CLASS OF 2024

• Direct Link to the video of our 2024 Honors Convocation Ceremony: https://youtu.be/NqEEQK66PCE
• Direction link to the 2024 Graduation Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wwUjAQSV_U&t=3645s
• Programs and videos will be posted here: https://www.tcaps.net/programs/highschools/graduation/

Individual Senior Graduation Photos: Graduation Foto will take two professional photos of each Senior at Graduation. Use this link to get pre-registered and then Graduation Foto will send you proofs after the ceremony.

https://www.gradphotonetwork.com/qpplus/register/direct/event/2089/27229608

E-mail brunanta@tcaps.net for WSH logo authorization for cakes and other graduation party items.

Transcripts Sent to Final College Choice: Final Transcripts will be sent at the end of June to each student's final college choice as they listed on their Senior Survey. Please e-mail Mrs. Jean ASAP if there is a change in where college that their final transcript should be sent jeanpa@tcaps.net . Future transcript request can be made online via Parchment at: https://www.parchment.com/order/my-credentials/

Files: Please make sure you have backed up any data from your TCAPS account that you want to keep by TBD.Google Takeout Documentation and application links have been added to your Cloud. Access to your TCAPS account/files is only guaranteed through TBD.

You can order the whole group Class of 2024 photo at: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001053527/photos/525739173

Enter your e-mail, then click on "MyPhotos" to review the options.

Senior Edition of the Occidentalist student newspaper

• 11:00am start @ Interlochen Arts Academy, Kresge Auditorium (4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643)

• Seniors should arrive by 9:30am, gather at Giddings Concourse (give yourself plenty of time to park and walk in)

• Interlochen is a drug free, tobacco free, alcohol free, weapon free campus (no tailgating please)
  

• Please park in the designated areas. Vehicles that park on M-37 or in non-parking areas may be towed.

• Seniors leave with their actual diploma

• No tickets are required, families can bring as many guests as they wish

• Interlochen no longer can offer shuttle service in the parking areas. Families can drop off family members with mobility issues just inside the entrance gate and then go to their parking spot.

• The graduation will be streamed live at http://www.tcaps.net/live

• Graduation Foto will take two professional photos of each Senior at Graduation. Use this link to get pre-registered and then Graduation Foto will send you proofs after the ceremony. https://www.gradphotonetwork.com/qpplus/register/direct/event/2089/27229608

Graduation Attire

• Required attire: official cap, tassel, stole and gown. Formal attire is strongly recommended under graduation gown.

• Allowable modifications: Graduates may modify their required graduation attire to acknowledge items of cultural, religious, or personal significance. Any modifications must be in line with TCAPS existing student appearance policy.

• Honors Cords: The honors cords distributed by TCAPS based on academic accomplishments or service are listed in the graduation program. Graduates may wear national honor society cords they have earned from entities outside of TCAPS.

Graduation Rehearsal is required for any Senior who is planning to participate in the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony. Rehearsal will take place at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium promptly at 9:00am.

The Senior Celebration will take place following rehearsal. This event is hosted by parents and families on May 29th to honor all of you and your accomplishments completing High School.

Senior Celebration:

Light Breakfast will be served before Graduation Rehearsal from 8am-8:45am

Lunch at Oakys after Graduation Rehearsal (included with your ticket purchase*)

Afternoon/Evening Activities at Incredible Mo's from 4-8pm, games, food, bowling, laser tag, arcade, prizes and more (included with your ticket purchase*)

• Volunteer for Senior Celebration
  
• Senior Celebration Amazon Gift Registry; the easiest way to support the class of 2024 send off!
  
• Senior Party Donation

Tickets are on sale now in the Main office for $45. If you wait to purchase your ticket at the door it will be $50. The first 50 people to purchase tickets will receive extra raffle tickets at the door

• Contact wsh2024titans@gmail.com for more information

• Fall 2024 Senior Parent Meeting Slides
• September 29 - Senior Class Photo & Senior Meeting at 9am
• September 30- Homecoming Dance
• October 4 - Parent Senior Meeting 5:30 in the LMC
• Oct 10 - Senior Assembly College Application Month
  

• Oct 6 - Jostens/Graduation Orders

• Oct 11 - Seniors work REMOTELY on post-secondary exploration (CTC, NMC attend as normal)

• Oct 11 - NMC College Open House

• Nov 6 - SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTO DEADLINE

• SENIOR PHOTO DIRECTIONS

• SENIOR QUOTE LINK

• Dec 7 - Parent planning meeting for Senior Celebration, 6pm, LMC

• Jan 8 - Parent planning meeting for Senior Celebration, 6pm, LMC

• Jan 19 - End of 1st semester classes (includes virtual)
  

• Thru the end of 1st semester: Seniors should check the DIPLOMA NAME list posted outside the counseling office. Please see Mrs. Brunan in the main office if your name is not listed how you want it PRINTED on your diploma.

• Click here to learn more about our Academic Boosters Scholarship Drive for Class of 2024 Seniors

• The FASFA (Financial Aid for Class of 2024 Seniors) is now open:

• FASFA website (go here to begin and complete the FASFA process https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• FASFA 1-page Guide https://massp.com/sites/default/files/documents/toolbox/One-pager.pdf
• FASFA Tips from MCAN https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JB-xEULThcQT4czBs00qxhIYllthP9AE5-69Lf55pjg/edit?usp=sharing
• Is my parent a "contributor" when I fill out my FASFA form? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZWOiwsxtW1f09eQl6GuM7qXgrTFy66Q/view
  
• FASFA Support from NMC https://www.nmc.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-events.html

• Jan 30 - Senior Class Meeting (Slides)

• March 1 - Local Scholarship Deadline (& Achievement of Excellence deadline)
  

• April 10 - Seniors work REMOTELY on post-secondary exploration (CTC, NMC as normal)

• April 23- Jostens Graduation Order Pick-Up (Commons)

• April 23 - Senior Class Meeting (Auditorium) | Senior Parent Meeting

• April 24 - Senior Interview (LMC) Seniors are required to sign up for an appoint between 1pm-7pm

• May 6-17 – Advanced Placement Testing

• May 18- Prom G.T. Resort – Governor’s Hall, 8:00 pm

• May 20 - Last week of Classes for Seniors

• May 21 - HONORS CONVOCATION, 6pm (invite only) - Details below

• May 22 - Senior Yearbook Distribution in LMC during lunch

• May 24 - Last required day for CTC Seniors that are on track for credit (May 26th can be used as a make up day)

• May 24 - Final School Day for Seniors (Parents welcome to greet Seniors outside the school at 2:45pm). Seniors that are on campus this day need to be IN CLASS until the end of 6th hour. - Details below

• May 29 (Wednesday) Graduation Rehearsal - REQUIRED (9am) & Senior Celebration Day - details will be added below. This is a parent-run event, you can sign up to help here: https://tinyurl.com/muw84r23

• June 2 Graduation Ceremony - 11:00am. - details below

All Seniors need to complete the SENIOR SURVEY. Transcripts will be send after S2 final grades post based on the information entered on your Senior Survey. Future transcript sends can be ordered at https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/99237/account

https://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/apply.html

Our local and regional scholarship application opened January 12, 2024 and will remain open until March 1, 2024. This is a great opportunity to apply to a variety of different scholarships in one application.

Every year these scholarships award over $70,000 to our students. The scholarships are from local businesses and community organizations that are dedicated to helping our students achieve their college and career goals.

Make time to fill out the application before the deadline to be considered for some of these scholarships. There are some scholarships that are not academic-based so if you feel you don’t qualify still fill out the application because there might be some that fit your career goals, activities or volunteer efforts. Scholarship recipients are announced at Honors Convocation in May 2024.

The application is through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

Achievement of Excellence Award Applications & Portfolios are also Due March 1st: Achievement of Excellence Award and Application Criteria

On Wednesday, April 10, WSH will run a special schedule for SAT and PSAT Testing (Grades 9-11th). Seniors will have a virtual, asynchronous learning opportunity shared to their student email on Wednesday, April 10. You do not need to report to WSH on Wednesday (4/10). However, Seniors that are enrolled at CTC will still need to attend their afternoon CTC classes. The bus from WSH will run at its normal time. Seniors that arrive on campus on Wednesday (4/10) will need to remain in the commons for a quiet study hall.

Normal classes will resume on Thursday, April 11 for all seniors.

WSH Seniors are required to complete a Senior Exit Interview as part of their high school experience. Students with an IEP do not need to sign up for an exit interview as they meet this requirement by conducting their Student-Led IEP Meeting. Additionally, CTC students complete interviews and meet this requirement within their program at CTC.

When: Wednesday, April 24

Time: 1:00 - 7:00 PM

Seniors will sign-up using this Google Form

• All interviews will be 1:1 with a Traverse City community member
• Interviews will take about 15-20 minutes
• Seniors need to bring an updated resume
• Seniors should come dressed for an interview

If you know of any community members interested in conducting interviews with our seniors, please share this Google Form with them.

Saturday, May 18th, 2024 8:00-11:00pm at the Grand Traverse Resort

WSH Juniors & Seniors may attend

Theme: Red Carpet

Dress: Formal

Guests: WSH Juniors & Seniors may bring 1 pre-approved guest (9th grade thru recent graduates). Guest pass form. The form must be completed before buying a ticket for your guest. Students will get a message on their school e-mail that their guest is approved.

Tickets: $25 (Sales begin May 1st)

*Tickets for all dances must be purchased in advance (sold during lunch a week prior to the dance). No ticket sales at the door.

• By May 24 - Seniors must have all course work completed so final grades can be calculated for West classes, Career Tech Center and Virtual classes. Seniors are encouraged to avoid waiting until Friday to complete any final projects, etc.
• May 23rd is the last day for NorthEd Career Tech classes for Seniors
• May 24th is the last day for Virtual Classes for Seniors
• May 22, Wednesday- Yearbook Distribution & Signing in the SMALL GYM (SENIORS ONLY) after 3rd period
• By May 24 - Return all school-owned materials (uniforms, textbooks, instruments, library books). This includes all TCAPS Chromebook computers and power supply cables. If you are done with your device early, you can turn it in early to miss the rush. Seniors that do not return all of their publicly owned items may not walk in the Graduation ceremony
• May 24 - Seniors' Last Day. This is a regular school day at West. Seniors are reminded that they need to complete any outstanding coursework on this day and not to disrupt the 1200 underclassmen that have regular classes that day. Seniors that are on campus this day need to be IN CLASS during 1st-3rd periods. Seniors are also reminded not to loiter in school parking lots over night or leave vehicles parked at school overnight. Seniors that have completed all of their obligations are invited to the Track for lunch and activities starting at 11:12am (this will last all afternoon).
• Senior & parents are invited to join the Drumline at 2:45pm to march out on their last day (parents can meet in the Commons at 2:45).
• Seniors, please do not plan 'pranks' or engage in destruction of each other's property on this day. School rules and Michigan laws still apply on Senior's last day. Continue to be kind to those around you on your last day.

Direct Link to the video of our 2024 Honors Convocation Ceremony:http://www.tcaps.net/live

For Seniors that have received an invitation to Honors Convocation:

• Honors Convocation takes place in the Auditorium and tickets are not required for parents and other guests. Seating will be limited, so please come early if you want a seat and please move to the middle of the rows so all seats can be used. The live stream will run on the big screen in the LMC for any families that prefer a larger space to watch portions of the ceremony or for overflow seating.
  
• Honors Convocation is an invite-only event. Invites will be sent the week of May 1st.
• We will have a rehearsal at the start of 3rd period on Tuesday, May 21. Please line up in the music wing hallway based on the sheets that are on the wall.
• Dress Code is Formal: Gown, no cap or stoll, dress shoes, collared shirt, Seniors may wear cords that have already received prior to Honors Convocation (various Honor Societies, blue service cord).
  
• Ceremony begins at 6:00pm, Seniors should line up by 5:30pm in the music wing.
• The ceremony will be streamed live on TCAPS Media Live Stream Page http://www.tcaps.net/live . An edited version of the ceremonies will be posted a few days after the ceremony at: https://www.tcaps.net/programs/highschools/
  
• Seniors will meet their families in the Commons after the ceremony. Families are welcome to take photos in various indoor and outdoor locations on campus after the ceremony.
  
• Honors Convocation routinely lasts more than two and half hours, so please plan appropriately.
• All Local Scholarships & the Achievement of Excellence recipient are announced at Honors Convocation.
• Magna & Summa Honors cords are distributed during Honors Convocation.
• Each Senior invited to Honors Convocation will have a copy of the commemorative program in the packet they pick up at Graduation Rehearsal.