Senior Class

This year we are once again using an online sign-up program called SignUpGenious. Please go through the FHS website https://fhs.myfisd.com/explore-fhs/mustang-matters/senior-class to sign up. Portrait dates are as follows: August 9, 10, 11 (12-8pm) at Friendswood High School. Chadwick Photography will be taking all senior dress portraits only at this time. A studio will be set up on our campus and no money is needed at the time you take your pictures. All proofs will be posted on Chadwick Photography’s website www.chadwickphoto.com. Cap & gown photos will be taken in the spring, after cap and gown delivery is made by Balfour. Portraits are not full length.

Girls MUST wear a nice blouse or a dressy top (tops must cover all undergarments).

Boys MUST wear a starched dress shirt and a tie (a suit or sports coat if possible).

Things to remember:  Don’t forget to bring your senior ring and letterman jacket (photos will be taken with each for those who bring them). Chadwick Photography will have extra ties available. Please only sign up for an appointment time you can make. Chadwick Photography will be back at Friendswood High School for retakes on September 6, 7 (4-8pm), October 11 (4-8pm), November 9 (4-8pm). You may retake as many times as you would like. If you want your student’s picture in the yearbook, Chadwick Photography must take the photo. You may select which picture (proof number required; dress photo only) and turn into Chadwick Photography by December 2, 2022. Link for selection to follow. No exceptions can be made.

Cap and gown delivery will be Wednesday, April 19. The cost of the cap and gown and class stole is $57.95 (plus tax). This amount is due when the order for the cap and gown is placed.  This amount covers a souvenir class stole, cap, tassel and gown. Stole only, if not purchasing cap & gown is $20. Additional tassels are $11.95 each (plus tax).  Several discounted packages are available including other senior items. Honor Cords can be purchased for $10.00 on Wednesday, April 19, when you pick up your cap and gown.

Seniors should order commencement announcements and personal cards during registration.  Any number of announcements may be ordered.  The announcements cost is $1.99 each (plus tax). Announcements can be purchased in quantity lots of 20 for $39.80, 30 for $59.70, 40 for $79.60, and 50 for $99.50 (plus sales tax).  You may purchase more announcements.  Additional items for your announcements including tissue insert ($10.95), envelope seals ($10.95), and thank you notes ($13.95) will be available as well.  Payment in full if less than $100.00, or a deposit of $100.00 must be made at the time the order is placed.  Memory books, diploma keepsakes, as well as other items for the class of 2023 will also be available ranging from ($13.95-$46.95). Order forms and brochures will be distributed to seniors at school at the start of the year.  Samples of senior items will be available at  for viewing at a Senior order night event on September 7th from 5-7 pm.  Cash, credit card, and check (payable to Balfour Company) will be accepted.  Orders can also be placed on-line at www.balfourgrad.com (available mid-August).

September 7, Wednesday: Parent Order Night for senior items including cap and gown and announcements (seniors can also order class rings at this time). Freshman mall - auditorium end 5:00-7:00pm. Balfour will return September 8 & September 20 during lunches only in the FR mall between Auditorium and Girls Gym and September 19 during Open House.

September 7, Wednesday - Senior Panoramic Picture: The senior class will have a panoramic group picture taken during a special schedule. They may be purchased the following day only during all lunches in the cafeteria.

December 2, Friday: Deadline for seniors to select picture for yearbook. Must be dress picture (no cap & gown, or letter jacket photos) If not chosen by this date; Chadwick Photography will make the selection.

March 3, Friday: Deadline for senior ambitions. Forms will be passed out during all English classes.

March 8, Wednesday, Lunch: Balfour will deliver Announcements and personal cards. Balance must be paid at that time.  Please refer to your receipt for your student’s balance.

April 19, Wednesday, Lunch: The caps & gowns will be issued during lunch on this date. Honor cords may be purchased on this date for $10.00.

May 5, Friday: Deadline to take a college visit.

May 21, Sunday: Senior class pictures: Seniors should report to the Girls Gym, in your cap and gown, at 3:30pm for the 2023 Class and 12-Year Senior pictures. A community motivational program will follow in Dr. Myrlene Kennedy Auditorium at 4:00pm. Student attendance is optional.  

May 23, Wednesday: Rehearsal for the commencement exercises will be held in the Auditorium during an assembly schedule. All seniors must be present if they plan to participate in the commencement exercises. This is a very important date; please mark it on your calendar today.

May 27, Commencement: Grace Church Houston. Doors open and students arrive at 12:30pm, program begins promptly at 2:00pm and will conclude by 4:00pm.  

April 26 – Cap & Gown portraits – Last opportunity; appointment only: April 26

*If you still need a cap and gown, stole and tassel kit, you may purchase it in Principal Griffon's office for $70.00 cash or check payable to Balfour. Single items: Tassel $10/Stole $20/Cap $15.

*Dress and Cap & gown senior portraits can be viewed/purchased: SR portraits

April 27 - Honor Cord purchasing – Seniors may purchase honor cords from Balfour in the cafeteria, during all lunches on this date. Cost is $10 cash or check payable to Balfour. Other cords are sold by organization sponsors directly. All honor cord possibilities: Honor cords

May 1 – College Visit deadline. Must see Principal Griffon to request exception.

May 6 - Junior/Senior Prom – A Night in Vegas (Tickets: $40 each)

*Moody Gardens Convention Center/8:00pm-Midnight - Hors d'oeuvres, desserts & drinks served.

*Tickets on sale this week April 26-28, during 3^rd lunch only/next week May 1-5 during all lunches.

*Outside guests need a Prom Permission Slip completed prior to purchase. Prom Guest form

*All discipline must be cleared to purchase tickets. This includes fines, fees, make-up hours & d-halls.

May 11 - Military Signing Day - Pep Rally schedule - Girls Gym 8:30am (Enlisting students see your counselor).

May 15 – SR Walk the Halls – Seniors arrive in their cap & gown by the auditorium @ 7:45am and enjoy breakfast provided by the Alumni Association. They will board buses to visit lower elementary campuses and return to class. This event is for dedicated for students only.

May 17 – SR Check out sheets – Seniors will receive their senior check-out sheets during their English classes. Check out sheets must be completed before the last day of school to receive your diploma at graduation.

May 21 - SR Class & 12-year SR pictures - Girls gym

Seniors will report to the girls gym in their cap and gown at 3:30pm for their Class picture and 12-year senior picture.  Baccalaureate is an optional, motivational program immediately following in the Auditorium at 4:00pm. 

May 23 - Graduation practice - Auditorium during a special assembly schedule. All seniors are required to attend.

May 23 – Senior Sunset – Natatorium field 7:15pm

May 19 - Chromebook Return & Senior Field Day - Seniors will meet in the FHS cafeteria to return school issued chromebooks & chargers at 8:00am. Seniors will leave from FHS on buses to Stevenson Park. No individual vehicles/drivers; no exceptions! There will be an early bus returning to FHS for Practicum/Work program students. *All discipline must be cleared. This includes fines, fees, make-up hours & d-halls

May 27 - GRADUATION: Grace Church Houston (formally Grace Community Church) 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034; 713.363.2500. FHS has confirmed the following information pertaining to the Class of 2023 Graduation ceremony at Grace Church Houston:

• *Grace will open at capacity for graduation on May 27, 2023, with no social distance seating. 
• *The graduation ceremony will be live streamed via FHS website. There will be an additional room streaming the program on the premises as well. 
• *Doors open to students and parents at 12:30pm. No one will be permitted in before 12:30pm. 
• *Each senior is permitted to save up to ten (10) seats only. Saved seats will be released at 1:45pm. Seating will be first come, first served. Use this form for saving your seats. Reserve seat
• *The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00pm and last approximately two hours. 
• *Students will receive their diploma envelope after the graduation ceremony from their row's teacher sponsor. 
• *NO decorated caps or hair color that is not natural. Young men need to please be clean shaven, wear slacks, collared shirt and tie. Ladies, nice dress or slacks. No flip-flops or sneakers. 
• If for some reason, you DO NOT plan to participate in the FHS Graduation ceremony on May 27, 2023,  please email smcfadden@fisdk12.net by Friday, May 12, 2023. *Please note, that once you decline attendance, you cannot then participate, so please be 100% certain. We do hope you all join us in celebrating!     

DATES OF INTEREST:

Senior Sunrise- Aug 16          Henry Winston Stadium 

Academic Banquet- May 4           Dr. Myrlene Kennedy Auditorium

Junior-Senior Prom- May 6           Moody Gardens

Senior Awards Night- TBD              Dr. Myrlene Kennedy Auditorium

Senior Field Day- May 19          Stevenson Park

Senior Class Picture- May 21          Girls Gym

Senior Sunset-  May 23          Natatorium Field

Graduation-  May 27            Grace Church Houston (formally Grace Community Church)

Anticipated SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)                            ACT (American College Test)

Test Date                     Registration Deadline                          Test Dates                    Registration Deadline

August 27                     July 29                                                 September 10                August 5

October 1                     September 2                                          October 22                    September 18

November 5                  October 7                                             December 10                November 4

December 3                  November 3                                          February 4                    January 6

March 11                      February 10                                          April 8                          March 3

May 6                           April 7                                                  June 10                         May 5

June 3                           May 23                                                 July 15                         June 9

 

Register early ON-LINE at www.collegboard.com                     ON-LINE at www.act.org

ETS Code for Friendswood High School #442-625

SENIOR YEARBOOK DEADLINES

*Senior Yearbook Picture – December 2 (must be taken by Chadwick Photography for the yearbook)

*Senior Ad – December 16

*Senior Quote/Ambition – March 3