Klein Oak High School Senior Information Class of 2018
Table of Contents Dates to Remember... 1 Klein Oak Fight Song/ Alma Mater... 2 Senior Superlatives... 3 Senior Favorites... 4 KISD Final Exam Exemptions... 5 AP Exam Schedule... 6 IB Exam Schedule... 7 Prom Information... 9 SNAPP Information... 10 Senior Awards Ceremony... 11 Commencement Preparation... 12 Commencement... 13 NRG Stadium Information... 15 NRG Stadium Maps... 16 Final Transcript Information... 19 Summer Grad Information... 19 Administration and Counselors... 20 This booklet is designed to give every senior information regarding prom, graduation, and other important events.
DATES TO REMEMBER SATURDAY APRIL 7 6 PM SENIOR SERVE THURSDAY APRIL 12 2:45pm SPEAKER TRYOUTS (Top 10%) FRIDAY MAY 18 TBD YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION TUESDAY MAY 22 3RD PERIOD SENIOR AWARDS PRACTICE THURSDAY MAY 18 LUNCHES CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION WEDNESDAY MAY 23 1ST 4TH CAP/GOWN DAY VISIT ELEMENTARY/1ST REHEARSAL/LUNCHEON SATURDAY MAY 26 8-MIDNIGHT PROM SUNDAY MAY 27 MIDNIGHT- 6AM SNAPP WEDNESDAY MAY 30 7PM KMPC SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY MONDAY MAY 28 HOLIDAY THURSDAY MAY 31 8:30 10:30 2ND REHEARSAL/SEATING ASSIGNMENT SATURDAY JUNE 2 9AM GRADUATION THURSDAY JUNE 14 3:30 PM LAST TIME TO ORDER FINAL TRANSCRIPT THURSDAY JUNE 14 3:30 P.M. REGISTRARS' OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER MONDAY JULY 30 7:30 A.M. REGISTRARS' OFFICE OPENS FOR 2018-2019 SATURDAY AUGUST 18 10 AM SUMMER GRADUATION LOCATION TBA 1
Klein Oak Fight Song Hail to the fighting spirit. Hail panther pride forever. Hail! Hail! The Black and Gold, Be true to Klein Oak High Klein Oak Alma Mater For all the years we have shared here For memories that will never die For traditions that we hold dear Remember days at Klein Oak High. These golden days we will cherish As friendships linger on Join now in Pride and Spirit Remembering days at Klein Oak High Remembering days at Klein Oak High. 2
Class Colors: Champagne, Black, and Gold Class Flower: Daffodils Class Song: Congratulations by Post Malone, Quavo Class Motto: We ve only just begun Valedictorian: Emily Nguyen Salutatorian: Zachary Summers Senior Class Officers President Carter Weigand Vice President Kayla Wrobbel Treasurer Turley Duque Reporter-- Lexi Brown Secretary Madeline Frasca Student Council Officers President Jillian Dunbar Vice President Jacob Duquette/Emily Nguyen Treasurer Kylie Watson Recording Secretary Jackie Herbein Parliamentarian Madison Dean Chairperson Isabelle AbuHamad/Mirna Hernandez National Honor Society Officers President Alan George Vice President Isabelle AbuHamad Historian Zachary Molegraaf Secretary Kayla Wrobbel Treasurer Madeline Frasca 3
Senior Favorites Mr. KOHS...TBA Miss KOHS.TBA Most Handsome...Reed Smith Most Beautiful. Madison Lummus Most Athletic Boy... Mason Karp Most Athletic Girl...Peyton Mickelson Friendliest Boy.Carter Weigand Friendliest Girl.Reagan Gill Most School Spirit Boy...Joseph Nowak Most School Spirit Girl Isabel Blow Best Dressed Boy.Michael Smith Best Dressed Girl..Zuena Karim BFFs Male...John Campbell / Miles Oldacre BFFs Female.. Madeline Frasca / Lexi Brown Class Comedian Boy Eduardo Gonzalez Class Comedian Girl....Madeline Morrison Best Eyes Boy..Reed Smith Best Eyes Girl...Kylie Watson Best Hair Boy...Cole Deleon Best Hair Girl...Elizabeth Hughes Most Talented Boy...Zac Molegraaf Most Talented Girl Laiken Nuemann Future Billionaire.Emily Nguyen Cutest Couple...Mackenzie Patterson & Aaron Lynch Homecoming King...Eduardo Gonzalez Homecoming Queen. Alexis Brown 4
KISD FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS NOTE: Student textbook records must be clear in all subjects before any final exam exemptions are awarded. Students in grade 12 will be eligible for an exemption in all subjects if they meet the requirements below, receive passing grades the first semester in the class for which they are seeking an exemption, and have a second semester grade of 80 or above in that class. Students that have met the requirements for early graduation will be eligible for an exemption in all subjects if they meet the requirements above and have a first semester grade of 80 or above in that class. Any student qualifying for an exemption may take a final examination if he/she believes that it may improve his/her semester average. All semester examinations must be given according to the established schedule and none are to be given early. A student s laptops and textbook records must be clear before any final exemption is awarded. 5
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PROM INFORMATION Prom Theme Gatsby s Gala May 26, 2018 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Woodlands Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Prom Colors black, white, gold and silver Dress: The prom is formal. Suit, tie, tux, formals and semi-formal dresses are acceptable. Students must follow the KISD dress code for acceptable attire. All students and their dates must register at the time of purchase. You must know the correct spelling of the date s name, the school/college/ employment, grade and home phone number when purchasing Prom ticket. If date is not KO student guest form must be filled out & turned in to Mrs. Ramos. All guest must be checked in under the student that purchased the tickets. Single Prom Ticket $75 (KO Senior & non-ko student) PROM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATION 9
All attendees must conform to the Klein Oak Student Handbook, Behavior and Conduct Plan. No form of intoxication or questionable behavior will be tolerated. Anyone questionable will be removed by either the administration or Klein Police and parents will be notified. Consequences will be disciplinary action by the school district and/or the proper authorities. It does not matter if a date is of legal age to consume alcohol. This is a school function. Announcement of King and Queen will take place at 10:45 P.M. SNAPP (Senior Night After Prom Party) May 26/27 2018 Theme: TBA Location : Main Event, The Woodlands NO STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 1:30 AM STUDENTS MAY BEGIN TO LEAVE AT 5:00 AM Klein Oak SNAPP, an all-night alcohol/drug free event for seniors and their dates, will be held from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. immediately following the Prom. KO Seniors will be eligible to win prizes. Food and drinks will be provided. COST - $30 It s not required to attend Prom in order to attend SNAPP 10
SENIOR AWARDS Several senior students will be selected to receive special awards for their tenure at Klein Oak High School. Those students who are selected will receive notification in mid May. If you are selected, you will be expected to attend the rehearsal and subsequent ceremony. Be sure to turn in all scholarship offers to the Ms. Holloway in the 2019 office ASAP. You may email them to her at jholloway1@kleinisd.net There will be a brief practice May 22, 2018 during 3rd period for students receiving awards. You will be placed on the excusal list and notified at the proper time. The Senior Awards Program will be held at Klein Multipurpose Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm. All parents are welcome! 11
COMMENCEMENT PREPARATION There will be two rehearsals for graduation. All seniors are to be present and on time. Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory. The first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 23th (4th period). Students should report to the large gym. The senior luncheon will follow the rehearsal in the small gym. The second rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 31st (8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m). Seniors are to report to large gym and will receive their graduation seating information. (Students do not need to wear cap and gown) School dress code will be in effect for both rehearsals. INVITATIONS Commencement invitations were distributed during lunches in late March. Students who paid, but did not pick up their announcements may pick them up from the 2018 office. Information regarding invitations may be obtained by contacting Herff Jones at 281-367- 4723. Anyone who purchased invitations for June and will be a summer graduate needs to contact the company to exchange invitations. CAPS & GOWNS Caps and gowns will be issued in the middle of May. All fees, fines, and obligations must be cleared prior to issuance. Information regarding caps and gowns may be obtained by contacting HERFF JONES 281-367-4723. It is the responsibility of the student to show up at commencement with a clean and neat cap and gown. Caps and gowns will be delivered on May 18, 2018 during all lunches. HOLDS A SENIOR HOLD LIST will be generated. It includes all senior students who owe fees, fines, or some other financial obligation, such as lost books or fundraiser money. SENIORS ON THE LIST WILL NOT BE ISSUED THEIR CAPS AND GOWNS. 12
Dress Code COMMENCEMENT Saturday, June 2, 2018 at NRG Stadium Girls Wear dresses or nice slacks that complement the gown. A collar comes in the package with the gown; be sure not to lose it. Wear dark or neutral colored shoes. No flip flops or tennis shoes. Boys Wear a collared shirt with a TIE, conservative dress slacks, dark socks and dark shoes. No jeans, tennis shoes or sandals. MUST be clean shaven. Wear hats with mortar board flat not tilted to one side or to the rear. Begin with tassel on right side, move to left when told to do so by the Superintendent. Failure to adhere to proper dress standards places you in jeopardy of not taking part in the ceremony. Arrival Seniors are to report at 7:45 am to the left of the Amegy Bank entrance of NRG Stadium for lineup and final instructions. There will be signs posted to direct students to the correct location. ONLY Klein Oak Seniors will be admitted to this area. A teacher will be stationed at the entrance to give instructions. Graduates should not bring anything such as purses or cameras. There is not a place to leave such items. They will be taken up and will not be given back until after diplomas have been picked up. Graduates arriving late should report to the assistant principal by the registrar in NRG in order to be seated. Graduates will be seated at the appropriate time. Conduct Students should refrain from talking during the ceremony. Students are to take their cues from the floor marshals in lining up to walk across the stage. Inappropriate actions such as gesturing, jumping, throwing of beach balls, blowing horns, or anything that could take away the focus from classmates or the overall purpose of the ceremony WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Diplomas may be withheld for such actions for a determined period of time with a number of community service hours additionally assigned. Processional The graduates will assemble in NRG Stadium. Line up assignments will be given to students at the rehearsal. Please arrive at 7:45 am. Dress Code will be checked and students will line up in appropriate order for the processional. Teachers will be stationed at approximately every 25 students to assist in line up. 13
The processional will begin PROMPTLY at 9AM Students must walk directly behind the person in front of them and as close as possible without stepping on the other student s feet. Students must not allow large distances to develop between one another. Students should pair off with the person who comes from the opposite tunnel regardless of whether or not it is the person with whom they practiced. The floor marshals will lead the graduates to the proper row. Graduates must sit in the correct seat assignment, which may mean skipping a seat for a late arriving student. All participants must remain standing until all graduates are in place. Boys will remove mortar board during the National Anthem and Pledge. They will then replace mortar board on head and fix tassel. Girls DO NOT remove hats. Graduates will be instructed when to be seated by the speaker at the podium. Conferring of Diplomas -Following all commencement addresses, the floor marshals will designate a row of students to stand and proceed to the line to receive diplomas. -One at a time, student s names will be called and he/she will cross the stage to receive a diploma cover from the principal and shake hands with a member of the KISD school board. -Students must wait until their name is called before crossing the stage. -After receiving their diploma covers, graduates will return to the appropriate seat on the floor and sit down. Photographs and Videos A professional photographer, Loyd s Photographs and Videos, will provide a reasonably priced picture of the graduates as they receive their diplomas from the principal. Parents and friends are not allowed on the floor of the stadium. Information concerning pictures will be given closer to graduation. All orders for pictures and video should be mailed to the company. Recessional The recessional will begin immediately following the benediction/closing remarks. Graduates must remain in their place of order at all times and follow instructions from the floor marshals. The recessional will begin from the last row and continue to the first. The exit will be from the outside aisles. Immediately after the recessional, school personnel will lead the graduates to where actual diplomas will be distributed. 14
NRG STADIUM INFORMATION After Graduation Meeting Graduates All students must vacate NRG Stadium and the parking lot as soon as they exit the building. Making a plan to meet family members at a specific location before the graduation is beneficial. Travel and Traffic Remember to MapQuest directions to NRG Stadium. No tickets are necessary for admittance. The guest parking is off of Kirby Drive and South Loop 610 Gate 8. There will be a parking fee of $12 per car. Guest Entrance The guest entrance is the Amegy Bank entrance of the NRG Stadium. All guests will exit out the Ford entrance (see attached map). The student entrance is to the left of the Amegy Bank entrance and all students will exit out the Ford Entrance. Handicapped Guest Information Guests in wheelchairs should enter through the Amegy entrance of NRG Stadium. A section is reserved on the top level for persons in wheelchairs and their families. Handicap parking is available for vehicles with proper tags. 15
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FINAL TRANSCRIPTS Colleges require a final transcript to prove you graduated from high school. Final transcripts will be mailed to the college/university of your choice during the third week of June. A request to mail your final transcript must be made by completing a FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM with the Registrar s Office. The cost of each transcript is $2.00. Final Transcript Request Forms will be available May 10, 2018. Requests received in the Registrars Office after June 14, 2018 will not be processed until early August. The Registrar s Office will be closed on June 14th through July 30th. Summer Graduation Information Saturday, August 18, 2018 10:00 a.m. Location TBA Deadline for turning in all credits to the KOHS counseling office in order to be eligible for the summer graduation program is Friday, August 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. This includes credits from UT, Texas Tech, TxVSN and Lone Star. Cap and Gowns will be worn. Invitations are available for purchase through Herff Jones (281-367-4723). Class of 2018 19
ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS Principal Mr. Thomas Hensley Associate Principals Heather Cook, Mandy Nesbit Assistant Principals Jason Anderson, Frances Ditta, Robert Jordan, Eric Lammers, Lindsey Marino, Julie Medearis, Richard Ray, Shelly Schwebach, Kimberly Walters, Lynda Wesley Counselors Lead Liz Krottinger The senior counselors: Amanda Gray, Christopher Lockett, Shelly Harrison, Tequilla McMillan, Loran Termine, Liz Krottinger Juniors April Loeb, Nicole Demby, Jennifer Hatchett and Stacy Garrett; Sophomores Kelly Medlin, Allison Wallace and Annette McClendon; Freshman Kim Huff-Howard, Jennifer Shock and Francin Wilder. Youth Services Kristie Erwin Behavioral Specialist Jennifer Ferrigno Graduation Advisor Mary-Margaret Bollato Registrars Susan Gaubatz, Laura Lee Sponsor Gina Ramos 20