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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

August 14 - Seniors pick-up schedules
August 15 – Juniors pick-up schedules
August 25 – First day of school for 2008-2009
November 7 – Homecoming vs Jesuit at Clark
December 22 - January 2, 2009 – Winter Break
March 16-20, 2009 – Spring Break
April 25, 2009 - Senior Prom

SENIOR WITHDRAWAL

All seniors must withdraw. SENIORS may pick up their withdrawal form in their subschool beginning Wednesday, May 28th before school or during lunch. Seniors can NOT get this form during class time.

“Senior Withdrawal” is a simple process to ensure all seniors clear their accounts. All books must be turned in, all fines paid (cash only). Their last stop will be the counseling center. The counselor will give the graduates a green card which they must have for the graduation ceremony.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION

Collin College will be at PSHS for con-current enrollment registration for CCCC Fall 2008 classes @ PSHS on Thursday, June 19th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the PSHS Library.

PLANO I.S.D. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EXEMPTION POLICY

A senior may qualify for exemption from final exams during the second semester if he/she meets the following criteria:

A minimum grade of 85 overall 2nd semester average (per class), and 85 for the 3rd six weeks must be maintained (per class)

The student shall have no unexcused absences and have no more than three (3) excused absences in each class during the second semester (per class).

The student shall have no more than 5 tardies in each class.

No major infractions. Major infractions typically result in In School Suspension, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, Friday Night School, or placement at the Special Programs Center. The building principal will determine whether an offense will be classified as “major”.

The student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or services (summer school, night school, etc.)

The student must report to class for attendance accounting and check out requirements at the start of the first period each exam day to be exempt from taking any exam. Failure to report to the first period class each exam
day will result in a zero as the grade for the examination. If the student has a pass for an excused absence, he/she will be allowed to take the make-up examination on the scheduled date.

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY

The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. in the auditorium which is located in the theater building. Invitations will be mailed to students that will be recognized. Students being recognized should report to the theater building by 2:00 P.M. on Sunday.

DIPLOMAS

Actual diplomas will not be given during the graduation ceremony. Diplomas will be available beginning June 11, between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the subschools Graduates must produce a photo identification to receive their certificate.

If someone other than the graduate will pick up the diploma, a letter of authorization will be required. The letter must include the name of the person authorized and the name and signature of the graduate. Photo identification will be required.

DESTINATIONCOLLEGE

DestinationCollege is offering the Summer Math Bridge Program. Math Matters!

Who should participate? If you ...
- Have taken Algebra II, but want to review/strengthen what you’ve learned.
- Will be starting college and want to study for the math part of the assessment test (COMPASS or THEA).
- Have already taken the assessment test but did not place into college level math.
- Want to prepare for Honors, AP, or dual credit classes.

WHEN: July 14-31, 2008
TIME: 10:00 am—12:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
PLACE: Collin College Spring Creek Campus
There are no fees or costs! Registration is required. Email to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu.

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

STUDENTS MUST REMAIN IN CLASS FOR THE FULL PERIOD EVEN IF THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE TESTING.

REMINDER:  Only those students who have permission from Mrs. Franco may take exams at times other than the scheduled times. 

PERMISSION TO TAKE EXAMS AT AN ALTERNATE TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO STUDENTS WITH EXTREME EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY.  Alternate exams cannot be given before the first day of exams.

Forms for this purpose are located in Pat Baumann’s office and need to be completed by the student and signed by parent prior to FINALS WEEK.

Seniors with exemptions MUST check in at the beginning of their first exam each day. (On Friday, for example, if a senior does not have a zero hour and is exempt for 1st period. They must check in at 1st period.)

CALLING ALL WILDCAT STUDENTS

The Plano Wildcat Quarter Back Club is having a BEACH BLAST at Jack Carter Pool Saturday, June 7th from 8:30pm to 11:30pm. All Wildcat students are invited to join in the fun. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door (based on availability). Price includes: Pool, Food, Music and Burkhead's Volleyball Tournament! Tickets are on sale in cafeteria during lunch on May 26-29th. Wildcat football spiritwear will also be available so bring extra money! Proceeds of the Beach Blast go to support The New City House on Independence and the Plano Wildcat Football Program.

For more information, contact Susan Lyness - dandylyness@verizon.net (Quarterback Club)

SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REUNIONS

If you are a Senior and you attended a Plano ISD Elementary School, then you should go to their Senior Reunion. Schools For the complete list go to: http://www.pisd.edu/news/archive/2007-08/senior.reunions.shtml

PERSONAL CHECKS

Please remember that personal checks will no longer be accepted after April 30th for any fees, fines, etc. Students will need to make payments in cash or bring a money order for the exact amount of their fee or fine.