EL CAPITAN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Information Night February 15, 2018
Agenda Welcome Mr. Shaw Principal Important Academic Timelines Mrs. Alejandra Salas- Senior Counselor Senior Activities & Graduation Ceremony Mr. Albert Gonzalez- Associate Principal
Academic Timelines Danger/Failure Notices Yellow - April 27th (student/parent contact) Red - May 28rd -June 1st (student/parent contact) Credit Recovery deadline May 18th Senior Exit Interviews (mandatory) Thursday, May 17th Parent Volunteers Needed! Contact Mrs. McCown in the Counseling Office mmccown@muhsd.org/384-5525
Scholarship Information Generic Scholarship Application Due: February 16th FAFSA Application Due: March 2nd (for Cal-Grant eligibility) Bloss Scholarship Application Due: March 20th Scholarship and Awards Ceremony: May 3rd @ 6:30 - Student will be invited prior if awarded scholarships For more information: Brandee Ruiz at brandeeruiz@muhsd.org **Transcripts can be requested via Parchment on counseling website**
Graduation Honors CSF White Robe for Lifetime CSF Members (4 of Last 6 Semesters) Embossed Gold Stole for 100% Members (Last 6 Semesters) Honor Cords Gold 3.5 or higher GPA Silver 250+ Comm. Service Hrs Purple Comp. Pathway Courses Black Link - 2 years Bronze Leadership - 3 years Light Blue Ac. Mentor - 3 years Medals Valedictorians and Salutatorians
90% Attendance Policy MUHSD Policy with NO exceptions Student and parent notification has started and will be ongoing. Excused absences P = Personal Excuse (Prior Approval) B= Saturday School credit C = Counseling D = Benched (Front Office) F = Funeral G = UDA H = Home Instruction M = Medical Note Q = Qtn/Health R = Religious T = Tardy V = Verified W = COPE X= Intervention Center Unexcused absences A = Absent E = CWA SUS Ex I = Illness J = Juvenile Hall O = Truant S = Suspension U = Personal Unexcused Z = Unverified absence
90% Attendance Policy cont. Consequences: NO Senior Activities NO Graduation Ceremony What can you do? Come to school! Monitor your attendance - Check Aeries Student Portal Clear your absences May 30th last day towards 90% attendance rule (last instructional day for seniors)
ECHS YEARBOOK Yearbooks, a great way to cherish school memories. Cost is $100 or $90 with ASB until Friday, March 9 As of Saturday, March 10, cost is $110 or $100 with ASB Limited supply, so order early to ensure your student gets one! ONLY orders placed by Tuesday 2/27 will be guaranteed! Questions- echsyearbook@muhsd.org & on the ECHS Website under Student Services> Yearbook
ECHS YEARBOOK We encourage you to commemorate your student s achievements and high school experience by purchasing a Senior Dedication Page in the Yearbook. The page pricing is as follows: Whole page = $325 1/2 page = $225 1/4 page = $150 1/8 page (business card size) = $85 Final Deadline = Monday March 5 Since the deadline to create your own page on the Josten s Website has passed, there will be an additional $15 fee for a Yearbook Staffer to create a custom page for you. Please email echsyearbook@muhsd.org to begin the ordering process.
Senior Shirt/Sweatshirt Bundles Baseball shirts sell for $ 22.00 T-Shirts sell for $18.00 Sweatshirts sell for $28.00 Baseball / Sweatshirt combo $45.00 (save 5) Baseball / T-Shirt combo $35.00 (save 5) T-Shirt / Sweatshirt combo $40.00 (save 6) Sold as T-Shirt or Sweatshirt! Baseball Shirt
Cap & Gown/Grad. Announcements Jostens- Cap & Gown ($38 by March 1st), Announcements, Tassels, Keychains, Mugs etc. (Jostens will be here in the Cafeteria on March 5th from 5pm-7pm) Announcement delivery: April 27th. Cap & Gown delivery: May 14th. Orders can be placed at: www.jostens.com
Obligations Student s responsibility to monitor this. Noted on student s AERIES account. Under Student Info, Fees & Fines Will prevent participation at school activities such as dances, trips, other activities, graduation ceremony which includes receiving tickets. Highly recommended to check this regularly and not wait until the last minute. Payments can be made in the Bookkeeper s office M-F from 7:00-3:30 or over the phone at 384-5564(Mrs.Pam Boesch).
Scholarship Awards Night Location: ECHS Main Gym (Stable Center) Date: Thursday, May 3rd Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come celebrate with our students as they receive awards and scholarships for their achievements.
Prom Date: May 12, 2018 Location: San Joaquin Winery, Madera Time: 5PM to 11PM Ticket Cost: Approximately $100 TBD Ticket go on sale: Mid April Guest passes available in the SBO Requirements: Formal Attire Obligations must be cleared No major discipline issues
Grad Nite Date: May 31st Buses depart: Afternoon on the 31st Buses return: Between 9:00-10:00 am PAYMENT INFORMATION Cost: $195 w/asb Card $205 without All payments can be made in the Bookkeeper's Office. Smaller payment installments can be made Your Seat/Ticket will not be reserved until you have paid the full $200 We are limited to 100 seats -*Seats/tickets will be reserved for the first 100 full payments* Deadlines: March 29, 2018 -- No refunds on any payments collected May 1, 2018 -- All Payments are due in FULL. Requirements: Proper Attire Search Prior to Departure Any discipline may result in loss of graduation ceremony privileges Medications
Other Senior Activities 4/9 to 4/13: Graduation ceremony speakers tryouts May 29th: Senior Picnic/Activity Day May 30th: Senior Check-out/Walkout Rally (Seniors leave after assembly)
Baccalaureate Service Tuesday, June 5th. 6:30-7:30 (graduates arrive at 6pm wearing cap and gown) St. Patrick's Church, 671 E Yosemite Ave Hosted by Young Life, St Patrick's and other area churches Graduates, friends, and families are invited (no attendance restrictions/limitations) Direct questions to: Mr. Derek Price dprice@muhsd.org
Graduation Ceremony Thursday, June 7th in ECHS quad Seniors report to theater by 5:30pm Gates open at 6:00pm Ceremony begins at 7:00pm 4 Tickets Issued to every senior Additional ticket: Senior Parent Info Night (Please remember to sign in) Tickets given out June 1 (all obligations must be cleared. Pay at bookkeeper s office) Handicap/Special Needs Pass: Contact SBO 384-5563(Entry at 5:30pm) Discipline: Major issues in last 30 days could result in non-participation of ceremony
Graduation Ceremony Proper Dress Code Gentlemen - Slacks, Dress Shirt, Tie, Appropriate Dress Shoes Ladies - Dress or Skirt, Appropriate Dress Shoes NO Tennis Shoes, Flip-Flops, or Non-School Provided Additions to Cap/Gown. MANDATORY Rehearsals: June 5, June 6, and 7th if needed All days -- 8am Seniors report to the Main Gym. Students MUST attend practice. Only excused absences cleared by Principal Shaw will be accepted. Failure to appear could result in a loss of walking privileges. Shoob Photography Diploma pick up right after ceremony Extreme Weather (Rain or Heat) Parking: Student & Staff park lots Purchase brick for Alumni Monument $100 donation see the bookkeeper by the SBO office
Congratulations to the class of 2018! Don t forget to get credit for attending tonight to receive your additional graduation ticket!