Senior Handbook - Horizon Christian Schools

HORIZON
CHRISTIAN
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR
HANDBOOK
Class of 2016
As of August 2015
Seniors and Parents:
The Senior Handbook provides dates, deadlines and
information needed to successfully manage your senior
year at HCHS. Within these pages you will find all the
information needed to navigate both the challenges and
the excitement of your senior year.
Use the calendar to plan and prepare for the year. If
you do not find answers to your questions in this Senior
Handbook, please do not hesitate to contact the school
at any time. See school contact information below.
I’M FINALLY A
SENIOR,
NOW WHAT?
Contact Information:
• Phone: 503-612-6521
•
Bill Smethurst: Principal
bsmethurst@horizon-christian.org
•
Scott Olson: Dean and Academic Guidance
solson@horizon-christian.org
•
Megan Campbell: Assistant to Principal, Registrar
& Graduation, mcampbell@horizon-christian.org
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Table of Contents
Calendar
4
Details of Dates and Deadlines
5
College Prep & Tests
8
Transcripts and College Fairs
9
Senior Pictures/Yearbook
10
Scholarship & Year Information
11
Caps/Gowns and Jostens
12
Senior Tribute
13
Graduation
14
Graduation Qualifications
15
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CALENDAR
Table of Contents
October
Oct 14-First Meeting with Jostens for Caps & Gowns
Oct 28-Jostens Orders Placed, Collect Packets
December
Dec 2-Deadline For Late Jostens Orders
March
March 1-Yearbook Pictures and Parent Reflection Deadline
March 9-Graduation Announcements Delivered to School
April
April 1-Spirit of Horizon Scholarship Applications Available
April 1-Post High School Plan Forms Available
April 28-Spirit of Horizon Scholarship Applications Due
May
May 2-Shadow Grades Collected
May 2-Post High School Plans Form Due
May 16– Senior Outing
May 17-Locker Clean Out, Textbooks Turned In
May 17-Caps, Gowns and Reserved Seat Savers
May 19-Seniors Last Day
May 23-Memory Tables and Senior Tribute
May 23-Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Lunch
May 23-Graduation @ 7:00 pm in HCHS gym
June
Mid-June-Final Transcripts mailed to Colleges and NCAA/NAIA, upon
formal request from student.
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Details of Dates
Oct 14-Jostens Meeting: Students will meet with Dan Peters from
Jostens to review their packets for ordering their caps/gowns,
announcements and other graduation items. These packets will come
home for parent review. (See Jostens sections for details.)
Oct 28-Jostens Orders: Jostens will return to collect money and
orders for graduation items. All orders placed after this date will need
to be made directly with Jostens.
Dec 2-Late Jostens Deadline: All Jostens orders for caps, gowns, and
announcements must be submitted to Jostens by this date in order to be
included in the Horizon delivery date of March 1.
March 1-Yearbook Deadline: Yearbook pictures and Parent Reflections deadline. All items are due by this date.
(See Senior Picture and Yearbook Details)
March 9-Graduation Announcements Delivered: Jostens orders will
be distributed. All balances must be paid on or before this date to
receive orders. You may bring a check for the balance, payable to Jostens,
on this day.
April 1-Spirit of Horizon Scholarship: A $1,000 college scholarship
is being offered to one applicant of the Spirit of Horizon Scholarship.
Applications are available in the registrar’s office beginning April 1, with
complete details included. Applications are due no later than April 28
for consideration of this scholarship. The winner will be announced at
Senior Tribute.
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Details of Dates
April 1-Post High School Plans: Senior and/or parents need to submit to the registrar’s office your student’s Post High School Plans. List
the specific name of the college, military branch, work force or if they are
undecided. This information will be listed in the graduation program and
used for statistical purposes.
Please submit this form to the registrar by May 2.
April 28-Spirit of Horizon Scholarship Applications Due to Registrar
May 2-Senior Shadow Grades Pulled: Senior shadow grades are the
current grades as of Monday, May 2. These grades are used to determine
honor status for graduation. The grades that are earned through the
completion of the senior’s last day of school will be reported on the final
transcript.
May 2-Post High School Plans Scholarships Awarded Form Due
May 16-Senior Outing, details to be Announced
May 17-Locker Clean Out, Textbooks In: All senior lockers must be
cleaned and checked out. All textbooks and library books must be turned
in to the teachers. Any outstanding textbooks will be billed for
replacement costs.
May 17-Caps, Gowns and Reserved Seat Savers Distributed:
Caps and gowns will be distributed to seniors on May 18. It is the
student’s responsibility to iron their gown and bring it back to wear at
the graduation ceremony. Each senior will be given 10 seat savers for
graduation. You will have access to the gym to place these from 6:00 to
6:30 pm, prior to the graduation ceremony on Monday, May 23.
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Details of Dates
May 19-Seniors Last Day: All school work must be turned in to ensure each student is receiving a passing grade. Students earning an “F” in
a required course will be required to recover the “F” grade to a passing
grade of “D” or better. Also, any student who is taking an Off-Site Independent Study Course must have all work completed and a transcript
grade in to the registrar by May 16.
May 23-Memory Tables and Senior Tribute:
(See page 14 for details.)
May 23-Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Lunch:
(See page 14 for details.) Mandatory rehearsal begins following Senior
Tribute. Following rehearsal, seniors will be treated to a to lunch out.
May 23-Graduation @ 7:00, doors open at 6:30:
Seniors are to be upstairs in room 211 by 6:30, dressed in their caps,
gowns and honor accessories. Students are not allowed to wear shorts
or flip flops for the ceremony.
Mid-June-Final transcript mailed to selected college: Final grades
and transcripts will be processed in the weeks following the end of the
school year on June 3. All semester two grades will be posted to the
senior’s final transcript. If a senior wants their final, 8th semester
transcript sent to their destination college, it is the responsibility of each
senior to make sure that happens. Therefore by the end of the school
year, the students must provide the registrar with a stamped, letter
sized, addressed envelope to the college that they want this transcript
sent. There is no charge for this final transcript.
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COLLEGE PREPARATION
and SAT/ ACT TESTS
College Application: Verify with each college or
university their timeline for submitting an application. Request transcript and Teacher/Administrator
recommendations.
Early Application Deadline: Between Nov 1— Dec 1.
Regular Application Deadline: By Feb 1.
Early Action: Notified by college in Dec or Jan.
Regular Decision: Notified by college by mid April on.
SAT– collegeboard.org
SAT Test Dates
Test
Registration Deadline
November 7, 2015
SAT & Subject Test
October 9, 2015
December 5, 2015
SAT & Subject Test
November 5, 2015
January 23, 2015
SAT & Subject Test
December 28, 2015
March 5, 2016
SAT Only
February 5 2016
May 7, 2016
SAT & Subject Test
April 8, 2016
June 4, 2016
SAT & Subject Test
May 5, 2016
ACT– princetonreview.com
ACT Test Dates
Registration Deadline
October 24, 2015
September 18, 2015
December 12, 2015
November 6, 2015
February 6, 2016
January 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
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TRANSCRIPTS,
Eligibility Centers, College Fair
Transcripts: When applying to colleges and scholarships, you will
need an “Official Transcript.” Order forms are available at the front
office with specific instruction for how to order transcripts. The first 3
transcripts are free, then $5.00 each thereafter. Please complete form
and provide required documents and payment for processing.
Final grades and transcripts will be processed in the weeks
following the end of the school year. If a senior wants their final,
8th semester transcript sent to their destination college, it is the
responsibility of each student to make sure that happens. By the
end of the school year, the student must provide the registrar
with a stamped, letter sized, addressed envelope to the college
that they want the transcript sent. There is no charge for the final
transcript.
College Bound Athletes Registering with NCAA and NAIA:
Any student planning to play division level sports should register with
the NCAA and the NAIA Eligibility Centers.
NCAA- http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
(This is case sensitive)
NAIA- http://www.playnaia.org/
After you register you can request your transcript be sent either
electronically or through the transcript request form.
Christian College Fair: September 28, 2015
Westside Christian, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
8200 SW Pfaffle St, Tigard, OR 97223
myblueprintstory.com
Portland National College Fair
Oct 23, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct 24, 1:00-5:00 pm
Oregon Convention Center
www.nacacnet.org/collegefairs
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SENIOR PICTURES & PARENT
REFLECTION FOR YEARBOOK
The 2015-2016 edition of the Yearbook needs you!
The following items need to be submitted no later
than March 1, 2016.
1. Senior portrait in JPEG file of at least 1-2 MB (300 dpi).
2. Baby picture, youth & a family picture 1-2 MB.
Please give pictures via hard copy to Ms. Redwing, or on a disc or
thumb drive. If you clearly label your disc, thumb drive, or picture, it will be returned to you by the end of the week. (These
formats may be turned into front office or turned into
Tiffany Redwing, Yearbook Advisor)
3. Parent Reflection: Parent Reflection is comments from
parents, of 50 words or less about your student. This can be
praise, memory, encouragement, etc. Please email to
tredwing@horizon-christian.org, or drop off hard copy to
the front office, Attn:Tiffany.
If your senior picture is not submitted by March 1, we will
be forced to use your picture from your student ID.
Tiffany Redwing, Yearbook Adviser
tredwing@horizon-christian.org
Photos and Parent Reflections
will be used in the yearbook
and photos will also be used in
a slide show at Senior Tribute
and graduation.
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SCHOLARHSIP &
END OF YEAR INFO
Spirit of Horizon Scholarship
Applications are available beginning April 1
for the Spirit of Horizon Scholarship. Student
must have a minimum GPA of 3.50. Applications
are available from the registrar and must be
completed no later than April 28 for consideration.
Winner will be announced at Senior Tribute.
Shadow Grades:
Senior shadow grades will be
collected on May 2 These grades are used to determine
valedictorian, salutatorian, & honor graduates. Grades
earned through the completion of senior’s last day will
be reported on final transcript.
FUTURE
Post High School Plans Form
is due May 2 . Pick form up from
Registrar’s office. The Post High
School Plan published in the Graduation
Program and also the information is used to track what
our graduates are up to following graduation.
Last Day of School: Last day of school for sen-
iors is Thurs, May 19. However, lockers will be
cleaned and textbooks collected on May 17.
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CAPS, GOWNS, and
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Horizon partners with Jostens to supply seniors with
caps, gowns, announcements and various “senior bling.”
Jostens will meet with students three times at Horizon
to service the seniors. Please take note of important
dates.
Oct 14– Jostens hands out order packets
Oct 28– Jostens collects order packets
March 9– Jostens delivers graduation orders
Students who miss the Oct 28 deadline for orders will
need to place orders directly to Jostens using the
contact information below. Please note, all orders must
be submitted by December 2 to be included in the
Horizon delivery date of March 9.
Caps and gowns are provided by Horizon, therefore do
not include this cost in your total bill.
JOSTENS
Dan Peters: Sales Representative
2056 NW Aloclek Drive, Suite 309
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Office: 503-690-7488
Fax: 503-629-8170
Email: dan.peters@jostens.com
Website: jostenspdx.com
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Senior Tribute
Monday, May 23 at 9:00 am in gym
The Senior Tribute service is a time where
we honor all seniors for their
accomplishments in all aspects of their
time at Horizon. Acknowledgment will be
made to our valedictorian, salutatorian,
scholar graduates, Timothian Award
winners, and honor graduates, as well as
other areas of recognition.
Parents and families: please plan to join us for a
special time of memories, worship, and honoring
our seniors for all that they have achieved. We
will be serving coffee and refreshments.
Memory Boards: Students and parents can set up
“Memory Board” displays that feature special memories,
awards and pictures throughout their life. Each student will
be allowed 1/3 of a 5ft round table. Black tablecloths will be
provided. Set up time will be from 8:00-9:00 am on May 23.
Beginning at 9:00 am, all families, as well as the rest of the
HS students and staff, will be invited to view the memory
boards.
Following the Senior Tribute, all seniors will participate
in a mandatory graduation rehearsal. Once rehearsal is
complete, seniors will be treated to lunch
sponsored by the high school.
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Graduation
Monday, May 23 at 7:00 pm in gym
Graduation Ceremony: Our graduation ceremony will
take place on Monday, May 23 at 7:00 pm in the school gym.
Seniors are to be upstairs in room 211 by 6:30 pm, to dress
in caps, gowns , and honor accessories, and to line up for
the processional.
Caps, Gowns and Seat Savers
May 17- Caps, Gowns and Seat Savers, will be sent home with
students on May 17. Iron gowns on low settings.
Reserved Seating: Seat savers will be sent home with
students on May 17. Each senior will be given 10 seat
saver signs to place on chairs in the gym from 6:00 pm to
6:30 pm on Monday, May 23. Doors open at 6:30 pm for
guests and to the public.
Photo Opportunities:
Family and Friends will
be invited to the front
of the gym where there
will be plenty of room
and time to capture
your graduate.
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GRADUATION CEREMONY
QUALIFICATIONS
Any student who has not met the academic requirements (total credits, core requirements) for graduation
will not be allowed to participate in the graduation
ceremony or receive the HCHS diploma unless prior
approval has been granted by the principal.
 A student may be excluded from participation for
disciplinary reasons. Determination of disciplinary
exclusion shall be made by the principal in consultation
with appropriate administrative and instructional
personnel.
 Students who have financial accounts that are not
current by the Friday preceding the graduation
ceremony, will in most cases still be allowed to
participate in the ceremony, but their diploma will be
withheld until all accounts have been made current.

(As stated in Student Handbook.)

Appropriate Dress for Graduation
Dress for Boys: Collared shirts, no jeans, no flip flops.
Dress for Girls: Modest dresses, no flip flops.
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Bless You On Your Journey!
Horizon Christian High School
23370 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: 503-612-6521
Fax: 503-783-2361
horizon-christian.org