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* PISD Policy does not allow students who are 16 years old to donate blood on campus.

CASH ONLY
Starting May 1st PSHS will only accept cash or money orders.

GRADUATION 2012 – MONDAY JUNE 4, 7:30 pm
The date has been set for Graduation 2012. It is Monday, June 4, 7:30 pm, at the Dallas Convention Center. For more information about Graduation click here.

New Scholarship List posted 4/12/12. Click here.

2012 Elementary Reunions for the Class 2012
To see a list, click here.

What's Up @ PSHS? 

NEWSWEEK'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS LIST
We made it to Newsweek’s rankings of America’s Best High Schools! Please check out thedailybeast.com/BestHighSchools for the full list and related content.

SECOND SEMESTER EXEMPTIONS
Plano I.S.D. Final Exam Exemption Guidelines
For details about exemptions for the second semester exams, please click here.

SECOND SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE 2012         
Tuesday         2nd        9:00  –   10:50
MAY 29           1st       11:10  –    1:00

Wednesday     4th       9:00  -   10:50
MAY 30           3rd       11:10  –    1:00
SENIORS – GRADUATION PRACTICE – 1:15 PM - PSHS GYM

Thursday         6th       9:00  –   10:50
MAY 31           5th        11:10  –    1:00

Friday              0 & 7th 9:00  –   10:50
JUNE 1             (Simultaneously)

Buses will pick up at approxiamatley 1:07 pm each day.

HONOR STOLES
Students graduating with a 3.6 GPA or higher can pick up their honors stole to be worn at graduation, NOW! Students can check the HONORS GRAD list on the windows of the fishbowl.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PTSA
The Wildcat PTSA has earned "Outstanding Secondary PTA" awarded by the PISD Council of PTAs.
Thank you parents for all that you do!

SUMMER SCHOOL
Do you have questions about Summer School? Go to: http://pisd.edu/students/summer.school/index.shtml , or call 469 752 8265.

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student Registration - June 12 at Plano West, 5601 W. Parker
1st Session: June 14 – July 3                              
2nd Session:  July 9  - July 26

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HOST REUNIONS FOR CLASS OF 2012
Elementary school in Plano ISD will host reunions for the class of 2012. To see the list of dates and times, go to : http://www.pisd.edu/news/archive/2011-12/senior.reunions.shtml%20 .

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS – SENIORS, PRINT IT NOW!
Colleges will require a student’s immunization record. Parents/Students with access to Parent Portal can print them now. The records will only be available until June 29, 2012 for the Class of 2012.
For Immunization records, go to www.pisd.edu,
click on the For Parents tab, look for the box titled: Connecting Schools and Families, within that box click on Parent Portal.  Log in, just as for checking your student’s grades or attendance. Scroll down until you see the box titled, “Immunization Summary.” Click on “Get Report for Your Student.”  Print as many copies of your student’s immunization record as you need.  The abbreviation MCV4 stands for the meningitis vaccine. This vaccine was not required for High School attendance but is required by all colleges in the state of Texas.

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS – College Required
Starting May 1 the registrars will be accepting request for final transcripts. All colleges will require one. Students must make this request. The cost for an official transcript is $2 (cash only)and must be paid in cash. Final transcripts will be mailed or electronically transfer to colleges mid-June.

If a student wants an unofficial transcript, they must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope and $1(cash only), in cash along with the request. It will be mailed mid-June.

DRESS CODE REMINDER
As the weather gets warmer, please remember to review our campus dress code.
- Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be fingertip length or longer. 
- Hats, caps, hoods, bandannas or any other head coverings are NOT permitted in the building.
- NO sagging pants or shorts and all clothing should be modestly cut. 
- NO holes in, ripped, torn or cutoff clothing.
- NO pajama bottoms. No pajamas.
Any student in violations of the dress code will report to the sub-school office to solve the problem.  Students may call a parent for clothing items to be brought to school.  If the problem cannot be resolved, the student will remain in I.S.S. for that day. 
Most importantly, students should be aware that disciplinary infractions may jeopardize exemptions. 

CAP & GOWN
Jostens is the 2012 supplier of caps, gowns and announcements.  If you have not yet ordered your cap, gown and/or announcements, please visit Jostens’ website at www.texasgradshop.com or call them directly at 972-612-5873.

TEA/VOE FORMS – Required for Driver’s License
In the State of Texas it is a privilege to drive if you are under the age of 18. The privilege comes with attending school.
If your student needs a VOE form to renew or get their license, they can sign up in their sub school in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. Parents, please let your students take care of this responsibility. These forms are valid for 30 days from the day issued, Forms issued in May are valid for the summer.

PROCEDURES FOR LEAVING CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Students may not leave school during class time without written parental permission.  When a student must leave for an appointment, he must sign out through the sub-school in the café and produce a parent note requesting he be permitted to leave; the secretary will issue a “Permit to Leave Campus” at that time (official pass to leave campus).  Students must keep the permit with them until they exit the campus. Upon return to PSHS, students are required to sign in through the sub-school office, and they have up to three days to submit another note explaining the reason for the absence.  (Verification of absence from a doctor, dentist or the court is acceptable; otherwise a note from the parent is required.)  If school is dismissed before the end of the student’s school day, the student is not required to sign back in but a note or verification of the appointment is still required. 

If an appointment is made the same day as the appointment is scheduled, please call the student’s sub-school as far in advance of the appointment as possible.  We will need to locate your student so he can sign out before leaving campus. Parents who do not call ahead may experience a long wait while we notify the student.

 ***The only exception to these rules is if the student leaves at lunch and already has permission to leave campus at lunch. However, a note is ALWAYS required upon return.

MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTIONS
Students are not allowed to carry any kind of medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) with them while on school property.  Under state law, possession of any kind of medicine can have serious consequences.  All medications must be in their original container, stored with, and dispensed by the school nurse.  Parents must also turn in a completed Medication Request Form for each medicine. Forms are available at: http://www.pisd.edu/parents/health/documents/MedicationRequest10_11.pdf

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Plano ISD seeks to create a safe sanctuary for students, free from crime, violence, drugs and abuse. Pursuant to the Texas Education Code the Plano Independent School District conducts screenings for any record of criminal history. The district shall obtain the criminal history record of prospective volunteers who will be working with students, including, but not limited to camp counselors, mentors, tutors, field trip sponsors, overnight trip sponsors, any volunteers who will have access to student information, and volunteers who work on a regular basis with students.
All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application. Applications must be submitted after July 1, for each school year. http://www.pisd.edu/about.us/partners.volunteers/volunteer.application.shtml

VISITORS
All visitors to Plano must sign in at the front office and wear visitor ID while on campus. State law and district policy authorize schools to require visitors to present government issued photo identification upon entering a campus.

Visitor parking is on Independence in front of  “B” building. Please park only is spaces marked "VISITORS".

It is recommended to schedule an appointment if you need to visit with a teacher, counselor or principal. To schedule an appointment with a teacher, email contact is best. Go to: http://www.pisd.edu/schools/secondary/pshs/staff.shtml .

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT/ REGISTRATION
Students new to Plano Senior High (including transfers from East and West) must make an appointment to register. During the summer appointments can be made by calling the school office at 469-752-9300. Please make sure you have the proper paperwork (CLICK HERE) to bring to the registration.To verify you live in the Wildcat Zone go to:http://schoolfinder.pisd.edu/schoolfinder.asp.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION
Bus route information for the 12/13 school year should be on the web in early August, go to: http://www.pisd.edu/parents/transportation/route.finder.shtml .

PTSA
Want more information about Plano Senior High and the PTSA? Go to http://www.planoseniorptsa.org .
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - 2012 - 2013
August 27 - First Day of Classes 2012-2013
September 3 - Labor Day
September 11 - College Night
October 19 - Homecoming
October 19 - Parent Teacher Conference Day/Student Holiday
October 22 - Student/Teacher Holiday
October 20 - Homecoming Dance
November 21-23 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 24- January 7th Winter Break
January 21 - MLK Holiday
February 18 - Student Holiday
March 11-15 - Spring Break
March 29 Student/Teacher Holiday
April 20 - Senior Prom
May 27 - Memorial Day
June 7 - Last day of Class 2013

CALENDAR
For the PISD calendar information, go to:
http://www.pisd.edu/common/calendar/index.shtml

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