SENIOR CLASS 0F 2010!

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Senior Sponsor:  Dr. Jennifer Vincent, jvincent@pinescharter.com
Graduation Coordinator – Mr. Tracy Greenbaum, tgreenbaum@pinescharter.com
College advisor – Mr. Tracy Greenbaum, tgreenbaum@pinescharter.com
12th grade assistant principal – Mrs. Alma Llanos
12th grade guidance counselor – Anne Thomas, athomas@pinescharter.com
Student volunteer service coordinator – Anne Thomas, athomas@pinescharter.com

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST:  On May 17th, Mr. Greenbaum or Mrs. Thomas will visit your Govt/Ec class and each senior will complete one request to where they want a FINAL transcript sent.  It is free for the one school choice and changes or additional schools, seniors would complete the regular transcript request form and pay 2.00 per transcript.

PROM

1. Saturday, May 22, 2010 SOLD OUT!
2. Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3. 6:30PM-11PM
4. Prom Court Ballots will be distributed through your government classes.
5. Parking: $10.00 Valet       $8.00 Self Parking

Drop-Off:  Valet & Limos will be directed to the first entrance of the hotel (the ballroom entrance).  It will be the first entrance to your left.  If you have reached the hotel entrance, please proceed back to the first driveway for proper check-in.

1. Prom Entry: Students & guests must show ID to verify a ticket(s) was purchased and to gain entry to the ballroom.
2. Re-Entry:  There is no re-entry to prom.  Once you enter, you will not be allowed to exit (unless you are leaving for the night).
3. 10:30PM:  If you leave before that time, your parents will get a call to be informed of your departure.

DRESS CODE for PROM

1. GENTLEMEN
1. Formal Attire is required (you must wear a suit, tie or tuxedo)
2. NO JEANS, polos, sneakers, or shirts with a tuxedo graphic
3. NO sunglasses
4. Dress Shirts must remain ON at all times
2. LADIES
1. Formal Attire is required.
2. Ladies’ gowns cannot be overly revealing. (Exercise good judgment)
3. NO sunglasses

If you do not come dressed appropriately, you will not be allowed to enter the Senior Prom.
There will be no refunds!

PARENT GRADUATION MEETING

1. Tuesday, May 19th @ 6:30pm
2. River of Grass Auditorium
3. Parent volunteer hours due May 17th

FINAL EXAMS

1. Grade books for seniors close by May 13th
2. Exam Exemption forms due to guidance by Friday, May 14th by 2:00p.m.
3. Wednesday, May 19th
1. Periods 1 & 2
4. Thursday, May 20th
1. Periods 3 & 4
5. Friday, May 21th
1. Periods 5 & 6

RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS!

1. Senior Dinner
2. Tickets must be pre purchased!
1. Wednesday, May 26th
2. PPCHS Cafeteria
3. 7:00PM
3. Senior Breakfast
1. Thursday, May 27th 
2. Must wear spirit shirt or uniform shirt, uniform pants/shorts AND have your badge!
3. PPCHS Cafeteria
4. 8AM in the Cafeteria
5. Bring yearbook & cameras
6. Cap/Gowns distributed
7. Obligations=NO CAP/GOWN=NO GRADUATION CEREMONY
4. MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal
1. May 28th  (about 1 ½ hours)
2. 10:00AM (Leave your house @ 9am)
3. Broward Center for the Performing Arts
5. Graduation Ceremony
1. Friday, May 28th at 7PM
2. Broward Center for the Performing Arts
3. Students MUST be present by 5:30pm
4. No Gown pre-ordered from Herff Jones=No Tickets
5. Missing 24 credits=no participation in the graduation ceremony!

Four (4) tickets per eligible graduate.  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown, you must immediately contact Herff Jones (www.hjbroward.com)
GENTLEMAN/Graduate Dress Code

1. White or neutral color, Collared dress shirt.
2. Black, Navy Blue, Brown, or Khaki dress pants
3. TIE  (preferably solid & dark in color)
4. Black or Brown Dress shoes
5. Dark Socks         
6. NO SNEAKERS 

LADIES/GRADUATE DRESS CODE

1. Dress, skirt, or black dress pants.
2. Dress Blouse: White or pastel at the neckline.
3. Dress shoes (dark or neutral color)
4. Flesh color nylons
5. Heels should not exceed 1 ½ inches.
6.  No Sneakers

GRADUATION DAY

1. Take Cap and Gown photos prior to ceremony-gown is returned immediately as you exit the theatre.
2. Do not alter the cap and gown or mortar board.  You will forfeit participation and costs concurred due to damage will be billed to the student and parent.
3. Only Cords/Medallions provided by PPCHS can be worn.
4. You are separated from your parents from 6:15 p.m. until the end of the ceremony.
5. Leave your personal belongings with your family!

FINAL NO-NOs for Graduation

1. No jeans, no deck shoes, gloves, sunglasses, excessive jewelry, flowers (corsages), sandals, or backless shoes, fish net stockings.
2.  Platform shoes, flip-flops and sandals are not permitted for safety reasons.
3. Mortarboards are to be worn on the front of the head, not the back parallel to the floor. Secure with hairpins if necessary. No written messages or graphics are allowed on the mortarboard.
4. No gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed at the rehearsal or ceremony. 
5. Graduates are not to bring any personal items to graduation or must secure them with family members before graduates enter the theatre (i.e. purses, cell phones, and cameras). We cannot guarantee security backstage or at seats for personal items.

Senior Event:
PPCHS Prom - “Cirque du Chartre”
Saturday May 22nd, 2010
6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Location:
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida
Student parking fee - $10.00

CAP AND GOWNS – order online at the Herff-Jones website
https://www.hjbroward.com/register.cfm

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Have you started your college applications yet???  Make an appointment with Mr. Greenbaum to discuss your college plans.

Please remember that you must pay a graduation fee of $35, which is going to be collected before or after school at the guidance office starting on September 14th.