Senior Portraits
Senior Retreat – Camp Henry
Attention 2023 Seniors!
WHEN: Sunday, September 25th
TIME LEAVING: 9:15 am
TIME RETURNING: Monday, Sept 26 at 11:30 am
COST: $100 per student – DUE by Thursday, September 1st
Make checks payable to Forest Hills Northern HS and turn payment into the main office.
Download and complete this year’s permissions slip
Before attending the retreat, every senior will need a waiver on file with Camp Henry. Please see the links below to fill out your waiver with Camp Henry!
Release Forms for under 18: https://bit.ly/3uHkYsS
Release Forms for 18 and over:https://bit.ly/3P0R0rz
Mrs. Damuth and Mrs. Irwin will not allow seniors that do not have a waiver on file to sign up for their cabins. Cabin sign-ups will happen during the first week of school.
GO HUSKIES!
Commencement Ceremony 2023
When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 7 PM
Where: Cornerstone University- Hansen Fieldhouse
1001 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Once you enter the Cornerstone campus, you must make your way to one of the parking lots designated for parents and family (lots A, G, H, I, and J) see map. Lots D, E, and F, are reserved for our Seniors. They will leave their cars parked overnight while attending the Senior All Night Party.
Staff will be collecting tickets at the door.
Requirements for Graduation
Students must complete the required Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) credits and earn a minimum of 22.5 credits to graduate and walk at commencement. See your counselor if you have questions regarding your graduation credits.
Senior Exams
- Monday, May 8, 2023 – Full day – 0-hour exam
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – Full day – Attend class 1st, 2nd. 3rd hours and take 4th, 5th, and 6th-hour exams
- Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – Take 1st, 2nd, 3rd-hour exams….and DONE!
Caps, Gowns, and Announcements
The Jostens Senior Class Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2022, during communications break in the auditorium for about 20 minutes. Our Jostens sales representative will be meeting with seniors to discuss everything that will be needed to purchase for the graduation ceremony (cap, gown, stole, tassel) along with showing all the other great things they have to offer.
Preview the Jostens Northern High order website.
Commencement Tickets
Each senior will receive six (6) tickets when all his/her obligations have been paid. A list of obligations will be emailed to parents and students following senior exams. Obligations can be paid in the office. Tickets will be provided to your senior immediately following the Passing of the Light Assembly on May 15, 2022, in the North Gym.
Scholarships/Awards/Post High School Plans
Students must submit this information by Monday, May 1, 2023, to be included in the Commencement program. Please submit only information for the college you have been accepted to and plan to attend.
Commencement Events
Senior Celebration
TBD May 2023 at 6:30 pm
Fine Arts Center
The class of 2023 will attend with family members (seniors will be given 4 tickets each to attend this event)
Seniors are to report no later than 6:00 pm.
The evening will include:
- Senior speakers & a staff speaker
- Senior musical performances
- Senior scholarships awarded
- Senior video presentation
- A small reception will be held after the celebration.
- Yearbook distribution
Seniors should wear…Formal Attire
Passing of the Light Assembly
Monday, May 15, 2022, at 9:30 am
Northern High School / North Gym
Please enter through the North Gym doors.
Seniors should report wearing Gowns and Stoles only (no caps) no later than 9:00 am.
The assembly will be at 9:30 am.
Attendance: Parents and families are encouraged to attend this very special occasion. Seniors (only) luncheon will follow the recognition ceremony in the South Gym.
Tickets for the Commencement Ceremony will be distributed to seniors in the south gym following this event.
Commencement Day
Tuesday, May 16, 2022
Cornerstone University- Hansen Fieldhouse (map)
9:00 am – (optional) Senior Breakfast – Seniors are invited to partake in a senior breakfast (location and details to be announced soon).
10:00 am (sharp) – Rehearsal for Commencement – will begin at 10:00 am on May 16, immediately following Senior Breakfast, at Cornerstone University Hansen Fieldhouse.
If you plan to participate in Commencement, you must attend this practice. It will last no more than two hours if students are on time, attentive, and cooperative. Please park in Lots D, E, or F. You will need to park in these lots again when you come to graduation (these lots will have security for the evening).
Commencement Evening
Tuesday, May 16, 2022
Cornerstone University- Hanson Fieldhouse
6:00 pm (sharp)- Seniors must be in the dressing area. Seniors are to parking in lots D, E, or F.
7:00 pm – Commencement Ceremony will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
After graduation, seniors may pick up their diplomas from their counselor in the lobby.
9:00 pm – Departure for All-Night Party
Seniors will depart from Cornerstone at approximately 9:00 pm for the All-Night Party. Students are reminded to bring clothes to wear to the party. If possible, graduation clothes and diplomas should be left with someone following the ceremony.
Security will be provided for cars left overnight in Lots D, E & F. Buses will drop students off at about 4:00 am. on Wednesday. Remember, the only way to go to the party is to get on that yellow limousine one last memorable time!
Senior Recognition and Commencement Attire and Behavior
Graduation ceremonies are provided for those who wish to participate. They are dignified occasions, and we are confident that all graduates will dress and act appropriately. Graduates who do not meet the dress requirements will not be permitted to participate in the ceremonies.
Please follow these dress guidelines:
Boys: Dark dress pants (no jeans), collared shirt, tie, dress shoes, and dark socks (no athletic shoes, boots, or sandals).
Girls: Knee/calf-length dress, or skirt/dress slacks and a blouse, dress shoes (no athletic shoes or boots); no corsages are to be worn on gowns. Purses should be left with parents or at home.
Gowns & Stoles – Please steam or press gowns with a cool iron. They are very wrinkled when you take them out of the packaging.
Caps – Caps should be worn flat on the head (bobby-pinned if necessary). No decor is allowed on the cap.
Behavior Prior to Graduation
We want to remind our seniors of the importance of making good choices both in and out of school. It is important to keep in mind that any senior who violates FHN/District policies (i.e., use, possession, or sale of drugs or alcohol at any event leading up to commencement), or engages in any type of vandalism or prank at FHN, may impact their ability to participate in graduation ceremonies. Students on school grounds (other than during scheduled supervised activities) may also be subject to legal action. It is important that families and the school work together to supervise student activities leading up to graduation. It is our hope that students do not do anything to jeopardize their opportunity to be a part of all of the important and meaningful activities!
We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful time with you and your family. High School Graduation is such a special time, and we look forward to the many fun events ahead!
Senior Exam Exemption Criteria 2023
Details and Info coming soon
