THIS IS INFORMATION FOR 2009-2010 AND SHOULD BE USED FOR APPROXIMATE DATES ONLY
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS AND JUNIORS
GRADUATION WEEK (Dates/times may change)
The week of graduation is a busy time for seniors even though they are finished attending classes. Listed below are important dates, times, and other information.
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Friday:
***Students who have met the graduation requirements for Leslie High School will receive a diploma. However, walking in the commencement ceremonies is a privilege. The following requirements must be met in order for your son or daughter to participate in Leslie High School graduation ceremonies:
Seniors must have their picture taken for the class composite.
Seniors who have any outstanding debts, books, materials, etc. will not be allowed to walk at graduation.
Seniors must have at least 90% attendance for the last nine-weeks of the semester in order to walk at graduation. This includes illnesses and any appointments.
All seniors must have taken the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) prior to graduation.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Seniors’ Last Day
The seniors are typically done with school one-week prior to graduation. This date may vary depending on snow days or other non-planned school closings.
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact Cindy Farley at the high school.
Sincerely,
Andrew Rogers, Principal
Thomas Ball, Senior Class Advisor
Patricia Ainslie, Senior Class Advisor
Seniors who have been accepted to MSU for the fall of 2010: MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan is offering a Textbook Scholarship. At least one parent or guardian must be a current member in good standing in the MSU Alumni Association. Those who are not members can join at the time of application. See Mrs. Deschaine or Mr. Schreiner for applications.
Seniors and their parents need to complete the FAFSA application on-line preferably by the end of February to qualify for financial aid if they plan on attending any college this fall. We have FAFSA worksheets available in the high school office, which can be very helpful in the application process. High school seniors or their parents can pick one up at any time.
Class of 2010
- Class Colors:
- Aqua & Silver
- Class Flower:
- Lily
- Class Motto:
- Behind us are memories, beside us are friends, before us are dreams that will never end.
General Announcements
COLLEGE INFORMATION
General College Information: For transcript requests, college enrollment questions, and similar concerns, please contact the Counseling Department. Our counselors, Mr. Schreiner and Ms. Vallillee, encourage parents to meet with them regarding college planning. They are available from 8:00 – 3:00. Please call if you wish to make an appointment.
College Applications and Entrance Exams: Students who plan on applying to a college or other post-secondary institution should do so as soon as possible this fall. Seniors should have taken the ACT (college entrance exam) in the spring of their junior year, but if they missed it, they may take it their senior year. Students who have already received test scores may repeat the exam in the fall to achieve a higher score.
Senior Parent Night: Leslie High School will host a senior parent night in October in the high school board room. Topics will include graduation requirements, honors, important dates and deadlines, college applications, financial aid/scholarships and deadlines, college entrance exams (ACT), MEAP testing, and the Michigan Merit Award. A question-and-answer session will also be included.
College Representative Visitations: We schedule several college representatives to visit. A list of colleges and dates the representatives will be at Leslie High School are available in the main office. Students may sign up to attend any of the college visits, which are held during school hours.
College Campus Visitations : Students who wish to visit a college campus need to complete a pre-arranged absence form prior to the visitation and have it approved by each of their teachers and Mr. Schreiner. Students are excused for three campus visitations throughout their senior year.
Scholarships: Each year Leslie Public Schools, local organizations, and individuals give scholarships to graduating seniors. The criteria and deadlines for each of these scholarships are presented to the seniors at a class meeting in mid-March. The seniors are responsible for picking up the scholarship applications and qualifying information, both of which are available following the March meeting.
PICTURE INFORMATION
CALL Photography Panoramic Picture: CALL Photography will be at the high school on a soon to be announced date to take a panoramic group photo. No special dress is required for this photo. The senior class will sit on the bleachers in the gym and CALL will take a serious group photo and a “fun” group photo. You are under no obligation to purchase these; however, a flyer will be sent home with your student if you wish to purchase either photo. This time allows for both AM and PM career center student to be in the picture.
Senior Yearbook Pictures : Senior pictures for the yearbook are due by December 1. Pictures must be a head and shoulder shot only. The picture must contain no hands, have a plain background, and be a wallet-sized, color photo.
Commencement Pictures : Each year CALL Photography takes one picture of all graduates as they are getting their diplomas and one as they step off the podium holding the diploma in front of them. These pictures are nicely done and come with a holder indicating the graduation year. Following graduation, CALL Photography mails a small proof with an order form to purchase pictures if you would like. You are under no obligation to order these.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation Announcements and Cap and Gown : Jostens provides a catalog for ordering graduation announcements and memorabilia though you are under no obligation to order these items from them. Our Jostens representative will hold a senior class meeting in November. He will distribute packets of information at that time.
A cap and gown set is required for graduation. The cost is around $50, and seniors keep the set; they are not rentals. A cap and gown set is the one item you are required to purchase from Jostens if your senior plans to participate in graduation activities. Students can submit their announcement and cap and gown orders at the school (during lunches) on a soon to be announced date. Orders after that date need to be mailed directly to:
Mark Hergenreder
P.O. Box 200
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-9721
For those who will have a balance due, Jostens will send your balance and a remittance envelope in March. Payment must then be mailed directly to the company. Announcements are typically distributed shortly after spring break, and caps and gowns are distributed approximately three weeks before graduation.