2:00 p.m. May 18 GRADUATION 7:00 p.m.
MNBMNB ADMINISTRATOR Ms. E. Dionne Kirksey 531-299-5670 ellisa.kirksey@ops.org
SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS Paul Nielson 531-299-5557 paul.nielson@ops.org
Central seniors will graduate on Monday, May 18, 2020, at Baxter Arena at 7:00 PM
Graduation Announcement and Cap and Gown Orders
Rod Brakke, the School Traditions representative, will be at Central during the lunch periods on Tuesday, November 12 to take orders for announcements and caps and gowns. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THESE ITEMS AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. The cost of a cap and gown is $40.55 (if you want an extra tassel the cost is $54.46). The cap and gown must be ordered from School Traditions and is yours to keep following the ceremony. The cost of announcements and other graduation accessories varies depending on the items ordered. Our senior class officers have designed the announcements. Purchase of announcements and accessories is optional. Generic announcements are available from other vendors. A deposit of $60 is required to order the cap and gown and the announcements and accessories. The full $40.55 must be paid if ordering just the cap and gown. The balance will be due when the announcements are delivered in March or April. Checks should be made payable to School Traditions.
Graduation Requirements
Members of the Class of 2020 must earn 49 credits to graduate. Included in these credits are several required courses that must be passed before a student can graduate. Please contact Julie Politi 531-299-5661 if you have questions about your son’s or daughter’s credit standing. You are also encouraged to keep in touch with individual teachers. Teachers may be contacted by phoning 531-299-2660 and leaving a message for them to return your call. You may also keep track of your student’s academic progress via the Portal. Please contact Paul Nielson 531-299-5557 or paul.nielson@ops.org if you need help with your portal account.
Graduation Tickets
Tickets will be required for admission to the Monday, May 18, 2020 graduation ceremony at the Baxter Arena. Each graduate will receive six free tickets and will be able to purchase seven additional tickets, for a maximum of thirteen tickets. Tickets will be sold from April 14 to May 13 in the School Store. Our reason for limiting tickets is that we want to maintain a dignified graduation ceremony. This is difficult with large crowds. We appreciate your understanding.
Debts Owed to Schools
Seniors with outstanding debts are not allowed to participate in graduation activities or receive their diplomas. If your son or daughter owes money for Central High School or any other Omaha Public School, please see that the debt is paid as soon as possible. Please contact the main office at 531-299-2660 if you have questions about fines.
Expectations of Seniors
The senior year is important, but the temptation to look ahead and lose focus is great. Seniors may be tempted to slack off academically, miss too many days of school, become involved in inappropriate activities such as vandalism or pranks, participate in the publication of hurtful documents such as senior wills and underground newspapers, “party” in excess, or use poor judgment. These actions jeopardize their education and can sometimes even endanger their lives and the lives of others. Our expectations of seniors remain high. We expect them to be in school, study, and follow the rules. Those who choose to break the rules will be disciplined. Disciplinary action may include not participating in the graduation ceremony.
Senior Final Exam Policy
All Seniors will take finals and they will be given on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, and on Thursday, May 7, 2020. On Wednesday, May 6, tests will be administered for class periods fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth. On Thursday, May 7, tests will be administered for class periods zero, first, second, third, and fourth. Students who missed tests for any reason will be allowed to make up tests on Friday, May 8, 2020. Failure to take a required final exam may result in loss of credit in the class.
Last Day for Seniors
Seniors will officially end the school year on Friday, May 8, 2020.
Cap and Gown Pick Up
Cap and gowns will be available for pick up at Central High from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. It is the graduate’s responsibility to pick up his or her cap and gown at that time and to take them to the graduation ceremony. The school will not deliver caps and gowns to Baxter Arena. All graduates must wear a cap and gown purchased from School Traditions in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Graduation Rehearsal
Rehearsal for the graduation ceremony will be held on Monday, May 14 at Baxter Arena from 2:00 p.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Planning of graduation activities for the Class of 2020 is already under way. The Central High School staff will strive to make the ceremony very special for the graduates, their families, and friends.
We hope that the information presented will prove helpful as you plan for the graduation of your son or daughter. You will receive letters throughout the year with additional information. If you have questions, please call Assistant Principal, Ms. E. Dionne Kirksey, at 531-299-5670.
These are minimum graduation requirements, and students are encouraged to take more than the minimum. It is important for students to set up Personal Learning Plans that encompass the academic, educational, and career goals. Read the individual high school course guides to become more familiar with course work needed to prepare for post-secondary educational and career opportunities. Individual OPS high school course opportunities may be viewed at individual school websites.
*Students may opt out of Human Growth & Development with parental permission. A signed waiver is required.
Any member of the senior class who has earned a college scholarship will be honored on May 13, 2020 @ 7pm in the auditorium. All students who receive scholarship award letters need to take a copy of the letter, whether they plan to accept the scholarship or not, to Mrs. Walker (129) or Mrs. Meyer (Room 031) in a timely manner.
The Central High Foundation funds two $2,500 scholarships to be given to one senior girl and one senior boy graduating senior at the Senior Recognition Ceremony May 13, 2020 @ 7pm.
The application form for this scholarship must be received by Monday, March 23, 2020.
Class of 2020 Application Link is @ http://www.chsfomaha.org/events/senior-recognition-ceremony
All applications need to be either dropped of in the MAIN OFFICE @ Central High School or addressed to:
The Central High School Foundation
Attn: Student of the Year Application
1111 N 13th Street Suite 318
Omaha, NE 68102-4252
If you have questions, please call the Foundation at (402) 556-1996 or events@chsfomaha.org
The Central High School Foundation will recognize a "2019 Central High Teacher of the Year" at the Senior Recognition Ceremony on May 13, 2020 @ 7pm. Graduating seniors (and/or their parents) are encouraged to nominate a current CHS teacher who has made a significant impact on their school years at Central. The nominee may be a teacher the student had for a class at Central, a coach, or activity sponsor.
Nomination form can be found @ http://www.chsfomaha.org/events/senior-recognition-ceremony
Nomination letters (1 page) are due by Monday, March 23, 2020
The nomination letters should be addressed to:
Attn: Teacher of the Year Nomination
Nomination Letters can also be dropped off in the MAIN OFFICE @ Central High School
Class of 2020: CHS Scholarship Application:
* Application MUST be typed. Please refer to #2 & #3 to go to the Fill-able Application form.
Please refer any questions to Mrs. Meyer in Rm #031. (531-299-5659)