Rehearsal starts at 9:30am and you should be done around noon followed by a senior class sponsored fun day on the back fields. Don't forget, if you still have textbooks or your chromebook, you need to get them turned in before graduation rehearsal or else you have to pay for them to be able to walk in the commencement ceremony.
As you are likely aware, colleges each get to set their own protocol for what AP tests they will accept and what scores will result in earning credits at their school. You can check out the AP Credit Policy using the search on CollegeBoard's website here: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
One great aspect about sending the AP Scores is that they will send your current and past scores to the college with one report so if you have taken 5 AP tests, you don't have to pay to send 5 different scores. And, if you are taking an AP test this year, you can still request your scores to be sent to 1 school for free if you log into your account and select your intended college before June 20th.
Here is the page that explains everything you need to know about sending your AP Scores: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores
Actually, I should probably start there. You have graduation rehearsal at WKHS on Monday, May 18th at 9:30am. You will be done around noon. This is mandatory if you plan on participating in the commencement ceremony on Sunday. You do not need to dress up or where your cap and gown to the rehearsal. I will be honest, the rehearsal isn't anywhere near as exciting as the actual graduation ceremony will be, but it will be worth it when everything goes well during the real event Sunday. Because the practice can get boring, I suggest bringing something to help keep you occupied in your seat. (Fully charged phone, book to read, etc.)
Other events this week include Senior Teas at your elementary schools on Thursday. Senior Recognition Night for those students who have earned awards/ scholarships/ recognitions. If you will not be attending, please be sure to let Mrs. McDaniel know by stopping to see her in the Counseling Center or sending her an email to kmcdaniel@wscloud.org so that she knows you will not be there to pick up your recognition materials and can make arrangements to get them to you separately.
Next week will feature Baccalaureate on Friday night, May 22nd, at Worthington Christian Church and this is open to all seniors students and families and is always an awesome night each year. And then, there is also this big event down at the Convention Center on Sunday, May 24th at 11am - GRADUATION! :-) It's going to be a busy and fun few days.
* Fees/ Fines: Some students still have outstanding fees and fines that you owe to the school. It may be a very small fee for an overdue library book or it could be a much larger fee for a lost textbook, but either way, please make sure that all of your debt is paid this week so that you will be able to participate in the commencement ceremony.
* Textbook/ Library Book Returns: You will need to turn in all of your textbooks as well as any library books that you still have. You can return your books to Mrs. Dominach in the Counseling Center.
* Scholarship Thank You's: If you received a scholarship, don't forget the importance of writing a thank you note to the individual, group or organization who is providing you with the scholarship.
* Iron your gown: Ok, this isn't a requirement, but I'm hoping you have at least taken your gown out of the package already so that some of the wrinkles have fallen away. But I do strongly suggest you consider ironing your gown because you will look much nicer in pictures if you're not a wrinkled mess. (And, I say that fully acknowledging that I pretty much iron once a year and that is for this exact event to iron my gown for the ceremony each year.)
So, what are some ideas of how you can spend your summer? Consider taking a class (or two) in summer school. This is especially important if you are behind in credits and not doing well in school. Success rates of summer school completion are very high – in part because you are able to focus on just one subject at a time and you generally have smaller class sizes so the teacher can focus more one-on-one time with each student. If you are planning on taking a class in summer school it is important to sign up as soon as possible to make sure that you will not be closed out of the class of your choice.
Perhaps you are looking for ideas that do not involve more school… Summer vacation is a great time to expand your resume and pursue your passions by volunteering or working a summer job. If you're still looking for summer job opportunities we have a page on the Counselor website highlighting some organizations who have reached out because they are seeking employees. And, with regards to volunteering, many students don’t know where to volunteer and the truth is the sky is the limit – anything that interests you has the potential for being a volunteer service project. Get creative in your approach! For ideas about existing needs for volunteers you can visit HandsOn Central Ohio.
If you are starting to consider different careers, perhaps you have a family member or friends that would allow you to shadow them for a day or two on the job to see what their particular career is really like as this will help you determine if that career is truly of interest to you.
Current juniors (Soon to be Seniors) – this summer is going to be busy as you prepare for your senior year. Hopefully you are taking the time to visit colleges from your list and getting an idea of what you think about different schools. You can also begin drafting your college application essays and preparing for the ACT and SAT exams.
Of course, there is always spending quality time reconnecting with your family and friends, going on vacation, reading, and even attending camps or other formal activities which can be a part of the summer for many. If you are interested in learning about some of the camp opportunities - many of which are offered on college campuses, please be sure to check out the camp opportunities page on the WKHS Counselor website as we continue adding summer enrichment experiences to the site as we receive them.
The bottom line is try to be productive this summer – at the very least it will give you great stories to share next fall when people ask you what you did over the summer.
Below is the schedule for the final exams:
Day One - Tuesday, May 19th:
8:40 - 10:35: 1st period exam
10:45 - 12:40: 4th period exam
12:40 - 1:20: Lunch
1:25 - 3:20: 7th period exam
Day Two - Wednesday, May 20th:
8:40 - 10:35: 2nd period exam
10:45 - 12:40: 5th period exam
12:40 - 1:20: Lunch
1:25 - 3:20: 8th period exam
Day Three - Thursday, May 21st:
8:40 - 10:35: 3rd period exam
10:45 - 12:40: 6th period exam
12:40 - 1:20: NO Lunch Provided!
1:25 - 3:20: Make-Up Exams
A couple of questions that tend to come up each year at exam time...
Yes, you are REQUIRED and EXPECTED to be in all of your classes during an exam. (Even if you don't have an actual exam, the teachers are going to be working with you on projects, papers, or other learning related to their course.)
No, you do NOT need to be in school during your scheduled lunch period or during your Options or Prep periods. (Which means, for example, that if you have 3rd period prep and 6th period lunch that you do not have to come to school at all on the 21st.)
Good luck studying and preparing for your exams. (Hint, please start that process NOW if you haven't already.) There is information related to study strategies on the Counselor Website in case you need it.
Some of those assignments will also require you to check out a textbook for the summer so be sure to do that before you leave school. The teachers are working to make sure that they are conveying information about how you will complete and submit your work, when those assignments are due, information about how to access any Google/ Schoology classrooms if they are using those for the summer, what to do if you have questions or need support, etc. We will also be posting copies of the summer assignments that teachers have shared with us on the Counselor website so you can have easy access to them on the website.
It is also important for all students to be aware that there is a drop deadline of July 15th for all AP and IB classes. Prior to July 15th, students can drop the classes without penalty. After July 15th, the summer assignments are still required and the grades for the summer work will be transferred into the new class you will be joining in place of your AP/ IB course. So, it is important that you know what you will need to do for next year, and it is also equally important that you start working on the assignments - at least enough to make sure you feel confident that you are going to enjoy the course - so you will know by July 15th if you feel like you are going to need to request to change out of that class.
If you are not sure if your class will have summer work, you can always reach out directly to the teachers of that subject (or even your current teachers in that subject) to find out.
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