NOVEMBER 5, 2018Dear Parents,

This newsletter is to inform you on some necessary information to allow our seniors to have a flawless transition into the next phrase of their lives.

Although we received unfortunate news from the District that the senior advisor, Ms. Reynolds, was transferred to another building, we are COMMITTED to making sure we honor our seniors with the senior year they deserve!

The class of 2019 is really stepping up this year and we can’t wait to celebrate their achievements here at Parkway and with their college and career program acceptances this spring!

Important Dates:

Senior Portrait Dates: November 20, 2018 (9am – 2pm) November 21, 2018 (Noon – 4pm)

Retake Date and Senior Pano: January 8, 2019 (Retake date is only for those students that missed the above dates)

TENTATIVE SENIOR PLAN OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2018-2019

APRIL 24 (3-5PM & 5:40PM – 7:40PM), APRIL 25 (3-5PM) AND MAY 3 (1-3PM IF NECESSARY) – SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

MAY 3, 2019- COMPLETION OF SENIOR PROJECT & 120 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURSo LOSS OF SENIOR PRIVILEGES FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING PROM) IF NOT COMPLETE

EARLY MAY - SENIOR SIGNING DAY (SR BREAKFAST BEFORE GOING TO LIACOURAS CENTER)o NO COST TO SENIORS

MAY 10, 2019- SENIOR PROM AT MELROSE COUNTRY CLUB (Friday Event)o $75 COST PER TICKET

MAY 17, 2019- SENIOR LUNCHEON (MAGGIANOS RESTAURANT/CENTER CITY LOCATION)o PART OF SENIOR DUES

MAY 24, 2019- PROPOSED DATE FOR SENIOR TRIP TO POCONO VALLEYo PSJ AND PSJ HOME & SCHOOL COVER TRANSPORTATIONo $60 COST PER SENIOR, NEED MINIMUM OF 40 SENIORS ATTENDING

MAY 30, 2019- GRADUATION PRACTICE (TENTATIVE) MAY 31, 2019- SUMMER BLOWOUT - MOVE UP DAY CEREMONY AND DISTRIBUTION OF

CAPS/GOWN/YEARBOOK JUNE 3, 2019- GRADUATION AT GERMANTOWN JEWISH CENTRE (BEGINS AT 3PM)

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Senior Fees: $225.00 – SAME AS 2017-2018 SENIOR DUES COVERING:

Year book-$50.00 Senior Portrait sitting fee-$30.00 Cap/gown-$25.00 Diploma cover-$15.00 Luncheon-$37.50 Graduation Program Music-$20.00 Graduation Rental fee-$10.00 Senior Windbreaker-$40.00 Printing of tickets/program booklets-$10.00 Please Note: The Home & School has organized two schoolwide fundraisers (Coupon Books & Cherrydale) where

all proceeds raised by seniors will go towards senior dues.

Payment Plan for Senior Dues & Prom Tickets:

November 16, 2019 - $75.00 FIRST PROM PAYMENT - December 3, 2019 - $40.00 ($80 for two tickets) February 1, 2019-$75.00 March 1, 2019- $75.00 (Final Payment) All funds are non-refundable SECOND PROM PAYMENT – April 1 - $35.00 ($70 for two tickets)

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN CASH OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO:

PARKWAY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTIn order for students to earn a high school diploma and to participate in graduation activities, the following must be completed. (No Seniors will receive any graduation items such as cap/gown/yearbook until the following have been met.)

___ Earn the required 23.5 credits (See Mrs. Fortunato if you have any questions or concerns.)

___ The completion of 120 hours of Community Service hours (See Mrs. Steinberg and Ms. Jennifer)

___ Senior Project (See Ms. May)

___ Full Payment of Classroom Dues of $250.00

___ Return any borrowed materials, such as books, calculators, or any other materials

___ Completion of end-of-year survey in Naviance

All service/enrichment hours must be completed on or before   MAY 3, 2019  

There are many ways to attain hours. Ms. Jennifer has lots of locations to share with you. Additionally, you may attain hours by doing any of the following:

Create a service location brochure that describes three viable, local service organizations, their missions, ways to serve at each location, and contact information for each location.

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Go to a service organization and interview the person in charge. Find out the mission of the organization, history, ways the organization serves the community, etc. Then, write a one-page essay about the organization.

Attend an enrichment experience. Go to a museum, play, poetry reading, etc. If you do attend an enrichment experience, be sure to complete the Enrichment form. The form is available in Room 136

Help build the Student Community Center's future website! See Ms. Jennifer for details.

Help Ms. Jennifer with the School Needs Project. See her for details.

Thank you for addressing your graduation responsibilities in a timely fashionJan Steinberg & Jennifer Straus

STUDENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTERParkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice215-400-3390 (phone)215400-3391 (fax)pwnwvista@phennd.org

Senior Portrait Schedule for 11/20 &11/21/18 in Room 205 and Room 221

Tuesday, 11/20/18

Room 205 Room 205 Room 2219am Bland, Demetrius Brizard, Stacey Darien, Dudley-Campbell9:15am Fleming, Omar Garvey, Andrew Gopaul, Ryanna9:30am Hutcherson, Joshua Jones, Hadiya Jordan, Bryon9:45am Lewis, Kion Martinez, Nackirah Muhammad, Abdullah10am Onadein, Emmanuel Oxner, Aliyah Patterson, Yasir10:15am Pogue-Smith, Destiny Reese, Brooklind Robinson, Atiyah10:30am Robinson, Chante Rosado, Carmen Taylor, ZaionaLUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH11:30am Thomas, Kareem Thorington, Daquon Jamiah Williams11:45am Williams-Greene, Shaniah Young, Khafi Anderson, Corey12pm Bosket, Kayla Cherry, Jordan Cromartie, Daeja12:15pm Durham, Sanaa Figueroa, Maria Fontaine, Mikyah12:30pm James, Breanna Johnson, Chad Jones, CoryOPEN OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)1pm Lee-Russell, Tyanna Loney, Neshaiyah Mapp, Jadah1:15pm Mitchell, David Moore, Dahmear Myers-Lucas, Lance1:30pm Pridgen, Chaim Ricketts, Demaro Ruffin, Daryl1:45pm Templeman-Newman,

JavonThomas, Tiana Torres, Rosmeyry

2pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:15pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:30pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:45pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)

Wednesday, 11/21/18

Room 205 Room 205 Room 22112pm Tucker, Tyheim Walker, Courtney Washington, Sadiyah

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12:15pm Welch, Gia Williams, Shaddai Wilson, Jarel12:30pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)12:45pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)1pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)1:15pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)1:30pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)1:45pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:15pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:30pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)2:45pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)3pm OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time) OPEN (Flex Time)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Senior sponsors at your earliest convenience.

Respectfully,

Jeffrey A. MacFarland, PrincipalEmail: jmacfarland@philasd.orgTelephone: 215-400-3390

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Picture Day Portraits are taken at your school. The school will be assigning appointment times.

Casual Pose –Express Yourself! Consider bringing letter jackets, leather jackets, sports equipment, and musical instruments to express your interests,

making your portraits personal. Bring matching shoes, and accessories to complete your outfits Iron wrinkled clothes prior to your session

Formal Graduation Pose Boys will be photographed in a tux and girls in a formal drape which will be provided by the Photographer. BOYS should bring a t-shirt for under their tux. GIRLS should bring a camisole for under their formal drapes. Students will be photographed in cap & gown, which will be provided by the Photographer.

Suggestions Style your hair before your session, choosing a comfortable style you know looks good. Bring a comb or brush for

touch-ups if necessary. Girls – apply makeup before you arrive and bring product with you for touch –ups Limit sun exposure prior to your portrait session avoiding tan lines Get a good night’s sleep