Cardinal Notes
information and reflection about Joseph Case High School
Volume 12, No. 18 *** May 20, 2016
Alternate school schedule for the week of May 23
Protocol for senior exams
All senior students will take a final exam in each class, with the exception of students who have maintained at least an “A-” for the term grade in all four terms of the 2015-2016 academic year.
Your attendance requirement for that class is satisfied upon completion of your final exam. DO NOT BE LATE FOR AN EXAM.
If you are exempt from an exam, you still must attend the class or it will count as an absence.
The exam make-up day is by appointment only. Students may makeup an exam if the principal is notified by parent via telephone by 8 a.m. on the specific exam date. A doctor’s note, court document, or bereavement excuse will be required to make up any exam. Only the principal or his designee may excuse a student from the regular exam date.
Failure to take a scheduled exam will result in the grade of “0.” This might severely jeopardize graduation status.
All financial obligations in a specific discipline for cafeteria charges, lost books, materials, etc., must be paid for in full before a student can receive credit for a class. Students should pay in the main office and receive a receipt.
Students are expected to arrive at school promptly at the regular school time. If the attendance requirement has been met in a time slot one class, you must check in with your time slot 1 teacher before 8:15 a.m. After 8:15 a.m., you need to get a blue slip in the main office upon arrival to be marked present for the day.
Lunch will be available on all exam days. Seniors taking exams during Timeslots 4 and 5 will eat third lunch.
If you leave school early at any time, you must be dismissed in writing by a parent/guardian. This does not apply to senior privilege. Seniors complete all regular classes at 9:44 a.m. on Thursday, May 26. Special situations may apply.
Proper behavior and decorum is expected during exam time.
All exams will count as 10 percent of your final grade.
Junior-Senior Prom
All prom tickets must be purchased by Friday, May 20. Case student permission forms as well as guest forms are available in the main office.
UPDATE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SENIORS ARE DISMISSED AT 9:45 a.m. STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11 THAT ARE ATTENDING THE PROM MUST BE IN SCHOOL FOR FIVE PERIODS. Please be advised that Timeslot 5 ends at 12:37 p.m.
Senior Calendar of Events (as of May 20, 2016)
May 23 -- Senior Final Exams
May 24 -- Senior Final Exams
May 25 -- Senior Final Exams; Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Distribution, 12:45-2:15 p.m.
May 26 -- Senior Final Exams and Makeup Exam; Junior-Senior Prom, Lakeview Pavilion, Foxboro, Mass., 6-11 p.m.
May 27 -- Senior grades finalized: All academic and financial responsibilities should be completed.
May 30 -- No School: Memorial Day
May 31 -- Senior Class Outing, Six Flags Amusement Park, Agawam, Mass.
June 1 -- Senior Graduation Rehearsal – 8:30-10:30 a.m.
June 1 -- Spring Athletic Assembly – Dinner, 6 p.m.; Assembly, 7 p.m.
June 2 -- Senior Graduation Rehearsal - 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Class Night, 7 p.m.
June 5 -- Graduation, 1 p.m., Cardinal Stadium
Donations sought for June Teacher Appreciation Events
- gift cards for Dunkin' Donuts to help with breakfast expenses
- gift cards to BJ's to help with paper goods, drinks, etc.
- any hot dish, salad or dessert for the luncheon on June 14th
- raffle gifts or gift cards for teacher raffle
Any questions or concerns, please contact Kim O'Donoghue at Kimchris85@comcast.net or Ellen Deschenes at nomlas2@aol.com.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Gentle reminder: Last Day of School - June 21
RT: Prom Safety
This morning, I reread this posting I wrote last year. After realizing this week that we safely transported students to the prom for a decade now. I hope the following resonates with you as well.
Every year, students and parents thank me for keeping them safe and saving them money. I am happy that I stuck to my original intentions.
Here's to a prom night filled with magic, memories and safety,
Brian
About Joseph Case High School
Email: joseph.case@swanseaschools.org
Website: casehigh.swanseaschools.org
Location: 70 School Street, Swansea, MA, United States
Phone: (508) 675-7483
Twitter: @josephcasehs