Montgomery Blair High School

Class of 2015
CONTACTS:
Principal
Ms. Renay Johnson, Main Office
Renay_C_Johnson@mcpsmd.org

301/649-2806

Senior Class Advisors (prom and graduation)

Ms. Roxanne Fus 301/649-2820 Roxanne_F_Fus@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Diane Norris 301/649-2870
Diane_H_Norris@mcpsmd.org
12th Grade Administrator
Ms. Darlene Harris
Darlene_M_Harris@mcpsmd.org

301/649-2808

Senior Class President

Ms. Tigist Tadesse

GRADUATION EXPENSES
CAP/ GOWN/ TASSEL

You MUST have a cap/gown to participate in graduation!

Cap/ gown options:
1. Purchase a new cap/ gown/ tassel - $30
2. Borrow a cap/gown from a former Blair graduate (on your own)
3. 2015 tassel and cap - $10
(Tassels are not included in option 2; you must purchase one.)

SENIOR FEES TO INCLUDE BUS

TRANSPORTATION/PROGRAMS/FLOWERS

All students are required to ride the bus from MBHS to Constitution Hall. $20
The last day to pay for graduation expenses is December 12, 2014.

Senior Class Vice President

Ms. Samantha Wichansky

Make checks payable to MBHS. The money will be collected by Ms. Fus in
the attendance office and Ms. Norris in Room 232 during 5th and 6th
period. Please have exact change.
*There are no additional fees for graduation.

Yearbooks
Dr. Dana Simel, Room 241
Dana_Simel@mcpsmd.org
Community Service Hours
Ms. Lauren Gonzalez Room 114
Lauren_A_Gonzalez@mcpsmd.org

301/ 649-2842

Credit Card Payments can be made online at:

http://osp.osmsinc.com/montgomeryMD/ (3.75% convenience fee added)

College and Career Center

Ms. Phalia West, Career Center
Phalia_J_West@mcpsmd.org

301/649-2819

CAP/GOWN AND TICKET DISTRIBUTION

Counseling Office
Ms. Jane Godwin
Jane_P_Godwin@mcpsmd.org

301/649-2810

Registrar
Ms. Margie Berardi
Marguerite_R_Berardi@mcpsmd.org

301/649-2822

PROM
Open to all Seniors and Juniors
Date:
Time:
Place:

Saturday, May 16, 2015

8:00 PM. 12:00 AM
University of Maryland Samuel Riggs Building
College Park, MD 20742
Fee:
$55.00
*Tickets will be on sale from May 1 May 13 (only during periods 5 and 6).
Obligations must be paid to purchase Prom tickets. Students are not
required to submit a guest form. YOU MUST BE UNDER 21 TO ATTEND
PROM. IDs will be checked at the door.

AFTER PROM
Sponsored by the PTSA

The After Prom is FREE to all Seniors & Juniors. Only Guests of Seniors &
Juniors who attended Prom may go to After-Prom. ALL students attending
After-Prom must have a photo ID for admittance.
Date:
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Time:
12:00 AM. 4:00 AM
Place:
Montgomery Blair High School

SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE

May 18 22

A class is not complete until a final exam is taken. Seniors are expected to
attend all classes through their final exams.

*Order forms may be found in the main office, Rm. 232, and online.

Date: Monday June 1, 2015 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

All senior obligations must be paid by 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 28, 2015
to receive your cap/gown.
*Additional cords and tassels will be handed out with caps and gowns.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 service-learning hours for

graduation. Those students who earn 260 hours or more will receive a
Certificate of Meritorious Service and a purple tassel to wear at graduation.
The last day to turn in SSL hours is on May 1, 2015.
In order to receive the certificate of meritorious service and a purple
tassel students must turn in documentation by Thursday, April 2, 2015
*For more information, please see Ms. Lauren Gonzalez, Rm. 114, Ms. Jane
Godwin, Counseling Department or Mrs. Phalia West, Career Center.

GRADUATION REHEARSAL (MANDATORY)

*Students must attend rehearsal to participate in graduation*

Date:
Tuesday June 2, 2015
Time:
8:30 AM- 11:00 AM
Place:
Main Office entrance only
Class picture will be taken in your cap/gown immediately following the

graduation rehearsal.

BRING YOUR CAP & GOWN

GRADUATION
Date:
Time:
Place:

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAR Constitution Hall
1776 D Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006

Doors open at 9:00 AM

Seating is open

Montgomery Blair High School

Class of 2015
DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW CONTINUED
JANUARY

TICKETS AND SERVICES

*Each student will receive four (4) guest tickets (graduates do not need a
ticket), which will be given out to seniors/parents when they pick up their
cap/gown. Additional graduation tickets are not available.
*If a guest of a graduate is in need of sign language services, please contact
Ms. Fus by February 13th in the main office.

Complete and submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal

Student Financial Aid) on line as soon as possible after Jan 1. DO
NOT SUBMIT BEFORE JAN 1. Keep a copy of the form for your
files.
January 12-15 Senior HSA Exams
January 12-16 Semester 1 Final Exams
January 21 3rd Quarter Begins
January 24 SAT Administered

GRADUATION DAY INFORMATION

The ceremony begins at 10:00 AM and the procession will begin at 9:45 AM.
Graduates must be at Blair High School by 6:45 AM to ride the bus to DAR. All
parents, family members, and friends must be seated before 9:45 AM.
FLOWERS, NOISE MAKERS OR BALLOONS are not allowed in DAR
Constitution Hall. Doors will be closed at 9:45 AM for the procession and
reopened after the National Anthem.
Males should wear a white-collared shirt with tie; long black or navy blue dress
pants; black dress shoes with dark socks. Males should not wear a suit jacket
because it will be too hot under the gown.
Females should wear light colored dresses or dress pants and top, and dress
shoes they can walk comfortably in across the stage (no flip flops or heels more
than three inches).

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FEBRUARY

MARCH

March 14 SAT Administered

March 30 4th Marking Period Begins

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APRIL

ORDERING A CLASS RING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

You may order class rings and announcements at:

http://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/productList/-//GRAD_PROD_HS_SENIOR_CUSTOM_CATALOG/Graduatio
n/ANNC/Announcements/?catalogSeries=GP&parentCateg
oryOsr=CARDS&parentCategoryName=Announcements+
%26+Cards

February 7 ACT Administered

February 11 MCPS Historically Black College/University Fair; 6:008:00 PM; Einstein HS

April 3-10 Spring Break

April 16 Senior Class Parent Meeting and Q&A;
The information presented on this sheet and some additional
information will be discussed.
o Meeting 1; 8:00 AM-9:00 AM; Auditorium
o Meeting 2; 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM; Auditorium
April 13-17 Senior HSA Exams
April 18 ACT Administered
Annual Powder Puff Game- Seniors vs. Juniors Date TBD

MBHS does not order announcements.

2015 SENIOR CLASS T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS

December 2014 *preorders are required

Yearbooks
You my order online at: www.jostensyearbook.com

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW

OCTOBER

October 11 SAT Administered

October 15 College Readiness Day (Continental Breakfast)
October 25 ACT Administered

NOVEMBER

November 3 2nd Marking Period begins

November 8 SAT Administered

DECEMBER

December 4 Financial Aid Night

December 6 SAT Administered
December 13 ACT Administered
December 24-January 4 Holiday Break

MAY

JUNE

May 4-15 AP Exams, make ups 18-22

May 15 Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM; MBHS Auditorium
May 16 Prom 8:00 PM- 12:00 AM; University of Maryland Samuel
Riggs Alumni Center, College Park, MD 20742
May 17 After Prom; 12:00 AM- 4:00 AM; MBHS
May 18-22 Senior Exams
May 22 Last Day for Seniors
May 28 ALL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE PAID TO MS. FRANKLIN
to receive your cap/ gown and graduation tickets on June 1
May 29 Optional Six Flags Field Trip

June 1 Cap/ Gown and Ticket Distribution 5- 7PM

June 2 Mandatory Graduation Practice; 8:30AM- 11:00 PM.;
Auditorium/ Gym BRING YOUR CAP & GOWN
June 3 Graduation: 10:00 AM; DAR Constitution Hall (must report
to Blair by 6:45 AM)

The information is subject to change; please check the

school website for updates.