Class of 2016
Senior Information
October 1, 2015
740-702-2287
Principal: Jeffrey R. Fisher ext. 16201
Senior Class Advisor: Katie Kern-Blystone ext. 16259
Senior Class Counselor: Mark Roush ext. 16294
Financial Secretary: Shelia Gray ext. 16211
SENIOR GUIDELINES
We expect proper behavior from our students at all times, seniors should remember you are subject to the
same rules and regulations as any other student while they are present on school property or participating in
any school sponsored activity. It is important for seniors to understand that in order to discourage
practical jokes of any kind; discipline for typical senior pranks can result in a ten day suspension from
school for the student. Should this occur, it would mean that the individual(s) involved will not be
eligible to participate in graduation exercises. After thirteen years of hard work (K–12), this would be a
very sad state of affairs for the student, the parents, and the school. Our goal is to see each senior walk
across our stage at commencement and receive his/her high school diploma with dignity and pride.
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
It is customary to send graduation announcements to relatives and friends. Remember, the announcement
contains no personalization; therefore, a name card needs to be included. Announcements should be mailed
to reach their destination approximately two weeks prior to graduation. The outer envelope should show the
formal name (Mr. and Mrs.___) and the inner envelope should show the informal name (Aunt Sue and Uncle
Mike). For any questions about announcements, call Ms. Katie Kern-Blystone (740) 702-2287, ext. 16259, or
you can contact Mr. Kirk Thompson, (740) 821-3109. The date for distribution of graduation materials
(announcements, caps, gowns) is April 11, 2016. In order to pick up your order, all balances must be paid in
full. If you have not ordered a cap and gown, you need to call Mr. Thompson immediately at (740) 821-3109.
PROM - SATURDAY, APRIL 30
The Prom is Saturday, April 30th, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight in the CHS cafeteria. The theme this year is TBA.
Tickets will be sold at CHS during lunch periods beginning April 18th. Pickaway Ross Career & Technology
Center students can purchase tickets in the CHS Main Office. Tickets are also available at the door. The ticket
price will be announced closer to April 30th. Pick up non-CHS guest request forms in the main office beginning
April 11th and will be due April 22nd (No middle school students or guests over age 20). Picture ID’s are
required for everyone, including guests.
Nominations for Prom King and Queen will begin April 18th. Email nominations to Ms. Kern-Blystone
(katie.kern-blystone@ccsd.us). ONLY seniors will vote on Friday, April 29th during homeroom (1st period).
Anyone coming in after 1st period should see Ms. Kern-Blystone that day, Friday, April 29th.
The Senior Grand March will be held on April 30th at 7:30 pm in Hatton Memorial Gym. Lineup will begin at
7:00 p.m. in the back hallway in the order of arrival. For the processional, students will enter through the doors
from the long hallway and meet under the basketball goal. They will then proceed to midcourt, where they will
pause and face one side of the gym and then turn to face the other side. Finally, they will proceed to the other
end of the gym. Students must either go to the balcony immediately from the gym or exit the school building
through the lobby. If students leave, they will not be permitted to re-enter, so if you want to see crowning, you
must go to the balcony.
Grand March will begin at 7:30 p.m. It includes senior couples, seniors and their dates, and senior singles.
Prom King and Queen will be announced at the conclusion. Prom King and Queen nominees must be present
to win the crowns. The Senior Grand March is open to family and friends. All family and friends will sit in the
lower bleachers; no one is permitted to sit on the floor. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Prom pictures are available from Mears Photography (740-774-4120). They will be located in the CHS
cafeteria hallway from 9:00 p.m. until approximately 11:00 p.m. Picture package information will be released in
April. Pictures will be delivered to CHS and distributed by Ms. Kern-Blystone. ONLY the person whose name
appears on the package will be able to claim the photo package.
Prom is for juniors and seniors and their guests. Remember, middle school students and guests older
than 20 are not permitted. It is imperative to remember that you must have your school or photo ID to
gain entry into the dance. If a CHS student brings a guest, they must arrive together and all students must
arrive before 10:00 p.m. If you have a situation that will prevent you from arriving by 10:00 p.m., you MUST get
approval from Mr. Fisher BEFORE Prom. Remember, as with any CHS dance or activity, there is no
readmission to the Prom.
ASAP - After Prom
The theme for the ASAP party is TBA. It will be held from midnight to 4:00 a.m. at the Chillicothe High
School gyms after the Prom on April 30th. There will be inflatable games, free food, and casino and carnival
games throughout the night, there will also be door prizes. Many prizes and scholarships will be given at the
end of the night: you must be present to win. The price of ticket will be announced closer to April 30th and will
be available during the week of Prom (April 22th) and at the door. You must be a junior or senior to buy tickets.
You are not required to attend Prom to attend After Prom. Students will receive a special commemorative gift
if they purchase After Prom tickets in advance. After Prom doors will close and lock at 1:00 am.
DELINQUENT OBLIGATIONS
All students are expected to meet their responsibilities and obligations as members of our school, seniors are
reminded that all deficiencies and/or delinquent obligations (required credits, class work, fees, textbooks,
detentions, etc.) are to be taken care of prior to graduation. SENIORS WHO HAVE DELINQUENT
OBLIGATIONS WILL NOT WALK AT GRADUATION. Seniors need to contact Mrs. Gray (ext. 16211) in the
main office concerning obligations. All fees/obligations must be paid by May 27th. If fees are not paid by
3:00 p.m. on the day of graduation practice, May 27th, seniors will not receive tickets for graduation,
their diploma, grade card, or transcripts. Payments made after May 1st must be made with cash or
money order. No personal checks will be accepted after this date. Remember that library obligations must
be paid to the library, not to Mrs. Gray in the main office. Also remember that textbooks obligations will be
turned in to Mrs. Gray on May 18th, seniors’ last day of classes/Field Day, as well. Please take care of all
these responsibilities as soon as possible.
SENIOR EXAMS
Seniors are exempt from final exams EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS: Seniors who are in jeopardy of failing the
course, must take a second semester exam. The second semester grade will be determined by using the
same method to determine the first semester grade. Each nine-week grade is worth two-fifths of the semester
grade with the exam counting one-fifth of the semester grade.
Any senior who is required to take an exam will be informed by their academic teacher by May 11th: if you
must take an exam, you will need to report to Room 219 across from the Attendance Office at 7:50 a.m.
on Monday May 23rd for the exam. If you miss your exam on May 23rd, make up exams are May 25th and
26th, 2016.
ACADEMIC HONORS PROGRAM – May 16th –
9th and 10th grades, 8:30-9:30 am;
11th and 12th grades, 9:30-11:30 am
A program honoring students with high academic achievement will be held on May 16th beginning at 8:30 am
in the CHS gymnasium. All parents and family are invited to attend this special honors program; please put
this date on your calendars. The awards given during the program will include certificates, pins, and medallions
for those who qualify. The awards are broken down into the following categories:
High Honor Roll- 3.5
GPA or better each quarter of the current year.
Award-Certificate of Achievement
Honor Roll – 3.0 to 3.49
GPA through each quarter of the current year.
Award- Certificate of Achievement
Distinguished Honor Roll – seniors only;
GPA of 3.5 throughout 7 semesters.
Award - Silver Pin
Distinguished Scholar RollCumulative GPA of 3.75 through five (Junior) or seven (Senior) semesters.
Award- Gold Pin
Merit Scholar Roll – seniors only;
Cumulative GPA of 3.9 or better through seven semesters.
Award – Medallion; to be worn at graduation.
Senior College Scholarships
SENIOR FIELD DAY
Wednesday, May 18th is designated as Senior Field Day. Seniors will report directly to the CHS main gym
promptly at 9:00 a.m.This is a required school day. Truancies or absence from this required school day
could result in the student not being allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. All school rules
apply this day including dress code.
GRADUATION PRACTICE
There will be a MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE HELD ON FRIDAY, MAY 27th. The practice begins
promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the Ellis B. Hatton Memorial Gymnasium. In order to complete practice in a timely
manner, graduates are advised to LISTEN and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS to speed up the rehearsal. Seniors
should make arrangements with their employers and others so they will be available for practice. Attendance
is required. ANY SENIOR NOT IN ATTENDANCE FOR GRADUATION PRACTICE WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. All fees and obligations must be cleared
by 3:00 p.m. on May 27th. If fees are not paid, seniors will not be allowed to go through the graduation
ceremony and will not receive tickets for graduation, their diploma, grade card, or transcripts.
GRADUATION
Graduation will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29th in the Ellis B. Hatton Memorial Gymnasium.
Graduates are to report to the Social Studies Hallway beginning at Mr. McCorkle’s room at 6:00 p.m. Please
enter the building at the main office entrance; however, only graduates may use this entrance. Family and
friends must enter at the gym. Line up and dress inspection will be at 6:15 p.m. Each graduating senior will be
given five (5) tickets. These are good for either the reserved seats on the floor or the lower level bleachers.
The bleachers in North and South balcony will be available for general admission with no ticket required. If all
tickets are not needed, please return them to Mrs. Gray in the Attendance Office.
Requests for handicap seating need to be turned in to Mrs. Gray in the Main Office by Friday, May 27th.
At 6:45, all remaining seats on the floor and lower level bleachers will be made available to everyone, even if
they do not have a ticket. It is important that your guests arrive early.
It is important to note that our graduation ceremony is a formal affair. Students should realize that they are
expected to behave with dignity and decorum. Unnecessary clapping, whistling, shouting, or any other loud or
abusive behavior is considered inappropriate at such a ceremony. Your commencement is one of the most
important memories you may have during your life. Please make this event one for which you, your parents,
and your school will be extremely proud.
COMMENCEMENT GUIDELINES: Proper Attire for Graduation Ceremony:
Males
1. Dark dress pants
2. Dress shirt and tie
3. Dark dress shoes
Females
1. Skirt, Dress, or dress pants and dress shirt
2. Dress shoes
Students arriving in improper attire will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Caps are
always worn flat on top of the head with the point of the cap centered in the middle of the forehead.
Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap until such time as commencement honors are bestowed
upon the graduate. For any questions about caps and gowns, call Ms. Kern-Blystone (740) 702-2287, ext.
16259, or our Herff-Jones representative, Mr. Thompson, at (740) 821-3109. Also, gowns need to be pressed
so they are not wrinkled. Remember, there is no place to store personal items like purses, cameras, etc.
in the hallway. Please leave these with a family member in the audience. Also, please inform family and
friends that they should not visit you in the hallway during line-up. Family and friends must remain in the gym.
Pictures
As a courtesy to the graduate and special guests, we ask members of the audience to take pictures from their
seats only. A professional photographer from Mears Photography will photograph each graduate as the
diploma is presented. Information regarding picture prices and procedures will be distributed to the students at
graduation practice; direct questions prior to graduation to Ms. Katie Kern-Blystone (740) 702-2287, ext. 16222
or Mears Photography, 159 E. Water St., (740) 774-4120. After the recessional, in the Cox Gymnasium,
Mears Photography will be available for family and group pictures. Pricing and ordering information
will be available at this time.
Orders and payment are due in an envelope on graduation day to Ms. Kern-Blystone or to Mears by
Wednesday, June 3rd. Packages may be picked up on June 13th at Mears Photography. An order form
is attached.
Videos
Chillicothe City Schools’ broadcasting class will videotape the ceremony. Cost is TBA. Orders are due on
graduation day to Ms. Kern-Blystone or to Mr. Smith by Friday, June 3rd. Videos may be picked up at CHS on
August 21st. An order form is attached.
The Audience
Clapping, whistling, shouting, or any such loud or abusive behavior is considered inappropriate at a
commencement ceremony. Dignity and decorum are the order of the day. Also, the audience should be
courteous and remain seated so that everyone can see and not have their view blocked by others standing in
front of them. There will be no standing along the rail of the balconies. In addition, guests should not stand in
front of the stage to take pictures of graduates as a professional photographer is available.
2015-16 Senior Class Calendar
DAILY PA AND GOOGLE CLASSROOM ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL CONTAIN ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES!
October 1: Senior Class Meeting in CHS Auditorium
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Discussion of financial aid for college, graduation materials, senior obligations, and class vote on Class of 2016 flower, song, and motto.
October 1: Senior Student and Parent meeting in CHS/CMS Cafeteria- 6-7:30 p.m.
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Discussion of Senior obligations, graduation materials, and financial aid for college.
October 2: Senior Duct Tape Fundraiser: 7 p.m. at the “O.”
October 4: Senior hallway decorations for homecoming week.
October 5-9: CHS Spirit Week
October 8: Senior Graduation Materials Ordering Session: all lunch periods and after school 3-5 p.m. in CHS Cafe
October 9: Picture retakes-Grades 9-12
October 10: Homecoming Dance: 8-11 p.m. CHS Cafeteria [must have photo identification for admittance]
October 24: ACT in CHS Cafeteria
October 30: Halloween Costume Day- Judging before school-7:15 a.m. Cox Gym
November 2: Early Graduation Applications due to Guidance Office.
November 24: Senior Graduation Materials Ordering Session- Lunch Periods and After School 3-5pm in CHS Cafe
December 1- August 2016: Applications available.Refer for institutional admissions offices for specific deadlines.
December 12: ACT in CHS Cafeteria
January 1: FAFSA documents are available for 2016-2017 year.
February 1: Senior Pictures due to a member of the CHS Yearbook Staff.
February 6: ACT in CHS Cafeteria
March 18: End of the 3rd 9 weeks. Obligations must be filled by this date or transcripts and grade cards will be held.
April 1: Senior advertisements, contract, and money due the CHS Yearbook Staff.
April 4- May 13: AIR Testing at CHS for Freshman and Sophomore classes.
April 9: ACT in CHS Cafeteria
April 11: Herff Jones Distribution of caps and gowns in Cafeteria immediately following meeting through lunch.
April 29: Prom King and Queen Voting.
April 30: CHS Prom Festivities
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Grand March: Line up at 7:00 p.m. in Long Hallway- 7:30 p.m. in CHS Hatton Gym.
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Prom: 9-12 p.m. in CHS Cafeteria.
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After Prom: 12-4 a.m. in Hatton and Cox Gyms.
May 2-13: AP Testing at CHS.
May 11: Senior Exam Notification
May 12: Top Ten Dinner
May 16: CHS Academic Awards Assembly
May 17: Senior Locker Clean Out
May 18: Senior Field Day
May 18: Last day for Seniors in CHS building.
May 18: Teacher’s obligation list due to Mrs. Gray-CHS Main Office
May 23: Senior Exams- Location and time, TBA.
May 25, 26: Senior Make up exams-see Guidance/Main Office
May 25-27: CHS Second Semester Exams
May 27: Last day of Second Semester at CHS
May 27: Graduation Practice-Gym-9:00 a.m. All obligations paid by 3:00 p.m.
May 29: Class of 2016 Commencement Ceremony (Graduation)
June 1: Personalized yearbook orders due to the CHS Yearbook Staff.
June 3: Graduation picture forms due to Mears or Ms. Kern-Blystone and Graduation video forms to Mr. Smith at CHS.
June 13: Graduation picture pick up at Mears.
August 21: Graduation Video pick up in CHS Main Office.