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SENIORS 2009-2010
Schedule of Commencement Activities and Important Dates for Seniors
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GRADUATION INFORMATION
 
GRADUATION 2010
Moody Gardens Convention Center
One Hope Boulevard - Galveston, Texas
Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 3 PM
Seniors must report to the graduation site by 1 PM
No tickets required, but "first come, first serve." Admission is free.
 
DIRECTIONS
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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DATES OF INTEREST
Baccalaureate - May 16
Academic Banquet - May 18
Senior Field Day - May 21
Junior-Senior Prom - May 22
Finals - May 24, 25, 26, 27
Graduation - May 30

SENIOR PORTRAITS

August 18, 19, 20, 21 (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.
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 (4-8pm), October 14 (4-8pm), November 11 (4-8pm). 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, 2009. No exceptions can be made. You will be able to choose the picture you would like to be in the yearbook. Once you choose the picture you want for the yearbook, you must come by Mrs. Hartzell's room (419) to sign your name and write down your proof number.

Chadwick Photography will also be taking Fall Sports Pictures (dates and 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 $35.00 (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 $10.00 each. Honor Cords can be purchased for $9.50 on Wednesday, May 12, when you pick up your cap and gown.
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
Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society - blue and gold with charms, ordered by sponsor) National English Honor Society (blue and gold, order through Balfour)

**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 $20.00 for the first 50 and $3.00 for the second 50.  The announcements cost $0.93 each.  A deposit of $80 must be made at the time the order is placed.  A Photo Announcement Gift is $11.00; Appreciation Gifts are $27.50; 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.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 2, Wednesday - Senior Panoramic Picture:  The senior class will have a panoramic group picture made during Homeroom. Band @ 8:00am.

November 20, Friday:  Deadline for Seniors to select picture for yearbook. If not chosen by this date Chadwicks will make the choice.

November 20, Friday:  Deadline for Senior yearbook ads (Ad space is limited; this deadline does not insure space). 

March 10, 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, Wednesday, Lunch:  The caps & gowns will be issued during lunch on this date. Honor cords may be purchased on this date for  $9.50.

May 16, SundayBaccalaureate will begin at 2:30pm in the Auditorium. Seniors should report to the Girls Gym at 1:30pm for the 2009 Class and Twelve (12) Year Senior pictures.

May 20, 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 30, Sunday 3:00pm:  Commencement exercises--seniors should report to the graduation site by 1:30pm. Graduation will be held at Moody Gardens unless we are canceled. Moody Gardens has the option of canceling this agreement up until November 30, 2009. 

DATES OF INTEREST:
Baccalaureate - May 16

Academic Banquet - May 18

Senior Field Day - May 21

Junior-Senior Prom - May 22

Finals - May 24, 25, 26, 27

Graduation - May 30

SAT AND ACT TEST DATES
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Test Date Registration Deadline
October 10, 2009 September 9, 2009
November 7, 2009 October 1, 2009
December 5, 2009 October 30, 2009
January 23, 2010 December 15, 2009
March 13, 2010 February 4, 2010
May 1, 2010 March 25, 2010
June 5, 2010 April 29, 2010
ACT (American College Test)
Test Dates Deadline
September 12, 2009 August 7, 2009
October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009
December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009
February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010
April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010
June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010

Register early...........ON-LINE at www.collegeboard.org
Friendswood High School Registration Code #442-625