The information provided in the newsletter is specific to our graduating Class of 2022. I hope to provide the "Senior Newsletter" on a regular basis through Seniors last day at LHS. It is critical that all Seniors review the information as there are deadlines that must be met.

• March 1, 2022 - Local scholarships posted in Counseling Corner.
• April 4, 2022 - Local scholarship online applications due by 3:00 p.m.
• May 7, 2022 - JR/SR PROM at Genesys Banquet Center
• May 19, 2022 - 2nd Semester Final Exams for seniors
• May 20, 2022 - 2nd Semester Final Exams for seniors. Seniors last day.
• May 20, 2022 - Cap & Gown distribution at the end of the school day.
• June 2, 2022 - Baccalaureate - Hope Lutheran Church 7:00 p.m.
• June 3, 2022 - Graduation rehearsal at 8:00 a.m. Stadium(MANDATORY)
• June 3, 2022 - Virtual Honors Awards at 6:30 p.m.
• June 4, 2022 - Graduation - Class of 2022 Commencement - Claude Cranston Stadium; 7:00 pm

The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.

The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.

Application Link

I appreciate those that have already ordered their caps & gowns using the information provided in previous LHS Updates. Now that we have turned the calendar to start our 2nd semester, the deadline for ordering is quickly approaching. In our most recent communication with Jostens, ALL cap & gown orders MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 1, 2022. The prices are as follows:

Cap, gown, tassel unit - $35.51 (includes tax)

Tassel only - $10.60 (includes tax)

Cord only - $11.02 (includes tax)

Cap only - $10.60 (includes tax)

Please use jostens.com to complete your cap & gown orders.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact Mrs. Curtis at (810) 591-0410. If a current senior will be using a siblings gown, please use the phone number provided above to let Mrs. Curtis know.

ALL CAPS & GOWNS WILL BE BLACK.

SOVITA Credit Union, in partnership with Genesee Health Plan is offering an essay contest designed for High School Seniors planning to pursue an education and career in the healthcare field. Sovita has sponsored the program from its inception by awarding two $1,500.00 scholarships for the winners! The deadline for entries has been extended to March 4, 2022.

In the coming Senior Newsletters, you will be provided regular updates regarding Class of 2022 milestone activities. Activities such as:

• prom
• senior exams
• virtual senior honors presentation
• baccalaureate
• graduation

FAFSA Genesee

LHS Counseling Corner has a variety of information for graduating Seniors. If you have not already visited, it is a great resource for information.

Dear Senior Parent or Guardian,

Senior Exit Project Presentations are the culmination of a five year career planning process. Through the career planning process, all Linden students are given the opportunity to begin career exploration and planning at the end of their seventh grade year. Starting in eighth grade, your child created an electronic Educational Development Plan (EDP) which has been updated annually through their senior year of high school. The capstone activity in this process is the Senior Exit Presentation. This presentation is meant to answer three questions:

• Who am I?

• Where am I going?

• How am I going to get there?

Your student is currently in the process of finalizing this project or starting their senior exit presentation in their senior English classes. This year, students will be presenting their presentation in their senior English class along with their peers. Parents and guardians have the opportunity to view their student’s presentation via Zoom. Your student’s World Literature English teacher has sent communication regarding the Zoom link, as well as, your student’s presentations date and time frame of their presentation. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to view the plan they have developed for life after high school.

Students that do not have World Literature in their schedule (AP students, EMC, Online, LAA, etc), parents and students will receive communication regarding their presentation date and time frame from Mr. Day or Mrs. Fuller via email.

In addition, for career exploration and planning resources please see Big Future College Board, O*Net Online, Pure Michigan Talent Connect Career Explorer and Skilled Trades websites and Michigan Hot 50 Jobs and Michigan Career Outlook.

If you have any questions please contact Heather Fuller, EDP Coordinator at hfuller@lindenschool.org or phone (810) 591-0457.

Graduating Seniors will be afforded the same final exam exemption opportunity as the first semester. To earn the exemption opportunity Seniors must meet the following criteria:

Students may choose to opt out of their semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:

• Minimum grade of 78% in a class OR,

• Minimum grade of 65% AND no missing assignments or assessments in the class

• Online, dual enrollment, or EMC classes are not subject to the semester final exam exemption.

• No more than four (4) absences (Excused or Unexcused) in any class for the semester.

• Medical excuses MUST be submitted within one (1) week of the date(s) of the absence(s). Documentation MUST include a diagnosis of the illness and specific date(s) the student could not attend school.

• ALL absences MUST be reported to the school in writing by a parent. Absences MUST be reported within 48 hours from the day the student returns to school. Excuse notes received after 48 hours WILL NOT excuse the absence. Absences NOT calculated in the absence procedure include:

• Suspensions by school administrator

• School related absences

• Absences due to a death in the immediate family

• Medical appointments with documentation

• Court appointments with documentation

• College visits (2 per semester).

• No more than three (3) tardies in any class for the semester.

• No semester suspensions, violation of the academic dishonesty policy, violations of the acceptable use policy and/or multiple discipline referrals.

Note: Missing 11 or more minutes of a class constitutes an absence.

• Students who qualify for the final exam incentive will have the option of taking the final exam. The exam grade will be calculated into the semester grade if it improves the final semester grade. The final exam grade for exempt students will not negatively affect their semester grade.

THURSDAY MAY 19, 2022:

7:35 - 9:05 am: SCIENCE

9:10-10:40 am: MATH

10:50-12:20 pm: ELECTIVE

FRIDAY MAY 20, 2022:

7:35-9:05 am: SOCIAL STUDIES

9:10-10:40 am: ENGLISH

10:50-12:20 pm: APPLIED ARTS/ELECTIVE

• March 7th: project Graduation planning meeting 6:30 PM Linden High School

• March 12th: Spring adult night out/ Game night: Shiawassee Shores-Linden. 6:30 pm.

• Senior 2022 Project Graduation all night party: Sunday, June 5th. Time TBD: (7:00 pm?)

As you embark on the final few months of your high school career, we at the school and our friends at Jostens want to offer you a gift for your accomplishments! We have attached a flyer that gives you a code for $40 off MOST Senior class rings and/or class jewelry! Please consider this as your opportunity to remember this time of your life and one you will want to celebrate for years to come! The class ring is a 125 year legacy that we want to continue to pass down from generation to generation!

Jostens also offers an opportunity of a payment plan, if you decide to purchase rings and/or jewelry. Only $75.00 starts your order, and you can pay as you go at your pace. Just follow the instructions on the flyer and contact Jostens at 810-658-1700 with any questions.