Senior Year
Senior year is unique in both the privileges and opportunities it affords and the special requirements placed on seniors. We urge seniors to choose a challenging and rigorous educational program based on their individual goals and to fully participate in senior class activities. The following information is offered regarding senior year:

• Senior Status: Only students who have earned eighteen (18) credits will be considered members of the senior class.
• Graduation Participation: Members of the senior class who have earned twenty six (26) credits and have met all graduation requirements (see page 6) are welcome to participate in the graduation ceremony. In addition, seniors are required to pass the equivalent of six (6) full credit courses and earn six (6) credits. A grade of “D” is considered passing, but only earns .5 credits during senior year. Seniors are also allowed no more than seven (7) unexcused absences during second semester senior year.
• Graduation Participation Waiver: Members of the senior class who do not meet graduation participation requirements may request a waiver that will enable them to participate in graduation by submitting a written request to the Principal by May 15th. The written request must clearly indicate why the student should be allowed to participate in graduation and how they intend to complete graduation requirements in the future. The Principal will form a committee with representation from the faculty, Guidance, and the administration to review each request.

Senior Class Activities: The following events are sponsored by the senior class and are an important part of senior year:

• Yearbook Packet: All seniors are asked to submit a photo and completed packet for the Yearbook by the end of September. Remember, your photo and yearbook information is the way you’ll be remembered by your classmates.
• Halloween Party: The senior class traditionally holds a costume party for members of the class only (no guests). Prizes are awarded for the best costumes. Usually the party is scheduled on a night within a week of Halloween.
• Junior/Senior Prom: This year’s Prom will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 9th. Juniors and seniors are welcome to attend and bring a guest, but all guests who are not Oakmont students must be approved by the administration. Tickets must be purchased in advance and all students must be present for school on the day before the Prom. Formal attire is required at the Prom.
• Senior Final Exams: Seniors take their final exams at the end of May. On final exam days in May, seniors may leave school once they have completed their exams.
• Senior Class Trip: Traditionally the senior class sponsors a class trip on an evening after final exams are completed. The trip is for members of the class only.
• Baccalaureate Service: A non-denominational religious service is held on an evening during the week before graduation. All seniors, parents, and guests are welcome to attend. Semi-formal attire is requested.
• Class Relays & Senior Barbecue: Relay races and other class competitions are scheduled for a day during the week before graduation. After the competitions, seniors hold a class meeting to read the Class Will and view the Senior Video. All seniors are then invited to attend an afternoon barbecue with the faculty.
• Class Night: Class night will be held this year on June 5th. All members of the senior class and their families are encouraged to attend this awards ceremony. Seniors wear their graduation gowns and are seated as a class.
• Senior Reception and Graduation: Graduation will be held this year on Sunday, June 7th. Members of the senior class attend a reception in the cafeteria starting at 11:30 AM on the morning of graduation. Seniors line up for the graduation ceremony at 12:30 PM. Graduation begins promptly at 1:00 PM. Seniors are asked to wear appropriate semi-formal clothing with their caps and gowns.
  Graduation is held on the turf field with unlimited seating for guests. In the event of inclement weather, graduation is held in the new gym and seniors are given a limited number of tickets for guests.