CRESCENTA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BULLETIN CLASS OF 2017 You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne Seniors: With the approach of graduation there are several activities which we have planned so that you can enjoy your remaining few weeks at Crescenta Valley High School. We hope that everyone attends and takes part in these activities. These months can and should be the best time of the year for seniors. This senior bulletin is designed to inform you of all the upcoming events and their ticket deadlines. Please be aware of the following: Be prompt and ready for all activities. Do not make others suffer because you did not prepare. Be aware of ticket deadlines. They will be strictly enforced. Violations of the Standards of Student Conduct from now until the end of the school year can result in your exclusion from senior activities including graduation. Use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Each year a few students have not been allowed to participate in senior activities, including the graduation ceremony, because of drug or alcohol use at school functions. A breathalyzer to measure alcohol may be at every school function and may be used at random or as needed. No smoking is allowed at any school function on or off campus. SENIOR ACTIVITIES: 1. Senior Parent Night, 7:00 PM Feb. 16 6. Senior Reflections 7:00 pm May 30 2. Senior Class Meeting, Auditorium May 16 7. Graduation Rehearsal 11:00 am June 1 3. Cap and Gown Distribution May 16 (Graduation tickets will be distributed at rehearsal) 4. Senior Awards Night (7 p.m.) May 17 8. Graduation 5:30 pm June 1 5. Senior Prom May 20 9. Grad Nite Wed. 3/31, 3:00 PM Thurs. 6/1,2:00 am Prom Plus Party May 20 10. H AVE A GREAT LIFE!!! Please read this entire bulletin. It contains information regarding: 1. Cap and gown distribution 6. Graduation 2. Senior Awards 7. Grad Nite 3. Other important reminders including Finals 8. List of Important dates 4. Senior Prom 9. Sr. Prom Policy and FAQS 5. Senior Reflections These activities have been planned by your senior officers. Please enjoy the last months of your senior year. Remember to be kind and courteous at all events, so everyone is assured of having a good time. 2/24/17 1
CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTIONS/MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING and GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS. WHEN WHERE Tuesday, May 16 8:00 AM CVHS MacDonald Auditorium A mandatory senior class meeting, as well as cap and gown distribution will take place Tuesday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Seniors who have purchased cap and gowns can pick them up in the auditorium lobby prior to the senior meeting. Please take care of your gown and try to keep it clean and wrinkle free. A cool iron may be used to remove wrinkles. Graduation Announcements Purchased graduation announcements will be distributed by the first week of May. Announcements should be mailed out approximately one month before graduation. WHEN: WHERE: DRESS: SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM Wednesday, May 17 th at 7:00 pm CVHS Mac Donald Auditorium Cap and Gown (See dress details under Graduation) Rehearsal for the Senior Awards program will be Wednesday, May 17, Period 5. All participants/award winners report to the auditorium that evening at 6:45 p.m. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. All seniors and their families are encouraged to attend. Senior Awards is also the perfect time to take photos in yourself in yourcap and gown at CVHS with your friends and family. DEADLINE: You must notify Mrs. Mulvoy in the administration office of any awards, scholarships or college acceptance information you would like recognized at Senior Awards Night by Wednesday, May 3. Thank you cards for any scholarships must be done by May 13. SENIOR PROM - Saturday, May 20 at the Wallis Annenberg Building, Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Senior Prom Policy. Dates, deadlines and FAQ s are on the last page of this bulletin. OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS In order to be eligible for graduation, a senior must maintain acceptable citizenship. This includes payment of all debts and fines, lost book fees, and other school obligations. ALL SENIOR DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS MUST BE CLEARED BY 2:00, Wednesday, May 31, or a diploma will not be issued graduation evening. Final exams, as follows: Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26: Teachers give final exams to seniors over these two days for periods 1 and 6. (Regular Schedule) Tuesday May 30: Final exams for all students 9, 10, 11, 12 for Periods 2 and 3. Wednesday, May 31: Final exams for grades 9, 10, 11, 12 for Periods 4 and 5. Wednesday, June 1 : Final exams for grades 9, 10 and 11 for Periods 1 and 6. The Counseling Office will notify seniors who are not cleared for graduation by the evening of May 31. Senior graduation announcements should be mailed approximately one month before graduation. 2/24/17 2
SENIOR REFLECTIONS (sponsored by CVHS Parents) Seniors and families are invited to attend this special program honoring the senior class. Future insight is provided by a guest CVHS faculty speaker selected by the senior class. Senior officers will also present some final thoughts. The PTSA will host a reception in front of the Auditorium following the service. Reflections provides seniors the opportunity to think about the past and dream about the future. Reflections is also perfect time to take photos in your cap and gown here at CVHS with your friends and family. Attendance is voluntary. WHEN: WHERE: DRESS: Tuesday May 30 th at 7p.m. Mac Donald Auditorium, Crescenta Valley High School Cap and Gown. (See dress details under Graduation.) Seniors line up at 3:40 p.m. GRADUATION: DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2017 REHEARSAL: CEREMONY WHERE/TIME: Osborne Field June 1 11:00 a.m. Mandatory for all seniors attending graduation Osborne Field, Crescenta Valley High School Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Graduation begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. PARTICIPATION: Only those seniors completing the prescribed requirements for a diploma will take part in the ceremony. TICKETS/ADMISSION: Seniors will receive six (6) free tickets for admission to the graduation ceremony at graduation rehearsal. All guests attending graduation age 3 and over will need a ticket to enter. A maximum of five (5) additional tickets per graduate can be purchased for $12 each from the student store. Extra ticket sale dates will be announced in the bulletin. DIPLOMA: During graduation, you will receive an empty diploma jacket while crossing the stage. Your actual diploma will be issued immediately after the ceremony by your counselor in the gym. Diplomas WILL NOT BE ISSUED to students who owe textbooks, owe detention, or have outstanding debts at the library, student store, or any other department or to students identified as disruptive during the graduation ceremony. PICTURES: Plan to have all the appropriate pictures taken before or after the graduation ceremony. No one will be permitted on the field to take close-up personal pictures during the ceremony. Bronson Studio will have platform photos available for purchase at http://bronsonstudio.com/cvhs 2/24/17 3
GRADNITE CELEBRATION Disneyland & California Adventure Wednesday May 31, 2017 From 3 p.m. Thurs. June 1, 2017 at 3:00 a.m.- both parks and Exclusive Senior Party at California Adventure.. Who can attend Grad Nite? If you are a graduating senior you may go stag. A graduating senior bringing a guest, your guest can be a student from another high school, or a person who no longer attends high school. Non-CV guests must go through a guest approval process. Guest approval forms are available in the Assistant Principals Office. Allow several days to process. WHO CANNOT ATTEND GRAD NITE? Middle school students or anyone age 21 or over. Non Senior CV/GUSD STUDENTS. TICKETS: CASH or CREDIT CARD at the STUDENT STORE ONLY CASH ONLY or Credit Card on line. Tickets are non-transferable, and non-refundable after April 14.. A receipt will be given at the time of purchase. You will receive your ticket and wristband when on the bus. Bring your receipt and ID. CVHS ID and /or Valid California Driver s License. Bring both! Guests must provide proper ID. Grad Nite 2017 tickets include entry and an Exclusive Senior Private party from 10:00 a.m. at Disney California Adventure Park. Enjoy complimentary Park Hopping privileges between Disneyland and California Adventure Parks during regular operating hours. If you own a Disneyland season pass, it will get you in, but you cannot attend the exclusive Senior Party, and must exit the parks at regular closing time. You will not go on CV buses. Disney Grad Nite tickets on sale March 1 Credit Card or Cash March 1 March 18 Seniors only: $100 with ASB and $110 without ASB. (Student Store or Online Store) April 11 Seniors and Guest $120 for all tickets (Non CV student with Guest Pass) $120 for all tickets. 650 Tickets available until April 14 th or sold out. In order for Disneyland to control the crowds, we have limited numbers. Bus sign up information will be available by March 1. Guest passes available March 14 in the Assistant Principal s Office due by Friday, March31 at 1:00 p.m. If you have a guest pass, please DO NOT buy your tickets online. You MUST buy them at the Student Store. Guest Pass tickets cannot be purchased until March 28. Price includes bus transportation to and from Disneyland. DRESS: Rules for dress that evening, and things to leave at home will be provided on a sheet at the time of ticket purchase. It is strongly suggested that all students follow the CV dress code policy. REGULATIONS: Everyone travels on the bus. NO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION. Departure after 5 th Period Final and all Senior Check out procedures have been completed! (Buses parked along Ramsdell Ave. From the Gym to the Auditorium). Buses return to CVHS approximately 3:30 Thursday morning. RETURNING TO CV: PLEASE RESPECT THE TIME EVERYONE IS SUPPOSED TO RETURN TO THE BUS. ONCE EVERYONE IS ABOARD, YOU WILL LEAVE THE PARK TO COME HOME. YOUR BUS DOES NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE OTHER BUSES. 2/24/17 4
SENIOR LIST OF DATES AND DEADLINES: 1. 2/16 Senior Parent Night Thursday, 2/16 auditorium 2. 5/1-5/5 Graduation Announcements distributed 1 st week of May 3. 5/3 Announcements for Senior Awards due to Mrs. Mulvoy Wed., 5/4 in the Main Office. 4. 5/16 Cap and Gown Distribution Auditorium lobby Tuesday, 5/16 5. 5/16 Senior Class Meeting Auditorium Tuesday, 5/16 6. 5/17 Senior Awards Rehearsal 5 th period Wed., May 17 7. 5/17 Senior Awards Program in the Auditorium Wednesday, 5/17 8. 5/20 Senior Prom and Prom Plus Party 7:00 p.m. Sat 5/20 7:00 12:00 p.m. Prom Plus following at the Crescenta Canada YMCA More information to follow. 9. 5/25 Finals for seniors Periods 1&6 Thur. 5/25 & Fri, 5/26 10. 5/30 Senior Reflections 7:00 p.m. Auditorium Tuesday 5/30 11. 5/30 Finals, Periods 2 & 3 12. 5/31 Finals, Periods 4 & 5 Wednesday 5/31 13. 5/31 Graduation notifications to those not cleared for graduation Wednesday, May 31 14. 5/31 Grad Nite Celebration Wednesday, May 31 15. 5/31 Senior Debts and Obligations need to be cleared by 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 31 16. 6/1 Grad Rehearsal Osborne Field at CV 11:00 am Thursday, 6/1 Graduation admission tickets and any purchased tickets will be issued at the conclusion of rehearsal. 17. 6/1 Graduation Thursday, 6/1 5:30 p.m. Osborne Field at CV gates open at 4:30 p.m. 2/24/17 5
2017 Senior Prom Policy & FAQs SENIOR PROM: Theme DISNEY WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Wallis Annenberg Building. Exposition Park, Los Angeles COST: Single: ASB card: $95 - NO ASB/Non CVHS Student/Guest: $115 April 10 April 28 Beginning May 1 - May 12, -- $115 with ASB - $125 NO ASB/Guest Pass. TICKET SALES: CASH ONLY IN STUDENT STORE - CREDIT CARD ONLINE! (Prom, Buffet dinner, unlimited soft drinks, dessert buffet, and Prom Plus are included in the price) Dinner buffet service time: 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Dessert buffet service time: 8:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. No tickets will be sold after Thursday May 11. Students bringing a NON CV GUEST must purchase both tickets at Student Store. No tickets will be sold at the door. Students cannot depart Prom until 10:30 PM GUEST PASSES ARE DUE IN THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL S OFFICE by Thursday, MAY 5 th. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE PROM EVENT AFTER 9:00 PM! PHOTOS, BOTH COUPLES AND GROUPS Information on prices and location to be updated SOON. http://bronsonstudio.com/cvhs for ALL CVHS Photo Links including Price link for PROM 2017 DRESS: Formal. GUESTS: A guest may be any CVHS student, a student from another school, or a person who no longer attends high school. Non - CVHS guests must go through the guest approval process. Forms are available in the Assistant Principals Office. Allow several days to process. NO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND NO PERSON OVER THE AGE OF 20 PERMITTED TO ATTEND. You are responsible for the behavior of your guest. Seniors may attend without a date. Coat Check: Limited to clothing items (NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS) Directions to Wallis Annenberg Building, Exposition Park, Los Angeles: 700 State Drive, Los Angeles, Exposition Park (Formerly the Los Angeles Armory, next to the rose garden and California Science Center. CLICK HERE for DIRECTIONS From the Harbor Freeway, 110, Exit Flower Street, 18 miles from CVHS. Limo Drop off Figueroa St. at State Drive, to Kinsey (Kinsey separtes the rose garden from the Annenberg main entrance. Purchasing your Dance ticket(s) is your acceptance that you are promising not to use drugs or alcohol before coming to or during any school activity. You may also be subject to a Breathalyzer test. All persons are subject to search. Gum and writing instruments (Sharpie) are some examples but not limited to what will be confiscated. All persons in attendance at the dance are required to maintain modest formal attire at all times. No refunds given to persons refused entry due to dress code violations. All persons are required to maintain appropriate behavior on and off the dance floor. When bringing a non CV student guest to any school activity, you are responsible for his/her behavior. Attendance of any school activity, during and/or after school hours, under the influence of drugs/alcohol or found responsible for damage to property at Crescenta Valley High School, its staff, its students, and/or the venue, you will be suspended from school, face removal from any co-curricular activity. You may also be denied the right to attend school functions for the remainder of the semester or school year. You may also be required to make restitution for damages. You will also lose the right to participate in graduation activities. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Tickets sold to CVHS students only. Students must present valid CVHS identification at time of purchase. No students will be allowed into Dance without presenting proper ID that matches the above information (CVHS identification). Should the date be from another school, he/she must present a valid school picture ID or a valid California ID confirming he/she is the person listed on this form. Any changes in information above must be done prior to the dance during school hours. Any person who is listed as a date will not be allowed to purchase tickets. Any refund request must be made in writing prior to the dance using the parent/guardians name and address. Refund checks will be issued and mailed to parent/guardian. NO REFUNDS AFTER May 11. 2/24/17 6