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Class of 2018
Year End
Activities
Handbook
This handbook contains the information you will need during
the final weeks of your Senior year.
Keep this copy for yourself and
share it with your families.
DO NOT LOSE THIS
HANDBOOK! Replacements are not available.
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Table of Contents
Class of 2018
Letter from Class Advisors 3
Senior Activities Calendar 4 -- 6
Senior Activities at a Glance 7 -- 8
F.A.Q. on Senior Activities 9 -- 11
Senior Check Out Form 12
(due 5/24/18 on Senior Check Out Day)
Parent Permission Form 13
(due 4/25/18 to Student Office)
Outside Guest Form and Copy of Guest’s ID (Senior Ball) 14 -- 15
(due 4/25/18, if applicable, to Student Office)
Senior Final Make Up/Reschedule Form 16
(due 4/25/18, if applicable, to Student Office)
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Bellefonte Area High School 830 East Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823 Telephone: (814) 355-4833 Fax: (814) 353-5320
Mr. Michael J. Fedisson, Principal Mr. Daniel L. Park, Vice-Principal Bellefonte Area Mrs. Rebecca L. Michaels, Vice-Principal School District Dear Class of 2018,
After years of school, years of homework and tests and essays, years of laughs, tears, achievements, and
disappointments, you will soon reach the end of an era. You will clean out your lockers, say your goodbyes, and
walk out the doors of Bellefonte High School. Please know that this is not where your story ends, but where it
begins. This is the part of the book where you get to choose your own adventure; you get to make the choices that
will impact your future. For some of you, this might seem like a daunting, scary task, but always remember that the
people that have helped you get this far will always be there to help support the choices you make.
As you get closer to graduation, take some time to thank the people that have helped you along the way. Say thank
you to your parents for being at every game, every performance, and every competition. Say thank you to your
teachers who have made an impact on the way you see the world. Say thank you to your friends for supporting you
and providing you with years of memories. Say thank you to your coaches, mentors, and the people that mean the
most to you for being your support system throughout these years. Although it is your turn to make the choices that
will lead you through life, these people will always be there to help. Don’t forget that.
Before you head off on your own, these next few weeks will be packed with opportunities to make memories that
will last a lifetime. Chances are, you won’t remember the tests and the homework. You will think about the field
trips you took, your last time on stage, the final seconds on the clock, the final steps off the field, the teachers that
made a difference, and the memories that you made with your friends. As you participate in the final weeks of
events as a senior, take a minute to put down your phone and enjoy these moments. Make as many memories as
possible so that when you look back, you see the laughs and smiles that fell upon your face.
To say that we are proud of your accomplishments would be an understatement. However, the pride that we feel
about your time at Bellefonte does not compare to the excitement we have for your future. We can’t wait to see
what great things you accomplish and what amazing choices you make to create the best version of yourself.
Mrs. Kreiger and Mr. Virgilio
2018 Class Advisors
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~ April 2018 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9 Extended
H.R. 8:01-
8:36 Red Book
Distribution
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12
13 14
15
16
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20
21
22 23 Senior Class
Trip
Mandatory
Parent Mtg
(Option 1)-
6pm in HS
Theatre
24 Senior Class
Trip
Mandatory
Parent Mtg
(Option 2)-
7am in HS
Theatre
25 1)Senior
Forms due
(from pgs 12-
16 only)
2)Community
Service
Forms Due
26 Extended H.R. 8:01-
8:36
-Mandatory Sr. Class
Trip
Meeting(students
only)
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28 Underclassmen
Prom
29 30
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~ May/June 2018 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Law Day
2 Senior Trip-
Bag drop off
(required)-HS
theater lobby @
7:30am
3 1) Senior Trip-
Report to HS
theatre entrance
@ 1:15am
2) Senior Trip
4 Senior Trip
5 Senior Trip
6 7
8 9
10 11
1)All Night
Party
Check in
between
10pm-11pm
12 All Nite
Party
concludes at
6am
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15 Day 5 1)Senior Finals--
Pds.1 & 9
CPI reports
16 Day 6 1) Senior Finals--
Pds.3 & 11;
CPI reports
17 Day 6 1) Senior Finals--
Pds.4/5/6 & 10;
CPI reports
18 Day 5
1) Senior
Finals--
Pds.2 & 6/7/8;
CPI reports
19 Senior Ball
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21 1. Senior Locker
Clean-out report
to homeroom by
8am
2. Senior
Announcements
in HS Theatre @
8:36 am
3. Senior Make-
Up Finals
4. Last day for
Senior Tile
designs to Mrs.
Durney
CPI Reports
22
1. Senior
Announcement/
Financial Aid mtg in
theatre @ 8:30am
2. Senior Make-Up
Finals
CPI Reports
23 Senior Breakfast
7:45am Line Up
outside HS
Cafeteria
ALL CPI
Students Report
back to BAHS. Bus
departs @
11:59am;CPI is
having their
Awards/Graduation
Practice
24 1)Senior Survey &
Cap/Gown
Distribution (report
to outside library
entrance)--see
arrival times by
alphabet pg 12;
Bring form pg 12;
& Bring
Chromebook
CPI reports (last
regular Senior
CPI school day)
25 1) Senior
Picnic--
report to
theatre@ 8:30
am;
Senior Casual
Group photo
following
picnic
2) Senior
Painted Tiles
due to Mrs.
Durney
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6
~ May/June 2018 ~
27
28 No School
29
Senior
announcements
and Senior Walk;
report to HS
Theatre @
8:30 am; bring
cap and gown
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1. Awards
Rehearsal –
8:30am (report
directly to
gymnasium).
2.Senior
Picture-
4:30 pm (report
directly to HS
gymnasium w/
cap & gown)
3)Awards
Ceremony-
6pm start in the
HS Gymnasium
31 1. Appreciation
Video in HS
Theatre-report
8:30am HS
Theatre; guests
report to HS
Theatre entrance
8:45 am;program
beings 9:15am
Note: ID required
to enter building
for all guests
2)CPI NTHS
students
report at 4:45 pm
to CPI;
All other CPI
students report @
5:00 pm to CPI;
3)CPI
Awards/Graduation
begins at 6 P.M. at
CPI
1 1) Indoor
Graduation
practice
(8:30am
report
directly to
gymnasium) 2)Graduation
Ceremony -
6:00 pm
(Students
report to
Main HS
Lobby at
5:00 pm in
cap/gown)
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES – AT A GLANCE
DATE EVENT DETAILS
April 25, 2018
Senior Forms Due
1)Parent Permission Form for Senior activities;
2)Outside Guest Form/Copy of Guest ID
for Senior Ball
3) Final Exam Reschedule Form
(turn all forms into student office)
April 25, 2018
Community Service Forms Due
May not walk at graduation if these hours are not
completed and forms not turned in to guidance.
May 1, 2018 Law Day
May not walk at graduation if you do not
participate in Law Day. 8am-3pm-report to
homeroom
May 2-Bag Drop
Off;
Senior Trip
May 3-5, 2018 Senior Trip
Sr. Trip Bag Drop off-7:30am HS Theatre-May 2
Arrive at HS at 1:15 am on May 3
Attending the senior trip is optional.
May 11, 2018 All Night Party
High School Check in between 10pm and 11pm
Doors will be locked at 11pm;
Concludes at 6 am on May 12
May 15, 2017
through
May 18, 2017 Senior Finals
May 15: Day 5 Final pds. 1 & 9
May 16: Day 6 Final pds. 3 & 11
May 17: Day 6 Final pds.4/5/6 & 10
May 18:Day 5 Final pds. 2 & 6/7/8
May 21 & 22: Day 1 & 2 Senior Finals Make-ups
(CPI continues to report each day)
May 19, 2018 Senior Ball
Rolling Rails Lodge
Check-in 5:00pm - 5:55pm
Doors close at 6:00pm
Concludes at 10:00pm
May 21, 2018
1) Senior Locker Cleanout report
to homeroom
2) Senior Announcements &
Review of Redbook
3) Senior Make Up Finals
(after announcements)
4) Last day for Senior Tile
designs to Mrs. Durney
Report to Homerooms by 8am
Report to theatre for Sr. Announcements at 8:36am
May 22, 2018
1)Senior
Announcements/Financial Aid
Mtg.
2)Senior Make Up Finals
(after announcements) Report to HS Theatre @ 8:30 am
May 23, 2018
Senior Breakfast &
Announcements
Report to cafeteria: Line up for breakfast at 7:45
am
ALL CPI Students Report back to BAHS. Bus departs
@ 11:59am;CPI is having their Awards/Graduation
Practice
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DATE EVENT DETAILS
May 24, 2018
Senior Check Out; Survey and
Cap/Gown Distribution
Library 8:30 am - 11:30 am - According to last
name; Check out times are listed on the
Senior Check Out Form; BRING
CHROMEBOOKS
CPI reports (last regular Senior CPI school day)
May 25, 2018
Senior Picnic and
Informal Photo
Last day to turn in Senior Painted
Tiles to Mrs. Durney Report to HS Theatre at 8:30am
May 29, 2018
Senior Announcements; Senior
Walk
Report to theatre at 8:30 am; bring cap and
gown
May 30, 2018
Awards Rehearsal
Awards Ceremony
Gymnasium at 8:30 am
Senior Picture--Report to Gymnasium at
4:30pm in cap/gown
Doors open for Awards at 5:15 pm, ceremony
begins at 6:00 pm
May 31, 2018 Appreciation Video
Students report for Appreciation Video at 8:30 am
@ theatre entrance; seating for families begins at
8:45 am @ theatre entrance; program begins at
9:15am
ID required to enter building for all guests Note: CPI NTHS students
report at 4:45 pm to CPI;
All other CPI students report @ 5:00 pm to CPI;
CPI Awards/Graduation begins at 6 P.M. at CPI
June 1, 2018
Indoor Graduation Rehearsal;
Graduation
Rehearsal at HS Gymnasium at 8:30 am;
Graduation Night report to Main HS Lobby at
5:00 pm in cap/gown;
Doors open at 4:30pm
Ceremony begins at 6 pm
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F.A.Q. for Senior Activities
1. Why are some activities mandatory to attend?
Answer: You are required by law to be in attendance on school days. The only optional events
are Senior Ball, Senior Class Trip, Commencement, and Senior All Night Party. All other
ceremonies, events, and practices are mandatory.
2. What if I cannot attend a mandatory event?
Answer: You will not be permitted to walk at the graduation ceremony or participate in other
senior activities if you do not attend mandatory events.
3. How do Senior Finals work?
Answer: Be aware of the following:
● There will be a sign in/out table in the main lobby where you must sign in/out when you
arrive/leave.
● You must stay for the entire testing window; you are not permitted to leave until the testing
period is over.
● You only need to come for the final(s) you have. (For example, if you have a final exam
during the first testing period of the day and a study hall for the second testing period of the
day, you only need to report for the final exam testing period. You do not need to report for
the testing period when you have study hall…however, see the next bullet point.)
● If you do not have any finals scheduled for a particular day, you still must sign in for one of
the final periods; otherwise you will have an unexcused absence. (For example, if you have
study halls during both testing periods, you do not have to stay for either testing period.
However, you must at least report and sign-in and leave at the start of one of the testing
period times to confirm your attendance.)
4. What if I need to reschedule a final due to an excused absence?
Answer: There is a “Reschedule Final” form in the student office, and in this Redbook, that you
will need to submit ASAP. See pg 16 of this packet
5. Do I still have to attend CPI during finals?
Answer: Yes, you are still required to attend CPI. You will need to be at the HS to catch the bus
at the following dates and times:
May 15: AM CPI—8:09 / PM CPI—11:35
May 16: AM CPI—8:09 / PM CPI—11:35
May 17: AM CPI—8:09 / PM CPI—11:35
May 18: AM CPI—8:09 / PM CPI—11:35
May 21-22: BAHS Make Up Finals in AM. CPI still reports as normally scheduled
May 23: ALL CPI students report back to BAHS. Bus departs at 11:59am;
CPI Awards/Graduation Practice
May 24: Last regular Senior CPI school day
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6. What if I have college freshman testing/new student orientation?
Answer: Pick up the “College Trip Form” in the Attendance Office. Once the form is complete,
return it to the attendance office. Absences may be excused, but please make every effort to
schedule this around Senior Week events.
7. What if I am scheduled to work?
Answer: It is important to tell your employer that you cannot work during the dates/times
specified. Working is not an excused absence.
8. What is the Appreciation Video and who can attend?
Answer: The Appreciation Video is the time when the seniors will watch a video compiled of
pictures/memories from their high school years. This event will take place in the theater and there
is no reserved seating. Patrons will be seated on a first come, first serve basis. Patrons should
bring ID for check-in at the theatre entrance.
9. What are the seating arrangements for the Awards Ceremony?
Answer: There are NO reserved seats for guests of the Class of 2018 for this ceremony. Parents,
families, and guests are welcome to attend, but please advise your guests to arrive early as parking
is limited. Handicapped parking is available in front of the theatre and on the side of the gym.
After the ceremony, you will pick up your awards in the library before attending the reception,
The reception, which is sponsored by the Parent Group, is in the cafeteria.
If you need handicapped seating for this event please see instructions on Senior Check Out Form pg 12
10. Are outside guests/friends allowed to attend the All Night Party?
Answer: NO GUESTS WILL BE PERMITTED!
11. How does the All Night Party work?
Answer: Students must sign in between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm on May 11, 2018 in HS Main
Lobby. Students will not be able to leave before the party is over without first contacting a
parent/guardian. The party concludes at 6:00 am on May 12, 2018.
12. What is the Senior Walk?
Answer: Donning their cap & gowns, the seniors will walk the halls to help inspire and motivate
the younger students. High school students will be transported to the elementary school which they
attended, as well as Bellefonte Middle School for the Senior Walk.
13. How does Senior Tile Painting work and when is it due?
Answer: Students need to create and turn in design, for administration approval, to Mrs. Durney
not later than Monday, May 21st. Designs should be on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with your name on back . Once
approved, give $6.00 to Mrs. Durney and get your tile. Return completed tile no later than Friday, May
25th to Mrs. Durney.
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14. What are we required to wear for awards and graduation?
Answer:
MALE Graduates FEMALE Graduates
Black or charcoal trousers;
White long sleeve dress shirt and
tie or bow tie
Light colored dress (avoid patterns)
or dress slacks and dress shirt
Black socks and black or dark
brown dress shoes
White or neutral shoes –
NO FLIP FLOPS!
Red Graduation Gown White Graduation Gown
Red Graduation Cap* White Graduation Cap*
● NO SNEAKERS, FLIP FLOPS, HATS, SUNGLASSES, SLIPPERS, OR BAREFEET!!
● NO WRITING ON CAPS!!
*The Graduation Caps will be worn for the entirety of the graduation ceremony and for senior
pictures. The caps will be removed after senior picture and will not be worn during the Awards
ceremony.
Gowns can be ironed on a low heat setting. Iron your gown a few days prior to wearing it. Keep
it on a hanger when not being worn; the material of the gown tends to wrinkle easily. DO NOT
DRY OR IRON THE CAP!
15. When are tickets distributed for indoor graduation?
Answer: Tickets will be distributed on May 31st at the conclusion of appreciation video. Students
will all be given an equitable number of tickets to use at their discretion.
REMINDER…
Any inappropriate behavior (including senior pranks) towards district facilities or
personnel will result in consequences such as being removed from all senior
activities and possible involvement with law enforcement. Also, students are
expected to arrive promptly for all graduation activities and practices. If a student
arrives late for an event or practice, the first occurrence will result in In-School
Suspension for the remainder of the day. A second occurrence will result in the loss
of participation in the graduation ceremony and/or activities.
Senior Exit Survey and Cap/Gown Distribution Thursday, May 24: You must enter the building using the outside doors to the Library. Students
will complete Senior Survey and Senior Check-Out Paperwork (pg 12) to receive their cap & gown.
Check out times are as follows:
8:30 am – 9:30 am Albright to Guseva
9:30 am – 10:30 am Hartle to Putnam
10:30 am – 11:30 am Richey to Young & AM CPI students
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Student Name __________________________________________________________
SENIOR CHECK OUT FORM
NOTE: To receive your cap and gown AND to participate in graduation activities, all fines must be paid and check
out must be complete.
Thursday, May 24: You must enter the building using the outside doors to the Library.
Check out times are as follows:
8:30 am – 9:30 am Albright to Guseva
9:30 am – 10:30 am Hartle to Putnam
10:30 am – 11:30 am Richey to Young & AM CPI students
Only attend your designated time or you will be turned away.
Bring this form with you! Without this form, you will be turned away.
Date Staff Member’s Initials
Financial Obligations Paid
(Mrs. Ripka)
Senior Survey Completed AND
Community Service Hours Verified
(Guidance Officer)
Library Materials Returned/Fines Paid
(Ms. Mock/Mrs.Way)
Chromebook returned/paid for
(Mr. Harman)
Senior Class Dues Paid (Class Advisors)
Received Cap and Gown (Fitzgerald)
Handicapped Seating and Parking Needs
To assist those in need of special arrangements, accommodations will be available. Students: If any of your guests
have a physical handicap and/or has difficulty standing for a long period of time, please note that you will need to
request handicap parking and/or seating. One person will be permitted to sit with each person in need of
handicapped seating. Only those who requested handicapped seating and their designated person should line up
and enter through the handicapped entrance.
The handicapped entrance is located adjacent to the wrestling room. All others should line up and enter through the
other designated entrance outside the front, main gym entrance. These same entrances will be used for the Awards
Ceremony and Graduation.
If you or someone attending awards/graduation requires either a handicapped parking permit and/or handicapped