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Northview High School

Graduation Bulletin

Class of 2017

Distribution Electronically

Seniors of 2017

Parents of Seniors of 2017

Website: www.northviewchiefs.com

(No mail out. Paper Copy by Request.)

Senior Sponsors

Mr. Billy Welch

Mr. Perry Byars

*Mrs. Brandy White-Chair

Mr. Tim Huber

Ms. Megan Carroll

Mr. Jim Shugart – Project Graduation

Administration

Gayle B. Weaver, Principal

Gerry L. Pippins, Assistant Principal

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Northview High School Graduation Bulletin

Class of 2017

All of you are excited about graduation, as well as you should be. This is a tremendous milestone. You are to be congratulated on your accomplishment. Yeah! You are almost there. Senior Year time goes by so quickly, and Graduation Day, with all of its joy and sadness of such a bittersweet time will be here before you know it. Our Best Wishes as you finish this most momentous year of your life. Go Chiefs of 2017! Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to not only keep each senior informed, but also to keep the parents of each senior informed. It is the senior’s responsibility to make sure that he/she follows the instructions within the bulletin. There may be a need to adjust some of the information within this bulletin due to unforeseen conflicts of dates and/or times with district/state events, dates, and/or times. Questions pertaining to bulletin information should be addressed to the appropriate senior sponsor.

Senior Class Sponsors

Brandy White Class Shirts May reach at extension 254 Brandy White Graduation May reach at extension 254 Billy Welch Graduation Gym Setup May reach at extension 256 Jim Shugart Project Graduation May reach at extension 255-Math Dept.

Heather Crumm Academic Awards and Virtual May reach at extension 223 Billy Welch ESE/OJT and Gym Set up May reach at extension 256

Brandy White Cap and Gown, Distribution And Returns May reach at extension 254 Dean Johnson Security and Safety May reach at extension 232

Senior Class Officers President Mitchell Singleton

Vice President Mallory Gibson Secretary Autumn Albritton

Treasurer Peighton Dortch Parliamentarian Not Filled Historian Morgan Myrick Reporter Not Filled Fun Day Co-Chair Not Filled

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Senior Class of 2017

Motto-

Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end.

They simply mean

I'll miss you,

Until we meet again.

-Unknown

Class Song- "You're Gonna Miss This" Trace Adkins

Class Flower-

White Rose

Class Colors-

White/Gold

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“You’re Gonna Miss This”

She was staring out the window of that SUV

Complaining, saying "I can't wait to turn eighteen"

She said "I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules"

Momma put the car in park out there in front of the school

She kissed her head and said "I was just like you"

You're gonna miss this

You're gonna want this back

You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast

These are some good times

So take a good look around

You may not know it now

But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride

In her one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by

He tells her "It's a nice place"

She says "It'll do for now"

Starts talking about babies and buying a house

Daddy shakes his head and says "Baby, just slow down"

You're gonna miss this

You're gonna want this back

You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast

These are some good times

So take a good look around

You may not know it now

But you're gonna miss this

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater

Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'

One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'

She keeps apologizin'

He says "They don't bother me

I've got two babies of my own

One's thirty six, one's twenty three

Huh, it's hard to believe, but

You're gonna miss this

You're gonna want this back

You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast

These are some good times

So take a good look around

You may not know it now

But you're gonna miss this

You're gonna' miss this

Yeah

You're gonna' miss this

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Senior Dues and Project Graduation

Seniors hold organizational meetings in which they discuss and vote on whether to

pay dues or to conduct fundraisers. The Class of 2017 voted to pay dues. Democratic

society results in majority rules; therefore, dues will be paid. As the year progresses and

the choice for Project Graduation is decided, the seniors will be advised as to whether more

funds are needed. Mr. Shugart will keep the seniors informed on Project Graduation.

Being a senior is an expensive time. If there is a senior who has a financial hardship

and cannot pay his/her dues, a request would need to be made to administration in a timely

manner.

Senior Caps, Gowns, Tassels, etc.

These are ordered at the same time as announcements. Herff Jones will send a

representative on campus to process orders. NEW!!! Clay Wren with Herff Jones will

be collecting money for the cap & gowns when I take the orders for graduation

announcements. The cost of the cap, gown and tassel will be $33.00. The school will

not have to collect any monies for cap & gown. Clay Wren will be at Northview on

November 17 from 10-1 to handle cap and gown orders per appointments for seniors.

Seniors, please plan on being present. Once caps and gowns have been opened and

removed from the package, the cost is non-refundable. Summer School graduates should

let Clay Wren know their intent to keep or not to keep the cap and gown for summer

graduation. This notice should be given after notification as to their not meeting criteria

to march at regular graduation. If kept, the Herff Jones representative will collect the cap

and gown at the summer graduation site, immediately following the ceremony.

(Mrs. Crumm, please advise both full-time Dual Enrollment and 18-credit diploma

“seniors” to reference the Graduation Bulletin frequently. Thank You.)

Per Mrs. Brandy White, March 17, 2017:

Students who have not purchased caps and gowns need to contact Herff Jones directly

to order caps and gowns for the $58.00 price. If they choose to purchase on Herff

Jone's website, they will have to pay the additional $20 shipping.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale online. The yearbooks are currently $65 until delivery, depending

upon purchase date and $75 when delivered, if any extras are delivered (depends on

company). The yearbooks can be ordered by bringing cash or check to Mrs. Robinson or

online at Jostensyearbooks.com, through the middle of April. Checks will be accepted by

Mrs. Robinson on or before Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Website and Career/Scholarship Lab

The Scholarship File is located within the guidance department. Mrs. Heather Crumm,

guidance counselor for seniors, extension 223, is the coordinator for the Senior Honors

Night program and for Academic Awards Night. The Career Lab is housed in the guidance

department.

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Grades: All parents are encouraged to take advantage of the Parent Portal in the

online FOCUS teacher grade reporting system. It is imperative that parents/guardians of

seniors keep a close check on the grade status of their senior. Parents may always contact

the school at extension 222 to request a parent-teacher conference, if the parent has

concerns about their student’s academic status.

Some Important Dates to Note

January 5, 2017, 3rd period: Senior Meeting to discuss Graduation Bulletin and to

nominate Class Motto, Class Song, Class Colors, and Class Flower. If Possible Class

Flower will be in graduation floral arrangements; however, if flower chosen is not easily

purchased, then the floral arrangement will be generic in composite. Class Song, if

feasible to be sung by the class ensemble working with Mr. Huber, will be incorporated

into the Graduation Ceremony; however, if the song and the limitations of the senior

vocal ensemble do not provide for incorporation, other music will be selected by (Class

Officers)_Seniors vote on nominations during the days after the general meeting.

November 2, 2016: Annual NJROTC Inspection Day (A.M.I.) 9:00 A.M.

March 2, 2017: Senior Cap and Gown Pictures, contracted by Kay Brown

Photography

March 10, 2017: FFA’s Fresh From Florida (All Day Activity for FFA workers)

March 10, 2017: End of 3rd Nine Weeks. Parents are to keep a check in Parent

Portal for up-to-date FOCUS grades and attendance for each class. Parents of seniors

should contact teachers concerning their son/daughter who has a grade which could

signify failure of the course.

March 20-24, 2017: Spring Break

April 1, 2017: Blue Jacket Jamboree (FFA Sponsored)

April 6, 2017: Academic Awards at Washington High School at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Heather Crumm is the coordinator. Teachers who nominate students, the students

who are being recognized, and parents of students receiving awards should plan to attend.

RSVP is required in a timely manner. Reception Only!

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_April 15, 2017, 6-10: Theater -Lead Out and Cafeteria- Dance_: Prom - Ms.

Sue Jernigan, SGA Prom sponsor. Mrs. Laura Johnson and Mrs. Anna Barry as SGA

sponsors will assist. Prom Document is posted on www.northviewchiefs.com

April 21, 2017: Spring Concert, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tim Huber, director

April 21, 2017: Last day to check out books in the library.

April 25, 2017: CECF/DCT Banquet, Mrs. B. White, sponsor, 6:00 P.M.

April 27, 2017: MIRA Awards will be 6:00 P.M. at Washington High School.

Mrs. Heather Crumm is the coordinator. Teachers who nominate students, the students

who are being recognized, and parents of students receiving awards should plan to attend.

RSVP is required in a timely manner. Reception Only!

May 1, 2017: All library books must be returned and fines paid by this date.

May 3, 2017: Dress Rehearsal for Spring Play, Periods 4-6.

May 3, 2017: PSA Banquet at Olive Baptist at 6 p.m.

Pensacola Sports Association Banquet honoring selected senior

scholar athletes, held at Olive Baptist Church: Senior with highest

GPA meeting criteria set by PSA. Coach Gary Mattes Coordinator

May 5-6, 2017: Senior Play Production – 7:00 P.M. in the Theater

Tim Huber, director.

_May 12, 2017_: FFA Banquet, Mr. Perry Byars, sponsor, 6:30 P.M., Theater and

Cafeteria

_____________: NEW!!!All arrangements for ordering and picking up caps and

gowns are done through Herff Jones-Clay Wren. Mrs. White will not handle caps

and gowns.

Seniors are encouraged to pick up their gowns in plenty of time for any off-campus

Baccalaureate service. Baccalaureate service is the responsibility of the senior class. The

Senior Class President is the contact for information concerning Baccalaureate service.

May 11, 2017: Atmore Rotary Club recognition of Academic All-Stars.

Eligible

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Seniors will receive invitations, and both student and parents should plan to attend the

awards recognition ceremony. Site First Baptist Church, Atmore. Alabama. Honorees

should make every possible attempt to be respectful and attend the ceremony.

May 18, 2017: All Senior debts must be cleared, except textbooks for second

semester. Teachers, coaches, and dean will either process individually through Mrs.

Gunn’s office or those individuals who have not signed off will meet in an afterschool

faculty meeting and will sign off on all seniors as to whether they have fulfilled all of the

financial obligations to the school. Obligations include, but are not limited to, fines, dues,

lost textbooks, lost library books, sports uniforms – never returned or damaged, band

instruments – never returned or damaged, vandalism costs to the school, etc. These

obligations cover any assessments transferred up from middle school and any incurred

during high school.

Please note that obligations paid after May 5, 2017 , must be paid in cash, for the

school needs processing time before graduation day, for checks to clear the bank.

Textbooks/Chrome Books

Chief Simpkins will supervise the return of textbooks/Chrome Books.

Textbooks will be accounted for separately, from other school obligations; however, all

textbooks will need to be accounted for before a senior may participate in the graduation

ceremony.

Posted on website: See Exam Schedule for pertinent information.

May 10, 2017 : Graduation Orientation Meeting, 1st Period – Rescheduled from

May 11

May 12, 2017: Chairs delivered.

May 15-24, 2017: Gym set up. P.E. goes outside or cafeteria, beginning May15,

2017.

May 29, 2017: Holiday – Memorial Day

Exams

A definitive schedule for all applicable tests will be released to students as soon as schedule is developed by the Assistant Principal and approved by the Director of Secondary Education, Mrs.Lesa Morgan. A calendar of these exams will be posted on the NHS website: www.northviewchiefs.com. End-of-Course Exams are state mandated and will impact the student’s final grade according to the student’s grade status at the time of taking the EOC. EOC exams are online exams. It is extremely important that each senior in these applicable courses reports to testing at the proper time.

o Regular Semester Exams for periods will have a separate schedule and will be the week of _May 15-19, 2017__for seniors.

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o Seniors may not enter an exam late/tardy, for they may not disturb the test in progress, thus disturbing other seniors who were in class on time and who are concentrating on their exams. Seniors who are late/tardy will see Mr. Pippins, assistant principal. Makeups for these students will be assigned, and these seniors, with applicable reasons for tardiness, will report back on___May 19, 2017__________, at 8:45 A.M. o Senior Exams are given within a regular class period, for 9-11 are following a regular schedule. Teachers of seniors must construct their exams to fit within the appropriate time and, if class contains 9-12 combination of students, must not give underclassmen a final with the seniors. o Students should be told their 4th nine weeks average (40%) for each class (other than EOC impacted courses) before the semester exam (20%). Seniors should already know their 3rd nine weeks’ average, which ended_March 10, 2017. For 4th/ and 5th Blocks, students would have received a semester grade, via report card. o Seniors must attend all final days which have been designated for review purposes. o Seniors who are caught “visiting” on campus without signing in properly for an appropriate reason will face “out of appropriate area” discipline. o Seniors who are on campus and who are attending to legitimate business must not disturb classes in any manner. o Seniors: “Skipping” an exam results in failure of the course because he/she has not completed the course requirements. Electing to take a zero on the exam to be averaged is not an option. o Teachers should prepare two finals for classes that are mixed with seniors and underclassmen. Underclassmen under no circumstances should be allowed by the instructor to take an exam early. Giving an exam over to a “failing” senior, is not an option, unless this option is given to the entire class, for there may be other seniors who passed your class but might need GPA help, scholarship help, and/or other concerns. Teachers may not “pick and choose” whom to help

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Second Semester 2016-2017

Exam Information and Schedule for Seniors for 2017

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It is the student’s and the parents’ responsibility to keep informed of the

requirements of the student’s required tests for course completion, whether

it is an End-of-Course Exam, developed by the state or the district, whether

it is a Subject Area Exam (SAE), and/or whether it is a computer-based exam

or not. Requirements for computer-based testing are in transition within the

district.

Parents and Students should daily access the Parent Portal for Gradebook

posting of grades in FOCUS. Parents are encouraged to communicate

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frequently with teachers, if there appears to be a need, based upon the grades

posted in FOCUS.

Parents and students should monitor the district website and the school

website for any communication regarding exams and student requirements.

Dates are May 15-18, with certain periods to be determined, due

to the alternating block this year.

May 15, 2017: Regular Schedule Periods 1-6

Seniors review for semester exams.

7th Period Exam within regular class period.

Seniors are not released early.

Absences from these review periods will count against days

absent and may affect “need” to pass exam in order to receive

credit for the course. Seniors begin to clean out lockers.

May 16, 2017: Regular Schedule 1-3 Periods for Reviews

4th and 6th period Exams

Exams are taken within regular class period.

Seniors are not released early out of these exams.

Absences from these review periods will count against days

absent and may affect “need” to pass exam in order to receive

credit for the course.

Senior Meeting: 7th Period- Time will be until released, so OJT

students make plans for missing work.

– Senior meeting for graduation information. Theater.

Graduation Orientation Meeting –Theater Senior meetings, practices, and fun day activities are all “closed” to

All visitors. Please understand that grades 9-11 students are still in classes and

campus security must be ensured. Campus security does not provide for

normal school operations and monitoring of unsolicited guests on

campus during the hours when attention is for the seniors.

This meeting is for dissemination of information relative to Graduation, such as

Project Graduation,

Locker Clean Out should be underway or finished. Cleaning by custodians is $

fee.

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Sports Uniforms Returned,

All Debts Cleared,

All Textbooks Returned,

Verification of Name Pronunciation for Graduation,

Graduation Picture Information, and

Other Graduation Information

Notes: Seniors final debt clearance for graduation. Mrs. Joyce Gunn, Senior Finance Specialist, will have your check-off forms for you to

review. You will need this to get your Luncheon Ticket. Discrepancies between what the

teacher/coach/sponsor states and what you “believe” must be addressed with teachers

between classes or during their planning periods.

Never disturb a class to consult with a teacher.

Begin Gym Set Up. P. E. to cafeteria or outside.

May 17, 2017: Regular Schedule 1-2 Periods for Reviews

Exam Period 3rd and 5th.

Exams are taken within regular class period.

Seniors are not released early out of these exams.

Seniors may leave after the end of the 5th period.

Absences from these review periods will count against days

absent and may affect “need” to pass exam in order to receive

credit for the course.

May 18, 2017:

Exam Period 1st and 2nd.

Exams are taken within regular class period.

Seniors are not released early out of these exams.

Seniors may leave after the end of the 2nd period.

Locker Clean Out deadline to avoid fine, payable before

allowed to march.

Absences from these review periods will count against days

absent and may affect “need” to pass exam in order to receive

credit for the course.

Gym Set Up. P.E. in cafeteria or outside.

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May 19, 2017: 8:45 – 10:20 Senior Exam Makeups, Library, Mr. Greenwell

Senior Makeups, by prior arrangement with Mr.Pippins.

8:45-10:20 a.m.

Report to Mr. Greenwell in the ISS room.

9-11 are in classes reviewing for their semester exams, so seniors

may not interrupt any classes.

Failure to take an exam may result in the inability to confirm a

passing grade for a course, which would impact a student’s ability

to march at Graduation; therefore, it is most important to take

exams in a timely manner. Makeup sessions will not be repeated,

without proper documentation.

Seniors have two opportunities for exams: during the regular exam

period and during the makeup day.

Mr. Pippins must be contacted, if a make-up exam is needed.

Personal illness verified by a physician or a death in the family are

the two excuses accepted for missing an exam.

Parents wishing to view the Montage would need to purchase a copy.

This viewing is for seniors only. Senior Montage is dependent upon

senior contributions of pictures for the montage and abilities to

compile montage in a timely manner. Before the Montage begins,

Mrs. Joyce Gunn will issue a “cleared” slip for each senior for the

senior’s ability to participate in graduation.

Senior Montage: 10:30, Theater

Senior Luncheon: 11:00 P.M. (Time: Following Montage) Instead of a Fun Day activity, the senior class will be treated to a

great luncheon at ____________TBD_____________. This will

be a last time for all of the class to be together to eat and to

fellowship. This will be a great opportunity for seniors to take

those last “fun” pictures with the entire class. After the luncheon,

seniors would be excused.

May 25, 2017: Senior Honors Night - 6:30 P.M. in the Theater Dress: Please dress for representation of your class. Do not

wear jeans, shorts, flip flops, spandex with too short top, etc.

There will be guests from universities, colleges, organizations,

etc. Please represent your class and your school appropriately. Although there is no processional, all seniors are asked to arrive at

an appropriate time, in order to be seated, before the program begins.

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If you are a student that anticipates several awards, please sit where

you will not constantly have to “squeeze” out over other people.

This is a courtesy gesture, and it saves valuable time. Please be early

so that the program may begin on time. If you receive notification

of a scholarship or an award, prior to Honors Night, you need

to go by guidance to be sure that Mrs. Crumm is aware of the

scholarship or award. Even if you think that you might not receive

an honor, please be there to support your fellow classmates and to

take part in this “memory” time.

Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and all other Honor Cords, representing class rank or honor

club membership are distributed at Honors Night. Only state, district, or school items of

honor may be worn on graduation gowns. No outside organization may be represented on

the graduation gown.

May 26, 2017: _Mandatory Graduation Practice!!!!: Very Important

Official Graduation Group Photograph will be done by Kay

Brown Photography at 9:00 A.M.

Allow plenty of time to arrive and to be seated in the correct order.

Anticipated (GPA’s as of May 25, 2017) Valedictorian and

Salutatorian are front center, and other honor students with

respective graduation insignia of honor (GPA’s as of 5/25) will be

seated next, i.e., Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and then

Cum Laude. In order to participate in the graduation Group Portrait,

you must be eligible to graduate in the regular exercises in May or

eligible to participate in the summer graduation exercises.

Seating chart will be done in advance. Adhere to dress code or not

be in the picture.

Seniors who are not dressed with gown, mortar board,

and tassel will not be in the photo. Students with

inappropriate footwear who are to sit on the front row

will be replaced by someone who does have on

appropriate footwear. Girls with underdress showing

will not be in the photo. Seniors without a WHITE shirt

and BLACK tie will be excluded.

Final semester grades are asked to be completed by teachers no later than

4:00 p.m.__May 23, 2017__. The list reflecting graduation status will

be finalized on this date by Mrs. Heather Crumm, senior guidance

counselor, so that students and parents may be given notice as to

graduation status. Parents and/or students are asked not to call or visit

guidance trying to obtain this information early, for this will only slow

down the entire process. Mrs. Crumm will be concentrating on finalizing

data and will need to have quality time for this.

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9:00 A.M. Mandatory Practice for graduation. Seniors must

practice to participate in the graduation exercises. Remember previous note in bulletin as to prohibition against visitors at practice.

Class of 2016 – Totally Awesome!!! No problems, and their

practice was quick and simple!!!

2013 and 2015 classes saw a senior not march because he (in

both cases) did not show up to practice. 2013 was over 15

minutes late. 2015 did not show at all and did not call. If there is

truly a family emergency, then call and it can be verified with

hospital and/or law enforcement.

1. Remember, graduation is a privilege and not a right.

Choosing not to practice means choosing not to march 2. No excuses.

3. Practice is 9:00 A.M. until released! Parents, please help

to get your senior here for this important time. Seniors will

need to make sure that they have no conflicts with other

plans, including work schedules.

4. Seniors who miss more than 15 minutes of this practice

either by coming late or leaving early will pick up

diplomas the Monday following graduation. The senior

who misses this much of the practice will not march at

graduation, unless administration has doctor’s excuse for

that exact time of the day. The superintendent’s office

supports this rule.

5. Seniors who arrive to practice in “short shorts” and extreme

exposure problems will be asked to leave, and if a

correction is made and the senior is back within the 15

minute time frame, the senior can continue with practice. If

not, diploma will be available on the following Monday.

6. Failure to clear obligations to the school and district will not

prohibit a qualified senior from receiving his/her diploma, but it

will prevent him/her from participating in the graduation

exercises.

7. 18-credit early graduates must have paid their “senior” dues by

mandatory practice time. They do not have to pay their junior

dues, until at a later date, if it is determined that they failed to

meet the early 18-credit graduation diploma requirements.

Mr. Pippins must be contacted, if a make-up exam is needed.

Personal illness verified by a physician or a death in the family are

the two excuses accepted for missing an exam.

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TBD: Last date to purchase Project Graduation tickets from TBD

In order to participate in Project Graduation, you must be eligible

to graduate in the regular exercises in May or be eligible to

participate in the summer graduation exercises.

May (TBD): Requests for final transcripts: All colleges and universities require

that you submit a final transcript including your second semester

grades. Stop by guidance to complete a form requesting

transcripts. Dual Enrollment students need to request a transcript

from PSC as well. This request must be done through the

registrar’s office on the PSC main campus.

May 29, 2017: Holiday!!!!! Memorial Day

Baccalaureate

Senior Class members are totally responsible for Baccalaureate.

Senior Class Officers coordinate the event.

Senior Class Officers meet with their class, usually at a local off-campus site, and discuss

options. They may meet before or after school on campus.

Senior Class Officers contact the appropriate individuals for securing of the site and

speakers.

Announcements for meetings for the purpose of organizing Baccalaureate may be made

during the daily announcements.

The school does not become involved in any of the Baccalaureate arrangements.

Northview administrators accept invitations to attend the service.

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Ranking of Graduating Seniors for 2017

Determination of Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined by the

cumulative weighted GPA, to the hundredth place. The cumulative,

weighted GPA’s which are the same to the hundredth place will be

considered a tie, whether for either valedictorian or salutatorian.

*Graduating Seniors will be recognized with three levels of honors.

(1) Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) Garnet and Gold cords

4.00 or higher weighted GPA

Three weighted course credits with a “C” or higher

No grade forgiveness for a grade of “D”

An “F” in any course makes the student ineligible

Completed at least three semesters (six quarters) at the

local school by the end of the first semester (second

quarter) of the senior year

(2) Magna Cum Laude Gold Cords

3.85 or higher weighted GPA

Does not meet summa criteria

(3) Cum Laude

Garnet Cords

3.5 or higher weighted GPA

Does not meet magna or summa criteria

Ranking will be determined with the final weighted GPA of all courses

taken.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian designation will occur with the final GPA

calculations.

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May 27, 2017 GRADUATION!!!

Seniors must be in the cafeteria by 3:15. Parking for seniors is out front from the

cafeteria on the south side of the school. Seniors report to the cafeteria for the official

line up. Graduation sponsors will give any updates and/or additional information at this

time. This time is for seniors only, so please tell family members and well-wishers to see

you before or after the ceremony. It is the seniors’ responsibility, not the school’s, to advise

their parents/guardians and friends of the procedures for the day, for no one wants a

parent/guardian or friend to feel “unwanted.”

Gym Opens for Visitors at 2:00 P.M. Security will be in the gym and will open

the doors at 2:00 p.m. Visitors are not allowed to “save” seats. It is first come-first served

seating. Doors will close at 4 p.m. No one is allowed to enter once doors are closed,

because the seniors deserve a dignified ceremony. Overflow and those who arrive

after 4 p.m. will be seated in the theater.

The school has and must abide by a contract with Kay Brown Photography to take

the Senior Portrait, so anyone wishing to purchase a group photo should fill out the

purchase order from Kaye Brown Studio.

The Escambia School District began live streaming of the graduation ceremony.

The live streaming may be accessed via the school district’s website.

Graduation in the gym at 4:00 P.M.

DRESS: MORTARBOARDS AND GOWNS

All graduates must be attired in caps and gowns to participate in Commencement.

The mortarboard should be worn “Square” on the forehead, not tilted on the back of the

head. Please try on the cap as soon as you get it to make sure that it is the right size. A

neat tacking with needle and thread will prevent a lot of slipping and sliding and attaching

with bobbie pins at the last minute.

ReplaceYoung men should wear dress, plain (no design) white shirts, black slacks

(very definitely no jeans or khaki), black shoes (dress shoes, i. e., no brogans, no gym

shoes, no clogs, no house shoes, no tennis shoes, no Roman sandals and so forth), black

solid tie (not bright red, blue, green, etc., but dark as in dark and very black socks with

their gowns. Girls should wear dresses that are not longer than their own gowns and black

dress shoes, without cork or other light material soles or wedges. Girls underdress should

not be visible above the top of the gown. No corsages, flowers, hair ornaments, or jewelry

may be worn on top of the cap and gown at Commencement. No gum or sunglasses.

Flowers may not be carried by the graduates.

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Mortar Boards (Caps) may not be decorated in any fashion. If your Mortar Board

has been altered in any manner with any change, especially any decoration of any type,

you will not be allowed to march. This is not a time for statement of individuality, it is a

uniform, dress, formal occasion. Nothing gaudy will be allowed which diminishes the

formality of the occasion. If the Mortar Board has been altered, the senior will not march.

No attire other than school designated will be allowed. Please do not attempt to

wear something from an off-campus club, society, organization, etc. Any senior who

attempts to wear unauthorized articles will be pulled from the graduation line and will not

be allowed to “walk” unless the situation is rectified. This is a district-level, backed policy

for all schools.

Each of the students will be “searched,” before marching into the gym for

contraband items, such as lighters.

AFTER THE CEREMONY – Seniors will proceed to the media center where the senior

sponsors will be located to collect the gowns. Each senior will be given a “cleared” slip

from the teacher. The senior will proceed to the attendance window. Mrs. Vicki Godwin,

Mrs. Teresa Johnson, and Mrs. Lisa Chancery will receive the “cleared” slip and will issue

the diploma. (Do not forget that all you receive on stage is the cover.) When you receive

your diploma, please sign the graduation banner, which will be stored for future reunions.

!!!Remember, those who have not practiced the full mandatory graduation practice will

pick up their diplomas from the principal on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, (Monday, May 29,

2017 is a school holiday.) following graduation. Seniors who “would have” graduated with

the class but chose other options are not to sign the banner.

!!!!Any senior who “trips” or shows any signs of intentional distraction, as deemed such

by the school and district personnel (not by family or friends), in any Processional and/or

Recessional will receive his/her diploma the following week from district personnel.

This rule is necessary to keep seniors from creating their own side shows of entertainment

to the embarrassment of not only their family, but also to the visiting guests on campus.

No one senior should view the graduation ceremony as his/her right to make any type of

statement, other than the valedictorian and salutatorian which is expressed in their

speeches, which are the culmination of all of their education. Please be mindful that each

and every one of you are representative of the whole class during this ceremony, so if

something is done to detract from the ceremony, it will not only cast a bad light upon

yourself, but also for every member of your class.

After Graduation

Ready for Project Graduation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Jim Shugart, Coordinator

Baccalaureate

Senior Class members are totally responsible for Baccalaureate.

Senior Class Officers coordinate the event.

Senior Class Officers meet with their class, usually at a local off-campus site, and discuss

options. They may meet before or after school on campus.

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Senior Class Officers contact the appropriate individuals for securing of the site and

speakers.

Announcements for meetings for the purpose of organizing Baccalaureate may be made

during the daily announcements.

The school does not become involved in any of the Baccalaureate arrangements.

Northview administrators accept invitations to attend the service.

Addition page for Compass Target Dates

Graduation Practice

May 26, 2017

1. Roll Call –

2. Pass out Project Graduation information – Mr.

Jim Shugart

3. Alpha march and verification of formal names,

per guidance department – M. Carroll

Make sure that the seniors are lined up at the

stage side first. . .makes it faster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Seniors who “owe” a debt should have been

contacted by Mrs. Joyce Gunn, Finance

Specialist, by this time.

5. Parking –

Reminder:

There will be no time to wait for seniors to correct situations they knew in advance not to

create. Neither the practice nor the ceremony will be sacrificed for the many, because of

the one, two, or few. Your Graduation Bulletin has been specific. Each senior has been

reminded to read it, and any updates, carefully and to abide by all of the instructions.

Graduation Bulletin is located on website for added convenience.

Roll Call –

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Mrs. Heather Crumm: Val., Sal., Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum

Laude will have been announced and will have been recognized at Senior Honors Night.

Completion of graduation requirements for ability to march during Commencement

Exercises will be done by Mrs. Heather Crumm. Guidance Department furnishes list

per the aforementioned categories. We will not take time to “recognize” or award

any recognition to anyone who did not come to Senior Honors Night.

Mrs. Joyce Gunn has identified those not cleared. They do not march, if not cleared

before practice gets underway.

Mrs. Brandy White: Reminds about required dress. No excuses for failure to wear the

required black pants, because seniors can see NJROTC instructors. Black dress shoes

are required: no flip flops, no bedroom shoes, no clogs, no brogans, no sneakers, no

“scuffed up” cowboy boots, etc. Boys must wear a plain white shirt with solid black tie

(no gold, no pastels, no designs, etc.). BIG “flashy” earrings and/or necklaces and/or

bracelets are not allowed and must be removed. No jewelry that is “flashy” is to be seen

outside the gown. Simple pearls and/or necklace is fine. Everything has been spelled out

in the Graduation Bulletin, with one posted on school website. In addition, each senior

has been given a mandatory practice reminder. Consult the Bulletin for senior group

portrait details.

Repeat! Mortar Boards (Caps) may not be decorated in any fashion. If your

Mortar Board has been altered in any manner with any change, especially any decoration

of any type, you will not be allowed to march. This is not a time for statement of

individuality, it is a uniform, dress, formal occasion. Nothing gaudy will be allowed which

diminishes the formality of the occasion. If the Mortar Board has been altered, the senior

will not march.

Reminder: Gowns are to be turned in as soon as graduation is over. Gowns

MUST be turned in ASAP after the ceremony to be inventoried and boxed for shipment

ASAP. Graduates will report to the Media Center where you will turn in your gown.

Make sure all Honor pins are off. Once cleared and given a “Clear” slip, graduates will

proceed to the attendance window to sign the class banner and to pick up your diploma.

There are volunteers waiting to help give each of you YOUR diploma. Do not keep them

waiting or you will need to return on Monday to pick up your diploma. Only graduating

seniors may sign the banner. If you are a senior and you are not qualified to march and

graduate neither on graduation day nor at summer graduation, you may sign the banner

when you finish the necessary requirements to get your diploma. Seniors who will

participate in the summer graduation ceremony will need to contact Mrs. Gunn for gown

arrangements.

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Practice begins.

*Principal reads to audience:

“To the parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends of our graduates, thank you for joining us for this

momentous occasion. This ceremony is very special as we honor our students today. It is a formal

ceremony; therefore, I ask that the audience act in a respectful manner so that each graduate may be

recognized appropriately.

Please turn off your cell phones and other electronic devices on silent mode and join us in honoring

Northview High School’s Class of 2017.”

(*See last page.)

Line up for the processional along the breezeway wall adjacent to the gym: Val.,

Sal., Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude, and then alphabetical order.

Tassels on the right! The Val. and Sal. will proceed to the stage and will assume their

correct station. Deputy will monitor.

Once all of the seniors are lined up outside the gym, coming from the cafeteria down

Wing D on graduation day, they should be lined up one-by-one, Mrs. Brandy White,

Captain Code, Mr. Stabler, Mr. Welch, and Dean Johnson will be there to monitor and

search the seniors as they march into the gym.

Seniors march in one-by-one. The first senior goes to the right aisle and the second goes

to the nearest, the left aisle. Continue alternating. Senior will proceed to their individual

seats. The first row will “drop off” at the appropriate chair, starting at the stage side.

Beginning with the second row, the first senior for that row will enter the row from the

right-hand side and will march down until he/she is at the last chair (one closest to the

stage). All other rows will do the same.

Processional: Remember, people are going to be taking pictures as seniors march up the

aisle. Give them a clear view, but do NOT stop. March to the music.

At the conclusion of the Processional, _________________clips the barrier to the left of

the stage and _____________clips the barrier to the right of the stage.

REMAIN STANDING!!!

The senior who will lead the pledge will stand by at the steps out of the way of the

seniors who are filing in. When the last senior goes by to assume his/her place in the last

row, the senior who will do the pledge will go onto the stage. (If the cadet is the Val or

sal, then he/she simply goes to the appropriate seat on stage.)

The cadet/senior who will lead the pledge steps to the lectern and says, “Please remain standing for the Presentation of the Colors and for the Pledge of Allegiance.” If a male student, the cadet/senior removes his mortarboard (cap)

as a signal to all of the senior boys to remove their caps. This is also the signal

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for the NJROTC unit to begin their entrance from the back of the gym-audience

area.

(Recess one row in front of the stage, to allow for the Presentation of the Colors.)

When the NJROTC unit is in place in front of the stage, the senior leads the pledge. At

the end of the pledge, the NJROTC unit Posts the Colors (puts flags in place) and the unit

retires to the back of the gym. Senior who says the pledge stands straight, facing

forward with eyes on the cadets as they exit.

As soon as the cadets have cleared, he/she should say, “You may be seated.”

All of the audience, seniors, and people on stage will sit. Seniors will sit in UNISON!

All together!!!!

This is the key for the male seniors to replace their mortar boards (caps). The senior who

led the pledge steps back and goes down the steps and goes to his/her seat. By the time

the senior who said the pledge is in place, all mortar boards should be back on.

At the conclusion of the Pledge, while everyone is sitting, the members of the ensemble

should move to the risers. After the special music, the members go back to their seats.

The class president steps up on stage and goes to the lectern. If the class president is a

member of the ensemble, then he/she just steps up on stage.

The class president does the Welcome, which should be approximately 1-2 minutes.

The class president, if not on the front row, as the seniors march in, should

assume his/her place to the backside of the steps leading on stage. Remember to

have the person in the next chair to safeguard the class president’s chair. At this

point the class president does not enter the row in alphabetical order, for that

would mean he/she would have to come out of the row for the pledge. The class

president will be seated at the end of the rows, next to Captain Code, to facilitate

easy entrance onto and off the stage. After the welcome, the class president goes

to his/her appropriate honor and/or alphabetical order seat within the seniors.

If the class president is a member of the Senior Ensemble, he/she moves to the staging

area, and the other members of the ensemble quickly assemble. Reminder for the

ensemble not to talk. Coordinate efforts for some to assume positions from all sides and

front, so as not to “bunch.”

Salutatorian If not part of the ensemble, when the seniors have made it back to their

respective places, after the ensemble selection, he/she steps to the lectern. The

Salutatorian’s speech is looking back in time, reflecting on the memories of the class.

The speech is between 3 to 5 minutes. No more, no less.

The Valedictorian should give the Salutatorian time to return to his/her seat before

he/she rises and steps to the lectern. The Valedictorian’s speech is dedicated to the future,

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looking forward, visualizing what may be. The speech is between 3 to 5 minutes. No

more, no less.

When the Valedictorian has returned to his/her seat, Ms. Carroll will step to the lectern

and will introduce the special guests, beginning with the superintendent.

On behalf of the Northview High School administration, faculty, and staff, I would like to

welcome the following honored platform guests to our 2017 graduation commencement

ceremony:

Superintendent of Escambia School District - Mr. Malcolm Thomas

School Board Chairperson and District 4 School Board Member - Mrs. Patty

Hightower

School Board Vice Chair and District 5 School Board Member - Mr. Bill Slayton

School Board Member District 1 - Mr. Keith Adams

School Board Member District 2 - Mr. Gerald Boone

School Board Member District 3 - Mrs. Linda Moultrie

Deputy Superintendent - Mr. Norm Ross

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction - Mr. Steve Marcanio

Director of High Schools - Mrs. Lesa Morgan

Director of Workforce Education - Mrs. Michelle Taylor

(Mr. Gerry Pippins, Assistant Principal of Northview High School- will not be here)

Mrs. Gayle Weaver, Principal of Northview High School

After the introductions, Ms. Carroll will introduce the superintendent’s part on the

program, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we will now have the Congratulatory Remarks from the Superintendent.” The superintendent will deliver his Congratulatory Remarks to the Class of 2017.

When the superintendent has finished, Ms. Carroll steps back to the lectern and says,

“Will the Senior Class of 2017 please rise.” Seniors will rise TOGETHER!

As Ms. Carroll calls the name of each senior, the senior will come up on the stage, will

receive the diploma (cover only at this time), will shake Mrs. Weaver’s hand,

Superintendent Thomas’s hand, Mr. Ross’ hand, and Mr. Pippins’ hand and will exit the

stage. Once the senior whose name has been called and has processed across stage

to reach the top of the right hand steps, Ms. Carroll will call the next senior’s name.

The Val. and Sal. are the first in line for the diplomas, so as soon as seniors are told to

rise by Ms. Carroll, these two seniors should stand and exit the stage: Val. and Sal. will

step down from the stage to the right side and will remain standing at the bottom of the

steps until Ms. Carroll calls their names separately. Val’s name is called, and he/she

crosses in front of the stage, steps on stage, receives diploma, and assumes same position

- but standing. Same procedure for the Salutatorian.

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All of the seniors will be standing. The first row will line up (bumper to bumper) and

will face the stage. All other rows will face forward.

It is most important to remember that they will all turn in their row and face the

stage and will proceed from the left side facing the seniors. (Reminder: Do not have

the seniors start at the far end next to the musical setup.)

Each senior will step up on stage to receive his/her diploma. As the one in front is

stepping down the right side of the stage, the next senior should be ready to step onto the

left steps. Ms. Carroll should call the senior’s name as he/she steps past the podium.

Each senior steps up on stage, crosses the stage, exits on the right, marches in front of the

stage, and returns to the appropriate row. When all of the first row has returned to their

seats, edging along to their original chair, as each senior goes on stage, Ms. Carroll will

pause, allowing the first row to sit in unison. The lead senior on the row and the last

senior on the row should be able to make eye contact and lead the row in sitting in

unison. Same procedure is followed for each row. Repeat: When the last senior is in

place on the immediate front row, that one row will sit in unison. This procedure will

be repeated row by row until the last rows are complete. This is done in order for all

seniors to have an opportunity to be seen by all, not just the front rows.

Both girls and boys should be very, very careful as they climb the steps with shoes vs.

gown. Tripping is very common for those who try to wear very high-heeled shoes and/or

do not pick up their gowns at the steps. Practice climbing some steps at home in gown

and shoes. It is not easy.

Graduation is the second most solemn occasion in your life, next to your wedding day.

Please know that all senior parents and friends are very proud of each and every senior

who graduates; however, when family and friends try to yell, hoot, and holler, it just

drowns out the next person’s name. Let’s be fair to our fellow seniors and try and make

sure that friends and family do not drown out someone else’s name and time. It is really

important that each senior’s name is able to be heard and recognized as he/she receives

his/her diploma.

Remind parents that the entire front is cordoned off, so parents will not be able to access

the marching area reserved for seniors. Deputies will enforce the Senior-Only Zone.

At the conclusion of the Presentation of Diplomas, the senior(s) who will lead the Alma

Mater will go to the lectern. The senior(s) who will lead the Alma Mater will not return

to his/her seat, after receiving his/her diploma. The senior will cross in front of the

stage, as all other seniors, but instead of returning to his/her chair will stand to the back

of the steps by the stage.

The senior leading the Alma Mater will say, “Everyone, please rise for the Alma

Mater.”

At the conclusion of the Alma Mater, Senior (s) who leads in the Alma Mater will say, “Everyone, please be seated...” and will descend the stage and will return to his/her seat.

(Alma Mater is printed on the inside of the Commencement exercise program.)

Seniors sit in UNISON – Together!

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Mrs. Weaver goes to the lectern and makes a few remarks. At the end of the remarks,

“

Superintendent Malcolm Thomas,

as principal of Northview High School,

I hereby certify each of these seniors has met the eligibility requirements for a high

school diploma as prescribed by the Escambia County School Board and the State

of Florida.”

Mrs. Weaver says, “Would the Class of 2017 please rise,”

The Superintendent rises and gives the Graduation Charge. At the conclusion, the

seniors may toss their mortar boards. Do not aim at anyone. Toss into the air. (This

makes a great picture, so tell your family and friends to be ready for the Kodak moment.)

Remember to retrieve your mortarboard, visit with family and friends, and then quickly

make your way to the media center for checkout.

NJROTC will pass out the Commencement programs at the entrance to the gym doors

from lobby and at the entrance to the theater.

Note: Dean Johnson is in charge of the coordination and assignment of duties to the four

deputies, hired for the occasion.

2017 Deputy Edmondson will coordinate with the other deputy for assistance with

designated parking and will assist with senior parking in the bus loop.

When gym full-capacity is reached, guests will be directed by the deputy to the theater.

Visitors are allowed into the gym at 2:00 p.m.

Graduation starts at 4:00 p.m. Doors are closed. There is no entering at that time.

Anyone exiting will not be readmitted.

Copies are on the school website: northviewchiefs.com

1. ________________ _, NJROTC Cadet, leading pledge

2. Mitchell Singleton, Class President

3. _________________, Salutatorian

4. _________________, Valedictorian

5. _________________, Senior(s) Leading Alma Mater

6. Mrs. Brandy White

7. Ms. Megan Carroll

8. Mrs. Gayle B. Weaver

9. Mrs. Gerry Pippins

10. Mr. Tim Huber

11. Captain Code, Seniors Marching Order,

12. Chief Simpkins, Color Guard,

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13. Dean Johnson, Safety and Security Last Updated

April 6, 2017

Principal reads to audience:

“To the parents, grandparents, other

relatives, and friends of our graduates:

Thank you for joining us for this

momentous occasion.

This ceremony is very special, as we

honor our students today.

It is a formal ceremony; therefore, I ask

that the audience act in a respectful

manner so that each graduate may be

recognized appropriately.

Please turn off your cell phones and

other electronic devices on silent mode

and join us in honoring

Northview High School’s

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Class of 2017.”

Derek Bridwell at (850) 675-7425. Thanks.

Sabrina Owens

Manager of Marketing

Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

P. O. Box 428

Jay, FL 32565

direct 850.675.7433

toll free 800.235.3848, X7433

www.erec.com

From: Melanie Gambill [mgambill@escambia.k12.fl.us] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 2:50 PM To: Sabrina Owens <sabrina@erec.com>; Gayle Weaver <GWeaver@escambia.k12.fl.us> Cc: Derek Bridwell <derek@erec.com>; Timothy Holloway <tholloway@erec.com>; Gerry Pippins <GPippins@escambia.k12.fl.us> Subject: Northview Graduation streaming

It's that time of year again, time to plan the streaming of Northview's graduation. Is my contact for equipment setup still Derek Bridwell? Thank you!

Thank you Melanie Gambill Tech III TV & Video Information Technology Escambia County School District 850.384.7192

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>>> Sabrina Owens <sabrina@erec.com> 05/02/16 3:09 PM >>>

Yes, the contact for EREC is Derek Bridwell, Manager of Information and Communication Technology, (850) 675-7425.

Sabrina Owens

Manager of Marketing

Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

P. O. Box 428

Jay, FL 32565

direct 850.675.7433

toll free 800.235.3848, X7433

www.erec.com

From: Gayle Weaver [mailto:GWeaver@escambia.k12.fl.us] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:24 AM To: Melanie Gambill <MGambill@escambia.k12.fl.us> Cc: Sabrina Owens <sabrina@erec.com>; Gerry Pippins <GPippins@escambia.k12.fl.us> Subject: Re: Northview Graduation streaming

Sabrina Owens

EREC

sabrina@erec.com

800-235-3848

1-877-688-3732

Gayle B. Weaver

Principal

Northview High School

850-327-6681, x227

850-327-6106

>>> Melanie Gambill 5/2/2016 10:45 AM >>>

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Good Morning…

The IT Dept. is finalizing plans for streaming all high school graduations again this year. We

noticed last year you had, I believe, EREC sending an audio and video signal to an overflow room.

We would like to work with them in obtaining an A/V signal for the stream. Is there a contact

person I could speak with so we can work out the details?

Thank you for your time.

Melanie

Thank you

Melanie Gambill

Tech III TV & Video

Information Technology

Escambia County School District

850.384.7192