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SENIORS 2008-2009 |
| Schedule of Commencement Activities and Important Dates for Seniors |
| PLEASE READ & MARK YOUR CALENDAR |
- GRADUATION INFORMATION
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- GRADUATION 2009
- Moody Gardens Convention Center
- One Hope Boulevard - Galveston, Texas
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 3 PM
- Seniors must report to the
graduation site by 1 PM
- No tickets required, but "first come,
first serve." Admission is free.
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DIRECTIONS
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From I-45 south, exit 61st Street. Right
on 61st Street and again on Stewart. Stewart will Y-off, take
the right Y. The street is now named Jones Drive. Then turn right
into the Moody Gardens Complex.
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| VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR FHS SENIORS & PARENTS |
| Scholarships / College Visits |
SENIOR YEARBOOK DEADLINES
*Senior Ads - October 20
*Senior Yearbook Pictures - November 20 (must be taken by Chadwicks for the yearbook)
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DATES OF INTEREST
Academic Banquet - TBA
Junior-Senior Prom - May 9
Senior Field Day - May 22
Baccalaureate - May 17
Finals - May 26, 27,28, 29
Graduation - May 31 |
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SENIOR PORTRAITS |
Senior Portraits: August 20,21,22 (12-8pm) & 25,26,27 (3-8pm) at Friendswood High School. Chadwick Photography will be taking all senior portraits for the yearbook. Make your appointment at the time you pick up your packet. A studio will be set up on our campus for these days. No money is needed at the time you take your pictures. All proofs will be posted on Chadwick Photography’s website www.chadwickphoto.com. Pictures must be made with Chadwick Photography for the yearbook. Having all seniors’ pictures made by one photographer insures the same lighting background, which is essential for yearbook purposes. There will be cap & gown photos taken of each senior. Caps and gowns for the pictures will be provided by Chadwick Photography. Portraits are not full length. Chadwick's Photo IDs
Girls should wear a nice blouse or a dressy top (tops must cover all undergarments).
Boys should wear a starched dress shirt and a tie (a suit or sports coat if possible).
Things to remember: Don’t forget to bring your senior ring and letterman jacket (photos will be taken with each for those who bring them), Chadwick Photography will have extra ties available, please only sign up for an appointment time you are able to make. Chadwick Photography will be back at Friendswood High School for retakes on September 16 & 17 (3-8pm), October 15 (3-8pm), November 12 (3-8pm). You may retake as many times as you would like. If you want your child’s picture in the yearbook, it must be taken by Chadwick Photography by November 12. No exceptions can be made. You will be able to choose the picture you would like to be in the yearbook.
Chadwick Photography will also be taking Fall Sports Pictures on August 13 & 15 (times will be given to each team). |
| DIPLOMAS |
Diplomas: Seniors must complete the order form in your packet for a diploma. Please remember that your diploma is a legal document; therefore, you should use your full legal name. Talk to your parents about your decision. Turn your order form in during registration. Diplomas are not automatically ordered. There is no cost to the student. |
| CAPS AND GOWNS |
Caps and Gowns: Seniors will place their order for caps and gowns on the day of registration. The cost of the cap and gown is $33.55 (tax included). This amount is due when the order for the cap and gown is placed. This amount covers a souvenir cap and tassel in addition to the rented gown. Additional tassels are $9.50 each. Honor Cords can be purchased on May 18, when you pick up your cap and gown, for $9.00. |
| Honor Graduates - Blue and White** (top 10%) |
Mu Alpha Theta - Purple |
| National Art Honor Society - Rainbow* |
National Forensic League - Red, White, and Blue* |
| National Honor Society - Gold |
German Honor Society - Black and Gold |
| Latin Honor Society - Purple and Gold |
Tri M Music Honor Society-Pink* |
| Spanish National Honor Society - Red |
Latin Honor Society - Purple and Gold |
| Thespians - Light Blue |
Academic Decathlon-Red, Silver and Blue* |
| French Honor Society - Red and Gold |
*Ordered by sponsor |
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**Blue and White honor cords for honor graduates will be available for purchase after the top 10 percent of the senior class has been announced. The same will apply for the hoods for the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian. |
| SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Senior Announcements: Seniors should order commencement announcements and personal cards during registration. Any number of announcements may be ordered. Personal cards are in lots of 50 and the cost is $19.50 for the first 50 and $2.50 for the second 50. The announcements cost $0.91 each. A deposit of $80 must be made at the time the order is placed. A Photo Announcement Gift is $10.00; Appreciation Gifts are $27.00; Memory Books are between $29.00 and $36.00; and Thank-You Notes, $13.00 for 25. Order forms are in your senior packet; samples will be available at registration for viewing. Please make checks payable to the Balfour Company
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IMPORTANT DATES |
September 4 during Homeroom in front of building by flag pole, Senior Panoramic Picture: The senior class will have a panoramic group picture made during Homeroom. Band @ 8:00am.
October 20, Friday: Deadline for Senior yearbook ads (Ad space is limited; this deadline does not insure space).
November 20, Thursday: Deadline for Seniors to select picture for yearbook. If not chosen by this date Chadwicks will make the choice.
March 11, Wednesday, Lunch: Announcements and personal cards will be delivered by Balfour. Balance must be paid at that time. Please refer to your receipt for your student’s balance.
May 12, Tuesday: Rehearsal for the Baccalaureate will be held in the Auditorium during an assembly schedule. All seniors must be present if they plan to participate at Baccalaureate.
May 13, Wednesday, Lunch: The caps & gowns will be issued during lunch on this date.
May 17, Sunday: Baccalaureate will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Seniors should report to the Girls Gym at 1:30 p.m. for the 2008 Class and Twelve (12) Year Senior pictures.
May 21, Thursday: Rehearsal for the commencement exercises will be held in the Auditorium during an assembly schedule. All seniors must be present if they plan to participate in the commencement exercises. This is a very important date; please mark it on your calendar today. DO NOT plan to attend college orientation on this date.
May 31, Sunday 3:00 p.m.: Commencement exercises--seniors should report to the graduation site by 1:00 p.m. Graduation will be held at Moody Gardens unless we are canceled. Moody Gardens has the option of canceling this agreement up until November 30, 2008. |
| SAT AND ACT TEST DATES |
| SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) |
| Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
| October 4, 2008 |
September 9, 2008 |
| November 1, 2008 |
September 26, 2008 |
| December 6, 2008 |
November 5, 2008 |
| January 24, 2009 |
December 26, 2008 |
| March 14, 2009 |
February 10, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
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| ACT (American College Test) |
| Test Dates |
Deadline |
| September 13, 2008 |
August 12, 2008 |
| October 25, 2008 |
September 19, 2008 |
| December 13, 2008 |
November 7, 2008 |
| February 7, 2009 |
January 6, 2009 |
| April 4, 2009 |
February 27, 2009 |
| June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
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Register early...........ON-LINE at www.collegeboard.org
Friendswood High School Registration Code #442-625 |
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