All events and items listed below that require any sort of payment need to be purchased in the finance office. Ms. Anderson is the bookkeeper in the finance office. She will handle all fines and payments for events and items. The last day to make a payment for anything using a check is Thursday, April 25. All payments made after this date must be made in cash, credit card, or by money order.
Accessories
Jostens can provide a variety of accessories (announcements, rings, etc.). Mr. Olin will explain the details.
• Jostens family information night: January 16 (5-6:30) in the library
• Orders at lunch: January 17 & 18 in front of the cafeteria at “The Spot”
Yearbook
$75 with VIP card, $85 without VIP card. Buy your yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com or in the finance office up until May 10 or they are sold out, whichever comes first. A limited number of yearbooks are available this year. When they sell out there is no way for you to get a yearbook. (If they do not sell out, you can purchase one after May 10.) Yearbook ADS: www.yearbookforever.com Last Day: January 12
Fines
Seniors must pay for all fines before they will be able to receive their diploma.
The last day to pay by check is April 25. After that date, all fines must be paid in cash or by money order. Ms. Paulos will be sending passes to see seniors in the library to discuss their fines on Feb 4-8.
EVENTS
Senior Recital (Friday 2/8)
Senior soloists will highlight their talents on February 8 at 6:30 in the theater.
Prom (Saturday 4/27)
Tickets will be $50 with VIP and $60 without VIP. All students need a permission slip. You may take a guest (they need a guest permission slip). Your guest must be in at least the 9th grade and UNDER 21. You must pay at least $40 of your fines before buying a ticket. Ticket sales will begin on March 11-22 to seniors only. Ticket sales will then open to everyone until April 25, or until the event sells out, whichever comes first.
Senior Awards Night (Thursday 5/16)
This celebration will take place in the theater on May 16 at 6pm. Students will be alerted if they are going to receive an award. Parents are invited to attend as well.
Final Exams (Monday 5/20- Thursday 5/22)
Senior final exams will take place during your regularly scheduled classes from May 20 to May 22.
Check-Out (Thursday 5/23)
Your last day of school is Thursday, May 23.
7am: Pick up your check-out sheet from the guidance office.
8am-2:50pm: Attend all regularly scheduled classes. Teachers will sign off at the end of each period. (Only students with no 6th period can check out before 2:50).
2:50pm: Get your check-out sheet signed in the library (no fines) or in the finance office (have fines).
***You will receive your cap and gown after turning in your check-out card.***
Senior Sunset (Thursday 5/23)
You have one last opportunity to get together as the Class of 2019. We will begin at 7pm in the stadium. You will receive a delicious meal and the opportunity to sit and eat with your friends. You will then have the opportunity to sit together on the field. A senior will be selected to share their thoughts about the journey through high school. Together, you will watch as the sun sets on your senior year. Then the music will come on and you will have the opportunity to dance and hang out with your friends. You will also receive your elementary school cumulative file photos if they are available. The festivities will end at 10pm.
Senior Walk (Friday 5/24)
Students who are interested may sign up to participate in the Senior Walk at Madison Elementary School. Seniors wear their cap and gown and walk through the halls whilst being cheered on by all the grade levels at Madison. It is an uplifting and positive event that inspires the young future Rams. You can sign up in your Gov/Econ class in April. The walk will be from 8am to 10am (right before grad practice).
Graduation Practice (Friday 5/24, Tuesday 5/28)
Practice will take place on May 24 (10am) and May 28 (8am). Each practice will take between two and three hours. You are required to remain until the end. Attendance at both practices is mandatory. Students who do not attend practice will not be allowed to participate in graduation. Practices will take place in the gym and at the stadium, so come prepared with water and sunscreen.
Graduation (Tuesday 5/28)
Graduation will be from 6:00-7:30pm on May 28. The gates to the stadium will open at 4pm. Please take pictures with your family prior to reporting to the gym at 4pm. No family members will be allowed into the gym or onto the football field. You must report to the gym in your cap and gown no later than 4:30. You may not alter your cap and gown in any fashion. You may not wear any additional items over your cap and gown other than those provided to you by Ramona High School. Do not bring any personal belongings with you. Suggested attire: shirt & slacks, dress, sensible shoes (not high heels or flip flops).
Grad-Night (Thursday 5/30)
Grad-Night is at Universal Studios on May 30 from 5pm to 2am. Tickets are on sale now and will be available until April 26 or until they sell out, whichever comes first. Tickets cost $85. This event is open to Ramona seniors only. The buses will leave from Ramona’s front parking lot at 2pm and return to Ramona at approximately 4am. You must adhere to the Ramona dress code and Universal Studios rules of conduct. You must have a completed permission slip to purchase your ticket. Tickets are non-refundable and will not be available after May 8 or if tickets sell out, so buy your ticket early. You may also place a $20 non-refundable down payment to hold a place for you, but the ticket must be paid in full no later than April 26. Before purchasing a ticket you will need to sign up on Remind by texting the code @rhs-go-b19 to 81010. Please see Mr. or Mrs. Silva if you have any questions.