Glasgow High School
1601 Columbia Ave.
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-651-8801
http://www.glasgow.k12.ky.us
Principal Keith Hale
Assistant Principal Mike Harris
Assistant Principal Mike Vaught
Senior Guidance Counselor
Lori Siebold
Senior Sponsors:
Larry Correll
Mary Fye
Lora Garrett
Kim Gillenwater
Tara Martin
Alisa Maysey
Senior Officers
President: Chenoah Lessenberry
Vice President: Marisa Moore
Secretary: Sydney Norman
Treasurer: Pooja Santapuram
Senior representatives will have many responsibilities, including the following:
Lead by example
Assist Senior Sponsors and attend senior parent/sponsor meetings
Plan Baccalaureate with the help of parent volunteers.
Work with parent volunteers on picnic, breakfast, and other activities
Attend all Senior Activities (school, parent, and community sponsored)
Develop Senior Class T-Shirt (optional) and Senior Breakfast Memory Book Questionnaire
Assist with picture for Senior Breakfast
Determine class flower, motto, song, colors
Encourage participation
Counselor’s Corner
Senior Information Distribution
In addition to information that will be posted on the Glasgow High School website (please see Counselors’ Corner), information is posted on the cafeteria bulletin board and posted in each senior English teacher’s classroom at the high school. Glasgow High School staff will also utilize the One-Call-Now voice messaging system. Articles are submitted periodically in local newspapers; WCLU broadcasts weekly information concerning GHS and senior activities and periodic e-mails will be forwarded (ensure your e-mail address is on file).
Senior Requests
Seniors needing transcripts, letters of recommendation or other information need to request these items at least three to five days in advance. There is a request board outside of the guidance office to submit your requests. At the end of the school year, senior students are asked to provide a stamped envelope addressed to the college in which they would like for their final transcript to be submitted.
Weighted AP classes
AP class grades will be weighted: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points, D = 2 points, F = 1 point.
Minimum High School Graduation Requirements
Students must obtain 22 credits and meet the following requirements within those 22 credits.
Language Arts 4 Credits English I, II, III, IV
Social Studies 3 Credits Issues in Soc. Studies, World Civ., US History
Mathematics 3 Credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or equivalent)
Science 3 Credits Science I, II, and III (or higher level course)
Arts/Humanities 1 Credit Arts and Humanities
Health .5 Credit Health
Physical Ed. .5 Credit Physical Education
Electives 7 Credits
Students who must obtain additional credits their senior year in order to earn the 22 required, must complete their credit recovery course(s) and/or correspondence course(s) on or before April 23, 2014. (This includes the final exam, also.)
Check the Counselor Corner on the school website for frequently updated information.
A letter of recommendation form is located on the school website and outside Mrs. Siebold’s office.
Senior Counselor Contact: Mrs. Siebold
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM
Student, please complete this form and supply a copy to each person that you are requesting a letter from. Please give each person at least a 3-5 day notice prior to deadline for the letter to be completed and inform each person what date you will pick up the letter.
Student Name:
Scholarship/College Admissions/Award(s) for which you desire the letter to be written for:
(Example: Prudential Scholarship or Yale Admissions. Be specific, if possible.)
______
______
GPA: ACT: SAT:
(Please consider providing a transcript.)
Courses this year: 1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Activities/Clubs/Sports in which you are a member (list any leadership roles):
Other awards/honors you would like mentioned:
Employment/work experiences (and number of hours per week):
(If you have a resume please consider attaching it to provide additional information.)
Balfour: Caps, Gowns, V-Stoles, and Other Items
Balfour will visit GHS to take orders for caps, gowns, and v-stoles, announcements, senior keys, etc.
Seniors are REQUIRED to have a Glasgow High School cap, gown, and v-stole for the graduation ceremony.
If you are borrowing a cap or gown, you must return it to Balfour for a new cap/gown. (We switched companies, so there are some differences between gowns used in 2013 or before.
Watch for information about Balfour visits!
School Fees
Senior Activity Fees -- $20 due January 31 to Mrs. Maysey (Room 206)
All school fees must be paid before students can graduate. Fees must be paid before you pick up your cap, gown, and v-stole. Fees include the following:
- Class fees
- Book fees
- Library charges
- Lunchroom charges
- All other outstanding debts
See Mrs. Berryman for more information.
Senior Trip
Glasgow High School’s Senior Trip to Kings Island is a unifying event for our entire graduating class. We estimate the cost of the trip to be $95. This includes admissions, charter bus fees, and free drink wristband. You will receive more information about trip cost and payments at a later date. We will stop to eat before and after we visit the park to cut down on food prices.
Submit all payments to Alisa Maysey in Room 206. You may pay the total of $95 or follow the schedule below. Please make checks payable to GHS.
· February 28 --$30 (Trip deposit)
· March 28 -- $30 (Trip Deposit)
· April 25--$35 (Final payment)
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are $40. You can purchase them online at Balfour.com or by printing a form found on the GHS Yearbook page. Parent and Community-Sponsored Events:
Seniors are encouraged to attend each event, usually held in early May.
Dress appropriately, always following school policy.
Ice Cream Social—Glasgow Baptist Church
Strawberry Festival—First Christian Church
These events are open to all seniors and serve as a time to gather with friends.
Senior Picnic
Senior parents are responsible for organizing food and games.
Seniors will be transported to and from the picnic by school bus
Picnic is for GHS seniors only
Homerooms will have t-shirts created by senior homerooms
Seniors will be dismissed at normal dismissal time
Senior Breakfast
Senior parents plan agenda, food, and other memorable items
Pictures for the senior breakfast slide show need to be turned in to Mrs. Fye at GHS no later than March 31.
- Pictures may be group or individual.
- Each senior may turn in up to ten photos.
- Submit photos (JPEG format) on a disc or flash drive – label with your first and last name.
- If you must submit printed photos, please label them clearly and place them an envelope.
NOTE: Students not graduating may sign the senior shirt and placemat if they so choose, as these are parent-sponsored items.
Awards Day
Parents and community members are welcome to attend the Awards Day Ceremony.
Seniors must demonstrate appropriate behavior:
- Stay in seats during entire program
- No gum or cell phones
- Remain quiet and respectful
Dress must be professional.
- Shoulders covered
- Professional, tasteful clothing: NO jeans, no t-shirts, etc.
- School dress code must be followed.
Students should write formal Thank You notes to the entity presenting them an award.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate is a religious ceremony organized by senior reps in conjunction with parent volunteers and local ministers.
Attendance is optional.
Dress is determined by class officers: Cap and gown OR professional attire.
IMPORTANT: If the class votes to wear caps and gowns at Baccalaureate, GHS will not provide one for those who are not graduating.
Baccalaureate is held the Sunday before graduation.
Graduation Practices
It is a privilege for a senior student to participate in the GHS Graduation Ceremony. In order to maintain this privilege, students must behave appropriately.
A traditional and dignified graduation ceremony takes a great deal of practice. Every individual contributes to the success of our ceremony. Considerable time is spent ensuring that each student is aware of his or her role. For that reason, all graduation practices are MANDATORY.
All graduates must be present and on time with required attire for every practice. You must have a doctor’s excuse if absent.
Violations
o Tardy to practice
o Unexcused absence
o Insubordination/Disrespect
o Inappropriate behavior
Consequences:
o 1st Offense: ISS which will result in missing one or more senior activities
o 2nd Offense: No Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Graduation
Graduation is traditionally held on the last day of school.
Audience Behavior at Graduation
Please encourage friends and family to respect you, our graduates, by remaining silent throughout the graduation ceremony. Applause is welcome after all graduates have received their diplomas.
Reserved Seating
Reserved seating is limited to those individuals who have physical limitations that prevent them from using the bleachers. We will accept reservations beginning May 19. Please contact Ms. Kim Gillenwater at that time:
Honor Students
Honor Student status is based on unweighted GPA.
· Cum Laude Silver Sash 3.5-3.69 GPA
· Magna Cum Laude Gold Sash 3.7-3.89 GPA
· Summa Cum Laude White Sash 3.9 or above GPA
Top 10 Students
· Students with the top ten GPA’s over 4 years will be recognized.
Commonwealth Diploma
· 22 credits
· 4 AP classes with average of C or better
· Must take 3 AP exams
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Policy
· A student must be enrolled at Glasgow High School during their junior and senior year.
· The highest GPA will determine valedictorian and salutatorian status.
Required Dress
Boys
Black Dress Pants
Black Dress Socks
Black Shoes
White Shirt
Conservative Tie
Girls
Dress must not be visible above the collar or below the hem of gown
Black dress shoes (can be flats or high heels) with closed toes and closed heels (no boots)
Note: High School students wear tassels on their right side at the beginning of ceremonies, and after students are pronounced graduated, tassels are moved to the left side of the caps.
Tentative Senior Schedule:
As more events are scheduled, we post revised schedules on the senior website and in classrooms.
January 31 /$20 (Senior Activity fee)
/See Mrs. Maysey to pay
February 28 /$30 (Trip deposit)
/See Mrs. Maysey to pay
March 28 /$30 (Trip Deposit)
/See Mrs. Maysey to pay
April 25 / $35 (Final payment) /See Mrs. Maysey to pay
May 18 / Baccalaureate / Dress TBAMay 19 / Senior Trip / Senior T-shirt /Shorts are ok
May 20 / No School
Senior Recognition Ads
This is your chance to honor your child’s hard work! Say goodbye to the Class of 2014 with class by purchasing a recognition ad in the yearbook.
Two ways to order:
· Preferred: Send an email with the information from the form and attached jpeg to Send payment to Mary Fye (drop it by the office, send by your student, or mail it to Mary Fye, Glasgow High School, 1601 Columbia Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141)
· Return this form along with a photo (please label) and payment.
Please make checks payable to GHS
Limit 1 photo per ad
Senior Name:
Parent/Guardian Purchasing Ad: Phone:
Size: o1/8 page…$25 o1/4 page…$45
Message:
Senior Handbook Signature Sheet
I have received and read the Glasgow High School Senior Handbook.
I understand the attendance and behavior requirements of graduation practice.
I understand the requirements for proper dress at all senior functions.
I understand that all outstanding fees must be paid and all textbooks, library books, and sports uniforms must be returned before receiving caps, gowns, and v-stoles.
I understand that students who are not graduating will not participate in GHS senior eventsthat are sanctioned by GHS or are held during the school day. This includes: graduation practices, senior trip, senior picnic, and Awards Day.
Print Name of Student:______
Signature of Student: ______
Parent or Guardian Signature:______