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Senior Countdown

Class of 2017

John Marshall High School

12201 North Portland

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

General Information

Senior Activities: Only senior activities listed in this countdown are school sponsored activities. The school is NOT responsible in any way for activities planned by individual students.

Class Attendance: All students must be in class or attending authorized school activities every hour of the school day before graduation.

There is no sanctioned cut day, nor is the last week free for seniors.

Senior Announcements: Late orders for announcements may be arranged by individuals contacting Jostens at 1-800-567-8367 or Jostens.com/contact

Late orders mean you will have to pay in full. If you have any trouble with this contact information, see Mrs. Caton

Senior Obligations: All obligations incurred while at John Marshall must be paid in full before you can participate in graduation activities or receive a diploma. A list will be posted by April 3if you have an obligation of any kind.

Expense payments: All facilities and services for commencement are paid for by members of the graduating class. The senior assessment fee is designed to pay for these expenses and is an obligation ALL seniors must pay.

Assessment Fee - $85.00 (class picture is included)

No checks accepted – cash or money order ONLY!

Appropriate Dress: For Baccalaureate and Commencement, you should wear the following with your cap/gown:

Men – white or light shirt & tie, dress slacks and dark dress shoes.

Tennis shoes or jeans will NOT be allowed.

Women- collarless dress that is shorter than gown, dress shoes.

No large jewelry will be worn with the gown.

Information: Questions concerning senior activities should be directed to the sponsor in charge listed on this countdown. General questions about anything else on the countdown should be directed to Mrs. Caton

ANNOUNCEMENT PICK UPThis date will be announced closer to expected delivery

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OBLIGATIONSANY obligations you have will be posted

April 3for you to take care of.

Caton/LynchIf these are not cleared, you will not walk

or receive your diploma until cleared

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PROMCampbell

April 29

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AWARDS ASSEMBLYJMAuditorium

SLIDE SHOWGuests and Parents are invited to attend

May 15 12:45 PM

Caton/Campbell

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EXAMSAll seniors must attend all classes and take

May 18 & 19final exams or you could lose your diploma!

Make up DayAny project that needs finishing, seat time or

May 22anything else that needs to be made up for

final grade.

TEXTBOOKSTextbooks must be turned in to the Media

Mrs. ChristianCenter on or before final exams

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Final GradesFinal grades are turned in by teachers to

May 22Ms. Hunter and Mrs. Ajayi. Anyone failing any classes means you will not walk or receive a diploma!

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SENIOR CHECK-OUTIf you have ANY obligations remaining at

May 23 9:00– 11:00 amthis time, you will NOT participate in

Mrs. Catongraduation activities until completely cleared!!!

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SENIOR CLASS PICTURELarge gym WEAR GOWN ONLY

May 23 11:30 amRed & white robes wear dress pants

and dark shoes. Bring Honor Society sash, cords and/orAcademy/Valedictorian medals

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BACCALAUREATEStudents must report to auditorium.

REHEARSALYou MUST attend this rehearsal!

May 23 1:00 pm

Mrs. Caton

SENIOR WALKWith Cap & Gown

May 23 2:00 pm

BACCALAUREATEJMHS Auditorium

May 23 7:00 p.m.Report to school no later than6:30 p.m.

Wear cap & gown

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COMMENCEMENT PRACTICEAttendance is MANDATORY.

May 25 11:00 amYou will not walk at Commencement if you miss rehearsal! Bus transportation to and from JM will be provided and is mandatory.

No one will be allowed to drive!

School dress code.

COMMENCEMENT Seniors should report to the arena

May 25 6:00 p.m.by 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will begin

Jim Norick Arena, Fairgroundspromptly at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Caton

NO TICKETS ARE NEEDED FOR COMMENCEMENT. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON FAMILY MEMBERS INVITED.

IF A STUDENT DISPLAYS ANY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR DURING THE

CEREMONY, HE/SHE WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY, AND THE

DIPLOMA WILL BE HELD.

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PICTURES AT COMMENCEMENTA professional photographer will be present

at the commencement exercises. He will

take your picture as you receive your

diploma cover. Purchase is voluntary.

Information will be sent to you by mail

before Commencement

DIPLOMA PICK UPEach senior will pick up his/her diploma in

Date TBAthe main foyer

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