High School Class of 2016/College Class 2020

[punkin]

DD just got her permit. She's still driving in a parking lot. Lol. This summer will be interesting.

 

[Monykalyn]

Prom was s couple weeks ago and graduation was last night! She didn't cry but there were tears shed by many of her friends. She also got some pictures with her favorite teacher (she's had him for several science classes and he was the teacher for her Lunar Research Team). We reserved a side room at favorite restaurant and invited several of her friends and families to come by as there was lots of space. Then off to Project Graduation. Picked her up at 430am - she's sleeping for a bit - I have my sons soccer game then breakfast with family (grandparents etc) who came for graduation. I think we are all gonna be napping later today!

We still haven't heard about financial aide package other that the awards and scholarship she has - but she's all set on roommate and dorm. Orientation is in June- she will be 2 1/2 hours away. She's debating if she even wants to bring her car this first semester

 

[luvsJack]

Fine Arts signing day was yesterday. Big ceremony with the choir and band kids signing their intent letters for their respective schools. Very special and exciting. The college choir director was there and stood with each of her four as they signed.

 

[zoemurr]

So after getting in to some super competitive programs DD decided to stay closer to home and go to RIT. The biggest draw back was that was the only school she was not admitted in to the honors program. I told her to stop complaining about it and send an e-mail about why she wanted to be in it, and why she should be. A few days later she got a big packet saying she was in. Never hurts to ask!

 

[Mom2DDs]

So last night was Spirit Night at my DDs school. I had tears in my eyes as my DD Senior left with her group of friends that have gone together since they were freshman and my other DD-Sophomore. She graduates in 5 weeks and the time is going so fast! She has her last AP test on Wednesday, Friday is prom and then she's going to the Shore for the weekend, the week after she's in the Teen Arts' Festival (May 17th) and leaves for Disney with the choir (May 20th). After Memorial Day, all the Senior Awards events start which are going to be a continuous tear fest for me, I'm sure

I have a question - have any of your kids gotten the "disposible" cap/gown? We found out this week that those are the cap/gown that this years graduating class is getting and I was wondering how they looked and felt.

 

[mom2rtk]

Going to sign for an off campus apartment Saturday. I think we are both ready. A friend told me her theory about dealing with High Schiol seniors. They act in a way that makes you not so sad to see them go. My daughter has been quite self centered this year, and really detached from family life. I don't appreciate this selfishness. I am hoping some distance will make her appreciate her family a bit.

It will.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Going to sign for an off campus apartment Saturday. I think we are both ready. A friend told me her theory about dealing with High Schiol seniors. They act in a way that makes you not so sad to see them go. My daughter has been quite self centered this year, and really detached from family life. I don't appreciate this selfishness. I am hoping some distance will make her appreciate her family a bit.

You are not alone! I liken it to the same reason that couples tend to argue on Sunday nights - it makes it easier to separate on Monday morning! It does really add to the stress of the year, though.

 

[luvsJack]

So last night was Spirit Night at my DDs school. I had tears in my eyes as my DD Senior left with her group of friends that have gone together since they were freshman and my other DD-Sophomore. She graduates in 5 weeks and the time is going so fast! She has her last AP test on Wednesday, Friday is prom and then she's going to the Shore for the weekend, the week after she's in the Teen Arts' Festival (May 17th) and leaves for Disney with the choir (May 20th). After Memorial Day, all the Senior Awards events start which are going to be a continuous tear fest for me, I'm sure

I have a question - have any of your kids gotten the "disposible" cap/gown? We found out this week that those are the cap/gown that this years graduating class is getting and I was wondering how they looked and felt.

I don't know about the gown but our community college has always gotten caps labeled "for one use only". The only difference in them and the ones that had to be returned was there is a paper lining.

 

[coneeny4]

We received an invitation to my DD's school's Scholarship Committee Awards Banquet so that means she got something. Sign out day is May 27 and the prom is that night with graduation on June 3rd. I think it is finally sinking in..

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Anyone have any thoughts of what I could give my son after the ceremony. I know many families bring flowers or balloons, but I was hoping to be more creative. TIA

 

[Aliceacc]

At my school's graduation, balloons and flowers are not permitted into the auditorium. That's the rule of the college where the event is held.

 

[Pikester]

Anyone have any thoughts of what I could give my son after the ceremony. I know many families bring flowers or balloons, but I was hoping to be more creative. TIA

The local florist here makes a candy bouquet which is pretty neat. Looks like flowers but has candy bars instead.

 

[jetskigrl]

Woo hoo - we just found out today that DD got a place in the dorms!! Now crossing fingers for some good roommates

 

[MomofKatie]

Woo hoo - we just found out today that DD got a place in the dorms!! Now crossing fingers for some good roommates

Glad she got a spot! DD got to select her room tonight- she got a 4 person suite with her 3 roommates in the Honors dorm. Soooo glad it is all settled.

 

[okeydokey]

Last band concert tonight. The banquet is week after next. She is ready to be down with our rural High School, but knows she will still miss it, parts of it at least.

Their apartment we signed on for next year is really nice, nicer than the one I lived in during grad school for sure. I can say she is the child who always says thank you and really appreciates what she has, and what is given to her. It's all so bittersweet.

 

[Aliceacc]

A bit disappointed for my son.

Apparently, all the info on the Senior Trip to a local amusement park went out immediately after my husband went into the ICU a month ago. Things were really touch and go for a while, and all my kids were in and out of school for those first few days. And the stress went right to my son's stomach and he missed 2 more days that week with stomach issues.

So the upshot is that they're going to Six Flags in late May, and it's too late for my son to bring in the slips and money. Not the end of the world, but something I would have liked him to be able to do as part of his class. There's no way he would ask if he could bring it in late-- SO not his style-- and he's too old for mommy to do it for him. So this is one he'll simply take for the team.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I would let him miss school and go on his own! Same day.

OR, I would absolutely email the guidance counselor or someone in charge. There were serious family circumstances going on and they should take those into consideration.

But if at the end of the day, he isn't allowed to go with his class, I'd let him go anyway, if he wants to.

 

[jetskigrl]

A bit disappointed for my son.

Apparently, all the info on the Senior Trip to a local amusement park went out immediately after my husband went into the ICU a month ago. Things were really touch and go for a while, and all my kids were in and out of school for those first few days. And the stress went right to my son's stomach and he missed 2 more days that week with stomach issues.

So the upshot is that they're going to Six Flags in late May, and it's too late for my son to bring in the slips and money. Not the end of the world, but something I would have liked him to be able to do as part of his class. There's no way he would ask if he could bring it in late-- SO not his style-- and he's too old for mommy to do it for him. So this is one he'll simply take for the team.

Awww, I'm sorry he will be missing it. I think that is one that I would encourage DD to ask (especially given the situation) about but I understand having a kid that is isn't his style (DD is such an introvert that she probably wouldn't ask either).

We are struggling with what to do about Prom. DD hasn't had anyone ask her (but again, she is an introvert and sticks close to her group of friends so no surprise there). She was thinking of going with just her friends but she won't make a decision and I'm a bit frustrated with her. It is the first weekend in June and we need to find a dress for her, figure out transportation, etc. Only she and one other friend have their licenses and neither have driven on the freeway yet, so having one of them drive is out of the question (it is too far). She doesn't seem to care one way or the other about it so I'm not going to push her to do it. But at the same time, I'm a bit sad that she might be missing that experience.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

My DS and his friends are doing their own "nerd prom" -- they have an evening planned of gaming and hanging, and then joining in some after prom festivities. I am a little disappointed as I would like the photos, but prom is just not the thing for my DS and his friends to get excited about...I'm glad he knows himself well enough to know he would not have a good time and to plan something he will enjoy.

Maria

 

[Pikester]

For the moms who are disappointed about their kids not going to prom can I join you? DS decided a while ago not to go but while in the company of a respected teacher it seemed like he might have changed his mind. I was all set with his decision until then and got my hopes back up again. Prom is May 21st and he hasn't done a thing to get ready for it. I asked him about it the other day and my hopes were dashed yet again. I really wanted him to have this experience.