SENIOR SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - 2013 Monday, May 6 Tuesday, May 7 Wednesday, May 8 Thursday, May 9 Friday, May 10 Sunday, May 12 Monday, May 13 Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 15 Thursday, May 16 Friday, May 17 Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19 Monday, May 20 Tuesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 24 Monday, May 27 Tuesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, May 30 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 1 AP Chemistry Test AP Psychology Test Area Band Concert – 7:00 pm AP Computer Test AP Spanish Test AP Calculus Test AP English Test AP Latin Test AP Statistics AP Studio Art Arts Festival Mother’s Day AP Biology AP Music Theory AP Government Test AP French Language Test Band Concert, 7:00 pm Student Council 1st period AP US History AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Italian Language & Culture Closing All School Mass Senior – Parent Dance, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Choir Concert Rehearsal, 12:00 – 2:30 pm Senior Recognition Ceremony, 3:30 pm Valedictorian Speeches, 3:30 – Theatre 4.0 Luncheon Choir Concert, 7:00 pm Spring Sports Awards (Tennis, Softball, Lacrosse) 6:00 pm Spring Sports Awards (Baseball, Volleyball, Track), 6:00 pm Senior Finals – 7th and 8th periods Graduation Practice – 9:00 am Senior Finals – 5th and 6th periods Memorial Day Senior Finals – 3rd and 4th periods Graduation Practice 11:30 am Senior Finals – 1st and 2nd periods Baccalaureate Practice – St. Brigid of Kildare, 10:15 am Senior lockers must be cleared of all belongings Undergraduate Finals Graduation Practice – 9:00 am Baccalaureate at St. Brigid of Kildare, 7:00 pm Each family receives only two tickets Seniors Arrive in Gowns, 6:30 pm Seniors who lost privileges are to report to school at 9:00 am Graduation, 9:30 am at Bishop Watterson Doors open at 8:30 am Students arrive in Cap and Gown by 9:00 am. Each family will receive only five (5) tickets. Senior All Night Party, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am Arrive no later than 10:00 pm. *Students do not have to participate in the graduation ceremonies (Baccalaureate and Graduation). It is your parents’ and your choice. However, if you decide to be a part of the graduation ceremonies, you and those invited commit to a positive code of behavior. Attendance at both events is mandatory. If a student decides not to participate, he/she must have a note from parents indicating and approving of the decision. This note is necessary prior to May 20. In order to participate in graduation ceremonies you must be present at all practices for both Baccalaureate and Graduation and be in attendance at Baccalaureate. TICKETS FOR BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION Seating for both ceremonies is on a first come basis. Baccalaureate: Two tickets Graduation: Five tickets for main gym and/or Dominican Hall NOTE: There are no replacements for lost tickets. DRESS FOR BOTH BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION IS AS FOLLOWS: Men – Cap and Gown Dress shirt and tie Dress pants Socks and dress shoes (no sandals, tennis shoes or boots) Sport coat is not recommended Must be clean shaven No earrings Hair must be appropriate length per handbook Women – Cap and Gown Dress or skirt Dress shoes or dress sandals – no flip flops Between-the-toe dress sandals are permitted No nose jewelry Gown – worn at Baccalaureate ceremony Cap and gown – worn at Graduation ceremony REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Academic Financial Disciplinary Practices ----- 26 credits including all state and school requirements All tuition and fees (including lost books, library fines, athletic uniforms, etc.) must be paid/returned. All fines must be paid and detention hours completed in order to participate in the graduation ceremony Must attend all Graduation and Baccalaureate practices VALEDICTORIANS Valedictorians will be named after fourth quarter midterms. Valedictorians wishing to speak at graduation must indicate such in writing to Ms. O’Connor by Thursday, May 16th. Judging of speeches will be at 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 20th to determine one valedictorian who will speak at graduation. SENIOR AWARDS Will be based on grades through midterms of fourth quarter senior year. LOSS OF SENIOR PRIVILEGES INCLUDE On May 30 and 31, students who have lost senior privileges are to arrive at school at 9:00 am and remain until gym and grounds are prepared for graduation. Additional violation = loss of graduation. FINALS During senior finals you may be in casual attire. Out of uniform guidelines are to be followed. If you are required to take a final, be on time. You are to take your final during the assigned class period. No exceptions. Writing on uniforms is not permitted at any time. Failure to comply will result in loss of out of uniform privilege for the entire class during senior finals . Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 30 Finals – 7th and 8th periods Graduation practice – 9:00 am Baccalaureate – Arrive at 6:30 pm at St. Brigid of Kildare Friday, May 24 Practice – arrive 9:00 am Friday, May 31 Finals – 5th and 6th periods Seniors who lost privileges are to report to school at 9:00 am Tuesday, May 28 Finals – 3rd and 4th periods Saturday, June 1 Graduation practice 11:30 am Graduation, 9:30 am - arrive by 9:00 am Wednesday, May 29 Finals – 1st and 2nd periods Lockers must be cleared of all belongings. Baccalaureate practice at St. Brigid of Kildare – 10:15 am