SENIOR COUNTDOWN DATES

 

CLASS OF 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduation Philosophy

 

The graduation ceremony is the culminating formal activity sponsored by the Battle Ground School District for family and friends to honor and recognize students collectively as a class and as indi­viduals for their accom­plish­ments while at Prairie High School.  This ceremony is designed to formally honor individuals and pull together some meaningful moments of shared history before these young men and women take their next step toward adulthood.  Earning a high school diploma will stand out as one of the most important accomplishments in each of these students' lives.  Therefore, to make this memory special for all stu­dents, the tone of the ceremony will be one of dignity and respect.  There will be many opportunities to celebrate informally with family and friends at a later time.  The Prairie High School staff, the superin­tendent, and board of directors hope that you enjoy our graduation ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2008.

 

April 14 – May 1                                Seniors are encouraged to submit personal pictures to Mrs. Pfeiffer in Room 805 or the ASB office for the Senior Video that will be shown at the Senior Brunch on graduation day.

 

April 15 (Tuesday)                             Last day to make payments in full to Jostens for announcement pick-up day on May 9.

 

April 15-18 (Tues-Fri)                        WASL Testing: Official “Senior Countdown Dates” handed out to seniors in small groups in the auditorium.  Meetings start promptly at 9:30 and last until 10:30.

 

April 15-May 28                                 Provide proof of all scholarship offers (including those you do not accept) to Karen in the counseling center.  (Students who have been awarded scholarships are listed in the grad­uation program.)

 

April 18 (Friday)                                 Battle of the Bands” Auditorium 6:00-9:00 PM

 

April 21 – May 19                              Senior girls can sign up in Counseling Center for the May 28 Senior Tea (Mother-Daughter).  Make sure to bring a baby picture and senior or recent picture to Claudia or Karen in the Counseling Center.  These pictures will be used in a slide show at the Senior Tea.

 

April 24 (Thursday)                            Grad party sign-up begins during lunches.  Cost:  $65.00

 

April 28 – May 2 (Mon-Fri)              Teachers will identify any new seniors in danger of failing and place them on contract.  Copies will be given to the senior counselor.  Teachers will call the parents of seniors who are failing their class.

 

May 1 (Thursday)                              Deadline to submit personal pictures to the main office for Senior Video.

 

                                                            Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $65.00

 

                                                            All correspondence or on-line courses need to have tests completed.

 

May 2 (Friday)                                   End of 12-week grading period.  Early Release 11:00 AM

 

May 7 (Wednesday)                          Last day to purchase prom tickets.  All fees/fines must be paid before you can purchase tickets.  No tickets will be sold at the dance.  Cost:  $50.00 w/ ASB, $60.00 w/out ASB.

 

May 8 (Thursday)                              Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $65.00

 

May 9 (Friday)                                   Jostens will distribute announcements during both lunches. 

                                                           

12-week progress reports distributed to students to take home to parents.  Senior failure list published.

 

May 10 (Saturday)                             Junior/Senior Prom will be at the OMSI in Portland from 8:00-11:00 p.m.  No admission after 10:00 p.m.

 

May 12 ( Monday)                             Last day to turn in baby picture and senior or recent picture to Claudia or Karen in the Counseling Center.  These pictures will be used in the slide show at the Senior Mother-Daughter Tea on May 28.

 

May 15 (Thursday)                            Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $65.00

 

 

 

 

 

May 19 (Monday)                              Beginning today, you may sign up for extra graduation tickets in the counseling center, if you have no fees or fines.  Admission to graduation will be by ticket only.  Each grad­uating senior will be given 8 tickets on May 27.  If you have not completed your Culminating Project, your tickets will be on hold until you have been cleared by the Career Lab.  Failure to complete your Culminating Project will result in your not walking at graduation and not receiving your diploma.  There will be a very limited number of extra tickets. Last day to sign up for an extra ticket will be Wednesday, May 28.

 

Reservations may be made in the ASB Office for the June 16 Senior Brunch being held at WSU-Vancouver.  Brunch will run from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Payment ($TBA) must be made at the time the reservation is made in the ASB office.  You will need to provide your own transportation. The last day to make reservations will be Monday, June 9.

 

                                                            Last day for senior girls to sign up in the Counseling Center for Senior Tea (Mother-Daughter) on May 28.

 

May 22 (Thursday)                            Teachers will contact parents of seniors who will fail a class.

 

                                                            Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $65.00

                                                            *Price will go up to $90.00 after this date

                                                           

May 23 (Friday)                                 No School; Snow Make-Up Day

 

May 26 (Monday)                              Memorial Day – No School.

 

May 27 (Tuesday)                             Pick up graduation tickets in the counseling center.  Admission to graduation will be by ticket only.  Each graduating senior will be given 8 tickets.  If you will not need all 8 tickets, please return your extra tickets to the counseling center so that they may be given to someone who needs them.  Tickets may not be sold or re-sold.  Anyone doing so will be subject to discipline.  If you are not participating in the graduation ceremony, please notify Miss Linquist by June 2.

 

May 27-June 16                                 Remember to ask Karen in the counseling center to send your final high school transcript to the college you have decided to attend.

 

May 28  (Wednesday)                       Senior Tea (Mother-Daughter) from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Cherry Grove Friends Church.  Buses leave Prairie at 10:00 a.m. and return at 12:45 p.m.  Parking is limited so please plan to ride the bus if possible.

 

                                                            Last day to sign up for extra graduation tickets.  Reserve seating for handicapped/elderly guests plus one family member by calling Chris Burt at 885-5012.  Deadline for requests is Wednesday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m.

May 28 (Wednesday)                        Last day to provide proof of scholarship information (including those you don’t accept) to Karen in the counseling center for inclusion in the graduation program.  Let Karen know the college you will be attending.

 

May 29 (Thursday)                            “Senior Car Show” during both lunches

 

                                                            Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $90.00 

 

May 30 (Friday)                                 Running Start students who need to pass 1 or more classes at Clark College in order to graduate will be given a grade check form.   Return to Miss Linquist by June 6.

 

                                                            “Career & Technical Education Assembly”  9:00 AM.

 

Last day to check out library materials.

 

                                                            Teachers will give Patti, in the main office, a list of all fines and fees still owed by seniors.  (Seniors need to have fines paid in full in order to receive diplomas and official transcripts.)

 

June 5 (Thursday)                              Jostens will distribute caps and gowns during lunches.  After June 5, you may pick them up in the counseling center.

 

                                                            Grad party sign-up during lunches.  Cost:  $90.00

 

June 6 (Friday)                                   Senior finals periods 4, 5 & 6.              

 

Last day for Summit View High School, Homelink, and credit recovery students to complete course work.  All library books must be returned by 2:00 p.m. today.

 

                                                            Running Start grade check forms are due to Miss Linquist.

 

                                                           Any extra graduation tickets will be distributed to seniors who have signed up in the counseling center.

 

June 9 (Monday)                                Senior Finals periods 1, 2 & 3.  Senior Awards Ceremony at 10:15 A.M. in the main gym.  Students will wear cap and gown and can invite family or friends.  All seniors will meet at 10:00 A.M. in the small gym.

 

All graduating seniors must have completed all their requirements by in order to participate in the graduation ceremony on June 16.  All tests, academics, behavior, textbooks, library books, and fines must be cleared before you can get your diploma.  No senior will receive a diploma or official transcript until all obligations to the school are cleared.

 

 

June 9 (Monday)                                Seniors - you remain a student at Prairie High School.  Any behavior issues that take place from now until graduation could jeopardize your participation in the graduation ceremony.

                                                           

Last day to pay for your Senior Brunch ticket in the ASB Office.

 

June 11 (Wednesday)                        Deadline to request handicapped/special seating (885-5012).

 

June 12 (Thursday)                            Last day to sign-up for Grad party.  Cost:  $90.00

 

June 15 (Sunday)                               Baccalaureate will be in the Prairie Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. Seniors need to arrive at 2:30 p.m. in caps and gowns.  Anyone wishing to volunteer to bring treats or to help in other ways please contact Kathryn Jenks at 852-2091 or momjatgcs@yahoo.com.  No tickets required and all are welcome.

 

June 16 (Monday)                              Graduation practice will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. at Prairie High School.  Every senior who will partici­pate in the graduation ceremony MUST ATTEND PRACTICE.

                                                                       

Graduation speakers rehearse following practice in the gym.

 

Seniors who are attending the grad party are reminded to bring your bag/backpack to practice today.  Senior parents will collect, tag and inspect your bag, prior to transporting them to the grad party site. 

 

Senior brunch at the WSU-Vancouver  11:00: A.M.-1:00 PM.  You must provide your own transportation.

 

Graduation in the Battle Ground High School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.  ADMISSION IS BY TICKET ONLY.  All seniors are to report to the East gym at Battle Ground High School by 6:00 p.m.

 

Photographs of each student receiving his/her diploma will be taken at graduation by The Picture Man of Vancouver (P.O. Box 265, Vancouver, WA, 98666, 694-8315.)  Proofs will be sent to your home and you will have the option to purchase the photos.

                                                           

Immediately after the graduation program is completed you may pick up your diplomas in the East gym.

 

                                                            Seniors who are attending the grad party, are invited for refreshments in the East gym, following graduation.  Party bus leaves from the Battle Ground High School parking lot at 10:00 P.M. If students must leave their vehicles while at the party, they should leave them in the Prairie High School parking lot before the graduation ceremony.  The graduation party parents will provide security at Prairie.

 

                                                            If you have any questions concerning graduation and/or the Senior Awards Ceremony, feel free to contact Miss Linquist at 885-5002 or linquist.chris@bgsd.k12.wa.us or Mrs. Swart at 885-5008 or swart.dora@bgsd.k12.wa.us.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS, 2008 GRADUATES!