Class of 2022 - Kentlake High School Senior Graduation Handbook
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Kentlake High School
Senior Graduation
Handbook
Class of 2022
1
April 8, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2022:
Graduation is an exciting time for our students. And, it can also be very busy.
There are a lot of events, responsibilities and deadlines that need to be met in order
for our students to walk across the graduation stage. This handbook is intended to
help parents know what to expect throughout the senior year. Please use this
handbook as a reference to guide you through the senior year.
I need to emphasize that this handbook has TENTATIVE DATES and will be
subject to change. When changes occur, we will communicate this out to our
families. In addition, the most up to date copy of this handbook will be on our
Kentlake Website Graduation Page.
As a Falcon Family, we are dedicated to celebrating the amazing accomplishments
of our Seniors. We know that some of these events may need to be transitioned to
a virtual or social distanced event depending on current conditions. We appreciate
everyone’s patience as we work to honor our seniors while keeping them safe as
well.
As a Falcon Family, we wish our seniors an amazing year!
Respectfully-
Heidi Maurer
Principal
Kentlake High School
2Calendar of Events:
Date Activity Contact Person
March 15 Cap & Gown Pick Up
April 11 Staff Speaker/Ushers Nominations Greg Kaas
Gregory.Kaas@kent.k12.wa.us
April 18 Pick-up for Prom guest contracts begins Main Office
Janalynn.Hernandez@kent.k12.wa.us
April 22 Senior High School and Beyond Plan Kirsten Roberts-Hunkovic
(Graduation Requirement) DUE
April 25 Prom tickets go on sale Cashier/Bookkeeper
Susan.Little@kent.k12.wa.us
April 26 - 28 Cinderella Project Athletics/Activities
Jennifer.Underwood@kent.k12.wa.us
May 4 Grad Speaker Discussions English Department
May 6 Last day to register for Edgenuity classes Student Services
in order for them to be completed by (253)373-4910
graduation
May 11 Prom court nominations due Jeremy Williams/Peter Fowler
Jeremy.Williams@kent.k12.wa.us
Peter.Fowler@kent.k12.wa.us
May 17 Teachers notify parents of students who are Teachers
in danger of failing their class.
May 19 Student Speakers Selected
May 20 Prom at the Seattle Art Museum Senior Advisor
(This is subject to change based upon COVID restrictions) jeremy.williams@kent.k12.wa.us
May 20 Last day make payments by check Cashier/Bookkeeper
Susan.Little@kent.k12.wa.us
May 20 Prom court announced
May 24 Deadline to submit photos to Senior Slide kentlakeseniors@gmail.com
Show
May 24 Senior Brunch tickets go on sale Cashier/Bookkeeper
Susan.Little@kent.k12.wa.us
June 1 Falcon Awards Night Greg Kaas
Gregory.Kaas@kent.k12.wa.us
June 1 Senior Signing Day Kathy Morrison/Greg Kaas
Katherine.Morrisson@kent.k12.wa.us
Gregory.Kaas@kent.k12.wa.us
June 8 Senior Laptop Collection KL Swap Room
June 6 Senior Finals (1, 3, 5) Classroom Teachers
June 7 Senior Finals (2, 4, 6) Classroom Teachers
June 9 Last day to pay senior fines Cashier/Bookkeeper
Susan.Little@kent.k12.wa.us
3June TBD Senior yearbook pickup Suzanne Rychlik
Suzanne.Rychlik@kent.k12.wa.us
June 8 Graduation ticket pickup begins Cashier/Bookkeeper
Susan.Little@kent.k12.wa.us
June Edgenuity class finished/passed Student Services
(253)373-4910
June 7 Senior Awards Main Office
Janalynn.Hernandez@kent.k12.wa.us
June 8 Graduation Walking List finalized at 3:00 Student Services
pm (253)373-4910
June Counselors call parents of all students not Student Services
walking at Graduation (253)373-4910
June 10 Graduation Rehearsal Greg Kaas
Gregory.Kaas@kent.k12.wa.us
June 10 Senior Brunch Senior Advisor
jeremy.williams@kent.k12.wa.us
June 11 at 12:30 Graduation Greg Kaas
Gregory.Kaas@kent.k12.wa.us
June 11 Grad Night Celebration Kentlake Community PTSA
KentlakePTSA@gmail.com
June 30 Final Transcripts Student Services
(253)373-4910
July Diplomas Student Services
(253)373-4910
4Cap & Gown Pick Up
Jostens at KL during lunches on March 15th for cap & gown pick up.
Senior High School and Beyond Plan
(Graduation Requirement) DUE April 22
Planning for Life After Graduation
The high school and beyond plan (HSBP) gives students the opportunity to think about their future and
develop a plan to get the most out of high school so they're ready to pursue their adult lives no matter
what direction they plan to take.
Students are required to complete a high school and beyond plan rather than a culminating project. Many
parts of the high school and beyond plan were previously included in the culminating project.
A high school and beyond plan includes:
• Identification of career goals based on a career interest and skills inventory or assessment.
• Identification of educational goals.
• A four-year course plan that fulfills graduation requirements and aligns with career and
educational goals.
• A resume or activity log by the end of twelfth grade that provides a written compilation of
student’s education, work experience, and community service.
Students receive information regarding the high school and beyond plan and assistance in completing this
graduation requirement in Homeroom throughout their High School career.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Assistant Principal, Kirsten Roberts-Hunkovic or your student’s
Homeroom teacher for assistance.
Additional information can be found in Kent School District Procedure 2410P.
Source: RCW 28A.230.090
Staff Speaker/Ushers Nominations
The class of 2022 will have the opportunity to select the staff speaker and ushers that will be a part of the
graduation ceremony. Students will receive a survey at the Senior Class Meeting. In this survey, they
will nominate staff for these positions. To vote, they need to attend the Senior Class Meeting.
Speaker Applications due May 4, 2022.
5Last day to register for Edgenuity classes to be completed by graduation
Edgenuity classes are used to assist students in recapturing credit for a class previously failed. The last
day to enroll in an Edgenuity class is May 6, 2022, so that there is time to complete the course prior to
graduation. Students enrolled in Edgenuity classes need to complete these courses no later than June 9,
2022, with a passing grade in order to earn the required credit for the course.
Cinderella Project:
In order to support all students with engaging in Prom, our PTSA runs the Cinderella Project where
students can borrow dresses and tuxes for free. This event will take place during all lunches in Rainier
Hall April 25-29th . Students can try on dresses and tuxes for the event and check them out.
You need to get a parent permission form from Main Office. Turn it in when you get your dress or
tuxedo along.
Seniors in Danger of Failing
Teachers will notify parents of students who are in danger of failing their class by May 17th, 2022.
Prom Court:
This year for Prom court, an email will be sent from Mr. Williams or Mr. Fowler. The email will be sent
out on Monday, May 9th and voting will close Friday, May 13th. If you don’t vote on your own time,
please vote in your homeroom. Please nominate up to 8 seniors. On May 16th, a second email will be sent
out for the voting of the top two royalty. You have until May 19th to vote in that second election. Please
remember to check your emails so you can vote!
Prom Court will be announced May 20th. Seniors in Danger of Failing: May 17th , 2022.
Teachers will document and contact parents of students who are in danger of failing their class. This
serves as an official notification that a student will not graduate if they do not pass a particular class.
Teachers will work with families to develop a plan to support the student with passing the
course. Teachers will contact parents to ensure they are aware of their student’s struggling grade.
Payments:
The following will be the payment options for the remainder of the year:
ALL STUDENTS:
Cash/credit/debit or online ONLY as of Saturday, May 21st
HOURS OF OPERATION: ALL KL students, including Running Start, are expected to
adhere to the following hours of operation for the Cashier’s Office:
Before school, 7:10-7:40am
During lunches
After school, 2:20-2:45 (Wednesdays 12:20-12:45)
The Administration expects you to be in class during class time. Teachers cannot give you
a pass to come to the Cashier’s Office.
6Senior Prom Tickets:
Senior Prom tickets will be available to purchase on Monday, April 25 until Friday, May 13.
The prices are as follows:
• April 25 to May 13
o TBD
• All fines must be clear prior to purchase.
• This event is for senior students only and their date.
• Completed guest contracts are required in order to purchase tickets. Pick up from
Main Office, Athletics or Cashier beginning April 18th. Guests must be younger than
21 years old.
• Guest contracts will NOT be accepted after Wednesday, May 11. Please plan
accordingly.
• Cashier will not “hold” tickets at the cheaper price if the student doesn’t have their
guest forms completed and/or fines paid at the time of purchase.
• ID is required
o Bring ID card for both Kentlake students at the time of purchase.
o OR bring ID card for Kentlake student and completed guest contract for guest
ticket
o Any current picture ID may be used to enter the dance (Driver’s license,
permit, school ID)
• Senior Prom is Friday, May 20th at Seattle Art Museum, from 8-11pm.
Senior Brunch Tickets:
Senior Brunch tickets will be available to purchase from Wednesday, May 18 to Tuesday, May 31
during regular Cashier hours, or online at https://wa-kent.intouchreceipting.com/
• The cost is $10 per senior. *Free tickets apply to Seniors who have a waiver on file for
free & reduced lunch.
• All fines must be clear prior to purchase.
• Sales will end on TUESDAY, May 31 at 2:45 p.m. (to provide a headcount to the
caterer)
• Senior Brunch will be held at Black Diamond Bakery on Friday, June 10, immediately
following graduation rehearsal (approx 11am-1pm)
• You must provide your own transportation to the event. Students are encouraged to
carpool.
• This event is for seniors only. Tickets are limited.
7Senior Prom:
Senior prom will be on May 20, 2022, from 8 pm to 11 pm at Seattle Art Museum. Please remember,
shoes are always required to be worn in the venue.
Prom Parking (Plan on around $25.00 parking)
Russell Investment Center Parking Garage
Republic Parking
Directions from Kentlake to Parking Garage
Falcon Awards Night
The Falcon Awards night is a time of year to recognize the students, staff and community members that
make Kentlake an amazing school to attend & work!! The 10th Annual Falcon Awards Night is our
version of the Oscars & will be held on Wednesday, June 1st from 6:00-8:00. It is a wonderful night of
food, music from our very own KL Jazz Band & recognition that brings our Falcon Family together.
Senior Slide Show Pictures:
Please email any pictures and/or quotes you would like to have in the senior slideshow to:
kentlakeseniors@gmail.com
*All pictures must be received no later than
Tuesday, May 24th
** Appropriate pictures and memories will be included
** Pictures of seniors from all four years of high school!
** Please try to limit the number of pictures to your 10 favorites
Senior Finals:
Senior Finals (1, 3, 5): June 6, 2022
Senior Finals (2, 4, 6): June 7, 2022
Senior finals will be an hour long. There will be no adjustment to the bell schedule. Students will
complete finals in periods 1,3 and 5 on June 6, 2022, and in periods 2, 4, and 6 on June 7, 2022. Teachers
will provide student with specific details for their class.
8Fines and Laptop Collection:
Parents and students are expected to log on to the Online Payment system to verify outstanding fines.
Direct link: https://wa-kent.intouchreceipting.com/. Fines can be paid directly on the site or with the
cashier. Questions regarding fines can be emailed to the Cashier at susan.little@kent.k12.wa.us . She will
review records and reply with any updated information/clarification. Addressing this information prior to
FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd will make the graduation process much easier!
SENIOR LAPTOP COLLECTION:
Will be June 8, 2022. Please plan to have all laptops and accessories ready to turn in at that time.
Seniors are expected to be proactive and clear their fines by Thursday, June 2. Seniors with
outstanding fines as of June 8 will not be allowed to pick up their tickets and/or participate in
graduation practice until all fines and obligations are clear. Participation in graduation practice is
required to participate in the ceremony on June11.
HOURS OF OPERATION: ALL KL students, including Running Start, are expected to
adhere to the following hours of operation for the Cashier’s Office:
Before school – 7:10am-7:40am
During student lunches
After school – 2:20pm-2:45pm (Wednesdays 12:20-12:45)
The Administration expects you to be in class during class time. Teachers cannot give you
a pass to come to the Cashier’s Office.
Yearbook Distribution:
Pre-purchased yearbooks will be distributed sometime in June (exact time TBD depending on
when the books are delivered). This is early distribution and students must have all fines
cleared in order to pick up their books. ID is required to pick up your yearbook!
For those who did not pre-purchase yearbooks, there will be a limited quantity of yearbooks
available in June on a first come, first serve basis. Students that are clear of all current fines may
purchase a yearbook for $75.00. The date is yet to be determined. All sales will be
cash/debit/credit only.
Senior Signing Day: June 1, 2022, during Homeroom
On June 1st, we will be having a Senior Signing Celebration. We will have homeroom classes cycle
through the gym to participate in a signing ceremony to celebrate ALL seniors and their post-secondary
goals. Running Start students are also welcomed to come at 9 AM on June 1 to participate. To prepare for
this event, seniors should complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/J3661UHfeT. We will have
posters to sign, so the survey will ensure that we have the correct signs for the ceremony. We need to
know what all Seniors are doing next year so that we can celebrate ALL Graduate to goals!
9Graduation Ticket Pickup:
Graduation Ticket Pickup Starting June 8th:
Seniors that are clear of all fines and cleared academically through Student Services will be
able to pick up graduation tickets on Wednesday, June 8th during lunches in the main hallway
off the Commons at the designated tables. After this time, tickets may be picked up from the
Cashier during regular Cashier Office hours.
• Students who have fines or have not been cleared through Student Services
will not be able to pick up their graduation tickets until all such issues have been
cleared.
o Seniors needing academic clearance/documentation have been notified
through Student Services. Do not assume that you are clear until you personally
talk to a staff member in Student Services.
• Someone else CANNOT pick up your tickets. Each senior is required to sign for
their tickets.
• Each student will receive 10 tickets. No additional tickets will be given.
• Extra tickets are not available for purchase.
• Tickets may be picked up until 3:00 pm on Friday, June 10. Tickets will not
be available at the door of the Showare.
• ID is required to pick up your tickets.
• All state and local guidelines will be followed at this event, potentially including
COVID vaccination proof or a negative COVID test. This is subject to change as local
guidance changes.
Senior Awards Night: June 7 at 6:30
IN THE PAC (COVID rules permitting) ON JUNE 7 @ 6:30pm
Friends and family of invitees are welcome to attend.
Award recipients will receive invitation.
Please RSVP ASAP to Ms. Hernandez in Main Office
Graduation Walking List Finalized
Students have the opportunity to share their graduation experience with a walking partner. Students may
have one walking partner and they indicate this choice on their senior survey. Students who do not
choose a walking partner will be appointed someone. The order in which students will enter the Showare
for graduation will be finalized on Friday, June 3 at 3:00. NO CHANGES will be made after this time.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
10Parents Notified of Non-Graduate Status:
By 3:00 on June 9th, counselors will contact parents to inform them a student has not met a graduation
requirement and will not be able to earn their diploma at this time. They will work with students and
families to share options on how the student can earn their high school diploma in other ways. It is
important to understand that students who have not met the graduation requirements will not
participate in the graduation ceremonies unless your student qualifies to participate as a result of
Kevin’s Law (please see your special education case manager for more details.)
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: June 10, 2022, at 7:40 in the PAC
There is a mandatory graduation rehearsal here at Kentlake! It is a requirement to attend in order to
participate in the graduation ceremony! The rehearsal is on June 10 from 7:40 AM until 10:00AM. All
seniors need to report to the PAC at 7:40AM – do not be late!
Senior Brunch- June 10, 2022, immediately following graduation rehearsal
Join your fellow graduating class one last time at this year’s class of 2022 senior brunch. It will be held at
the Black Diamond Bakery from approximately 11am until 1pm on June 10, 2022. You must provide
your own transportation to the event. Students are encouraged to carpool. This event is for seniors
only. Tickets are limited.
Graduation:
Senior Graduation will be held on June 11, 2022, at 12:30 at the ShoWare Center. This is subject to
change as COVID conditions evolve.
Each senior will be allotted 10 graduation tickets at no charge. This is subject to change as we better
understand the COVID restrictions. Tickets may be picked up at the designated locations in the
Commons during lunches. Tickets will be distributed June 8, 2022, during lunches in the commons at the
designated tables. To receive tickets, seniors must be:
• Grade/credit eligible (verify with Student Services)
• All fines and obligations must be cleared
To participate in graduation, you must be present at the graduation rehearsal at Kentlake the day before.
If you have a conflict with a Running Start final, please call the Athletics/Activities Office at 253-373-
4923.
Tickets are not sold at ShoWare. All tickets must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10.
ONLY students can pick up their tickets. ID is required to pick up your tickets. Tickets can only be
picked up by seniors.
Parking is always a challenge at the ShoWare, as is the traffic. Families are strongly encouraged to
carpool as much as possible. Parking is available in the lot around ShoWare and across the street in
overflow parking. Here are the directions from KL to ShoWare.
11PTSA Senior Class of 2022 Celebration:
There is a planning committee working to put together plans for a “Regular” Grad Night option and
“Social Distancing” Grad Night option. If you have any questions, or would like to be on the committee,
feel free to reach out via email to kentlakeptsa@gmail.com.
Final Transcripts:
Students continuing their education this Fall 2022 should complete the Final Transcript Request Form to
be mailed to two- and four-year colleges, the military and technical schools. Final transcripts will be
ready to mail on Wednesday, June 30, 2022. Students should check with their future college to make
sure that the final transcript has been received. The timeline for colleges to update student accounts may
take a few days to process.
Please contact the Kentlake Registrar, at (253)373-4910 if you have questions.
Diplomas:
Diplomas, final transcripts for future use, and immunization records will be available for pickup
beginning Friday, July 15 in Student Services. To ensure delivery of diplomas, they will not be
mailed. Report cards will be mailed home. All fines must be paid prior to diploma pick up (cash or
cashier’s check only). Diploma issuance will be determined based on post-graduation grades such as
on-line course grades, Running Start grades, late test scores, etc. Summer office hours will be in
place, please check the Kentlake website or call (253)373-4900 or (253) 373-4910.
Please contact the Kentlake Registrar, at (253)373-4910 if you have questions.
Graduation Countdown:
MAY
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Last Day to
enroll in
Edgenuity
Classes
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Prom**
Seattle Art
Museum
from 8-
11pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Senior Slide
Show Pics
Due
29 30 31
NO SCHOOL
12JUNE
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
Kentlake
Senior
Signing Day
Falcon
Awards
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Senior Finals Senior Finals Two Graduation Graduation GRADUATION**
(Periods 1, 3, (Periods 2, 4, additional Walking List Rehearsal** Showare
5) 6) Graduation Finalized @12:30pm
tickets for Last day of Senior
Senior sale school for Brunch**
Awards Seniors.
Ceremony** Laptop
@ KL Collection for
6:30pm Seniors
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
28 29 30
Final
transcripts
will be
ready to
mail
** These items are subject to change as we navigate our COVID environment.
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