive
Senior Paraphernalia
BTW ‘14 short-sleeved senior t-shirt
BTW ‘14 polo shirt
BTW ‘14 drawstring tote
BTW ‘14 jacket
Dress Code
Seniors are required to be in compliance with SCS Dress Code every day. On Fridays seniors
are allowed to wear their senior class shirts and senior paraphernalia.
Prom:
Seniors and their dates (junior or senior) are required to wear formal attire. Ladies are to wear a
formal, age appropriate dress. No undergarments are to be seen and the body should be
respectfully covered. Young men are required to wear a suit or tuxedo. No tennis shoes.
Class Day:
Because class day is a day set aside to honor seniors, each senior is required to wear specific
attire… NO EXCEPTIONS.
Young Men
Black slacks (no jeans, Dickies, etc…)
Solid White shirt with a collar
Black socks
Black shoes
Necktie (any combination of black and white only)
Shirts must be tucked and a black belt must be worn.
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Young Ladies
Solid white dress, or solid white skirt and blouse/ suit
Solid white dress shoe or sandal– NO flip flops of any kind are allowed.
(If the dress or blouse has no sleeves a wrap or jacket must be worn. No pants or pant suits are
permitted. Pantyhose are not optional. They must be worn.)
Please adhere to the dress code. No student will be allowed to participate without the
appropriate attire.
Graduation
Young men are required to wear slacks with a shirt and tie.
Young ladies are to wear a dress.
No jeans, no tennis shoes, no flip flops
Senior Fees
Senior fees include:
Senior Paraphernalia
Prom
Yearbook
Cap & Gown
w/diploma cover
Senior Week
$75.00
$75.00
$50.00
$100.00
$125.00
$425 (Actual Total)
Suggested Payment Schedule:
So that expenses will not overwhelm students and their families the following payment schedule
is suggested. If senior fees are not paid in full by April 17, 2015, that senior will not be
allowed to participate in any senior activity until the balance is paid in full with no refund.
Each activity can be purchased separately, but the complete senior package can be
purchased for $325.00
September 5, 2014
October 3, 2014
November 7, 2014
December 5, 2014
January 9, 2015
February 6, 2015
March 6, 2015
April 17, 2015
Dates to Remember:
Senior Parent Meeting
$50 deposit for class rings
(Rings start @ $79)
Baby Pictures for the yearbook
Yearbook Ads
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$50.00 (required)
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
September 3rd
September 5th
October 10th (last day)
November 7th (last day)
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Mr. & Miss BTW Pageant
Talent Show sponsored by the senior class
Coronation
Prom
Class Day
Graduation
Senior Trip
November 21st
December 5th
December 12th
May 8, 2015
May 15, 2015
May 16, 2015
May 18-21, 2015
*Dates are subject to change.
**Students still owing senior fees will not be allowed to participate in any senior activities.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Hampton at
hamptonad@scsk12.org or 901-416-7240.
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