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Klein Oak High School

Senior Information Class of 2017

Table of Contents Dates to Remember ...................................................................................1 Klein Oak Fight Song/ Alma Mater ..........................................................2 Senior Superlatives ....................................................................................3 Senior Favorites .........................................................................................4 KISD Final Exam Exemptions ..................................................................5 AP Exam Schedule ....................................................................................6 IB Exam Schedule .....................................................................................7

Prom Information ......................................................................................9 SNAPP Information .................................................................................10 Senior Awards Ceremony ........................................................................ 11 Commencement Preparation ...................................................................12 Commencement .......................................................................................13 NRG Stadium Information ......................................................................15 NRG Stadium Maps ................................................................................16 Final Transcript Information....................................................................19 Summer Grad Information ......................................................................19 Administration and Counselors ...............................................................20

This booklet is designed to give every senior information regarding prom, graduation, and other important events.

DATES TO REMEMBER SATURDAY

APRIL 1

WEDNESDAY

APRIL 5

WEDNESDAY

APRIL 19

FRIDAY

MAY 19

TBA YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION Panther Den

WEDNESDAY

MAY 17

3RD PERIOD AWARDS PRACTICE

MONDAY

MAY 22

LUNCHES

WEDNESDAY

MAY 24

1ST—4TH CAP/GOWN DAY—VISIT ELEMENTARY/1ST REHEARSAL/LUNCHEON

SATURDAY

MAY 27 8-MIDNIGHT PROM

SUNDAY

MAY 28

TUESDAY

MAY 23

MONDAY

MAY 29

THURSDAY

JUNE 1

SATURDAY

JUNE 3

6PM

THURSDAY

JUNE 15

3:30 PM

LAST TIME TO ORDER FINAL TRANSCRIPT

TUESDAY

JUNE 19

3:30 P.M.

REGISTRARS' OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER

MONDAY

JULY 31

7:30 A.M. REGISTRARS' OFFICE OPENS FOR 2017-2018

SATURDAY

AUGUST 26

6 PM

SENIOR SERVE

10am-3pm INVITATION DISTRIBUTION 2:45pm

SPEAKER TRYOUTS (10%)

CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION

MIDNIGHT6AM SNAPP 7PM

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY HOLIDAY

8:30 –10:30 2ND REHEARSAL/SEATING ASSIGNMENT

10 AM

GRADUATION

SUMMER GRADUATION—LOCATION TBA

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Klein Oak Fight Song Hail to the fighting spirit. Hail panther pride forever. Hail! Hail! The Black and Gold, Be true to Klein Oak High

Klein Oak Alma Mater For all the years we have shared here For memories that will never die For traditions that we hold dear Remember days at Klein Oak High. These golden days we will cherish As friendships linger on Join now in Pride and Spirit Remembering days at Klein Oak High Remembering days at Klein Oak High.

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Class Colors: Navy, silver, fuchsia Class Flower: Bluebonnet Class Song: “Can’t Stop the Feeling” Class Motto: “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Seuss Valedictorian: Emily Wang Salutatorian: Jacob Brown Senior Class Officers President— Emma Vollands Vice President—Madelynn Jeter Treasurer—Samantha Pearl Reporter—Megan Berra Secretary—Jaylon Bond Student Council Officers President—Trevor Payne Vice President—Madelynn Jeter Recording Secretary— Emma Vollands District 7 Parliamentarian—Megan Berra/ Tori Borden Chairperson—Bella Samper National Honor Society Officers President—Megan Althoff Vice President—Blake Samper Historian—Anjali Modak Secretary—Fallon Williams Treasurer—Camille Stearns Mr. KOHS ……………………...TBA Miss KOHS …………………….TBA

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Senior Favorites Most Handsome……………….. Odessa Thurman Most Beautiful………………… Emily Jackson Most Athletic Boy……………....Brandon Blair Most Athletic Girl……………....Katie Cagle Friendliest Boy………………….Jacob Brown Friendliest Girl………………….Megan Berra and Jamie Losby Most School Spirit Boy………....Jaylon Bond Most School Spirit Girl…………Caitlyn Ellis Best Dressed Boy……………….Jaylon Bond Best Dressed Girl………………..Samantha Pearl BFFs Male……………………....Cody Gardner and Kyle Kinyo BFFs Female………………….. Karolina Thomas and Jaqueline Schiffer Class Comedian Boy……………Jaylon Bond Class Comedian Girl………..…..Julia Covini Best Eyes Boy…………………..Odessa Thurman Best Eyes Girl…………………...Madison Kettler Best Smile Boy………………….Rhett Tomberlin Best Smile Girl.………………....Elise Moore Best Hair Boy…………………...Luciano Fasula Best Hair Girl…………………...Sarah Chambliss Most Talented Boy……………...Blake Samper Most Talented Girl………………Grace Nardecchia Future Billionaire……………….Trevor Payne Cutest Couple…………………...Christina Stoner and Roxanne Ganat Homecoming King………….…..Odessa Thurman

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KISD FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS NOTE: Student textbook records must be clear in all subjects before any final exam exemptions are awarded. Students in grade 12 will be eligible for an exemption in all subjects if they meet the bulleted requirements below, receive passing grades the first semester in the class for which they are seeking an exemption, and have a second semester grade of 80 or above in that class. Students that have met the requirements for early graduation will be eligible for an exemption in all subjects if they meet the bulleted requirements below and have a first semester grade of 80 or above in that class. • Have no more than four (4) absences in the first semester and no more than four (4) absences in the second semester in the course for which they are seeking an exemption. • Have not received detention for tardies in either the first or second semester. • Have not been placed in the in-school suspension program, alternative education classes or suspended out of school in either the first or second semester. • Have maintained a conduct grade of “E”, “S”, or “N” during both the first and second semesters in the course for which they are seeking an exemption. Any student qualifying for an exemption may take a final examination if he/she believes that it may improve his/her semester average. All semester examinations must be given according to the established schedule and none are to be given early. A student’s textbooks must be returned before any final exemption is awarded

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PROM INFORMATION May 27, 2017 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Woodlands Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Prom Theme – Masquerade...Unmask the Possibilities Prom Colors – Navy, fuchsia, violet purple Dress: The prom is for mal. Suit, tie, tux, for mals and semi-formal dresses are acceptable. Students must follow the KISD dress code for acceptable attire.

Admission to Prom: Wr istband is needed to be admitted to the prom. Be sure to have your ID and your date must also have ID. All students and their dates must register at the time of purchase. You must know the correct spelling of the date’s name, the school/college/ employment, grade and home phone number when purchasing Prom ticket. If date is not KO student—guest form must be filled out & turned in to Mrs. Ramos. All guest must be check in under the student that purchased the tickets. Single Prom Ticket $85 (KO Senior & non-KO student)

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PROM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATION All attendees must conform to the Klein Oak Student Handbook, Behavior and Conduct Plan. No form of intoxication or questionable behavior will be tolerated. Anyone questionable will be removed by either the administration or Klein Police and parents will be notified. Consequences will be disciplinary action by the school district and/or the proper authorities. It does not matter if a date is of legal age to consume alcohol. This is a school function. Announcement of King and Queen will take place at 10:45 P.M.

SNAPP

(Senior Night After Prom Party) Theme: TBA Location : Main Event, The Woodlands

May 28/29, 2017

NO STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 1:30 AM STUDENTS MAY BEGIN TO LEAVE AT 5:00 AM Klein Oak SNAPP, an all-night alcohol/drug free event for seniors and their dates, will be held from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. immediately following the Prom. KO Seniors will be eligible to win prizes. Food and drinks will be provided. COST - $30 It’s not required to attend Prom in order to attend SNAPP

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SENIOR AWARDS Several senior students will be selected to receive special awards for their tenure at Klein Oak High School. Those students who are selected will receive notification in mid May. If you are selected, you will be expected to attend the rehearsal and subsequent ceremony. Be sure to turn in all scholarship offers to the counseling office ASAP. There will be a brief practice May 17th during Panther Den and 3rd period for students receiving awards. You will be placed on the excusal list and notified at the proper time. The Senior Awards Program will be held at Klein Multipurpose Center on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm. All parents are welcome !

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COMMENCEMENT PREPARATION There will be two rehearsals for graduation. All seniors are to be present and on time. Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory. The first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 25th (4th period). Students should report to the large gym. The senior luncheon will follow the rehearsal in the small gym.

The second rehearsal will be on Thursday, June 1st (8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m). Seniors are to report to large gym and will receive their graduation seating information. (Students do not need to wear cap and gown) School dress code will be in effect for both rehearsals. INVITATIONS Commencement invitations will be distributed on April 5 (10am-3pm). Information regarding invitations may be obtained by contacting Herff Jones at 281-367-4723. Anyone who purchased invitations for June and will be a summer graduate needs to contact the company to exchange invitations. CAPS & GOWNS Caps and gowns will be issued in the middle of May. All fees, fines, and obligations must be cleared prior to issuance. Information regarding caps and gowns may be obtained by contacting HERFF JONES 281-367-4723. It is the responsibility of the student to show up at commencement with a clean and neat cap and gown. Caps and gowns will be delivered on May 22 during all lunches. HOLDS A SENIOR HOLD LIST will be generated. It includes all senior students who owe fees, fines, or some other financial obligation, such as lost books or fundraiser money. SENIORS ON THE LIST WILL NOT BE ISSUED THEIR CAPS AND GOWNS.

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COMMENCEMENT Saturday, June 3, 2017 at NRG Stadium Dress Code Girls – Wear dresses or nice slacks that complement the gown. A collar comes in the package with the gown; be sure not to lose it. Wear dark or neutral colored shoes. No flip flops or tennis shoes. Boys – Wear a collared shirt with a TIE, conservative dress slacks, dark socks and dark shoes. No jeans, tennis shoes or sandals. MUST be clean shaven.

No unnatural hair coloring No facial piercing(s) of any kind NO CELL PHONES Wear hats with mortar board flat – not tilted to one side or to the rear. Begin with tassel on right side, move to left when told to do so by the Superintendent. Failure to adhere to proper dress standards places you in jeopardy of not taking part in the ceremony. Arrival Seniors are to report at 4:30 pm to the left of the Amegy Bank entrance of NRG Stadium for lineup and final instructions. There will be signs posted to direct students to the correct location. ONLY Klein Oak Seniors will be admitted to this area. A teacher will be stationed at the entrance to give instructions. Graduates should not bring anything such as purses, cell phones, or cameras. There is not a place to leave such items. They will be taken up and will not be given back until after diplomas have been picked up.

Graduates arriving late should report to the assistant principal by the registrar in NRG in order to be seated. Graduates will be seated at the appropriate time. Conduct Students should refrain from talking during the ceremony. Students are to take their cues from the floor marshals in lining up to walk across the stage.

Inappropriate actions such as gesturing, jumping, throwing of beach balls, blowing horns, or anything that could take away the focus from classmates or the overall purpose of the ceremony WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Diplomas may be withheld for such actions for a determined period of time with a number of community service hours additionally assigned.

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Processional

The graduates will assemble in NRG Stadium. Line up assignments will be given to students at the rehearsal. Please arrive at 4:45 pm. Dress Code will be checked and students will line up in appropriate order for the processional. Teachers will be stationed at approximately every 25 students to assist in line up. The processional will begin PROMPTLY at 6pm Students must walk directly behind the person in front of them and as close as possible without stepping on the other student’s feet. Students must not allow large distances to develop between one another. Students should pair off with the person who comes from the opposite tunnel regardless of whether or not it is the person with whom they practiced. The floor marshals will lead the graduates to the proper row. Graduates must sit in the correct seat assignment, which may mean skipping a seat for a late arriving student. All participants must remain standing until all graduates are in place. Boys will remove mortar board during the National Anthem and Pledge. They will then replace mortar board on head and fix tassel. Girls DO NOT remove hats.

Graduates will be instructed when to be seated by the speaker at the podium. Conferring of Diplomas -Following all commencement addresses, the floor marshals will designate a row of students to stand and proceed to the line to receive diplomas. -One at a time, student’s names will be called and he/she will cross the stage to receive a diploma cover from the principal and shake hands with a member of the KISD school board. -Students must wait until their name is called before crossing the stage. -After receiving their diploma covers, graduates will return to the appropriate seat on the floor and sit down. Photographs and Videos A professional photographer, Loyds Photographs and Videos, will provide a reasonably priced picture of the graduates as they receive their diplomas from the principal. Parents and friends are not allowed on the floor of the stadium. Information concerning pictures will be given closer to graduation. All orders for pictures and video should be mailed to the company. Recessional

The recessional will begin immediately following the benediction/closing remarks. Graduates must remain in their place of order at all times and follow instructions from the floor marshals. The recessional will begin from the last row and continue to the first. The exit will be from the outside aisles. Immediately after the recessional, school personnel will lead the graduates to where actual diplomas will be distributed.

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NRG STADIUM INFORMATION After Graduation—Meeting Graduates All students must vacate NRG Stadium and the parking lot as soon as they exit the building. Making a plan to meet family members at a specific location before the graduation is beneficial.

Travel and Traffic Remember to MapQuest directions to NRG Stadium. No tickets are necessary for admittance. The guest parking is off of Kirby Drive and South Loop 610—Gate 8. There will be a parking fee of $12 per car.

Guest Entrance The guest entrance is the Amegy Bank entrance of the NRG Stadium. All guests will exit out the Ford entrance (see attached map). The student entrance is to the left of the Amegy Bank entrance and all students will exit out the Ford Entrance.

Handicapped Guest Information Guests in wheelchairs should enter through the Amegy entrance of NRG Stadium. A section is reserved on the top level for persons in wheelchairs and their families. Handicap parking is available for vehicles with proper tags.

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FINAL TRANSCRIPTS Colleges require a final transcript to prove you graduated from high school. Final transcripts will be mailed to the college/university of your choice during the third week of June. A request to mail your final transcript must be made by completing a FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM with the Registrar’s Office. The cost of each transcript is $2.00. Final Transcript Request Forms will be available May 10, 2017. Requests received in the Registrars’ Office after June 14, 2017 will not be processed until early August. The Registrar’s Office will be closed on June 19th through July 28th.

Summer Graduation Information Saturday, August 26, 2017 10:00 a.m. Location—TBA

Deadline for turning in all credits to the KOHS counseling office in order to be eligible for the summer graduation program is Friday, August 18, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. This includes credits from other school or institutions such as UT, TxVSN, Lone Star, and Texas Tech. Cap and Gowns will be worn. Invitations are available for purchase through Herff Jones (281-367-4723).

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ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS Principal Dr. Brian Greeney Associate Principals Heather Cook, Mandy Nesbit Assistant Principal

Chad Crowson, Frances Ditta, Stephanie Hodgins, Eric Lammers, Lindsey Marino, Julie Medearis, Richard Ray, Shelly Schwebach, Kimberly Walters, Lynda Wesley Counselors Lead – Liz Krottinger Amanda Barton, Nicole Demby, Stacy Garrett, Shellie Harrison, Jennifer Hatchett, Kimberly Huff-Howard, Tiffany James, April Loeb, Michelle McClendon, Kelly Medlin, Michelle Rayson, Marcy Sauter, Jennifer Shock, Loran Termine, Allison Wallace, Francine Wilder, Angie Wylie Youth Services Kristie Erwin Behavioral Specialist Jennifer Ferrigno Graduation Advisor Mary Margaret Bollato Registrars Susan Gaubatz, Laura Lee Sponsors Gina Ramos

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