Edison High School

540 E California

Fresno, CA 93706

559-457-2650

Senior Parent Night

Senior Activities Handbook Class of 2018

Remember, it is a privilege, not a right, to participate in graduation. Edison High School is under no obligation to allow anyone who violates the dress codes, rules, policy, and procedures of the Fresno Unified School District to participate in the graduation ceremony.

ASB President

Aimee Khanchareun

ASB Vice President Citlali Palma

ASB Secretary Cinthya Arriaga

ASB Treasurer Icelyn Yepez

ASB Commissioner ASB Rally Commissioner

Karla Sanchez Kiara Tucker

Senior President Ryian Robinson

Senior Vice President Ace Aguilar

Senior Secretary Kaycee Henkle

Senior Treasurer Majaela Turney

Senior Commissioner Seth Freeman

Welcome Letter ............................................................................ 2

Senior Contact List ....................................................................... 3

Senior Events Overview ............................................................ 4-5

Counseling/Academics ................................................................. 6

Important Academic Dates............................................................ 7

AP Testing .................................................................................... 8

Edison's 2018 Yearbook ............................................................... 9

Graduation Products ................................................................... 10

Senior Budget ............................................................................. 11

Diploma Name ............................................................................ 12

Walking Partner .......................................................................... 12

Grad Nite .................................................................................... 13

Graduation Try-outs .................................................................... 13

Senior Check-out ........................................................................ 14

Baccalaureate............................................................................. 14

Graduation Ceremony ................................................................ 15

Sober Grad ................................................................................. 15

Senior Expectations .................................................................... 16

REMIND101: Please text @ehstiger18 to 81010 to receive senior updates only.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASB/Class LEADERSHIP OFFICERS

SENIOR EXPECTATIONS

Dear Parents and Seniors: CONGRATULATIONS! The beginning of the senior year marks the pinnacle of your high school experience. High school graduation is a milestone in everyone’s lifetime. On behalf of the Edison High School staff, we commend you for the hard work, patience and perseverance in pursuing the goal of high school graduation. This year is very important and exciting for parents and students as we move toward the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Save Mart Center. The senior year is filled with several events, and the following information is designed to assist and inform students and their parents in regards to upcoming senior events, estimated costs, and policies and expectations of Edison High School’s Graduation. We provide a variety of organized and enjoyable activities for the senior class during their senior year and encourage all seniors to participate. The senior year is busy, but we want to remind you of the importance of maintaining good attendance and grades. Most colleges will conditionally accept students, and submission of the final senior transcript will determine final admission. In most cases, students will be required to maintain a certain GPA in order to keep their acceptance status. Seniors need to stay focused on their coursework. Although the senior year is an exciting year for our students, please remember that it is also a year of change. Many senior students begin experiencing a variety of emotions that range from excitement and pride to anxiety and uncertainty. It is extremely important that seniors and their parents keep an open line of communication with their family, friends, and teachers. As times in our society may seem fractured or splintered, I look forward to launching the Class of 2018 into society, as I know that this is a group of individuals who won’t tolerate polarization and who embrace the beauty and strength of diversity. Socrates stated, “the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” I have watched the Class of 2018 continue to develop a community that is focused on positive social change. Each class has their own energy and personality. This class has been quite, methodical, and focused. I expect that as they work to come together collectively this year, we will see them lead social change that is about building up a community rather than tearing it down. I have already seen glimmers of what the class officers’ priorities are for their class by the thoughtful act of giving each senior a small item at the opening of school, and they have already mapped out the class announcements and some additional senior activities for the year. This is a class that will not be “fighting the old”; they will be forging positive change one person, one act of kindness, and one day at time. I look forward to congratulating our students on the completion of their first important step “on building the new” Tuesday, June 5, 2018. With Gratitude, Lindsay Sanders, Principal

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018, 4:00 PM

Savemart Center Graduates will need to report to the Savemart Center at 2:45 PM. More information on Grad protocols to follow at Mandatory Senior Meeting on May 31th, 2018

Graduation is free to attend and there is no ticket required. There is a fee for parking charged by the Savemart Center $10

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 11:00-4:00 AM

John’s Incredible Pizza

Seniors, you do not want to miss this special event! Food, games, dancing, and LOADS OF FABULOUS PRIZES

We want you to be safe and have fun on graduation night.

Parents: We need your help!

For more information Or to volunteer your time, talents, or treasures…

Please contact Fabiola Perez @ 457-4905 or Linda.Fabiola@fresnounified.org

SOBER GRAD

GRADUATION CEREMONY

June 1st, 2018

On the morning of June 1st seniors will report to the tables located outside of the Science Building to pick up their final check out form. Edison will be on a regular schedule that day and will check out their classes as they attend them during the day, staying in their classes the full time.

Once students have checked out and all bills are paid, students will take their completed form to their counselor for final clearance. Counselors will then hand them a ticket to pick up cap and gown in Cafeteria. Students who attend CART will staple their CART check out form to their EHS check out form. PM CART students can pick up their check out form from the Counseling Office once they arrive to Edison for their courses.

This nondenominational senior honor service will be held on

May 21, 2018 at Edison

Baccalaureate is a more personalized service to celebrate the accomplishments of both the graduates and families of the graduates. Attendance is not mandatory, however all graduates are invited and encouraged to attend.

Activities

Fabiola Perez, Campus Culture Director ...................... 457-4905

Linda.fabiola@fresnounified.org

Athletics

Hector Verduzco, Athletic Director ............................... 457-2744

Hector.verduzco@fresnounified.org Counseling

Head Counselor, Janessa Durham .............................. 457-2657

Arthur Sulcer (A-G) ...................................................... 457-2660

Tyesha Hendrix (H-Q) .................................................. 457-2671

Denise Tostado (R-Z) .................................................. 457-2681

Financial Obligations

Brandy Liera, Financial Secretary ................................ 457-2676

Graduation Products/Cap & Gown

Bill Adams, Jostens (www.jostens.com) ....................... 275-2800

bill.adams.office@jostens.com Grad Nite

Virginia Hunrath-USA Student Travel.................. (916) 939-6805

virginiah@goworldpass.com

Sober Grad

Fabiola Perez- Campus Culture Director ..................... 457-2650

Transcripts

Shannon Perez, Registrar ............................................ 457-2745

Yearbook

Celina Rodela, Advisor ................................................ 457-4867

SENIOR CONTACT LIST

BACCALAUREATE

SENIOR CHECK-OUT

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This is a general overview of the events related to seniors and graduation. Additional information and specifics will follow at a later date.

Senior Sun Rise September 15th, 2017 Homecoming Rally

October 6, 2017 Disneyland Grad Night Deposit Due

October 6th, 2017 Senior Panoramic Picture

October 11, 2017 Jostens-Presentations in Gov/Econ classes

October 25, 2017 Jostens-Orders @Lunch and Evening in Library

November 10, 2017 Winter Formal

December 2nd, 2017 Jostens Last day custom Announcements

December 15, 2017 Disney Grad Night Second Payment Due

TBD Jostens-Late Grad order (for new enrollees)

February 13th, 2018 Diploma Name Form Submission

February 28, 2018 Disney Grad Night Final Payment Due

TBD Sadie’s

March 17, 2018 Multicultural Rally

April 27, 2018

Tentative Dates: June 1st, June 2nd, May 22 Grad Nite is an important senior tradition

Trip Cost: Disney will release prices by the end of September.

NO CASH PAYMENTS. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

Make checks out to: “USAST-Edison High”

Graduation Speeches: There is a valedictorian address and a Spirit Speech. Tryouts for graduation speeches will take place on April 26, 2018.

National Anthem and Alma Mater: A senior or group of seniors will be selected to sing the National Anthem and Edison’s Alma Mater. Tryouts will be held in April 26th, 2018

Performance Tryouts: Singer, Drum line. Etc April 26, 2018

GRADUATION TRY-OUTS

GRAD NITE – DISNEYLAND SENIOR EVENTS OVERVIEW

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Students will be given their form the week of February 5th , 2018 in their American Government/Economics.

Students will verify their name as registered and then make any changes or

corrections. Forms will be due to Mrs. Perez In W105 by February 28, 2018.

Seniors have the option of selecting their own walking partner for graduation. Please remember that all Valedictorians walk together and sit in the front rows. Pick up forms starting April 16th in W105. Forms Due April 30th in W105

Walking Forms Due W105 April 30th 2018

Jostens-Announcements Delivery April 20, 2018

Graduation Speakers Try Out April 26, 2018 W117

Last Day to Order Cap and Gown May 1, 2018

Prom May 19, 2018 AP Testing

May 7 – 18, 2018 Athletic Awards Banquet

May 30, 2018 Baccalaureate May 21, 2018

Academic Banquet May 24th, 2018

Powder Puff/Senior Sunset May 25th, 2018

Senior Breakfast June 1st 2018

Senior Check Out June 1st 2018

Grad Night @ Disneyland June 3-4, 2018

Savemart Center MANDATORY Final Practice: June 5, 2018 @ Savemart Center 8:00 am

GRADUATION: June 5, 2018 at 4:00 PM, Savemart Center Seniors arrive at 2:30 PM at the NE Ramp

Carry cap & gown. DO NOT bring purses, backpacks, or cell phones

Check the Dress Code Policy Sober Grad:

June 5, 2018 at John’s Incredible 11pm – 4am

WALKING PARTNER

DIPLOMA NAME

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Edison High School Graduation Requirements:

1. Students need to complete 230 credits to graduate.

2. Students need to pass all of the following class requirements:

Coursework Requirements

English Language Arts 40.0 Credits

American Government 5.0 Credits

U.S. History 10.0 Credits

Modern World History 10.0 Credits

Biological Science 10.0 Credits

Physical Science 10.0 Credits

Biological/Physical Science 10.0 Credits

Algebra I 10.0 Credits

Geometry 10.0 Credits

Mathematics 10.0 Credits

Physical Education 20.0 Credits

World Languages/Arts 10.0 Credits

Economics 5.0 Credits

Electives 70.0 Credits

Jostens Fresno Team

Scholastic Products

Bill Adams bill.adams@jostens.com Bob DeGeorge jostens.fresno@jostens.com Shannon Adams jostensfresno@msn.com Kathie Adams Phone 559-275-2800 Fax 559-275-7607 Address 5629 N. Fig Garden Fresno, CA 93722 Website www.jostens.com

SENIOR EVENT/ITEM APPROXIMATE COST

Cap/Gown $ 50.00

Extra Souvenir Tassel $ 14.00

Class Ring $ 85.00+

Yearbook $ 75.00+

Announcements $ 24.50+

Grad Nite $ 255.00+

Senior T-shirt $ 15.00+

Senior Prom $ 80.00

Senior Panoramic $ 15.00+

Sober Grad $ 40.00

SENIOR BUDGET

COUNSELING/ACADEMICS

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Serving America’s Schools Since 1897

Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns, And Class Rings

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Date Item Location December 16th Fall Order Deadline Call Jostens

April 20, 2018 Announcement Delivery

W105

June 1st. 2018 Cap & Gown Delivery Senior Check-out,

GRADUATION ORDERS—EXTRA INFO

1. FAQ and answers can be found on the back of the instruction sheet in the grad packet.

2. Payment may be split—50% on order day and 50% in spring

3. Please turn in your order on time to assure availability of custom- engraved announcements. Deadline: December 16th

4. Orders may also be submitted on-line at www.jostens.com

5. Please call our office if you have any questions.

RING ORDERS—EXTRA INFO

1. All rings are custom-made in the USA. 2. Senior rings are usually ready in 4-5 wks (other rings take 6-7 wks)

3. You can design your ring on-line at www.jostens.com For the very best pricing, please print a copy of your design and bring it to order day.

4. Jostens rings have fantastic warranties; please check out the standard and extended warranty options. There are rings for every budget, and several payment plans.

Community College Application Due- rolling admissions University of California & California State University Applications Due- November 30th 2017 Private School Application Deadlines- Varies by school Financial Aid Workshops Scholarship Information Night- September 15th FAFSA Cash For College Workshop- Thursday Oct 3rd Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Due March 2nd 2017 (application available from October 1, 2016-March 2, 2016) Academic Awards – May 24th, 2018 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests will be administered in all areas from May 7th through May 18th, 2018. All students enrolled in an AP course are expected to take the AP Exam. Exams for students enrolled in the AP course will be paid for by FUSD. Please see the AP Testing Calendar in this handbook for information on specific test dates and times. Testing locations to be announced.

IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES GRADUATION PRODUCTS

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2017 Exam Calendar – Week 1

Morning – 8 a.m. Afternoon – 12 noon

Monday,

May 7

Chemistry Spanish Literature

Psychology

Tuesday,

May 8 Spanish Language

Art History Physics

Wednesday,

May 9 English Literature

Thursday,

May 10

United States Government

Environmental Science

Friday,

May 11

United States History

Computer Science Principles

2016 Exam Calendar – Week 2

Morning – 8 a.m. Afternoon – 12 noon

Monday,

May 14

Biology Music Theory

Physics C: Mechanics

Tuesday,

May 15

Calculus AB Calculus BC

Wednesday,

May 16

English Language and Composition

Thursday,

May 17 Statistics

Friday,

May 18

Human Geography

European History

Pre- Sales: 9/6/17 - 12/16/17 Yearbook: $75 *First 50 will be able to purchase for $75 with a free accessory of choice* Package A: Book and Cover ($80) Package B: Book and Autograph Sheets ($80) Silver Package: Book, Cover, and Autograph Sheets ($85) Gold Package: Book, Cover, Autograph Sheets, Name Tag ($90) Final Sale: $95 *Package sale prices are subjected to change* Any businesses interested for an advertisement slot please call email csrodela623@gmail.com for assistance. Seniors: Dedication Pages: $200 (Stop by D105A if interested.) Upload your baby pictures to be featured in this years yearbook! Visit: http://community.lifetouch.com/ and Use Access Code: RZGDEJ

To make sure you are in the Senior Video, you need to submitt 4 pictures that have at least 2 senior students in them. Pictures need to be school appropriate and put onto a CD or Flash/USb/Jump Drive. All Pictures are due to Mrs. Perez by May 20th or emailed to edisonactivities@gmail.com.

The senior video will be shown at the Senior Breakfast on

Friday June 1, 2018, and at graduation.

SENIOR VIDEO

Edison’s 2018 Yearbook AP TESTING

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