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Wilde Lake High School 2016 5460 Trumpeter Road Columbia, MD 21044

410-313-6965

Dear Senior: This packet contains information that you will find very helpful during your final weeks at Wilde Lake High School. Please read this entire packet before consulting us with questions. We are giving you this information at this time so that you may begin to make plans for your senior activities. Attendance at graduation practices and senior awards assembly is mandatory if you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please share this information with your parents/guardians.

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Senior Calendar ……………………………………………… Lime Green Graduation Instructions ……………………………………… Yellow Photo Ops ……………………………...…………………… White Diploma Photo……………………………………………… White Extra Ticket Requests ……………………………………… Hot Pink Handicap Seating & Parking ………………………………… Blue Handicap Drop Off & Parking Map………………………… White Prom Guest Form …………………………………………… Green After Prom Form x 2 (One for Senior & One for Guest)…… Goldenrod Class Night Form ……………………...…………………… Pink

If you have any questions regarding prom or class night, please see Ms. Dubbs or Mrs. Reely, Class Sponsors.

If you have any graduation questions, please see

Mrs. Golden or Ms. Startt, Graduation Coordinators.

Wilde Lake High School * Graduation Calendar * May 2016

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

5/2 B Day

Regular Class Schedule

Prom Tickets Online Sale $40

Chemistry & Environmental

Science AP Exams 8 am

Psychology AP Exam Noon

Musical Theater 7-8 pm

5/3 A Day



Computer Science &

Spanish Language and Culture

AP Exams 8 am

Art History & Physics 1 AP

Exam Noon

5/4 B Day



English Literature and

Composition AP Exam 8 am

Physics 2 AP Exam Noon

5/5 A Day



Calculus AB & BC AP Exams

8 am

Chinese Language and

Culture AP Exam Noon

Dance Concert 7pm

5/6 B Day


Form Deadline Day All obligations must be paid


German Language & Culture and US

History AP Exams 8 am

Dance Concert 7pm

5/9 A Day


Prom Tickets Lunch Sale $40

Biology AP Exam 8 am

Physics C AP Exam Noon/2pm

Musical Theater 7-8 pm

5/10 B Day



US Government AP Exam 8 am

French Language and Culture &

Spanish Language and Culture

AP Exams Noon

Choir Concert 7 pm

5/11 A Day



English Language and

Composition AP Exam 8 am

Macroeconomics AP Exam

Noon

Orchestra Concert 7 pm

5/12 B Day



World History AP Exam 8 am

Statistics AP Exam Noon

5/13 A Day



Microeconomics & Human

Geography AP Exams 8 am

5/16 B Day



5/17 A Day


5/18 B Day


5/19 A Day


Period 1 – Exam

Period 2 – class

Period 3 – class

Period 4A - class

Period 5 - Class

Pd 6- Class

5/20

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Senior Prom

7pm – 10am

Martin’s West

After Prom

10:30pm – 3:30 am

WLHS

5/23 B Day

Period 1 – Senior

Breakfast

Period 2 – Exam

Period 3 – Exam

Period 4B - Exam

Period 5 - Class

Pd 6- Class

Class Night @ Pump It

Up 7:30-9:30 pm

5/24 A Day

Periods 1-3 - Mandatory

Grad Rehearsal in JRT

Period 4A – Exam

Period 5 – Exam

Period 6 – Exam

Spring Sport Banquet 5pm

5/25 B Day

Periods 1-3 - Mandatory

Grad Rehearsal in JRT

Periods 4-6 – Senior

Picnic/ Final Exam

Make-Ups

Pd 6 – Yearbook

Distribution

5/26 A Day

SENIORS LAST DAY

7:25 – 8:15 am Senior

Picture in Gym

8:15 am Mandatory

Senior Awards

5/27 B Day

Graduation Ceremony May 31st

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Seniors arrive by 7pm

Ceremony begins @ 8pm

Forms due May 6th to Front Office

Extra graduation tickets Form

Handicap Seating & Parking Form

Non-participation in Graduation Form

Prom Guest Form

After Prom Form Permission Slip & Waiver

Pump It Up Form

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals

Attendance at graduation rehearsals is mandatory if you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Please make arrangements to be present in school on 5/24, 5/25, and 5/26

Graduation Instructions

What if I don’t want to participate in graduation? You do not have to participate in the graduation ceremony in order to receive a diploma. Parents must submit the written request form for non-participation to the front office by Friday, May 6, 2016. These forms are available through Mrs. Golden, Ms. Startt, and the front office. Any student making this request will be required to meet with Mr. LeMon.

Graduation Rehearsals Attendance at all graduation rehearsals and awards ceremony is mandatory.

All Howard County School System policies and school rules will remain in effect and will be enforced. Please do not jeopardize your privilege of participating in graduation. Listen! Pay attention! If you do not cooperate during practices, you will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Cap & Gowns and Graduation Tickets Distributed at 1

st graduation rehearsal (5/24/16)

Must have no obligations/debts to receive them

• All debts must be paid and detentions served in full before students receive their cap & gown,

graduation tickets, and their diplomas.

• Debts should be paid directly to Mrs. Patricia Crowe in the front office.

Each graduate will receive 10 graduation tickets. If you need extra tickets, you must submit the form in this packet to the front office by Friday, May 6, 2016. Additional tickets will be distributed only on an as needed basis.

Hang your cap & gown up! Wrinkles do not come out when the gowns stay in the bags. Do not iron the gown!

Graduation Attire Each Senior Must have GREEN Cap & Gown along with the following attire:

• Males:

o Dark dress pants

o White or light colored dress shirt

� All shirts are to be buttoned and

collars inside the gown.

o Tie (bowtie or neck tie)

o Dark socks & dress shoes

� No sneakers, tennis shoes, boots or

other such footwear will be allowed

• Females:

o Light-colored dress top

o Dark-colored skirt or pants or dress

o Dark dress shoes

� No flip-flops

� Avoid extremely high healed shoes

o Avoid large earrings, bracelets, other

jewelry.

Seniors are allowed to wear academic honors given to them by the school only.

Class Picture Order Forms Distributed at 1

st graduation rehearsal (5/24/16)

Must bring order form and money with you on May 26th during the picture time to order your picture.

Senior Awards Ceremony (5/26/16) Seniors are to wear full graduation attire (including cap & gown)

Parents are invited and should park in the lower lot of the Interfaith Center.

Graduation Day Seniors arrive at Merriweather with caps and gowns dressed in appropriate attire.

Seniors report to top of stairs and are not allowed to walk around the pavilion prior to the ceremony. Senior Report Cards, immunization records, diplomas and Certificates of Merit will be picked up immediately

after graduation.

• If a student has an obligation then they will receive a paper saying what their obligation is. They must return to school to pay their obligation before they can obtain their records. Records can be picked up in the Guidance Office Wednesday, June 1st between the hours of 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. Just a

reminder that you will not be allowed to visit teachers during school hours.

PHOTO OPS

Class 2016 Panoramic Picture:

When: Thursday May 26th @ 7:30 am. Where: Gym What to wear: Full Graduation Attire (including cap & gown) Order forms will be distributed to students during graduation practice.

Cost is $24 for a regular print, and $28 for a laminated print; prices are subject to change. Bring your order form and money with you during the picture time if you wish to order a picture.

GRADUATION DAY:

There will be a professional photographer photographing each graduate as their diploma is

awarded. Photos will be available online at events.lifetouch.com approximately one week after the graduation ceremony. Last but not least, there will be a professional videographer at graduation. More information regarding the purchase of a graduation dvd will be forthcoming.

WILDE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

EXTRA TICKET REQUEST FORM Name of Graduate Please complete the appropriate portion of this form, sign below and return to the front office by

Friday, May 6, 2016 The ten tickets I will automatically receive will go to: (please state name and relationship.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I am requesting an extra ticket for: (Please state name and relationship.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Parent/guardian name: Parent/guardian signature: Telephone number:

Due Friday 5/6

to the Front Office.

REQUEST FOR HANDICAP DROPOFF AND/OR SEATING

(Place On Dashboard for Drop Off)

(Detach and Return to the FRONT OFFICE)

REQUEST FOR HANDICAP DROPOFF/ SEATING FORM

NOTE: ONLY VEHICLES WITH HANDICAP TAGS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARK. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ARE LIMITED.

PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE DROP-OFF OPTION IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR NEEDS BELOW. FOR HANDICAP DROPOFF, USE THE PASS ABOVE TO DISPLAY IN YOUR CAR WINDOW.

GRADUATE NAME:

CHECK ALL APPROPRIATE BOX(ES):

□ WILL DROP OFF, BUT CAN PARK IN REGULAR LOT (use pass below to display on dashboard)

DRIVER:

□ I Need HANDICAPPED SEATING (WHEELCHAIR SPACE) & 1 or 2 EXTRA SEATS NEAR

THE WHEELCHAIR SPACE.

Name for Wheelchair Space: _________________________________

Name for Extra Seat # 1: _________________________________


□ I Need HANDICAPPED SEATING (NOT WHEELCHAIR SPACE) & 1 or 2 EXTRA SEATS.

Note: These seats will be in the pavilion seating area.

Name for Handicapped Seat: _________________________________



HANDICAP DROPOFF

Wilde Lake High School

Graduation

Tuesday, May 31

8 pm

Due Friday 5/6



Prom Guest Request Friday May 20, 2016 from 7pm – 10pm at Martin’s West

WLHS Student Name: ______________________________________ 3rd

Pd Teacher: _______________

Guest Name: __________________________________________

This request to sponsor a guest at Wilde Lake’s Senior Prom must be approved by an administrator prior

to purchasing a ticket for the activity. The guest is the responsibility of the student. Each sponsor may

have a single guest only. A copy of the guest’s photo ID (School ID, Military ID or Valid Driver’s License)

must be attached before approval is granted. The front office will not make copies of ID’s.

REMINDER: Middle school students and guests age 21 and over are not permitted!!!

Copy of guest’s photo ID must accompany this request. Face must be identifiable.

BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED

BEFORE IT IS HANDED IN TO THE FRONT OFFICE….NO EXCEPTIONS!

To be completed by WLHS student’s parent:

I approve that my student may bring the above guest to the WLHS Prom:

______________________________________ __________________________________

WLHS Parent Name - Printed WLHS Parent Signature

WLHS Parent’s contact numbers:

1st

contact phone number: ______________________________

2nd

contact phone number: ______________________________

(Please complete other side)

Ticket # : ______________

Due Friday 5/6


WLHS ADMIN ONLY FINAL APPROVAL:

_________ BOTH Sides of this form must be complete

_________ Valid ID must be attached in order to approve this form.

________ Approved ________ Not Approved

_________________________________________

Signature of WLHS Administrator (LeMon, Crouse, Foyles, Jensen, Cherry)

THIS SIDE TO BE

COMPLETED BY WLHS

PARENT & ADMIN


Prom Guest Request Form Friday May 20, 2016 from 7pm – 10pm at Martin’s West

WLHS Student Name: ______________________________________ 3

rd Pd Teacher: _____________

Guest Name: __________________________________________

REMINDER: Middle school students and guests age 21 and over are not permitted!!!

Copy of guest’s photo ID must accompany this request. Face must be identifiable.

To be completed by GUEST:

GUEST EXPECTATIONS:

1) Guest must conform to all WLHS and HCPSS rules and regulations pertaining to school dances.

2) Guest must present a Photo ID to enter the Prom.

3) This application must be completed and approved before tickets will be sold.

4) Guest must conform to the dress and decorum standards required of WLHS students.

________________________________________________

Guest’s Signature

Guest’s Parent Name: ______________________________________

Guest’s Address: _________________________________________________________

Guest Parent’s Telephone/Contact Number: _______________________________

Name of Guest’s High School/College or Employer (if no longer in school):

____________________________________________________________

Phone # of High School / Employer: _______________________________

To be completed by Guest’s Administrator: (If Guest is not currently enrolled in school then this section is to be completed by a current Employer)

Please indicate the status of this student at your high school / place of employment and return or fax this form to

Wilde Lake High School (fax # 410-313-6972). If you have any questions, please contact a WLHS Administrator at

410-313-6965. Thank You.

_______ This individual is in good standing at our school / place of employment.

_______ This individual is not in good standing at our school / place of employment.

_______ Please contact me regarding this individual. Phone # _______________________

Name of Administrator / Employer - Printed: _____________________________________

Administrator’s / Employer’s Signature: _________________________________________

THIS SIDE TO BE

COMPLETED BY GUEST

PARENT & ADMIN

Due Friday 5/6


Ticket # : ______________

2016 WLHS PTSA SPONSORED AFTER-PROM PARTY PERMISSION SLIP

Island Time! Friday MAY 20TH, 2016 10:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. (Starts promptly after the WLHS Prom) (Please Print)

First Name:

Last Name:

WLHS Student? YES NO If no, where do you attend school?

Email: Phone:

I am coming with this guest (First & Last Name):

Bus Transportation: We provide bus transportation from the Prom to the After Prom for students who sign up ahead of time. Check a box to let us know your plans. ___ I won’t be riding the After Prom bus. ___ I will be riding the After Prom bus.

Emergency Contact: We will only call your parent or guardian in case of an emergency. Name: Phone Number:

The Wilde Lake High School PTSA is pleased to sponsor the After-Prom Party for WLHS Seniors and their guests. Seniors who do not attend Prom can still attend the After Prom Party. The following rules and procedures are implemented for the safety of all students and guests and must be followed without exception. • You and your guest must submit two forms; (1) this permission slip and (2) an After-Prom accident and liability waiver. Guests must submit their own separate forms.

• No Alcohol, Drugs or Smoking are permitted at any time.

• You must behave appropriately at all times and follow HCPSS policies.

• You and your guest must bring a school ID or Driver’s license to enter the event.

• You must arrive at the After-Prom by Midnight and enter through the front doors. You cannot enter later.

• You can leave at any time. However once you leave, you cannot re-enter the After Prom.

• Prom and After-Prom tickets are sold separately.

• Bring comfortable clothes to change into (island theme!) and wear socks. You can drop of clothes at the school to change into later. Be sure clothing bags are marked with your name and ticket number.

• All clothing, bags, and purses must be checked into the coat room and remain there throughout the After Prom. We will provide large bags for your prom outfits after you change.

• You must be present to win door prizes.

ALL STUDENTS AND GUESTS MUST SIGN AND AGREE TO THIS STATEMENT

I _________________________________, understand and agree to follow the After

Prom rules listed above.

_____________________________________

Student or Guest Signature/ Date

Due Friday 5/6


2016 WLHS PTSA AFTER-PROM PARTY ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

(Please Print)

First Name:

Last Name:

I am a (circle one): WLHS Student Guest Parent Volunteer Other Volunteer

Date of Birth:

Phone: Address:

I acknowledge that the PTSA After-Prom party is an event that involves risks. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and volunteering for this event. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the holders, sponsors and organizers of the event and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities of the event, including travel to and from the event. I hereby take action for myself, my executers, administrators, heirs, and next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: A. Waive, release and discharge the WLHS PTSA and Wilde Lake High School, their directors , administrators, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, loss, and cost, claim, damage and cause of action of an kind;

B. Indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all such liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event.

• I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the

event of injury, accident or illness during this event.

• I understand that I may be photographed at this event. I agree to allow my photo, video or

film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holder and assigns.

• This Accident waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a

release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

ALL STUDENTS & GUESTS: I hereby certify that I have read this document and I acknowledge I understand its content. This event is NOT sponsored by Wilde Lake High School. It is a Wilde Lake High School Parent Teacher Student Association sponsored event. Attendee’s Signature: _________________________________ Date ______________ IF YOU ARE NOT 18: PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS The undersigned parent or guardian does hereby represent the he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all parties referred to above from any and all liability, cost, claim, damage and cause of action and release said parties on behalf of the minor and parents or legal guardians. Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________Date _______________

Due Friday 5/6


Ticket # : ______________

2016 WLHS PTSA SPONSORED AFTER-PROM PARTY PERMISSION SLIP

Island Time! Friday MAY 20TH, 2016 10:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. (Starts promptly after the WLHS Prom) (Please Print)

First Name:

Last Name:

WLHS Student? YES NO If no, where do you attend school?

Email: Phone:

I am coming with this guest (First & Last Name):

Bus Transportation: We provide bus transportation from the Prom to the After Prom for students who sign up ahead of time. Check a box to let us know your plans. ___ I won’t be riding the After Prom bus. ___ I will be riding the After Prom bus.

Emergency Contact: We will only call your parent or guardian in case of an emergency. Name: Phone Number:

The Wilde Lake High School PTSA is pleased to sponsor the After-Prom Party for WLHS Seniors and their guests. Seniors who do not attend Prom can still attend the After Prom Party. The following rules and procedures are implemented for the safety of all students and guests and must be followed without exception. • You and your guest must submit two forms; (1) this permission slip and (2) an After-Prom accident and liability waiver. Guests must submit their own separate forms.

• No Alcohol, Drugs or Smoking are permitted at any time.

• You must behave appropriately at all times and follow HCPSS policies.

• You and your guest must bring a school ID or Driver’s license to enter the event.

• You must arrive at the After-Prom by Midnight and enter through the front doors. You cannot enter later.

• You can leave at any time. However once you leave, you cannot re-enter the After Prom.

• Prom and After-Prom tickets are sold separately.

• Bring comfortable clothes to change into (island theme!) and wear socks. You can drop of clothes at the school to change into later. Be sure clothing bags are marked with your name and ticket number.

• All clothing, bags, and purses must be checked into the coat room and remain there throughout the After Prom. We will provide large bags for your prom outfits after you change.

• You must be present to win door prizes.

ALL STUDENTS AND GUESTS MUST SIGN AND AGREE TO THIS STATEMENT

I _________________________________, understand and agree to follow the After

Prom rules listed above.

_____________________________________

Student or Guest Signature/ Date

Due Friday 5/6


2016 WLHS PTSA AFTER-PROM PARTY

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (Please Print)

First Name:

Last Name:

I am a (circle one): WLHS Student Guest Parent Volunteer Other Volunteer

Date of Birth:

Phone: Address:

I acknowledge that the PTSA After-Prom party is an event that involves risks. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and volunteering for this event. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the holders, sponsors and organizers of the event and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities of the event, including travel to and from the event. I hereby take action for myself, my executers, administrators, heirs, and next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: C. Waive, release and discharge the WLHS PTSA and Wilde Lake High School, their directors , administrators, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, loss, and cost, claim, damage and cause of action of an kind;

D. Indemnify and hold harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all such liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event.

• I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the

event of injury, accident or illness during this event.

• I understand that I may be photographed at this event. I agree to allow my photo, video or

film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holder and assigns.

• This Accident waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a

release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

ALL STUDENTS & GUESTS: I hereby certify that I have read this document and I acknowledge I understand its content. This event is NOT sponsored by Wilde Lake High School. It is a Wilde Lake High School Parent Teacher Student Association sponsored event. Attendee’s Signature: _________________________________ Date ______________ IF YOU ARE NOT 18: PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS The undersigned parent or guardian does hereby represent the he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all parties referred to above from any and all liability, cost, claim, damage and cause of action and release said parties on behalf of the minor and parents or legal guardians. Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________Date _______________

Due Friday 5/6


Pump It Up® General Event or Program

Waiver, Release, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement

Rev. 15.02

Due Friday 5/6
