2012-2013 Graduation Packet

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WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOLMontgomery County Public Schools

10301 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, Maryland 20879

(301) 840-3959 FAX (301) 840-3980Office of the Principal

March 11, 2013

Dear Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors of the Class of 2013:

The purpose of this packet is to provide you with critical information about graduation and other important senior events. As youknow, the Class of 2013 commencement will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at DAR Constitution Hall.This packet was originally distributed to all parents in attendance at the senior meeting held on March 11, 2013, and will be mailedto those parents not in attendance. Please take the time to carefully review the enclosed information:

Expectations for graduating seniors andfamilies/guests

Dress expectations for graduating seniors Expectations for the graduation ceremony

Diploma distribution

Important dates

Senior final exam schedule

Student Graduation Rehearsal Charter bus reservation form

Commencement ceremony video order form

Directions to DAR Constitution Hall

Financial Obligations: If your child had a financial obligation as of February 28, 2013 you should have received a letter in themail reflecting the obligation owed. Any obligations incurred or paid after February 28th are not reflected in the letter. Inaddition, the obligation report does not include any textbooks or other items that were issued for this semester. Obligationsmust be cleared in order to participate in all senior events, including prom and graduation.

All financial obligations, including payment of the senior cap and gown fee, must be resolved by May 23, 2013 in order to receivegraduation tickets on time. Payment can be made between 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the financial office located across from themain office. Please make your check payable to Watkins Mill High School. For students who have larger obligations or financial

hardship, please contact Ms. Anne Alban, business administrator, as soon as possible regarding the scheduling of a payment plan.

Graduation Tickets: A letter was sent to you on January 23, 2013 regarding graduation tickets, including an order form.Every senior will receive eight (8) tickets to graduation. The ticket order form is due by March 23, 2013. Tickets will bedistributed to graduates at the graduation rehearsal on June 1 0 at 12:00 p .m., which all graduates are required to attend.

Notification of additional ticket requests will be made by May 1. Please keep your tickets in a safe location, as tickets are notreplaceable if lost or stolen.

I am looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2013 with you and your family. If you have any questions or concerns, pleasecontact the main office at 301-840-3959. Important contacts are: Ms. Leayne Dempsey, senior class sponsor,([email protected]) and Mr. Cary Dimmick, senior class administrator, ([email protected]). Thankyou for your assistance in making this a positive, joyous, and memorable occasion for all.

Sincerely,

Scott W. MurphyPrincipal

SWM/sb

Enclosures/Attachments

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WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOL

Montgomery County Public Schools

10301 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, Maryland 20879(301) 840-3959 FAX (301) 840-3980

Office of the Principal11 de marzo 2013

Estimados Padres/Guardianes de los Estudiantes Que Se Graduarn en la Clase 2013:

El propsito de este paquete de informacin es proporcionarles datos importantes sobre la graduacin y otros eventos importantes para losestudiantes del Grado 12. Como ya saben, la ceremonia de graduacin de la Clase 2013 se realizar el miercoles, 12 de junio de 2013, a las10:00 a.m., en DAR Constitution Hall. Originalmente, este paquete de informacin se distribuy a todos los padres de estudiantes delGrado 12 que asistieron a la reunin del 11 de marzo de 2013, y ser enviado por correo a aquellos padres que no estuvieron presentes. Porfavor dediquen unos momentos para leer detenidamente la informacin adjunta:

Expectativas para los estudiantes que se gradan y susfamilias/invitados

Expectativas de vestimenta para los estudiantes que segradan

Expectativas para la ceremonia de graduacin Distribucin de diplomas

Fechas importantes Horario de exmenes finales para estudiantes del Grado 12 Ensayo de graduacin para los estudiantes Formulario de reservacin para el autobs alquilado Formulario para ordenar el video de la ceremonia de graduacin Cmo llegar a DAR Constitution Hall

Obligaciones Financieras: Si su hijo/hija tenia una obligacin financiera antes del 28 de febrero, debera haber recibido una cartaen el correo que le permite saber cuanto se debe. Obligaciones que se hayan incurrido o que hayan sido saldadas despus del 28 defebrero no estn incluidos en la carta. Adems, el informe de obligaciones que ustededs estn recibiendo no incluye libros de textoo otras cosas emitidos durante este semestre. Obligaciones tienen que ser saldadas para poder participar en todos los eventos para elgrado 12, incluso el baile de prom y ceremonia de graduacin.

Todas las obligaciones financieras, incluyendo el pago del importe de la capa y el birrete, deben ser saldadas para el 23 de mayo de2013 para poder recibir a tiempo las entradas para la ceremonia de graduacin. Los pagos pueden realizarse de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00

p.m., en la oficina de finanzas, localizada enfrente de la oficina principal. Por favor giren su cheque a nombre de Watkins Mill HighSchool. Para estudiantes que tienen obligaciones mayores, por favor pnganse en contacto con Ms. Anne Alban, gerente denegocios, a la brevedad posible para gestionar un plan de pago.

Entradas Para Graduacin: Se envi una carta a ustedes el 23 de enero de 2013 en referencia a las entradas para la ceremonia degraduacin, que inclua un formulario para pedir entradas. Todos los estudiantes del Grado 12 recibirn ocho (8) entradas para laceremonia de graduacin. El formulario para ordenar entradas debe ser entregade no mas tardar del 23 de marzo. Las entradassern distribuidas a los estudiantes que se gradan durante el ensayo de graduacin, el 10 de junio, a las 12:00 p.m., al cual losestudiantes que se gradan deben asistir obligatoriamente. La notificacin para pedidos de entradas adicionales se har para el 1ro.de mayo. Por favor guarden sus entradas en un lugar seguro, ya que las mismas no se pueden reemplazar si se pierden o sonrobadas.

Anticipo con agrado la celebracin de la Clase 2013 con ustedes y sus familias. Si tienen cualquier pregunta o preocupacin, porfavor comunquense con la oficina principal, llamando al 301-840-3959. Contactos importantes: Mrs. Leayne Dempsey, senior classsponsor (patrocinadora de la clase que se grada), ([email protected]) y Mr. Cary Dimmick, senior class

administrator (administrador de la clase que se grada), ([email protected]). Gracias por su colaboracin para lograrque esta sea una ocasin positiva, feliz y memorable para todos.

Atentamente,



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2013 Senior Class Administrator: Class of 2013 Advisor:

Mr. Cary Dimmick Mrs. Leayne Dempsey(301) 840-3952 (301) [email protected] [email protected]

EXPECTATIONS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

FAMILIES, & GUESTSGraduation, June 12, 2013 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.DAR Constitution Hall

Please assist us by reviewing these expectations with your graduating senior. We wantgraduation to be a memorable event for all.

Graduation Rehearsal on June 10, 2013 is mandatory. We expect all participants and guests at graduation to conduct themselves in a dignified manner and

display the high expectations that are traditional at our commencement exercise.

Any student who is disruptive or demonstrates inappropriate behavior will not be permitted toparticipate in graduation.

Any student found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be removed from graduation. Graduates are required to be at Constitution Hall by 9:00 a.m. and are to enter by the D Street

entrance. Parents and guests may enter at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th

Street side.

We are encouraging families to ride the PTSA buses or take Metro to avoid unforeseen traffic issues.We advise leaving the Gaithersburg area no later than 7:30 a.m.

The closest METRO stop to Constitution Hall is the Farragut West Station. The PTSA provides air conditioned buses leaving from WMHS. A bus order form is enclosed. There

is a fee for the bus and reservations MUST be made in advance.

Anyone who enters DAR Constitution Hall must have a ticket, with the exception of the graduates. Ifyou leave the hall for any reason, you may NOT re-enter.

Family and guests are asked to be seated by 9:45 a.m. Please respect any seating that has beenreserved. Reserved seats will be clearly marked.

The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and should conclude by 12:00 p.m.. The doorsto the hall are closed and LOCKED promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Students are not permitted to have keys, gum, cigarettes or lighters. DAR Security will spot check andconfiscate contraband.

Students must stay in alphabetical order as practiced during rehearsal. Family and friends who would like to take still pictures of their children will be permitted to stand in a

designated area set aside for that purpose. Please leave the photo box area immediately and allowanother parent to take your place.

Tripods are prohibited, as is filming from the aisle, in front of, or on the stage. WMHS staff willmonitor the photo boxes to make sure there is prompt and fair turnover of picture-takers.

Blanton Studios will be taking a picture of each graduate receiving his/her diploma. Informationregarding these photographs will be available at a later date. The Watkins Mill High School MediaDepartment will make a videotape of the ceremony. An order form is enclosed.

Parents will not be able to visit with their children until after the entire ceremony is complete,including the recessional. Do not plan to meet inside the building. Designate a place outside andaway from the hall to meet. Those who are taking buses back to Watkins Mill should report to their

buses immediately.

Handicapped accommodations: Please contact the class advisor if anyone in your party requireshandicapped accommodations or a sign interpreter for the hearing-impaired. Handicapped seating isavailable for those in wheelchairs. If you have any family members attending the commencementceremony who are hearing impaired, please contact Mrs. Dempsey (email listed at the top of this

page).
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DRESS EXPECTATIONS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

Boys

Blue cap and gown as ordered (tassels on the left) Cap should be worn parallel to the floor. Lettering on top of the cap is prohibited Dress shoes (preferably black) with socks. No sandals, no flip-flops, no athletic shoes White shirts with collar and tie Jewelry should not be worn outside the gown

Girls

Blue cap and gown as ordered (tassels on the left) Cap should be worn parallel to the floor, secured with pins if necessary. Lettering on top of the cap is

prohibited

Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress slacks Dress shoes (preferably black). No sandals, no flip-flops, no athletic shoes (Attentionexcessively

high heels can be quite dangerous; no one wants to fall at graduation! The stairs coming off the stageare marble and can be very slippery. Also, there is no hand railing for these stairs)

Jewelry and accessories should not be visible on the outside of the gown Please avoid large dangling earrings Bags and purses are not permitted

Note: During the ceremony and through the awarding of diplomas, tassels should be worn on the left side of the cap.Together as a class, the tassels will be shifted to the right.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

Make sure all cell phones or other electronic devices are turned off before the ceremony begins. It isstrongly advised not to bring electronic devices into DAR.

Appropriate behavior is essential at graduation, for graduates, parents, and guests. Yelling or screaming outa graduates name is NOT appropriate and may interfere with another parents right to hear a graduates na mecalled.

Students who disrupt the graduation ceremony in any way, or do not follow our expectations will not receivetheir diploma at Constitution Hall. Instead, parents and students will need to schedule an appointment withMr. Murphy after the last day of school (June 14, 2013) in order to receive the diploma.

Remain seated as not to block the view. Please refrain from clapping or cheering until ALL of the graduates have been announced. We are making a

concerted effort to make our graduation ceremony a pleasant and dignified experience for all; we will stop theceremony and wait for a dignified silence to return to the hall if necessary. We know how proud you are ofyour graduate; the graduates know this, too. Loud and demonstrative displays have no place at a formalceremony.

In addition to the security provided by the Constitution Hall, WMHS provides its own security team andfaculty members who help to supervise conduct at graduation. Please treat them with the same respect thatour students are expected to show them. If asked at any time by a WMHS staff member to comply with adirection, please do so. Again, our security team and staff have been instructed to ensure that the ceremony isdignified and respectful.

DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION

Students will receive their diploma COVER on stage. Diplomas will bedistributed at tables (alphabetically identified) as the graduates exit the mainhall. Students that behave inappropriately during the ceremony, or as they crossthe stage, will not receive their diploma at the conclusion of graduation. Those students diplomas will be

withheld and those students will need to see Mr. Murphy in order to receive their diploma.

Students that do not attend the graduation ceremony may contact Mr. Murphy at 301-840-3959, to pick uptheir diplomas.


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IMPORTANT DATES

Graduation tickets and additional ticket requests will be distributed at graduationrehearsal. Each student will receive 8 tickets. Any senior with an outstanding obligation will NOT receive any

graduation tickets until the obligation is paid. WMHS Financial Office staff will be available at the meeting if youwish to pay obligations at this time and still receive tickets. Additional ticket requests must be completed by May1, 2013.

Promwill be held on Friday, April 26, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott Hotel Rio.Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 8, 2013. Tickets are $70.00 each. All obligations, including the SENIOR

FEE, must be paid before purchasing any tickets.

The Senior Picnic will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Location will beWatkins Mill High School football stadium. Activities and menu TBD.

Cap and Gowns will be distributed to seniors on May 23 rd after period 2 exam and May 24th on the seniorexam make-up day from Mr. Dimmicks office in the Mixing Bowl, Room B127. Any cap and gown not

picked up on May 23 can be picked up at the Financial Office during regular business hours, 7:00 am to

3:00 pm.

Senior Announcements: If you have not ordered you will need to contact Jostens directly at (410) 561-1403. Senior Award Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2013.

SENIOR FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

English HSAs Biology HSAs Algebra HSAs NSL Gov. HSAs Regular Bell Schedule

7:25am - 11:00 am 7:25am - 11:00 am 7:25am - 11:00 am 7:25am - 11:00 am Senior Exam M ake-upby Appt. Only

STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP11:00 am - 11:40 am 11:00 am - 11:40 am 11:00 am - 11:40 am 11:00 am - 11:40 am 10:54 am - 11:37 am

Period 6 EXAM Period 2 EXAM Period 1 EXAM * Period 5 EXAM Regular Bell Schedule11:45 am - 12:30 pm 11:45 am - 12:30 pm 11:45 am - 12:30 pm 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Senior Exam M ake-up

by Appt. Only

Period 7 EXAM Period 3 EXAM Period 4 EXAM Period 612:35 pm - 1:20 pm 12:35 pm - 1:20 pm 12:35 pm - 1:20 pm 12:35 pm - 1:20 pm

Period 1 Period 4 Period 5 Period 71:25 pm - 2:10 pm 1:25 pm - 2:10 pm 1:25 pm - 2:10 pm 1:25 pm - 2:10 pm

* NOTE: VT 2 and VT 3 are the preceeding week; we will be skipping the 2nd class of period 2 and 3 this week.

*Makeup day for senior exams is May 24th

(by appointment with teacher)

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. in the gymnasium .Any senior who does not attend cannot walk the stage at graduation. The rehearsal takes approximately threehours. Caps and gowns will be given out at the end of the graduation rehearsal. Seniors may not part ici pate inthe graduation ceremony without a cap and gown or without attending the mandatory graduation rehearsal.

Al l f inanci al obli gations must be paid in order to receive a graduation ticket, by May 31st, 2013.

Buses will leave promptly from WMHS at 7:30 am to DAR Constitution Hall on June 12, 2013.


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Deadline for Student Speaker Submissions is April 3, 2013. Please submit to Ms. Leayne Dempsey.Do you have something exciting and inspirational you would like to say at graduation? If so the Class of 2013wants you to speak during the 2013 commencement ceremony in June. Interested applicants should submit agraduation speech to Ms. Dempsey by Wednesday, April 3rd. The author of the best speech will be chosen tospeak in front of the entire Class of 2013 during the commencement.

Requirements:

Students at WMHS for three years Involved in the school (sports or any other extracurricular activities) Good Public Speaking Skill Speeches should be between 3 and 5 minutes long Good Academic Standing

Selection Process

1. See Mrs. Dempsey to go over general requirements.2. By Wednesday, April 3, submit a written graduation speech to Mrs. Dempsey. It should be 2-3 minutes long.3. After April 3rd, we will select the 8 best speeches.4. At this time Mrs. Dempsey may make comments on how to improve your speech.5. The 8 selected speeches will be announced on Wednesday, April 10th.6. A selection committee composed of staff and students will narrow the selection to 3-5 speeches.7. Students of the 3-5 top speeches will present their speech in front of the selection committee on April 17 th.8. The selection committee will chose the best speech and it will be announced by May 1st.9. If you are chosen, you will work with the committee until graduation to polish your final speech and make sure

it is fully appropriate.

Due Date

All speeches should be submitted to Mrs. Dempsey by Wednesday, April 3.


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2013 IB & AP Exam

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Morning Afternoon SessionThursday May 2 (VT 6)

IBEnglish HL P1 (120 min)Location: NCCC (63)Report: 7:25Exam: 7:45 9:45

Friday, May 3IB English HL P2 (120 min)Location: NCCC (63)Report: 11:45Exam: 12:00 2:00

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Morning Afternoon Session

Monday, May 6

IB Physics HL P1 (60 min) P2 (135 min)Location: C012

(28) Report:

7:25P1 Exam: 7:45 8:45

break 8:45 9:15

IB Psychology SL P1 (120

min) Location: Media

Center (37) Report: 11:45Exam: 12:00 2:00

IB Environmental Systems SL P1 (60 min)

Location: C012 (1) [RP on time

test] Report: 7:25

IB Environmental Systems SL P1 (60 min)

Location: Media Center (1)

[S.N. exam conflict: rescheduled from AM]Report: 11:45

AP Environmental Science AP PsychologyLocation: C010 (10) Location: NCCC (55)Report: 7:25 Report: 11:30Exam: 8:00 11:00 Exam: 12:00 3:00

Tuesday, May 7 (VT7)

IB Psychology SL P2 (60 min)Location: NCCC

(37) Report:

7:25

IB Physics HL P3 75 minLocation: C012

(29) Report:

11:45IB Environmental Systems SL P2 (120 min)

Location: NCCC (1)[S.N. exam conflict: rescheduled from

PM] Report: 7:25P2 Exam: 7:45 9:45

IB Environmental Systems SL P2 (120min)

Location: C012 (1) [RP on time

test] Report: 11:45Exam: 12:00 2:00

AP Computer ScienceLocation: C012 (2)Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00 11:15AP Spanish LanguageLocation: Media Center (49) + B118, B120Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00

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Wednesday, May 8

AP Calculus AB

Location: C012 (28) IB History HL P1 (60 min) P2 (90 min)Report: 7:25 Location: NCCC (54)Exam: 8:00 11:30 Report: 11:45AP Calculus BC P1 Exam: 12:00 1:00Location: C010 (23) break 1:00 1:10Report: 7:25 P2 Exam: 1:10 2:40Exam: 8:00 11:30

Thursday, May 9 (VT1)

IB History HL P3 (150 min)Location: NCCC

(54) Report:

7:25

IB Mathematical Studies SL P1 (90 min)Location: NCCC

(32) Report:

11:45AP English LiteratureLocation: C012

(21) Report:

7:25

IB Mathematics SL P1 (90 min)Location: NCCC

(17) Report:

11:45

Friday, May 10

IB Mathematical Studies SL P2 (90 min)Location: NCCC (32)

AP StatisticsLocation: NCCC (59)

Report: 7:25Exam: 7:45 9:15

Report: 11:30Exam: 12:00 3:00

IB Mathematics SL P2 (90 min)Location: NCCC

(17) Report:

7:25AP English LanguageLocation: Media Center

(43) Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00 11:30


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2013 IB & AP Exam ScheduleWeek3 Morning Session Afternoon Session

Monday, May 13 NO AMEXAMS

IB Biology HL P1 (60 min) P2 (135 min)Location: C012 (31)

Report: 11:45P1 Exam: 12:00 1:00break 1:00 1:10P2 Exam: 1:15 3:30AP Physics BLocation: C010 (20)Report: 11:30Exam: 12:00 3:00

Tuesday, May 14 (VT 2)

IB Biology HL P3 75 minLocation: C012 (31)Report: 7:25Exam: 7:45 9:00AP United States GovernmentLocation: NCCC (75)Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00 11:00

Wednesday, May 15AP United States HistoryLocation: NCCC (51)Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00 11:15

Thursday, May 16 (VT 3)

IB Spanish B HL P1 (90 min) P2 (90 min)Location: NCCC (14)Report: 7:25P1 Exam: 7:45 9:15break 9:15 9:20P2 Exam: 9:20 10:50

IB Chemistry SL P1 (45 min) P2 (75 min)Location: C012 (26)Report: 11:45P1 Exam: 12:00 12:45break 12:45 12:55P2 Exam: 12:55 2:10

IB Spanish B SL P1 (90 min) P2 (90 min)Location: NCCC (42)

Report: 7:25P1 Exam: 7:45 9:15break 9:15 9:20P2 Exam: 9:20 10:50

IB Chemistry SL P1 (45 min) P2 (75 min)Location:A207 (1)

Report: 11:45P1 Exam: 12:00 12:57(ET JV 25%)break 12:57 1:10P2 Exam: 1:10 3:03 (ET JV 25%)

IB Spanish B SLAbinitio P1 (90 min) P2 (90 min)Location: NCCC (8)

Report: 7:25P1 Exam: 7:45 9:15break 9:15 9:20P2 Exam: 9:20 10:50AP World HistoryLocation: C012 (26)Report: 7:25Exam: 8:00 11:15

Friday, May 17

IB Chemistry SL P3 (60 min)Location: C010 (26)

Report: 7:40P3 Exam: 7:45 8:45

NO PMEXAMSIB Chemistry SL P3 (60 min)Location: A207 (22)

Report: 7:40P3 Exam: 7:45 9:00(ET JV 25%)

Week4 Morning Session Afternoon Session

Monday, May 20IB French B HL/SL/Ab P1 (90 min) P2 (90 min)Location: C012 (11)Report: 7:25P1 Exam: 7:45 9:15break 9:15 9:20P2 Exam: 9:20 10:50

Wednesday, May 22AP World History (LATE TESTING)Location: C012 (4)Report: 11:45Exam: 12:00 3:15


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WATKINS MILL HIGH SCHOOLMontgomery County Public Schools

10301 Apple Ridge Road

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879(301) 840-3959 FAX (301) 840-3980

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING GRADUATION TICKETS

January 23, 2013 (original ),

March 11, 2013 (re-issued)

Dear Parents/Guardians and Members of the Graduating Class of 2013:

Congratulations on a great start to your senior year and another step towards graduation! As we begin our preparations for amemorable graduation ceremony, this letter provides information regarding the process for obtaining tickets to the ceremony.Graduation details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:00 a. m.

Location: DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC

At the graduation ceremony, admission will be by ticket only (except for graduating seniors, who will not need a ticket foradmission). Due to space limitations at DAR Constitution Hall, a limited number of tickets will be made available to each graduatesfamily and will be distributed equitably. If available, we will attempt to honor as many requests for additional tickets as possible.

Based on the number of graduates and available seats, each family will receive eight (8) tickets (remember, the graduate does notneed a ticket). All families requesting additional tickets must submit a request for additional tickets, using the form below.Please complete and return the ticket request form to the main office no later than March 23, 2013. We also appreciate your responseif your family does not need all eight tickets, so they can be redistributed. If no form is returned, the family will receive theallotted e ight tickets. Tickets will be distributed to graduates at the graduation rehearsal on June 10.

We appreciate your assistance as we begin planning the details of this major event. Please mark your calendars and hold thefollowing date for our senior parent meeting: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in auditorium (snow date Friday, March22, 2013 @ 7:00 pm). At that meeting we will discuss important additional details, such as transportation and parking, attire,demeanor, and other commencement expectations. Please also visit our website for graduation updates in the coming months. I amlooking forward to an outstanding graduation ceremony and celebrating with all of you on June 12.

Sincerely,


GRADUATION TICKETS ORDERFORM

Return this form to the WMHS Main Office by March 23, 2013Students Name: ID#

PLEASE CHECK THE CATEGORY THAT APPLIES TO YOUR FAMILY

My family needs fewer than eight (8) tickets. Number of tickets needed: My family needs the eight (8) tickets allotted

Date Parent/Guardian Signature Phone #

Forofficeuseonly: Requestreceivedon:


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CHARTER BUS RESERVATION FORMSENIORS AND FAMILIES

Chartered buses will be available again this year to take you and your family to and from thegraduation ceremony, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.

The buses will depart Watkins Mill H.S at 7:30 a.m. and return to the school soon after theceremony. Reservations are required. (The school does not provide transportation for seniors tothe ceremony.)

All passengers, including senior students, must have paid reservations. It's important toanticipate your needs now. Additional buses will not be available the day of departure. If yourneeds change, cancellations will be accepted no later than May 4. Bus assignments and ticketswill be mailed to you in mid-May.

Complete the reservation form below, and return it, along with a payment by check toWMHS PTSA, c/o 20428 Aspenwood Lane, Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Make check

payable to WMHS PTSA. Include the senior's name on the check.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT BY MAY 4, 2012. Questions?Call Carolyn Camacho at (301) 990-6930, or email her at: [email protected]

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RESERVATION FORM

Family name ________________ Senior student name __________________

Phone (Home) _______________ Phone (Day) ________________________

Address with zip code _____________________________________________________

___ Person(s) requiring handicapped access

Please reserve ____ seats on chartered bus @$19.00 each

Total $ _________ enclosed

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT BY MAY 4, 2012.

SENIOR GRADUATION day, June 12, 2013, 10 AM, DAR CONSTITUTION HALLBUSES DEPART FROM WMHS PROMPTLY AT 7:30 AM


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2013 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY DVD ORDER FORM

The Watkins Mill HS TV Production Group is offering the Class of 2013 commencementceremony DVDs. 2013 Commencement DVD includes the complete commencementceremony at DAR Constitution Hall.

The order form below lists the cost of the DVD. Only cash or money orders will be accepted andpayment is due at time of order. Orders should be submitted to Ms. Holderman in the FinancialOffice.

Orders will be available for pickup from the Finance Office, approximately two-three weeksafter the commencement ceremony. As soon as they are ready, you will be notified by phone

and/or email. All DVD orders are final. Any damaged DVD will be replaced with a correctedcopy.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Holderman at [email protected]

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ORDER FORM

2013 Commencement Ceremony @ $20.00 ea. $ _______________

Additional Copies of 2013 Commencement Ceremony_______ copies at @ $20.00 each $ _______________

TOTAL DUE $ _______________

(Please complete information and return to Ms. Holderman)

Student Name: _________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________________________

Mailing address: ________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: _________

Daytime Phone: ( ) ____________________ Evening Phone: ( ) ________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________


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Directions to DAR Constitution Hall

(Phone # 202-628-1776)

Below are suggested routes to DAR Constitution Hall, located at 1776 D St., NW, Washington, DC 20006.You may also visit their Web site athttp://www.dar.org/omni/directions.cfm

Wisconsin AvenueTake Wisconsin Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Go one block south of Massachusetts (because youcannot make a left turn at the Wisconsin Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue intersection), which will bringyou back on to Massachusetts Avenue. Bear right on to Massachusetts Avenue and proceed to 23

rdStreet.

Turn right on 23rd

Street and follow direction to M Street. Make a right turn on M Street and proceed to 17th

Street. Make a left turn on 17th

Street proceed directly to DAR Constitution Hall.

Connecticut AvenueTake Route 495 to the Connecticut Avenue exit. Stay on Connecticut Avenue (which becomes 17

thStreet) all

the way to 17th

Street. Take 17th

Street to D or C Street. DAR Constitution Hall is located on that block.

Glen Echo ParkwayTake Route 495 exit to River Road / Glen Echo parkway. Follow Glen Echo Parkway to Canal Road and MStreet. Keep straight on M Street to the Whitehurst Freeway. Take the Whitehurst Freeway to the E Streetexpressway. Follow expressway to the Constitution Avenue exit (well marked).

George Washington Memorial ParkwayTake Route 495 across the American Legion Bridges and exit right on to George Washington Parkwayimmediately after crossing the bridge. Follow the parkway for approximately 8 miles to the Memorial Bridgeand exit to Constitution Avenue.ORTake George Washington Parkway to Key Bridge. Make right turn on Key Bridge and then turn right onWhitehurst Freeway. Follow the freeway to the E Street expressway or take the K Street exit or take K Streetexit (whichever you prefer) to 17

thStreet and Pennsylvania Avenue. Make a right turn on to 17

thStreet to

DAR Constitution Hall.

Using Metro:From the Orange and Blue lines (A 10-15 minute walk):

Take the Farragut West metro stop.

Exit the station on 17th Street, and walk south on 17th Street towards Constitution. Turn right on D Street.

On Sundays, you must use the 18th Street exit; walk south on 18th Street and turn left on D Street.

The main entrance is in the middle of the block.

From the Red Line (A 10-15 minute walk):

Take the Farragut North metro stop.

Exit the station on 17th Street, and walk south on 17th Street towards Constitution. Turnright on D Street.

The main entrance is in the middle of the block.
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Documents

2012-2013 Graduation Packet