class of 2016 - Klein Oak High School

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Klein Oak High School
Senior Information Booklet
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Table of Contents
Senior Superlatives/Favorites ........................................ 4-5
Exam Exemptions .............................................................. 6
AP Exam Schedule ............................................................. 7
IB Exam Schedule……………………………………...8-10
Klein Oak Fight Song ...................................................... 11
Prom Information ....................................................... 12-14
SNAPP Information ......................................................... 15
Senior Awards Ceremony................................................ 16
Graduation Information ............................................. 17-22
Stadium Information ....................................................... 23
Final Transcript Information.......................................... 24
Map —NRG Stadium ………….. ................................... 25
Processional/Recessional ............................................ 26-27
Summer Grad Information………. ................................ 28
Important Dates…………………... ................................ 29
KOHS Alma Mater ..................... ……………………...30
CLASS OF 2016
Administration and Counselors………………….....…..31
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This booklet is designed
to give every senior information
regarding prom, graduation, and
other important events.
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Senior Superlatives
Class Colors: Magenta, Purple, Gold, Tangerine
Class Flower: Yellow Rose
Class Song: TBA
Class Motto: TBA
Valedictorian: Tiffany Pan
Salutatorian: Desiree Durham
Senior Class Officers
President—Benton Burnett
Vice President—Emily Shrode
Treasurer—Logan Jones
Reporter—Hunter Kolon
Secretary—Najiha Mohd-Zamri
Please print this booklet and
use it as your reference.
Student Council Officers
President—Taylor Sheets
Vice President—Margaret Chirdo
Parliamentarian—Hunter Kolon
Corresponding Secretary—James Watson
Chairperson—Logan Jones
Chairperson—Emily Stevenson
National Honor Society Officers
President—Ross Hardin
Vice President—Jacob Martinez
Historian—Danny Scott
Secretary—Maxine Mauricio
Treasurer—Benton Burnett
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Senior Favorites
Mr KOHS ……………………...TBA
Miss KOHS ……………………TBA
Most Handsome……………….. Matthew Hogan
Most Beautiful………………… Breanna Shaw
Most Athletic Boy……………....Rhett Tomberlin
Most Athletic Girl……………....Logan Studdard
Friendliest Boy………………….Brandon Griffith
Friendliest Girl………………….Jennifer Serrano
Most School Spirit Boy………....Jimmy Watson
Most School Spirit Girl…………Taylor Sheets
Best Dressed Boy……………….Logan Jones
Best Dressed Girl………………..Kaylin Blancas
BFFs Male……………………....Davis Robertson and Ryan Wells
BFFs Female………………….. Desiree Durham and Claire LeBovidge
Class Comedian Boy……………Jimmy Watson
Class Comedian Girl………..…..Valentina Palomino
Best Eyes Boy…………………..Jimmy Watson
Best Eyes Girl…………………...Katie Stevenson
Cutest Couple……………….…..Taylor Shantz and Jacob Martinez
Best Smile Boy………………….Rhett Tomberlin
Best Smile Girl.………………....Elise Moore
Best Hair Boy…………………...Jimmy Watson
Best Hair Girl…………………...Breanna Shaw
Future President………………...Ross Hardin
America’s Got Talent Winner…..Elise Moore
Future Billionaire……………….Tiffany Pan
Best Legs Boy…………………..Nick Eley
Best Legs Girl…………………..Maci Vincent
Fastest Female Texter………….Megan Strenger
Fastest Male Texter……………. Ashton Smelser
Homecoming King………….…..Matthew Hogan
Homecoming Queen……….……Desiree Durham
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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
Date:
May 28, 2016 (Satur day)
Time:
8:00 p.m.  12:00 midnight
Place:
Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Klein Oak Fight Song
Prom Theme – “A Whole New World”
Prom Colors – Magenta, Purple, and Gold
Hail to the fighting spirit.
Hail panther pride forever.
Hail! Hail! The Black and Gold,
Be true to Klein Oak High
Dress: The prom is formal. Suit, tie, tux, formals and semiformal dresses are acceptable. Students must follow
the KISD dress code for acceptable attire.
Admission to Prom:
Wristband 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 Ms. Ramos.
Prom Ticket: T-shirt comes with every purchase
After MARCH 24th
Single Prom Ticket $75 (KO Senior & non-KO student)
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PROM PICTURE PACKAGES
Loyd's Photography
BEHAVIOR EXPECTED
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 between
10:45 P.M. and 11:15 P.M.
Package 1: $15.00
1 pose
2- 5X7
8 wallets
Package 2: $22.00
1 pose
2- 5X7
16 wallets
Package 3: $30.00
1 pose
2- 8X10
2- 5X7
8 wallets
Package 4: $40.00
2 poses
2- 5X7, 8 wallets couple
2- 5X7, 8 wallets individual
Alt. Pkg: $50.00
2- 8X10, 2- 5X7, 16 wallets couple
1- 8X10, 1- 5X7, 4 wallets girl alone
1- 8X10, 1- 5X7, 4 wallets guy alone
3 High Resolution Digital Files:
$45.00
1 High Resolution Digital File:
$30.00
ADD DIGITAL FILE TO ANY PACKAGE $15.00
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S.N.A.P.P.
(Senior Night After Prom Party)
Theme:
Location :
TBA
MAIN EVENT
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
MAY 29, 2016
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
REMEMBER
The SNAPP ticket and the Senior Prom tickets are two separate
fees. Please pay for them separately.
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 late 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 27th during 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 Oak High
School in the auditorium on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at
11:00 am. All parents are welcome !
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GRADUATION
Only students who have met all graduation
requirements will be eligible to participate in the June
ceremony. If in doubt, see your counselor.
INVITATIONS
Commencement invitations will be distributed on March
23rd. 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.
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
REHEARSAL
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 2nd at
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.
CEREMONY
Location
The commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday,
June 4th, 2016 at NRG Stadium.
Dress
Dress Code must be followed
Girls – Wear dr esses 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 collar ed shir t with a TIE, conser vative dr ess
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.
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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 1:45 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 3pm
Students must walk directly behind the person in front of them and as
close as possible without stepping on the other student’s feet.
Arrival
Seniors are to report at 1:45pm 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.
Students must not allow large distances to develop between one
another.
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.
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.
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.
The floor marshals will lead the graduates to the proper row.
Conduct
Graduates must sit in the correct seat assignment, which may mean
skipping a seat for a late arriving student.
Students should refrain from talking during the ceremony.
All participants must remain standing until all graduates are in place.
Students are to take their cues from the floor marshals in lining up to
walk across the stage.
Boys will remove mortar board during the National Anthem and
Pledge. They will then r eplace mor tar boar d 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.
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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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.
Graduation will be live streaming
this year! Details to come!
Parents and friends are not allowed on the floor of the stadium.
The commencement photograph packages are examples of those
offered. A video recording of the ceremony will also be available.
More information concerning pictures will be given closer to
graduation. All orders for pictures and video should be mailed to the
company.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ** Official Photo - student receiving
diploma from Principal ** PHOTOGRAPH of Student with Principal
High Resolution Digital File (No Photos) $20
Pkg. A 1-8x10, 2-5x7, 4-4x5, 16 wallets $30
Pkg. B 2-8x10, 2-5x7, 16 wallets $24
Pkg. C 1-8x10, 2-5x7, 8 wallets $16
Pkg. D 1-5x7, 4 wallets $10
Pkg. E 1-5x7 $5
DVD IS $20
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.
Diplomas:
Please note that all diplomas are the same. Graduation
plans, (Recommended, Distinguished) are reflected on the
transcript and not the diploma. Be sure to request a copy
of immunization record prior to graduation. This can be
done through the clinic.
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NRG Stadium Information
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Final Transcripts
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 betion is beneficial.
fore the gradua-
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.
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 11th. Requests received in the
Registrars’ Office after June 16th will not be processed until early
August.
The Registrar’s Office will be closed on June 21st through
August 1st.
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Guest
Parking Entrance
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Summer Graduation
Information
KISD—Graduation—Saturday, August 20, 2016 at
10:00 a.m. The 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 12th, 2016 at
3:00 p.m. This includes credits from other school or
institutions such as HLA, Tomball College, Texas
Tech.
Cap and Gowns will be worn. Invitations are available
for purchase through Herff Jones. Should a student
need to exchange invitations from June to August
graduation, contact Herff Jones at 281-367-4723
www.myhjgrad.com
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SENIOR DATES
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 27
6 PM
SENIOR SERVE
MARCH
WEDNESDAY 23/28
LUNCHES INVITATION DISTRIBUTION
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20TH
2:30
SPEAKER TRYOUTS (10%)
WEDNESDAY/ MAY
FRIDAY
MAY 20TH
FRIDAY
MAY 20TH
TUESDAY
MAY 24TH
9‐10am “LIVE YOUR DREAMS”
LUNCHES CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION
TBA
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
SATURDAY
MAY 28TH
SUNDAY
MAY 29TH
3RD PERIOD AWARDS PRACTICE
1ST—4TH CAP/GOWN DAY—VISIT ELEMENTARY/1ST
PERIOD REHEARSAL/LUNCHEON
8‐
MIDNIGHT PROM
MIDNIGHT‐
6AM
SNAPP
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
MAY 30TH
JUNE 1ST
JUNE 2ND
JUNE 4TH
ALL DAY
11AM
8:30 –10:30
3PM
FRIDAY
3:30 PM
MON‐THURS
JUNE 10TH
JUNE 13TH‐
16TH
TUESDAY
JUNE 21ST
3:30 P.M.
REGISTRARS' OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER
MONDAY
AUGUST 1ST
7:30 A.M.
REGISTRARS' OFFICE OPENS FOR 2016‐2017
SATURDAY
AUGUST 20TH
WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH
TBA
10 AM
HOLIDAY
AWARDS CEREMONY
2ND REHEARSAL/SEATING ASSIGNMENT
GRADUATION
LAST TIME TO ORDER FINAL TRANSCRIPT
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.
REGISTRAR MAILS FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
SUMMER GRADUATION—LOCATION TBA
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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ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
PRINCIPAL
DR. BRIAN GREENEY
Associate Principals
Cathy Arellano, Heather Cook, Mandy Nesbit
Assistant Principals
Lance Alexander, Stephanie Hodgins, Thomas Hensley, Frances Ditta,
Chad Crowson, Kimberly Walters, Eric Lammers, Lynda Wesley, and
Shelly Schwebach
Counselors
Lead – Liz Krottinger
Amanda Barton, Mary-Margaret Bollato, Nicole Demby,
Jennifer Hatchett, Kimberly Huff-Howard, Tiffany James, April Loeb,
Kelly Medlin, Marcy Sauter, Jennifer Shock, Allison Wallace,
Angela Wylie
Youth Services
Kristie Erwin
Behavioral Specialist
Jennifer Ferrigno
Graduation Advisor
Lisa Gregory
Registrars
Susan Gaubatz, Laura Lee
Case Managers
Dr. Lindsey Marino, Stacy Garrett, Michelle Rayson,
Francine Wilder, Loran Termine
Sr. Sponsors
Gina Ramos