WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH

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1 WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH 346 Clarksville Road, PO Box 535 Princeton Junction, NJ Phone: (609) FAX: (609) Charles D. Rudnick Principal May 20, 2010 Dear Senior Parents: We are looking forward to commencement exercises for the thirty-fifth graduating class of West Windsor- Plainsboro High School South. The ceremony will take place on Friday, June 18 th at 3:00 P.M. at the Sun National Bank Center. Graduation from high school comes only once in a person's lifetime. I have been impressed with the sincere efforts of the seniors to plan a ceremony that is steeped in tradition. Continuing a practice that began several years ago, our faculty will wear academic robes and degree colors, thus adding to the sense of dignity. It is my hope that all seniors will reflect this by refraining from actions such as balloon throwing and bubble blowing, which only serve to detract from the ceremony and to reflect negatively on the graduates. I ask you to discuss the meaning of graduation with your son or daughter, and to help him/her understand that parents, grandparents and friends expect a dignified celebration. Due to the additional seating available at The Sun National Bank Center, we are happy to announce that no tickets are required. Therefore, there is no limit on the number of guests. Appropriate dress will be required of all seniors participating in the graduation ceremony. Boys must wear a dress shirt, tie, long pants, socks and appropriate shoes. Girls must wear a dress or skirt and blouse or dress slacks and appropriate shoes. Platform shoes are discouraged. Graduates are not to wear shorts. Should medical or other reasons prohibit students from following these dress guidelines, the individual must discuss the problem with his/her assistant principal prior to June 4 th. Any senior not able or not wishing to participate in graduation must notify me in writing no later than Tuesday, June 1 st. Final examinations will begin on Tuesday, June 15 th. Seniors with a final grade average of "A" who also have an "A" average in the fourth marking period are exempt from the course final examination. On the reverse side of this letter, you will find a calendar of events regarding end of the year activities. Please keep it handy for reference. This information is also included on the website at ww-p.org. Also available on the website are directions to Sun National Bank Center, and order forms for the graduation video. Graduation videos can be ordered by June 14 through our PTSA for $ Order forms for the video are also available in the main office. Thank you very much for your efforts in making your son s/daughter s graduation a truly enjoyable occasion. Sincerely, Charles D. Rudnick Principal

2 Graduation 2010 Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 - SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT The Senior Awards Night program will be held in the new theater at 7:00 P.M. This is our annual scholarship awards ceremony. Students who are being recognized will be notified by the Guidance Office. Parents are invited to this ceremony. Tickets are not required. FRIDAY, JUNE 11 - SENIOR PROM The Senior Prom will be held at the Westin from 7:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. The post prom party, at High School South, sponsored by our parents, will begin immediately afterwards. Doors will open at 12:30 A.M. The post prom is open to all eligible seniors, even if they don t attend the prom. Seniors must be at the post prom no later than 1:30 A.M. The post prom party is a tremendous undertaking by our parents. They do it to provide a safe celebration for our students. Please consider making a contribution to the post prom. MONDAY, JUNE 14 - SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY/YEARBOOK A Senior Service Award Assembly will be held in the Playhouse at 8:45 10:00 A.M. At this time service awards, departmental, athletic and general academic recognitions are bestowed. Parents wishing to attend this assembly should notify Tracy Jones at Seniors only will receive their yearbooks outside of the Library after school at 3:00pm. If your yearbook has not been ordered, a limited supply is available and may be purchased for $95, to be paid by cash only. THURSDAY, JUNE 17-12:15 P.M. - GRADUATION PRACTICE All seniors who are planning to participate in graduation must attend graduation practice. Practice will be held in the Playhouse. Caps and gowns will be distributed following graduation rehearsal to all seniors who have fulfilled their end-of-the-year obligations. Caps, gowns and tassels do not need to be returned. Please Note: All obligations must be cleared before each senior can receive his/her cap and gown. Obligation payments will be cleared with Tracy Jones in the main office during study hall or lunch periods. If a student has not paid outstanding obligations by Thursday, June 17, he/she will not receive their cap and gown or be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please ensure that all outstanding obligations are fulfilled prior to June 18. We will accept only cash or money orders. THURSDAY, JUNE 17 1:30 P.M. - SENIOR CELEBRATION All eligible seniors are encouraged to attend our Senior Celebration Barbeque on June 17 th at 1:30 PM outdoors. FRIDAY, JUNE 18 3:00 P.M. GRADUATION Seniors must assemble at Sun National Bank Center no later than 2:00 P.M. Graduation will begin at 3:00 P.M. sharp and will last approximately one and one-half hours. In order to lend dignity to the ceremony and to provide adequate visibility for all, guests will not be permitted to approach the stage to take photographs. A professional photographer has been hired to photograph each graduate. A free wallet-sized proof will be mailed to each graduate, along with information about purchasing additional pictures. A portion of the profit will be given to the PTSA by the studio. If you have any questions about any graduation events, please call Tracy Jones, Cathy Tantum or Jeanette Hanos at

3 Graduation 2010 Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 - SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT The Senior Awards night program will be held in the New Theater at 7:00 P.M. This is our annual scholarship awards ceremony. Students who are being recognized will be notified by the Guidance Office. Parents are invited to this ceremony. Tickets are not required. FRIDAY, JUNE 11 - SENIOR PROM The senior prom will be held at the Westin from 7:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. The post prom party, at High School South, sponsored by our parents, will begin immediately afterwards. Doors will open at 12:30 A.M. The post prom is open to all eligible seniors, even if they don t attend the prom. Seniors must be at the post prom no later than 1:30 A.M. The post prom party is a tremendous undertaking by our parents. They do it to provide a safe celebration for our students. Please consider making a contribution to the post prom. MONDAY, JUNE 14 - SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY/YEARBOOK A Senior Service Award Assembly will be held in the Playhouse at 8:45 10:00 A.M. At this time service awards, departmental, athletic and general academic recognitions are bestowed. Parents wishing to attend this assembly should notify Tracy Jones at Seniors only will receive their yearbooks outside the Library after school at 3:00pm. If your yearbook has not been ordered, a limited supply is available and may be purchased for $95, to be paid by cash only. THURSDAY, JUNE 17-12:15 P.M. - GRADUATION PRACTICE All seniors who are planning to participate in graduation must attend graduation practice. Practice will be held in the Playhouse. Caps and gowns will be distributed following graduation rehearsal to all seniors who have fulfilled their end-of-the-year obligations. Caps, gowns and tassels do not need to be returned. Please Note: All obligations must be cleared before each senior can receive his/her cap and gown. Obligation payments will be cleared with Tracy Jones in the main office during study hall or lunch periods. If a student has not paid outstanding obligations by Thursday, June 17, he/she will not receive their cap and gown or be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please ensure that all outstanding obligations are fulfilled prior to June 18. We will accept only cash or money orders. THURSDAY, JUNE 17 1:30 P.M. - SENIOR CELEBRATION All eligible seniors are encouraged to attend our Senior Celebration Barbeque on June 17 th at 1:30 PM outdoors. FRIDAY, JUNE 18 3:00 P.M. GRADUATION Seniors must assemble at Sun National Bank Center no later than 2:00 P.M. Graduation will begin at 3:00 P.M. sharp and will last approximately one and one-half hours. In order to lend dignity to the ceremony and to provide adequate visibility for all, guests will not be permitted to approach the stage to take photographs. A professional photographer has been hired to photograph each graduate. A free wallet-sized proof will be mailed to each graduate, along with information about purchasing additional pictures. A portion of the profit will be given to the PTSA by the studio. If you have any questions about any graduation events, please call Tracy Jones, Cathy Tantum or Jeanette Hanos at

4 ORDER YOUR GRADUATION D VDS TODAY!!! On June 18 th, our seniors are going to be celebrating a major accomplishment of their lives their high school graduation!! Don t miss the opportunity to get your own professionally produced graduation DVD to memorialize this day forever. The PTSA has enlisted the services of a company to capture the event using a 3- camera system placed at vantage points not available to parents. These broadcast cameras on tripods have special lenses and will be operated by professionals. Complete the order form below and submit to the main office with your check made payable to WWP-HS South PTSA for $25.00 (per copy) by June 14 th! Please make sure to print your name and address clearly as the DVDs will be mailed directly to the address you list below. Call with questions cut here Name: Street Address: # of $25.00 each Phone:

5 The Sun National Bank Center (SNBC) is located at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Route 129 in Trenton. Directions: Get on Route 1 South. After the traffic light at Franklin Corner Road (Michael s Diner), bear to the left and follow the signs for Trenton and the SNBC. After you pass the exit for Perry Street, pay close attention to the directions for the SNBC. Get in the right lane. Do not take the exit for Market Street. Remain in the right hand lane as you proceed onto Route 129. Proceed to the traffic light at Hamilton Avenue. The SNBC will be to your right. Seniors and faculty are to proceed through the light and bear to the right to the next light. Turn right onto Broad Street and turn right into the reserved parking lot. Parents and guests should turn right onto Hamilton Avenue and right into the general parking lot. Handicapped parking is available there. On leaving the parking lots: Those in the Hamilton Avenue lot may turn left onto Hamilton Avenue and then left at the first traffic light onto Route 1 North. Those in reserved parking may turn right out of their parking lot and right at the light onto Hamilton Avenue. At the intersection with Route 129, turn left onto Route 1 North.