Seniors Class of 2023
Senior Info Class of 2023
- Center for Advising and Counseling
- Final Transcript Instructions
- Project Graduation
- SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION CLASS OF 2023
- Senior Trip Information Guidelines
- Senior Trip Booklet
- Special Release of Student Information Consent Form
- Grad Facts from Herff Jones
- Junior Senior Prom Information
- Class of 2023 Scholarships
Center for Advising and Counseling
Final Transcript Instructions
TRANSCRIPTS
* Seniors have informed Mr. Esker of their final transcript destination. They
only need to let Mr. Esker know if there is any change in the destination
before May 31st
* Public universities in Louisiana will download final transcripts from STS (the
state’s transcript system) in June. We do not send final transcripts to
Louisiana public universities since they will download them from STS.
* Final transcripts will be sent from Mandeville High School once a graduation
date is attached to the transcript. The graduation date on the final transcript
is May 20, 2022, the last day of school for the underclassmen. The
transcripts will be sent either electronically or through US mail depending on
the preference of the college.
* Dual enrollment transcripts must be sent by the student directly from the
college or university that sponsored the course to the college of his/her
choice. In order for that credit to follow the student to his/her college of
choice, the student needs to request a transcript from the university
that sponsored the dual enrollment course. A list of our courses and the
universities that sponsored the course can be found below, along with
instructions regarding the transcript request process.
o English IV Honors – Mrs. Thigpen – Southeastern Louisiana University
o Calculus Honors – Mrs. Bache – Southeastern Louisiana University
o Probability & Statistics Honors – Mr. Walker – Southeastern Louisiana
University
o Pre-Calculus Honors – Mrs. Bache & Mr. Walker – Southeastern Louisiana
University
o Algebra III Honors – Mr. Walker & Ms. Touchard – Southeastern Louisiana
University
o World History Honors – Mrs. Sidlovsky – Southeastern Louisiana University
o Psychology Honors – Mrs. Simon – Louisiana Tech University
o Biology II Honors – Ms. Decker – Louisiana Tech University
o Chemistry Honors – Mrs. Biguenet & Ms. Casey – Southeastern Louisiana
University
o Spanish II & III – Mrs. Forrest & Ms. Fredrick – Louisiana Tech University
o French II, III & IV – Mr. Tassin – Louisiana Tech University
o STAR – Ms. Radtke – Southeastern Louisiana University
* Southeastern Louisiana University transcripts may be requested by
printing a request form through this link
https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/registrar/transcverify/transcript_request/index.html
* Louisiana Tech University transcripts may be requested through this
link https://www.latech.edu/current-students/registraroffice/transcripts/ You do not need an LA Tech ID in order to
request the transcript. Your social security number is sufficient.
* For anyone who took a course through Northshore Technical
Community College (Auto Tech, Drafting, Nursing Assistant, EKG, EMT,
ProStart, First Responder) you’ll need to follow this link
https://www.northshorecollege.edu/admissions/transcript-request.
Project Graduation
SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION CLASS OF 2023
SENIOR SPONSORS
JENNIFER DEAN-JENNIFER.DEAN@STPSB.ORG
SEAN ESKER - SEAN.ESKER@STPSB.ORG (SENIOR COUNSELOR)
PAM SIMON-PAMELA.SIMON@STPSB.ORG
MANDEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
#1 SKIPPER DRIVE
MANDEVILLE, LA 70447
985.626.5225
MANDEVILLEHIGH.STPSB.ORG
Common APP
Seniors may use the Common App (www.commonapp.org) to use one application to apply to more than 1,000 schools. In our area, LSU, UNO, Tulane, Loyola, Xavier, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Mississippi
State, Millsaps all use the Common App.
There are hundreds more, including Auburn, Alabama, Spring Hill, South Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Arkansas, and College of Charleston. Applying through the Common App allows us to send records electronically, which eases the application process. When applying to a school, please check to see if they're on the Common Application. It makes things a lot easier!
ACT
SENDING TEST SCORES & TRANSCRIPTS
Students may request a paper transcript from Mrs. Howard, the registrar, in the guidance office. She has a request form at her desk. We cannot accept requests for transcripts by phone or email. Each transcript is $1 and will be mailed to the college or university you indicate. We do not send test scores (ACT). For the score to be official, it must be sent from ACT
directly to the college or university. ACT has endorsed superscoring, which allows a student to use his or her best score from each of the four (4) sub-sections to create a "superscore" composite score. It's up to each college or university to determine if they'll accept a superscore. TOPS does not currently allow for a superscore to be used.
FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA or signing a waiver indicating that you will not complete a
FAFSA is a graduation requirement for the class of 2023. The FAFSA for the class of
2023 will become available on October 1st. Please make sure to complete
the 2023-2024 FAFSA since that will be the first year of college for our seniors.
Dual Enrollment
Our students have the opportunity to take AP tests in a number of subjects and potentially earn college credit at
a fraction of the cost for a three-hour course. Registration for the AP tests is in the fall! Students may
test in English Language, English Literature, AB Calculus, U.S. History, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Comparative Government & Politics, macroeconomics, European History, and U.S. Government & Politics. November 2nd
is the deadline to register without the additional late fee. Forms are due to Mrs. Dietrich in the main office.
AP College Board
Students are able to potentially earn college credit through exams from the College Board's
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program). Students may test in College Composition (English IV
Honors), English Literature (English IV), Chemistry, College Algebra (Algebra III or Pre-Calculus),
Biology (Biology II), History of the US II:1865 to Present (U.S. History or U.S. History Honors),
Western Civilizations:1648 to Present (World History or World History Honors), Psychology, Spanish Language (Spanish III), or French Language (French III or IV). Mrs. Courtney Weileman is the CLEP coordinator. Sign-up deadlines to test
at MHS will be advertised later in the year.
Senior Class Trip
Our senior trip will be March 22-26 and includes visits to Disney theme parks in Orlando. Sign-ups for
the senior trip continue until September 29th. Students may pay through
MyPaymentsPlus or see Mr. Esker, the senior counselor, in the guidance office to sign
up with cash, check or a money order. The total cost for the trip is $775 (payable
to MHS). The initial payment of $275 is due by September 29th. Remaining payments of $250 are due by October 28th
(second payment) and December 5th (final payment). All payments may be made
through MyPaymentsPlus or cash/check/ money order that is brought in person to Mr. Esker. DO NOT DROP PAYMENTS OFF TO STUDENT SERVICES. THE OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER SENIOR SPONSOR'S MAILBOX.
Students who require special assistance that necessitates single-room occupancy and an accompanying adult must pay a total trip fee of $1,30O in order to accommodate the additional park admission and the room charges.
Students will receive permission slips that will have to be signed and notarized. Students may secure a notary of their choice.
Completed slips must be returned only to Mrs. Pam Simon in room 401 by December 5th (date of final trip payment).
Any student who is classified as a graduating senior in the Spring of
2023 may attend the senior trip. Students who receive an out-of-school suspension during the current school year may not attend the trip. Students with excessive absences may be denied permission to attend the trip. No one who is under a judicial order of probation may participate. Students who do not attend daily classes at MHS, such as those classified as "hospital/homebound", are not permitted to participate. Any request for a full refund must be made in writing from a parent or guardian no later than January 18, 2023. A refund of all money (excluding park ticket and meal vouchers costs) is available if dropped between January 19 and January 27, 2023. A refund of all money (excluding park ticket, meal vouchers and the cost of the hotel) is available if dropped between January 28 and February 14, 2023. No refunds will be issued after February 14.
All Mandeville High, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, and theme parks rules and regulations are in effect at all times during the trip. Any student who is sent home from the senior trip may forfeit his/her right to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Senior Pictures for MHS Yearbook
Any senior who wishes to have his or her picture included in the Yearbook must have their picture taken at River Oaks Photography on Asbury Drive. The photo for the yearbook does not carry a fee but must be scheduled by calling 985 -674-2357. The yearbook photo has to be taken no later than January 27th in order to be included with the class of 2023. Seniors are free to schedule other senior portraits with any photographer of their choosing, but the yearbook photo must be taken at River Oaks.
Graduation Commencement Speech
Any candidate for graduation with the class of 2023 who is in good standing, active in Mandeville High sports and/or clubs, has attended Mandeville High For at least the four (4) semester prior to graduation and has a 3.0 or better GPA is eligible to deliver the commencement address at graduation. Any interested student must submit the potentiaI commencement address to Mrs. Dean in Room 406 no later than February 3rd Addresses will be delivered before a committee of Mandeville High administrators and teachers during 7th hour on a date to be determined. One address will be selected. See Mrs. Dean for criteria and additional information.
Senior Awards Night
Senior Academic Awards Night is currently scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd. Any student who receives a scholarship offer, whether it's accepted or not, will be recognized as part of the evening program. A copy of the scholarship offer must be given to Mr. Esker in guidance no later than Friday, April 28th in order to be included in the program. Invitations are not mailed for students who are being recognized for scholarship offers. Seniors who are being recognized for other achievements will receive an invitation in the mail to attend.
Crawfish Boil
The end of senior exam week is capped off with the Senior Crayfish Boil, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 26th from 11 am-l pm in the stadium. Students will have the opportunity to sign up to attend and purchase a T-shirt for the event. It's a great way to cap off the year!
Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns will be available for purchase through Graduate Supply Company. A prior graduate's cap and gown cannot be used. Distribution of the caps and gowns is currently scheduled for Friday, May 5th in the auditorium from 1O-11:30 am. Students must be clear of all debts, including textbooks, in order to collect their caps and gowns. Parents may pick up the caps and gowns for their children, but they will have to stand in line with the students. Anyone who does not attend that day may pick up their cap and gown from Mr. Esker in the guidance office on Monday, May 8 from 12-2:30 pm. If a student does not wish to participate in the graduation ceremony, then a parent, guardian or caregiver should e-mail Mr. Esker, the senior counselor, to share that information. Any student who does not participate in the graduation ceremony may pick up his/her diploma beginning May 1Oth after clearing all debts.
Graduation Practice
Mandatory practice is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 8 at Southeastern Louisiana University's University Center from 8:30 am-11:30 am. Seniors must arrange for transportation to and from the practice. This practice is required; only those students who participate in the graduation practice will participate in the graduation ceremony. Seniors who are taking the AP Calculus exam are excused but must check in with Mrs. Dean in Room 406 between 2 and 2:30 pm on May 8th.
Graduation Attire
Please take a few minutes to hang up the gown once it is received and remove any wrinkles. Do not iron the gown.
Girls wear a cool summer dress, skirt, black dress pants and blouse (no shorts). Shoes must be black and must have a back or a strap. No tennis shoes, boots, or flip-flop type sandals, even with a strap at the back, will be allowed.
Boys must wear black dress slacks, a white collared dress shirt (preferably short sleeves because it's hot), a tie, black dress shoes or boots, and black socks. They must be in compliance with the STPPS policy on facial hair (clean-shaven or neatly trimmed moustache, beard or goatee) with hair length also in compliance with dress code. No jeans, khaki pants, sandals, tennis shoes or other athletic shoes are allowed.
Any students who are not in compliance with the above dress code will be required to change their attire to comply with the dress code. All participating students are expected to be in full compliance with this dress code. Final decisions regarding compliance and/or participation in the ceremony will come from Mr. Monson.
All caps must be placed flat on the graduate's head and remain in place throughout the ceremony. Caps may not be decorated or personalized in any way.
Graduation Night
All graduating seniors should arrive at Southeastern Louisiana University's University Center by 6 p.m. Roll call will be made by senior homeroom teachers in their assigned areas in the corridors. Parents and other guests are not permitted in the line-up area. We anticipate that graduates will be able to invite as many guests as they would like. There are no tickets required for entrance to the ceremony. All graduates are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Graduation is the best-attended school function, and the graduates' behavior is a reflection on the entire school. Please refrain from laughing, talking, and chewing gum while the ceremony is taking place. Parents and guests should not bring noisemakers or any other distracting items to graduation. Please be respectful to the graduates and their families and allow their name to be heard. Campus security will confiscate noisemakers and possibly ask guests to leave. The procession begins promptly at 7 pm. Once the procession concludes, there is no admittance to the floor area. After recessional from the arena floor, graduates are to return immediately to the corridors to pick up diplomas from their homeroom teachers. All items (cap, gown, tassel, stoles, and honor cords) are the graduates' to keep!
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LOUISIANA'S TAYLOR OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, "TOPS"
https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/tops-brochures-flyers/
LOUISIANA'S TAYLOR OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS "TOPS'' TECH AWARD
https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/tops-brochures-flyers/
Senior Trip Information Guidelines
Mandeville High Senior Trip Guidelines
This year’s Senior Trip will include visits to the Disney Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida. We depart on the evening of Wednesday, March 22 and return the morning of Sunday, March 26. All Mandeville High, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, and Disney rules and regulations are in effect throughout the duration of the trip. Additionally, we will be enforcing the following guidelines:
- Students must be classified as a graduating senior for the spring semester in order to be eligible for the trip.
- Students who do not attend daily classes at MHS, such as those classified as “Hospital/Homebound”, are not permitted to participate.
- Students who have received an out-of-school suspension during the current school year will not be permitted to attend the trip.
- Any student who is under judicial order and/or probation is not permitted to participate.
- The student and at least one parent must attend the mandatory Disney meeting to be announced at a later date..
- A notarized permission slip and a copy of the student’s medical insurance card are required for this trip.
- Students are required to complete all seat time obligations prior to the day of departure for the trip.
- Athletes and students in extracurricular activities are encouraged to consult with their coaches/sponsors before signing up for the trip to make sure there are no conflicts.
- Students must be on track to meet the minimum graduation requirements in order to attend the trip. Any student in danger of not graduating or who receives an out-of-school suspension will NOT receive a refund after the advertised dates.
- Any student involved in a serious disciplinary offense while on the trip, including use of drugs/alcohol, will be sent home at their own expense.
- Any student sent home from the Senior Trip will forfeit his/her right to participate in the graduation ceremony.
- All payments must have been submitted in order to attend this trip. Do NOT drop off payments to Student Services, the office, or Mr. Esker’s box.
- Permission slips/insurance cards are to be given to Mrs. Simon in room 401 no later than December 5th.
- Prescription info should be emailed to Mrs.Dean (jennifer.dean@stpsb.org.
Click here to download a printable version
Senior Trip Booklet
2023 SENIOR TRIP
This year’s Senior Trip will include visits to multiple Disney parks.
It should be understood that under no circumstances will any
drug, CBD oil or edibles, tobacco/tobacco products including, but
not limited to, e-cigarettes/vapes, or alcohol use be permitted at
any time on this trip. Students in violation will receive severe
penalties and will be subject to school system disciplinary action.
Additionally, violators will be sent home immediately (at their own
cost), forfeit the right to any refund, and not be allowed to
participate in the graduation ceremony
Special Release of Student Information Consent Form
SPECIAL RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION CONSENT FORM
The collection and maintenance of a student’s personally identifiable information requires special care to ensure the privacy rights of students and compliance with legal requirements governing these records, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and LRS 17:3914. The St. Tammany Parish School Board will maintain student records and personally identifiable information as confidential and will use reasonable commercially available steps to maintain as such. St. Tammany Parish School Board will follow all local, state and federal data security laws and policies and only share the data that is required for the purpose stated.
Your student has elected to participate in the 2023 Senior Trip to Walt Disney World Resort. One of the requirements for this activity is that student information is requested as part of their participation. The following information about your student will be shared for rooming, ticketing, and informational purposes:
● Name and Gender
The information will be shared with the following entities:
● Walt Disney World Resort
● Parents, Guardians, and Students participating in the 2023 Mandeville High School Senior Trip
If you elect not to have your child’s name released, then the child may not attend the 2023 Senior Trip to the Walt Disney World Resort.
I HEREBY CONSENT to the release and use by St. Tammany Parish School Board of my child’s personally identifiable information to any person or entity providing services to St. Tammany Parish School Board for this activity and who requires my child’s personally identifiable information in order to perform those services. By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read, and agree to, the guidelines of this trip.
___________________________________ ______________________________________
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian & Date Child’s Full Name
____________________________________ Mandeville High School
Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian
____________________________________ _______________________________________
Parent’s Cell Phone Number Student’s Cell Phone Number
Subscribed before me, Notary Public, on_________________________ Notary/Ball Roll Number ____________________
Notary’s Printed Name________________________________________ Notary’s Signature_______________________________________
**Please attach a copy of your child’s health insurance card (front and back) to this form.**
MHS SENIOR TRIP 2023
PERMISSION FORM
My son/daughter, __________________________________, has my permission to attend the school-sponsored senior trip to Orlando, Florida, from Wednesday night, March 22 through Sunday, March 26. I understand that my child is responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of Mandeville High School and the St. Tammany Parish School Board. I also understand that he/she will be under the care and supervision of the administrators and chaperones from Mandeville High School.
I hereby release the administrators and chaperones, and the St. Tammany Parish School Board of liability to the extent whereby it can be proven in a properly convened court of law that any or all of the aforementioned are not negligent in the event of bodily injury.
The administrators and chaperones have/do not have my permission to give my child over-the-counter medications as needed. I also give/do not give the administrators and chaperones permission to seek emergency medical care for my child, if necessary.
I understand that if my child does not abide by the rules or commits any serious violation, I will be notified by telephone, and my child will be sent home on the next available mode of transportation at my cost and will forfeit his/her right to participate in the graduation ceremony.
I understand that both my child and I must attend a mandatory informational meeting to discuss rules and procedures of the trip. He/She must be in position to meet the minimum graduation requirements before being allowed to attend the trip. I understand that any senior who receives an out-of-school suspension during the 2022-2023 is not eligible to attend the Senior Trip. I acknowledge that any student classified as Hospital/Homebound is not eligible to attend the Senior Trip. Seniors under a judicial order of probation are also not eligible to participate.
Refund Policy
_____ (Initial) Refund of all money if drop is made prior to January 18, 2023.
_____ (Initial) Refund of all money, excluding the price of the meal vouchers and park ticket if dropped between January 19, 2023 and January 27, 2023.
_____ (Initial) Refund of all money excluding the price of the meal vouchers, park ticket, and the cost of the hotel between January 28, 2023 and February 14, 2023.
_____(Initial) All money forfeited after February 14, 2023. The final date to drop with a full refund is January 18, 2023.
Email Mrs. Dean (jennifer.dean@stpsb.org) any prescription medications that your child will be taking on the trip and any allergies/medical conditions that your child has. Prescriptions must be in their original container.
*By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read, and agree to, the guidelines of this trip.
Parent’s Signature_______________________________________________ Date ____________________
Grad Facts from Herff Jones
Mandeville High CLASS OF 2023 GRAD FACTS!
ANNOUNCEMENT QUANTITY AND ETIQUETTE
Share the accomplishment of high school graduation by sending graduation announcements to your family and friends. Herff Jones is proud to offer MHS the “official” graduation announcement, featuring the engraved school crest and commencement data. Group ordering with your class allows us to reduce the cost of individual announcements. Order enough to cover your needs…start making your list now! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUPPLIES ON THE FIRST ORDER DAY. DUE TO DELAYS IN MANUFACTURING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE IN THE FIRST GROUP ORDER SO YOUR STUDENT’S ITEMS ARE DELIVERED WITH THE REST OF THE CLASS.
SENIOR PACKAGES
Herff Jones offers four VALUE PACKAGES with actual CASH SAVINGS to help make the ordering process more convenient and economical for you. Ordering announcements and graduation supplies in a package allows us to deeply discount your order! You may add to your package or itemize your order. PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE THE GRAD FEE (CAP & GOWN).
SENIOR GRAD FEE (WHAT YOU HAVE TO ORDER)
The GRAD FEE includes a Keepsake gown, keep sake cap, memory tassel, satin stole with 2023-year date, and a custom diploma cover. If you plan to participate in graduation, your order must include the GRAD FEE. Your GRAD FEE is $104.00 plus tax and shipping. THE GRAD FEE MUST BE ORDERED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONY.
DOWN PAYMENT AND PAYMENT PLAN
A $100.00 minimum down payment is required to place your order. Start preparing and saving early. Packets will be passed out on Friday, October 21st during the MHS SENIOR MEETING and Order Day will be Friday, October 28th. Once your order has been processed, we will mail an itemized statement with payment plan information. You may make interest free payments by mail, online, or on our service dates at school. Your senior supply order must be paid in full by February 17th, 2023, prior to the graduation supply delivery day at school. A balance due statement and delivery notice will be mailed to your home two weeks prior to the delivery in the spring.
CANCELLATIONS
It is the student’s responsibility to notify our office by email or in writing if you are cancelling your senior supply order. Partial cancellations are not accepted. Verification by your school is also required if a senior does not participate in the graduation ceremony. The customer is responsible for all personalized and pre-delivered items. Orders are not transferrable from one year to the next. Cancellation notices and requests for refunds must be made prior to June 1, 2023. If a partial refund is due, refund checks will be mailed after June 15, 2023.
HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!
Graduate Supply House
2504 Hickory Ave.
Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: 225-667-4466
Junior Senior Prom Information
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Fleur de Lis Event Center
8-11p.m. Lock in 9-10:30p.m.
ALL Mandeville High Students must have a clearance slip
Can be obtained in the front office
All Guest from other schools must complete an Out of School Form
Can be obtained in Student Services
Due Wednesday, March 29 @ by the end of the school day
Tickets can be purchased during all 3 lunches in the commons
Cost is $25.00 per ticket cash or check (made payable to MHS)
Purchase tickets early because the week of prom the lines will be
very long