Grad News---April 2009
1.
Grad Photos
•Grad Retakes and the first
round of Grad Photo packages have arrived at the
school---pick up from Ms. Hall
•any further Grad
Photo orders and questions should be directed to
Right Photography
at 1-877-582-8424 (toll free)
2.
Grad Cap and Gown
•deadline for Cap & Gown
registration has already passed
•must be worn in order to
take part in the
School Leaving Ceremony
•$25 includes purchase of Grad cap & tassel, rental of Grad gown and
stole
•cap, gown etc. can be
picked up on May 19 and 20 from the Library Seminar Room and
must be returned immediately following the Ceremony
ALL
OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FEES, TEXTBOOKS, FINES AND IOUs MUST BE
SETTLED BEFORE PICK UP
3. Night to Remember
•Friday, April 24---7:30 PM to 4 AM @ WJM---then ARC---then WJM
•students will come to WJM
for a BBQ, Mocktini Tasting and Talent Show, then take
mandatory buses provided to ARC and return on the same buses
to WJM for Improv and more refreshments
•optional activities at ARC
will be swimming, skating, games, bungee wrestling, casino,
karaoke, eating again...and much more
•plan to bring a duffel bag
to carry swimsuits, towel, skates etc., but be prepared to
have that bag searched before leaving WJM
•grads only!
•tickets are on sale
at the Main Office
only starting March 30 for
$40
•deadline for sales is
Monday, April 20
•if you have already paid,
bring your receipt and pick up your ticket at the Main
Office ASAP---no ticket, no entry
4.
School Leaving Ceremony
•Thursday, May 21 6 PM to 9:00 PM @ 7Oaks Alliance Church
•grads must be there by
5:30 PM
•grads must attend
rehearsal same day at 9 AM (appx. 2 hours)
•includes ceremony and
reception for grad and a maximum of 4 guests
•guests must show
numbered ticket at door for entry---a separate ticket is
required for each person attending including children
•when Grad package is
purchased (starting April 20), students may tentatively
request a maximum of 2 extra guest tickets @ $5
each---requests will be added to a Waiting List and grads
will be advised on May 15th whether their request can be met
5.
Grad Hawk Walk
•Friday, May 22, 5:30 PM @ WJM
•maximum of 2 guests
per grad to view the Walk (ticketed and included in Pkg.
#1---see below)
6.
Grad Dinner/Dance (Prom) and Dry Grad
•Friday, May 22, 7:30 PM at Aston Pacific Resort in White Rock
•grads and guests MUST take
transportation provided---absolutely no exceptions
•return to WJM at appx. 1
AM for refreshments and the premiere showing of the “Class of 2009: Memories”
DVD; most students leave by 2 AM
•Grad Prom Guest Approval
forms are available now from the Counselling
Center---required for any guest who is not a member of WJM
Class of 2009; these are due back to the Main Office by
April 30th.
Guests will be required to provide a reference and/or an
interview before approval.
7.
$$$Final Grad Package Costs$$$
(The
packages listed below DO NOT include the Night to Remember
activity.)
PKG #1 ($100)
includes:
•School Leaving Ceremony and Reception for Grad and
maximum of 4 guests
•Diploma in embossed holder
•individual 5 x 7 photo of grad receiving diploma
•long stemmed flower
•Hawk Walk for Grad and 2 guests
•mandatory return bus transportation to Prom
•formal Dinner/Dance (Prom) for one grad (guest is
extra---see below)
•Dry Grad refreshments after the Prom at WJM
•11 x 14 grad class composite photo
•original “Class of 2009: Memories” DVD
OR....
PKG #2 ($20)
includes:
•School Leaving Ceremony and Reception for grad and
maximum of 4 guests
•individual 5 x 7 photo of grad receiving diploma
•long stemmed flower
•Diploma in embossed holder
•11 x 14 grad class photo composite
OR....
PKG #3 ($35)
includes:
•everything in PKG #2 plus the “Class of 2009:
Memories” DVD
AND (OPTIONAL)....
PKG #4 ($150)
includes:
•one guest to the Formal Dinner/Dance (Prom)---the
guest is expected toaccompany the Grad for the
evening and includes
anyone who is not a WJM 2009 Grad
•return mandatory bus transportation to Prom
•Prom Guest Application form must be submitted and
approved
Grad Package sales start on
April 20.---deadline for sales is Friday, May 8th.
PLEASE purchase your package directly from Ms.
Merrick in the Counselling Center every day after school
during this period from 2:30 to 2:45 PM.
If you are using a Debit Card, pay in the Main Office
and then bring your receipt to Ms. Merrick for registration.
You must register directly with her to be included in
any Grad activity listed above.
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The
“Class of 2009: Memories” DVD is currently in
production---if you have digital photo files of current
Grade 12 students/activities
that you are willing to share, please tell Ms.
Merrick; she will provide you with a CD or email
address---your assistance will be appreciated!
Effort is made to include as many Grads as possible
on the DVD but cannot be guaranteed.
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Please note that any
student requiring financial assistance in order to take part
in any school-based Graduation activities should contact Ms.
Merrick or Mr. Davies to discuss privately.
GRADS ARE REMINDED THAT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY TO TAKE PART IN
ANY SCHOOL-SPONSORED GRADUATION ACTIVITY YOU MUST MAINTAIN
YOUR GRADE 12 STATUS.
(see
W.J. Mouat Grad
Policy below)
SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR PARENTS TODAY.
Grad News---April 2009
1. To take part in the W.J. Mouat School Leaving
Ceremony and/or the school-sponsored year-end grad activities
(Grad Prom, Night to Remember, etc.), a student must meet at
least one of these criteria:
a. as of mid-February of the current school year, the student
must be eligible to meet all Ministry of Education Graduation
Requirements by June 30th. of the same year, based on courses
already successfully completed and/or courses currently enrolled
in at W. J. Mouat. A student who provides documented proof of
successful course completion from an approved educational
institution other than W. J. Mouat (eg.: AVS, night school etc.)
may have their graduation status re-evaluated at that time.
and/or
b. the student must be 19 years of age before June 30 of the
current school year
and/or
c. in special circumstances, students designated in a
Ministry of Education Special Needs program who would not
otherwise qualify may be considered. These students, and their
parent/guardian(s), must discuss this option with the case
manager in September of the intended year of inclusion and
submit the application to the School Based Team for approval;
final decision will be made by the Principal. Students who take
advantage of this option will not be eligible to return to WJ
Mouat for further studies in future years.
2. A student who completes graduation requirements at the end
of Semester One is eligible to take part in the activities noted
above in the Semester Two immediately following. It is the sole
responsibility of that student to stay informed of all
graduation-related deadlines and activities.
3. The school administration reserves the right to deny a
student inclusion in any or all of the events noted above for
disciplinary infractions (eg.: grad-related activities causing
property damage or reflecting negatively on the reputation of
the school).
4. Students and parents have the right to appeal all
decisions resulting from this policy to the Principal. The
appeal must be in writing.
N.B. The activities noted above are
school-sponsored and are celebrations only. They do not indicate
that B.C. Ministry of Education Graduation Requirements have
been completed.
revised March 2009
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