Dulaney High School

Dulaney High School

Class of 2021 Senior Information

 

Class Advisors:   Ms. Heaps  rheaps@bcps.org

                             Mr. Velten bvelten@bcps.org

                             * Please email the class advisors if you have any questions.

 

Class Administrator: Dr. Murray rmurray3@bcps.org

Service Learning Hours: Mrs. Sofinowski asofinowski@bcps.org

Senior Obligations: Mrs. Weyforth mweyforth@bcps.org

Important Dates

 

Many events are tentative due to future possible issues with COVID-19 and

if the events take place, CDC rules will be in effect. Safety first!

 

The Class of 2021 Will Paint These Rocks!!!

Rest assured that we are working with the higher-ups to plan “The Painting of the Rocks” event once we return to school in the second semester. Of course, all safety precautions will be taken. So hang in there Class of 2021. The tradition will continue!

Senior Planning Day: Will be rescheduled during 2^nd semester if PSAT Day runs

While all the other grades take the PSAT, seniors are visiting colleges, organizing information needed/applying to colleges and/or researching careers and making contacts for their future plans.

 

Homecoming: Will be rescheduled during 2^nd semester

 

SENIOR PICTURES

The appointment cards were mailed out on 10/29/20 to senior families by the Lifetouch company and should have already arrived in the mail. 

IF you have received your appointment card, please follow the directions to set up your appointment ASAP.

IF you have NOT received an appointment card, please log onto the www.PrestigePortraits.com website and use the "locate your school" link and go in that way. 

Unfortunately, no walk-in or unconfirmed appointments can be accommodated.

 

Customer Care: 410-644-7700           answers@lifetouch.com

 

FYI: These pictures will also be used for the yearbook and graduation.

 

Please click on the link below regarding our enhanced cleaning protocols on Picture Day.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TkJ0P8hig93KlKSieYJzXSkfZXe7wR-n/view?usp=sharing

 

Another Option:

If these dates do not work for you, Lifetouch Pictures is also offering to take pictures at their office location in Baltimore County. Call them at the phone number above if you are interested in this option.

Please click on the link below regarding our enhanced cleaning protocols on Picture Day.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TkJ0P8hig93KlKSieYJzXSkfZXe7wR-n/view?usp=sharing

 

HSA & MCAP Exams: MSDE will provide an updated state assessment schedule

Dates: TBD

 

AP Exams: Should run on time if schools are reopened but if not, we assume college May 3-15     board will use online exams like they did last May.

 

Yearbook Info:     

We are still finalizing aspects of our yearbook, so they are not available for order yet. Please check again soon.

Buy your yearbook at www.jostens.com (search for Dulaney High School)

dulaneyyearbook@bcps.org to email pictures or questions.

-Must pre-order your yearbook by March 1^st in order to guarantee a yearbook.

-Personal Pages: Want to publish special memories your child will keep forever? Wish them luck and send congratulations? Place an ad in the yearbook?

Go to: www.jostensyearbooks.com

Offer expires on  ___ TBD.

 

-Senior Baby Photos: If you would like to be included on the baby photo page of the senior section, please send photos to: dulaneyyearbook@bcps.org

Questions: Contact Ms. Korrow at kkorrow@bcps.org

 

Cap, Gown & Tassel:      

-Students may order Cap, Gown & Tassel on www.jostens.com (search for Dulaney High School). The cap and gown cost is around $10.

-AFTER February 1^st, the PRICE WILL GO UP

-Graduation Announcements can also be purchased from www.jostens.com.

 

Senior Banners:

Orders due __ TBD

Senior Exams in May: Subject to change if needed.

Monday, May 17      (A3 & A4 Class Exams)

Tuesday, May 18      (B3 & B4 Class Exams)

Wednesday, May 19 (A1 & A2 Class Exams)

Thursday, May 20     (B1 & B2 Class Exams)

Friday, May 21          (Makeup Exams by appointment only---arranged with teacher)

BCPS Senior AVID Awards Ceremony: Wed., May 19^th at __TBD

 

Dulaney Athletic Banquet: Thurs., May 20^th at 5pm at Valley Mansion on Cranbrook

                                                   Subject to change if needed

Senior Prom

Sat., May 15^th          Senior Prom is at the Lord Baltimore Hotel 7:00pm to 11:00pm

                                 -Prom followed by PTSA Grad Gala

                                 -There will be no entry after 7:30pm

                                 -Prom Parking is a flat fee of $20

                                 -Tickets will be sold in April -Contact Class Advisors with questions

                                     (ticket price to be determined at a later date)

 

Grad Gala:

-You must arrive before 12:30am and present your school ID to enter. This event is free.

-Play games, win fantastic prizes & be safe!

-Location: TBD

-For donations and information, please contact the PTSA. Emails are on DHS website

Fri., May 21^st              Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at 8:30-11:00am in the gym

                                    -Each senior that has met their financial obligations will be given              

                                     6 tickets for graduation. This number is based on the total number  

                                     tickets that Towson University provides to us.

                                    -Everyone who enters must have a ticket, including infants.

                                    -Dress comfortably and appropriately

*If you would like to get more tickets, we suggest you reach out to  

  other seniors who may not need all their tickets and/or submit a   

                                      written request to our secretary, Ms. Weyforth at  

                                      mweyforth@bcps.org

                                   

Tues., June 1^st                   Senior Awards Ceremony at 1:00-3:00pm in the auditorium               

                                    -Invitation only          Subject to change if need be

 

Graduation Requirements Beyond the Normal Course Work

 

State Exams:

-Seniors must take the 2 HSA’s: MISA Science & Government & the 2 MCAP exams in Algebra 1 and English 10. Seniors must either have passed the exams or successfully complete the bridge plans offered. However, MSDE has waived the requirement for any of these test classes that were completed and passed in June 2020. For any seniors who have not passed the HSA’s & MCAP Exams normally or with the 2020 MSDE Waiver, they will take the tests in 2^nd semester, unless they have successfully completed the bridge plans before the test dates.

 

75 Service-Learning Hours:

-Seniors must complete 75 service-learning hours in order to graduate.

Please turn in the documentation to Ms. Sofinowski no later than ___ TBA.

You can scan & email your service-learning hours documentation to Ms. Sofinowski at asofinowski@bcps.org  

Tues., June 1^st             Graduation at 7:00pm at Towson University Tiger Arena

(Tentative)                   *Seniors must arrive by 6:00pm

Subject to change if needed                                    

                                    -Proper attire must be worn. No flip flops, sneakers or jeans please.

                                    -Cap with tassel/Gown and chords will be worn

                                    -No admittance into the arena without a ticket (including infants)

                                    -No balloons or signs are permitted in the arena

                                    -All members of the audience must remain in their seats 

                                      throughout the ceremony and recessional.

                                     -Please hold your applause and refrain from calling out as students

                                      are awarded their diplomas until the last name is called to ensure

                                      each student’s name is heard.

                                     -Fire laws prohibit guests from blocking isles to take pictures.

                                      Pictures must be taken from your seat.

                                     -A professional photographer will photograph each graduate as            

                                      they receive their diploma. These pictures can be purchased at a

                                      later date.

                                     -CDC rules will be in place

*THE GRADUATION CEREMONY IS A DIGNIFIED EVENT.

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED FROM BOTH GRADUATES AND THEIR GUESTS.

 

 

 

 

Parking Information for Graduation Ceremony

-Parking is in lots 13, 14 and 19 and will require a 5-10 minute

                       walk or take the shuttle buses.

                      -Handicapped parking is in Lot 21 only. You must have a

                       handicap tag to park in this area.

                      -There will Towson University Security at all roads checking parking   

                        passes and directing traffic