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Class of 2020Senior Activities & Commencement InstructionsBroad Run High SchoolDavid Spage, PrincipalDarnell Barbour, Assistant PrincipalRobyn Griffis, Co-Sponsor – Class of 2020Tracy Price, Co-Sponsor – Class of 2020 ?? Dear Senior:This brochure contains information that you will find very helpful during your final weeks at Broad Run High School. We are giving you this information at this time so that you can make plans for your senior activities. Attendance at graduation practice is mandatory if you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please share this information with your parents. Questions may be directed to Mr. Spage (David.Spage@ ), Mr. Barbour (Darnell.Barbour@), Mrs. Griffis (Robyn. Griffis@) or Mrs. Price (Tracy. Price@). SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow your (text @ef223h to 81010).DATEEVENTApr. 27– May 5Prom tickets on sale in cafeteria during all lunch shifts. You MUST have a completed dance permission form to purchase a ticket. If your guest is from a different high school, their Principal must also sign the permission form. Direct questions to Mrs. Payne or Mrs. KennedyApril 27-28$60.00April 29-30$65.00May 1 – May 5$75.00May 8 Prom at Washington Dulles Airport Marriott from 8:00 PM to 12:00 PMSENIOR EVENTSGraduation Soloist and National Anthem: April 23-24Audition Sign Ups: The sign-up sheet is located outside room 521.May 7Auditions: Students interested in performing a solo at graduation may audition after school on this day only. Singers must come to the audition with accompaniment and must have the lyrics memorized. Runners-up will be asked to perform at the awardsceremonies. Graduation Speaker: May 4Speeches Due: Students interested in speaking during graduation need to submit their graduation speeches to Mrs. Musselman or Mrs. Buckley.May 6Notifications: Students whose speeches have been selected to proceed to the next round will be notified. May 13Student Graduation Speaker Tryouts: Students who were notified on May 8 that their speeches were selected, will deliver speeches on this day. One student will be selected to speak at graduation.May 15Winner Notified: The winner of the speech tryouts will be notified.Other Senior Events: May 13 Signed Graduation Contracts Due: Form attached (last page of packet).May 14Senior trip permission forms: Last day students can turn in signed permission form and a check made out to BRHS in the amount of$50.00 to reserve a spot for the Senior trip (on May 28th). Turn in forms to either Mrs. Price or Mrs. Griffis. Max is 80 students!May 28Senior Trip: Hershey Park 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.See Mrs. Price or Mrs. Griffis.June 2 Senior Awards Breakfast: This event is by invitation only and will start at 9:15am in the cafeteria. LAST DAY FOR SENIORS. June 4BRHS End-of-Year Award Ceremony: 9:15 a.m. in main gym.Siblings and parents may attend. Cap and Gown distribution in the cafeteria following the ceremony. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please bring $35 cash so you can order immediately following the ceremony. Senior Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Windmill Park. (Music and games!)June 5Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: 8:45a-until done. Main Gym.Casual attire. Seniors will rehearse for the graduation ceremony.June 8Graduation: 7:00 p.m. EagleBank Arena at George Mason University. Seniors are to assemble in the underground tunnel entrance by 6:00 p.m., final line check at 6:45 p.m. There is NO limit to the number of guests each student may bring to the ceremony. Special accommodations/ language interpreter: If you have guest(s) requiring special accommodations due to a disability, such as needing a sign language interpreter, accessible seating, accessible parking, and/or if you need a foreign language (a language other than English) interpreter, then, prior to May 13, 2020, please refer to item 4 on the “Graduation Instructions” page for specific instructions.June 8-9Project Graduation: 11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion. Tickets must be pre-purchased. See attached flyer. STUDENTS NOT WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY MUST PRESENT A LETTER FROM THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO MR. SPAGE BY MAY 13, 2019.GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONSNOT PARTICIPATING IN GRADUATION? Any senior who does not plan to participate in the graduation exercises must let Mr. Spage know in writing, signed by a parent or guardian, no later than May 13, 2020. You may pick up your diploma in the School Counseling office beginning June 11th between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY: If you are not in attendance during the entire rehearsal, fail to behave appropriately, or are asked to leave practice, you will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.OUTSTANDING SENIOR OBLIGATIONS: Outstanding obligations, such as library books, textbooks, and chromebooks, must be taken care of no later than 2:00 p.m., May 29, 2020, or you will not be able to participate in the graduation rehearsal or the ceremony. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS/LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION: If you have guest(s) requiring special accommodations due to a disability, such as needing a sign language interpreter, accessible seating, accessible parking, and/or if you need a foreign language (a language other than English) interpreter then please e-mail Mr. Barbour no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2019. In your e-mail, include: 1) the name of the person(s) needing accommodation and/or language interpretation services, 2) their relationship to the graduate (grandmother, uncle, etc.), 3) the accommodations and/or specific language interpretation needed, 4) mobile phone number and name of one of the graduate’s parents or guardians in case we need to make contact the day of graduation. If requesting language interpretation, you must tell us what language AND the number of people who will need the interpretation service. The e-mail subject line should include the following: (Example: Graduation 2018 Special Accommodation and/or Language Interpretation Request—Graduate’s First Name and Last Name). Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, Mr. Barbour will reply to e-mails with information regarding special accommodation and/or language interpreter requests.CAPS, GOWNS & STOLES: Try on your cap and gown before graduation rehearsal. See Mrs. Griffis or Mrs. Price if there are any problems (wrong size, color, etc.). You will receive your stole(s) at EagleBank prior to the graduation ceremony. Be sure to press your gown before each event. Keep the iron on a LOW setting – high heat will scorch the fabric.LADIES: Wear an appropriate dress or pantsuit under your gown. No jeans or shorts are permitted. Wear dress shoes.GENTLEMEN: Wear dark slacks (no jeans or shorts), white or light-colored shirts, and a tie. Wear dark dress shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES OR SANDALS.GRADUATION CAPS: Your graduation cap must be worn flat on the head and may be secured with bobby pins. Prospective graduates wear tassels to the right. When Mr. Spage declares you as graduates, you will move your tassels from right to left as a class. If you have a class ring, Mr. Spage will invite you to turn it at the graduation ceremony. While in cap and gown, students must NOT chew gum or wear sunglasses. No jewelry or decorations should be worn on the cap or gown. PERSONAL BELONGINGS: Graduates should leave all personal belongings behind (with a friend or family member) when it is time to assemble for the ceremony. There is no storage space for your belongings in the underground tunnel.WALKING: Walk tall, hands at sides, heads up, and shoulders back. Be proud. Walk in time to the music, do not rush. Avoid bunching up in line or leaving too much space between you and the person in front of you.PICTURES/VIDEOS: During the ceremony, pictures will be taken of each graduate as he/she receives a diploma. A video recording will also be made and will be available for purchase. There is no obligation to purchase these pictures or videos. Proofs will be mailed to graduates after graduation.QUESTIONS: For any other questions, please see Mr. Spage, Mr. Barbour, Mrs. Griffis, or Mrs. Price.**STUDENTS NOT DRESSED PROPERLY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN CAP AND GOWN CEREMONIES**5118735512445004864101030605TRIP 202000TRIP 2020SENIORWHENMay 28th Depart from BRHS: Return to BRHS: COST$50.00DEADLINETickets may be purchased April 27th to May 1st in room 180 from 8:45 to 9:10 daily.The deadline to turn in the permission slip and check is May 1st. First come, first served!Loudoun County Public SchoolsBroad Run High School6374765-3289300021670 Ashburn RoadAshburn, Virginia 20147High School Dance Guidelines and Permission FormPlease review the following rules and regulations:All school rules apply for dances held both on and off school property.Those attending dances are expected to wear appropriate attire.Inappropriate dancing including “freak” and “rave” dancing will not be allowed.There will be no entrance into the dance after 8:30 pm.Once you leave the dance, you may NOT re-enter.If you are unable to attend, ticket costs will NOT be refunded.Guests must provide a valid photo ID, may be subject to administrative approval, and must follow all LCPS rules and regulations.School administration reserves the right to deny someone entrance to the dance and/or ask any dance participant to leave.***************************************************************** I have read and understand these rules and regulations and I agree to abide by them. I also understand that I am responsible for the actions of my guest.If YOU ATTEND BRHS (or BRHS is your home school):Print Student NameGradeStudent SignaturePrint Parent/Guardian NameParent/Guardian SignatureI have reviewed these rules and regulations with my son/daughter. Phone number that I can be reached at:.If you are bringing a guest that DOES NOT ATTEND BRHS:101663524130000 Print Guest’s Name & AgeGuest’s SignatureWhat school does your guest attend? Guest Administrator’s Signature GRADUATION CONTRACTPlease read, sign, and return byMay 13, 2020, 4:00 p.m.This graduation contract must be read and signed by both the student and the parent/guardian to ensure receiving your cap and gown, and participating in the graduation rehearsal and ceremony. This also applies to students who are 18 years of age or older. Contracts are to be returned to Mr. Barbour, Assistant Principal, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2020.Please check one of the following statements: I will abide by the rules set forth in the Class of 2020 Senior Activities and Commencement Instructions, and I understand that I will be excluded from the ceremony if the rules are not followed. I will not be participating in the graduation ceremony and I understand that my diploma will be available for pickup beginning June 22, 2020 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 3:30pm.Student name printedDateStudent signatureDate Parent/Guardian signatureDate ................
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