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Dear Senior of 2007 and their Parents:

Congratulations upon reaching this milestone in your lives! The road has been treacherous at times and it is far from finished; but the reward will certainly be worth the sacrifices made. I look forward to handing each of you a diploma on May 30, 2007, ten short months from now.

I wanted to take a few minutes to discuss some things for you to expect in the coming months. I will attempt to outline possible costs and expectations for the coming months. Understand these are only estimates and the actual price may vary greatly. I will divide the information into months.

AUGUST

If you have failed a course that will not be able to be worked into your schedule this year, you MUST do a correspondence in order to graduate in May. Start on that now – don’t’ wait until the last minute. See Mrs. Martinez for information.

OCTOBER

	· October 22^nd is Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with the teachers.
	· You will receive your first report card of the year. You should make sure all grades are passing and contact your teacher or myself if you have questions.
	The fall Winsaga Sale ends this month with a price of $40.00. This is cheaper than in the spring and secures you a copy of the memories of your Senior Year. Winsaga Senior Pages are on sale through the middle of next month. They cost $150.00 – full page, $90.00 – ½ page, $60.00 – ¼ page, & $45.00 – 1/8 page.
	Those that are headed to college need to take the ACT or register for next ACT test. College Application need to be filled out and your resume’ completed or revised.
	Senior shirt orders will be taken. The class officers will choose several designs, and the class will vote to choose two designs to order. Depending on how many you buy, the cost should range between $15 - $50.

NOVEMBER

Graduation invitation packets will arrive in early November. The orders will be taken about a week later. The price varies with the order - between $100-$500. A $50 deposit is all that is required on order day, but you may pay in full on that day if you wish. If you do not order anything else order the CAP & GOWN/ DIPLOMA. This cost $39.00 plus handling charges at this time and goes up roughly $10.00 per month after January. If you fail to graduate from WCHS for any reason the cap & gown may be returned for a complete refund. This is one of the few required items so buy it now. Each year the shade of purple changes and therefore we ask each person to buy a new one and not borrow from someone who graduated earlier. The reason is that it will contrast GREATLY in the group picture and stands out when you are seated at graduation. So please order now.

College essays for admissions and finalizing applications and mailing should be completed this month.

DECEMBER

	Scholarship applications for most universities are due.
	Enjoy the Holidays. The year you thought would never arrive, 2008, is here.

JANUARY

	Submit FAFSA. You will need income tax information. Parents, fill out your taxes as soon as possible because the earlier you submit your FAFSA, the better your chances of receiving grants.
	If you have failed a course you MUST do a correspondence in order to graduate in May.

FEBRUARY

	Expect Student Aid Report if you completed your FAFSA. Read this carefully, correct any errors and return.
	Invitations will arrive late this month or early next. If you did not pay your balance in full on order day, you must pay in full on delivery day to receive your Senior Supplies.
	Cap & Gown Pictures. Bill Miller Photography provides the cap & Gown for these individual pictures. You must furnish yours for the group later in the spring.
	Prom Mementoes – Prices vary.

MARCH

	Expect admission decisions
	* Decide on the college
	Reply to college
	Notify Mrs. Martinez of decision and any scholarships received and acceptance letters
	Class Night ideas in detail to Mrs. Watkins and baby pictures.

APRIL

	Prom- April 4^th at the CHS Activity Center. Cost could include group pictures, friend pictures. Each cost around $20.00 and are usually paid before taking of photo. Other possible costs Prom Video $20.00, tux or dress, flowers, hair & meal.
	Cap & Gown Pictures of group $10.00. You must have YOUR OWN cap & gown for this picture.
	Class Night late this month or early next. Video $20.00

MAY

	Clear up *any* debts that you have at school – lunchroom, high school and tech school. You will not be able to graduate if you owe the school money.
	*Graduation*
	Friday, May 30, 2008 – 8:00 pm. Malcolm Blake Stadium. (date, place and time are projected and subject to weather, Gym if raining) Video $20.00 Prepaid
	Appropriate Attire Required – All participants in the graduation ceremony will be required to dress in a particular way as to keep the ceremony special for all involved. *In giving you this notice of the expected dress, I would ask all to follow the below described instructions.* If you have problems finding the correct clothing, please contact me by May 1, 2008. I will make every attempt to arrange for clothing, in an anonymous manner of course. Please let me know as soon as possible if the clothing is a problem so I will have time to find appropriate clothes to loan.

Guys – Khaki pants, white button down collar shirt, dark tie, black shoes, no flip-flops

Girls – White dress, white shoes, no flip-flops. Ladies are encouraged not to wear spiked heals because of their tendency to sink into the dirt which could cause you to trip.

College Days – Each senior will be excused up to 2 days during this school year to visit colleges. You must provide proof that you actually visited the campus. In October, BSCC will have a Career Workshop date as well. UAH has an Engineering and Cooperative Education Day on September 21^st.

Mrs. Watkins is setting up a page on her website that will be used to keep you informed of any Senior News and deadlines. You will access this site by going to the WCHS website and clicking on Classrooms, then click on Mrs. Watkins’ name.

Parents and students, your Senior year is certainly a special time for you, your family and your teachers. The above mentioned dress is to enable the Class of 2008 to leave Winston County High School with a positive and classy impression on their friends, family and community. I want each of you to know how humbled and honored I am to have been a part of your lives. Thanks to you, I truly have the greatest job in the world. These are some of the things you can expect in the coming months. I hope you find this information helpful, and if you have any questions please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,

Jeff Cole

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