CRHS Project Graduation 2017 Packet Seniors and Parents

Congratulations! Graduation is just around the corner. Your Project Grad Committee and volunteers have worked hard all year to provide our 800+ graduates with a safe, fun-filled final farewell to high school that will be long remembered.

In this packet you will find all the information and forms you will need to participate in Project Grad 2017. This important packet is the last printed information you will receive from the Project Grad Committee. All further information will be distributed via the Project Grad website at www.crhsprojectgrad.org, Cougar E-News, or the CRHS marquee. The size of this packet is lengthy because we have tried to make it as complete as possible for your convenience. Please read this packet carefully. Check the deadlines!

This celebration, exclusively for the CRHS Class of 2017, is a gift from us, the parents. Please encourage your senior to be part of the fun! We also encourage parents to participate…please volunteer to help. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make lasting memories with your senior.

Thanks to those who have already given so much and thanks in advance to those who will join us in volunteering for our graduates.

Lee Ann Rinderknecht – Project Grad 2017 President

Attached: Project Graduation Information Flyer

Ticket Information Flyer

Ticket Order Form

Project Graduation Expectations and Protocol

Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement / Release of Liability Form (two-sided form that MUST be signed by both parent/guardian AND student even if student is 18)

Volunteers Needed Form.

Senior Parent T-shirt Order Form (must wear a parent t-shirt if volunteering)

Project Graduation Donation Form.

Wall of Fame Instructions

Additional Power Card Order Form

ACTIVITIES

CRHS PROJECT GRADUATION 2017

No purses, backpacks, or other bags will be permitted. Socks are

For the safety of our students, parents are strongly encouraged to drop off and pick up their students at CRHS!

GRADUATION

Bowling ~ DJ/Dancing ~ Casino Games ~ Sumo Wrestling ~ Unlimited Video Arcade Caricature Artists ~ Airbrush Artist ~ Billiards ~ Shuffleboard ~ Bingo

Photo Booth ~ Food Buffet ~ Drinks ~ and More…

PARKING: At CRHS ~ All graduates & ticketed guests are required to ride buses to & from Dave & Buster’s Katy Fwy.

ADMISSION: CRHS graduates and ticketed guests. Both are required to wear Project Grad t-shirt and show Photo ID for admission.

CHECKIN: Begins at 10:15 p.m. at CRHS ~ Buses leave promptly at 11:30 p.m.

RETURN: Buses will return to CRHS at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5th.

BUY EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH!!! For ticket information contact:

Lauren Zarvos at Lzarvos@comcast.net

CELEBRATION Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Celebration

Sponsored by CRHS Project Graduation 2017 Booster Club

Sunday, June 4 th beginning at 11:45 pm Dave & Buster’s (7620 Katy Fwy) See next page for ticket purchase information (tshirt issued is ticket to the event) Even if 18, parents must sign Permission slip, Release and Expectations agreement.

TICKET PRICE: CRHS 2017 Graduates $50 ~ Guests $80

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

CRHS PROJECT GRADUATION 2017 TICKET SALES

Buy your Project Grad tickets early!! CRHS Seniors: $50 ~ Guests: $80

May 2 & 3May 9 & 11

May 16 & 18

• Photo ID (School Photo ID or Photo Driver’s License) • Ticket Order Form• Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement ~ twosided

form that MUST be signed by BOTH the parent and the student

even if student is 18 • A signed Permission Slip, Release and Expectations Agreement must also be filled out for your guest if you are bringing one

TICKETS SOLD DURING LUNCH ONLY!

What to bring when purchasing your ticket:

CRHS PROJECT GRADUATION 2017 A Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Celebration

TICKET SALES DURING LUNCH ONLY~May 2&3;May 9&11;May

16&18 TICKET PRICE: CRHS SENIORS $50 ~ GUESTS $80

WHEN PURCHASING A TICKET, PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING: • Photo ID (Photo School ID or Photo Driver’s License) • Ticket Order Form • Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement (twosided form that must be completed and signed by both the parent and the student even if student is 18) • Cash (correct change only) or Check (made payable to “CRHS Project Grad 2017”)

TICKET ORDER FORM

FOR PROJECT GRAD USE ONLYAmount: $_________ Check #: _________ Cash: $__________Receipt_________

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD WITHOUT ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS!

TSHIRT ORDER FORM (Please Print Legibly)

Your Name:______________________________________________________________

Your Guest’s Name:________________________________________________________

TShirt (circle one)

Your size: small medium large xlarge xxlarge xxxlarge

Guest’s Size: small medium large xlarge xxlarge xxxlarge

CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2017

EXPECTATIONS AND PROTOCOL The purpose of Project Graduation is to have a celebration for CRHS Seniors and their guests, which is free of any illegal, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior, including consumption of any alcohol, tobacco products or drugs. The event is organized and sponsored by the CRHS Project Graduation 2017 Booster Club.

1. The attached Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement and Release of Liability forms (two-sided document) must be read, completed in full, and returned with the appropriate signatures when purchasing tickets for Project Grad. Separate forms are required for CRHS Seniors and their guests, even if they are already 18 years old. Make additional copies as needed. Seniors are allowed to bring one guest.

2. Tickets will be sold only at school during lunches before the event. Only ticketed CRHS Seniors and ticketed guests will be admitted.

3. All CRHS Seniors and their guests are expected to arrive at Project Grad in a sober and drug-free state.

4. The Official Project Grad T-shirt serves as your ticket and MUST be worn to the event.

5. Check-in for Project Grad will begin at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 4th at CRHS. Check-in concludes promptly at 11:30 p.m.CRHS Seniors or guests arriving after that time will be denied access. No Refunds.

6. An attempt will be made to contact parents or legal guardians in the event a ticketed CRHS Senior or ticketed guest does not show up to Project Grad or if access is denied for any reason. Parents will be contacted after the initial check-in is completed at approximately 12:00 Midnight.

7. All attendees must park at CRHS and are required to ride the designated buses to the event. Parent drop off and pick up are strongly encouraged.

8. To enter Project Grad, CRHS Seniors and their guests MUST be wearing their official Project Grad t-shirts, which serves as their ticket. Additionally, they will need an acceptable photo I.D. (i.e., school photo ID or photo driver’s license.) Failure to meet these requirements will result in denial of access to the event. No refunds.

9. No purses, backpacks or other bags will be permitted. The First Aid Station will stock all necessary personal items to meet the needs of seniors and their guests.

10. No CRHS Senior or guest will be released from Project Grad prior to 5:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5th . If an urgent need arises to leave the event, the parent or legal guardian will be contacted to pick up their student. No one leaves without permission being secured by an authorized Project Grad representative. No exceptions. If an attendee is given permission, through the correct protocol to leave Project Grad, the attendee may not return.

11. If problems arise on the night of Project Grad, they will be handled by authorized Project Grad parent representatives and/or Katy ISD Police or Houston Police who will ensure that a safe, secure environment is maintained. The presence of professional security is required and customary at Project Grad. Should a problem arise, an attempt to contact the parents or legal guardians at the phone number provided will be made.

12. All guests are expected to adhere to the same rules as their hosts.

13. Only CRHS Seniors are eligible for door prizes and gifts.

14. Minor medical first aid will be available. Over-the-counter pain medication will be dispensed by the Project Grad nurse if authorized on the signed permission slip.

Come ready to have lots of fun with fellow graduates!

PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR REFERENCE. BY SIGNING THE PERMISSION SLIP, THE ATTENDEE AGREES TO ADHERE TO THESE POLICIES.

Project Graduation 2017 Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement

Student’s Name_________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle

CRHS Senior ______________________________or CRHS guest _______________________

Guest – Name of the CRHS Senior that invited you ___________________________________________

Permission and Release – As parent/legal guardian of above-named student, I give my permission for this student to participate in all CRHS Project Graduation 2017 activities. I acknowledge that neither Dave and Buster’s nor any of its employees, All Vegas Experience, Katy ISD nor any of its trustees, officers, employees, or organization sponsors or parent volunteers, including those organizing and supervising Cinco Ranch High School’s Project Graduation 2017, is liable for any accident or injuries that may occur to the above-named individual as a result of any aspect of his/her participation in conjunction with CRHS Project Graduation 2017.

Emergency Medical Treatment – I acknowledge and understand that in case of a medical emergency, illness or accident, an attempt will be made to reach the parent/legal guardian and then alternatively the emergency contact at the number provided below. However, if that person cannot be reached, I authorize designated representatives of CRHS Project Graduation 2017 to take whatever action is deemed necessary in their judgment for the health of my child. I will be responsible for any cost in the event my child must be transported by ambulance.

Allergies/Medical conditions __________________________________________________________________________

Medicines now taken for above-named individual _________________________________________________________

He/She WILL or WILL NOT (circle one) need this medication during Project Graduation. (If your child needs to bring medicine, it must be turned over at check-in and will be administered at the First Aid Station by a designated Project Graduation representative.)

I give permission for my child to be administered Ibuprofen and/ or Acetaminophen by a designated representative of Project Graduation at the First Aid Station, if requested. YES or NO (circle one)

EXPECTATIONS – I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Expectations and Protocol for Project Graduation 2017. Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s) _______________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________ Cell _____________________ Alternate ________________________ (Where you can be reached during Project Graduation 2017)

Emergency Contact (in case parent/guardian cannot be reached) Name ___________________________________

Phone ___________________________________ X ______________________________ ____________________________ __________________________

Student Print Name Date X______________________________ ____________________________ _______________________

Parent /Guardian Print Name Date Parent/Guardian signature required even if student is over 18 years old.

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN WHEN PURCHASING A TICKET.

IF BRINGING A GUEST, YOUR GUEST MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THEIR OWN FORM.NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Cinco Ranch Project Graduation 2017 Release Form

Release of Liability -Read Before Signing In consideration of ______________________________(student’s name) being allowed to participate in the Cinco Ranch High School Project Graduation 2017, its related events and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1 FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, CHILD, AND/OR WARD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS associated with the event, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my, my child’s or ward’s participation, and for anything that may occur to me, my child, or ward while participating in Project Graduation. 2 I, for myself, my spouse, or child/ward, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION, and all of its officers, directors, officials, agents, members, volunteers, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and the Katy Independent School District (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, arising from my or my child/ward’s activities, WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, except for willful misconduct, or otherwise to the fullest extent of the law.

AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE DISPUTES

Parent /Guardian Print Name

In the event of any dispute pertaining to any provision of this agreement, or pertaining to the services rendered pursuant to this agreement, or in any way related to attendance at this event, including any claim for personal injury or other loss, EACH PARTY HERETO AGREES TO SUBMIT TO BINDING ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE SUCH DISPUTES, before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Houston, Texas, or such other venue as deemed appropriate by the AAA as a result of the other party’s failure to comply with any provision of this agreement, the non-complying party shall be liable for reimbursement of any and all such expenses or attorney’s fees directly or indirectly related to failure to comply. In the event any legal action or proceeding occurs which is in any manner related to or pertaining to this agreement, attempting to challenge in a non-arbitral forum such as a court of law the validity or application of this agreement, the party who substantially prevails in that court or non-arbitral proceeding shall be entitled to receive reasonable costs of such action or proceeding including attorney’s fees. The following disclosures are intended to help you thoroughly understand the significance of agreeing to arbitrate any controversy, or claim, or issue in any controversy or claim which may arise between the parties to this Release:

(A) Arbitration shall be final and binding on the parties; (B) The parties hereto are waiving their right to seek remedies in court, including the right to jury trial; (C) Pre-arbitration discovery is generally more limited than and different from court proceedings; (D) The arbitrator’s award is not required to include factual findings or legal reasoning and any party’s right to appeal or to seek modification of rulings by the arbitrator(s) is strictly limited; and (E) The arbitrator or panel of arbitrators will typically include an attorney or judge, active or retired.

By signing below, I am stating I am the student, or I am the parent or legal guardian for the participant identified above, with full authority to agree to the terms contained in this Release.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

X______________________________ ____________________________ Date Signed_____________ Student Print Name

X______________________________ ____________________________ Date Signed______________

Parent/Guardian signature required even if student is over 18 years old.

This is your last

chance to order a parent Project Grad 2017 t-shirt. If you are planning to volunteer on the evening of Project Grad, you are required to wear a parent t-shirt. The deadline to order your t-shirt is Thursday, May 11, 2017 .

Please mark the size, quantity, and total cost below:

S@$20.00…......$

M@$20.00.........$

L@$20.00…...... $

CRHS Project Grad 2017 Graduation Party Volunteers Needed!!!!

_____ Check-in Volunteers @ CRHS – 9:45pm to 12:00am Welcome and checkin our newest CRHS graduates and parent volunteers to this FUN event. Enthusiasm welcomed!

_____ Indoor Chaperone Detail/Bus ChaperoneRide the bus over as a bus chaperone, then park your tail outside one of the few “escape

routes” andwatch our kids have FUN!!! You will be moving during your shift so you won’t get bored!

Plus, you get aluxurious ride to and from the event with the students! _____ Entertainment ChaperonesFor your entertainment, you might be stationed at the bowling lanes, billiards, arcade,

bingo, movie room,

_____ Food/Beverage DetailFood Buffet handled by Dave & Busters but monitors are still needed.

_____ As Needed VolunteerIt’s too early to anticipate all our needs but we will have a few. If you are willing to help out where ever you are needed, we’d appreciate your help!

_____ Morning Volunteers @ CRHS – 4:30am to 6:00am

Volunteer Name(s):____________________________________________________

Senior:____________________________ Email:____________________________

Home #:___________________________ Cell #:___________________________

_____Shift #1 (11:45pm – 2:30am)_____Shift #2 (2:30am – 6:00am) Some of these volunteers will also need to serve as bus

chaperones on the return trip to CRHS. _____Yes, count on me to work both shifts!! …Time flies when you’re having fun!!

Mandatory Training on May 24th, 7pm, CRHS 9th Grade Cafeteria for all volunteers.

A Senior Parent T-shirt MUST be worn by all volunteers at the event.See order form if you do not yet have a Senior Parent T-shirt.

Contact: Maggie Boyle at maggie_boyle@yahoo.com

LAST CHANCE!Senior Parent T-Shirt order form

XL@$20.00........ $

XXL@$22.00..... $

XXXL@$22.00...$

Grand Total………….. $

Make checks payable to CRHS Project Grad 2017

Name: Phone Number:

Students Name:

Address: Zip:

Email Address:

Check # Senior Student Name

Please attach your check to this form and return it in an envelope to: Cinco Ranch High School23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd,Katy, TX 77494Attention: Project Graduation 2017

If you have any question please contact: Misty Moore at misty@texasmoores.com

Project Graduation 2017 Sponsored by Parents of the Class of 2017

We understand that for many parents the commitment of time to participate in our various fundraisers during the school year is not possible. Please consider becoming a 2017 Project Grad Sponsor to help support this safe celebration evening. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible. Your check will be your receipt. Your business may match funds as well so please feel free to invite them to support this alcohol and drug free event.

We’ve almost made it $25 Donation Recognition in Project Grad publications *

Top Ten $50 Donation Recognition in Project Grad publications *

Cum Laude $100 Donation Recognition in Project Grad publications * One Parent Project Grad T-Shirt (size ____)

Salutatorian $250 Donation Recognition in Project Grad publications * One Parent Project Grad T-Shirt (size _____)

Valedictorian $500 Donation Recognition in Project Grad publications * Two Parent Project Grad T-Shirts (sizes _____) One student ticket to Project Grad **

Name: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _________________

Students Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________ Zip: _____________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Amount: ____________________________ Check #: _____________________

Make check payable to CRHS Project Grad 2017.Return this form with your sponsorship to CRHS in an envelope marked “CRHS Project Grad 2017” or mail to:

CRHS Project Grad 2017 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.Katy, TX 77494

* ______ Check here if you wish to remain anonymous in Project Grad publications.

**Both Ticket Order Form and Permission Slip, Release, and Expectations Agreement/Release of Liability Form must be submitted.

CRHS Project Graduation Wall of Fame

As part of the decorations during the Project Graduation event, we plan to honor our seniors with individual posters, made by their parents. These have been part of the Project Grad celebration for the past few years and they have been very popular. The seniors will be viewing these posters the evening of Project Grad. We are asking that each family provide a poster of their senior. To ensure some uniformity in the Wall of Fame, the guidelines are listed below. By following these instructions it will make it easier to hang the signs and will give each student the same amount of space.

Wall of Fame Guidelines: 1 Use a 15x20 piece of white form board (half the standard purchase size).

Available at many craft stores. 2 The poster will hang “portrait” style so the width will be 15” and the length

is 20”. 3 Place a large photo (black and white or color photocopy, 8x10 suggested

somewhere on the poster). 4 Put the students name in large letters at the top. Please include senior’s

name and home phone number on back. 5 After that, it is up to you… BE CREATIVE!! Some parents include “good luck”

statements, decorations regarding interests/activities, college logos,pictures of students while growing up, etc. You are welcome to “go

wild”!

day of graduation so any received after May 30th will not be displayed.

If you have any questions, please contact: Karin Vogelsang at kavogelsang@comcast.netPlease drop off your completed poster at the CRHS Main Office during the school day between May 22-June 1. The poster must be prepared to hang the

ORDER ADDITIONAL POWER CARDS

FOR AN ACTION-PACKED, EXTREME-FUN EXPERIENCE!

Your ticket to Project Grad includes a Dave & Buster’s Rechargeable Power Card pre-loaded with $10.00. The Power Card is used to play any game that awards prize tickets or high definition video games. You can add more money to the card in $10.00 increments to extend your fun.

Order you extra Power Cards® now!

# of cards:____ X $10.00 = Total Amount: $_______

We will have samples at the school and at Project Grad night meetings.* Add the above total to your Project Grad Ticket order

form and include with payment.