Senior Page
CONGRATS TO THE
Class of 2008!!!!!
SENIOR CORNER
Information regarding ordering graduation announcements, cap and gown, etc. was given out at the senior meeting on October 19th. It is extremely important to order your senior’s cap and gown as soon as possible if you have not already done so. Orders placed in late spring will cost more due to more costly shipping charges.
- Senior meeting is scheduled for April 4 th, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. during Advisory. Seniors who finished classes in January need to attend this meeting.
- The last day for seniors is May 28, 2008.
- The Senior breakfast is scheduled for May 30, 2008, 9:00 a.m. at Dave & Busters.
- Please Note : There will be a change in Graduation rehearsal and senior checkout due to the renovation of our field house. Details will be given at the senior meeting being held on April 4.
- Graduation is June 3, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the CU Event Center in Boulder. Unlimited seating for families and friends!
Cap and Gown Photos
Cap and Gown photos are scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Royal Gorge. Students may choose 3 proofs for a $10.00 sitting fee, or 6 proofs for a $15.00 fee. Packages are $25.00 - $169.00. Detailed information will be available in the Main Office. We will provide caps and gowns for the photo session. Photos will be delivered in time to mail with graduation announcements.
TO THE PARENTS OF SENIORS
This year will be an exciting one for you. We would like to make it easier for you and your son/daughter. Trying to decide what to do after graduation is often not easy and sometimes causes extreme apprehension for seniors. The following suggestions hopefully will alleviate this and make the year as enjoyable as possible.
1. Seniors need to meet the school district's requirements for graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. A senior credit check is completed during the fall check-in to make sure specific requirements will be met.
2. We recommend students meet with their counselors to plan their year and their post secondary plans. Students may find information in the public library or the Guidance and Counseling Office to help them decide which careers will meet their interests and needs. Most careers require more vocational training, two or four years of college study, etc.
3. Students need to take a strong academic schedule during their senior year. Selected classes, as well as involvement in club, music, athletic, and volunteer service activities are used by prospective employers and colleges/universities for hiring or admission information.
4. If a student is planning to attend college, he/she should start the process in September. The ACT or SAT tests (which all college bound students need to take) start in October with a registrationeadline in September. Many colleges have application deadlines.
5. Financial aid consists of several different areas. Scholarships are listed in our monthly THS newsletter, posted in the Guidance and Counseling Office and the LMC from September through May. Students need to check these lists weekly to see which ones they might qualify for and pick up the appropriate application(s) in the Guidance and Counseling Office. Financial aid applications based on need will be available in mid-December, also in the Guidance and Counseling Office.
6. Many students choose to work part-time around school hours. Studies show, generally, this does not interfere with grades as long as the student does not exceed 15 hours per week and the student does not work late hours.
We feel proper planning during their senior year makes the transition out of high school much easier for our students. Students need to make their senior year count by getting involved and having fun, too. Please call your counselor if you have any questions.
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