GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025

• February 26th, 2025

Hello my lovely seniors,
Just a few reminders below:

1. Senior Cruise

   1. Your senior sunset cruise will take place on May 1st. You will meet us at World's Fair Marina at 6pm. We are usually back at the port by 11:30pm. The permission slips for this were originally due by Friday. However, I will extend it to next week. Please turn in your signed permission slip by Thursday, March 6th. There is no payment for this trip, as it is included in your senior dues. You can pick up a permission slip from my classroom 🙂
      
      

2. Movie Trip

   1. On April 4th we will be going on a movie trip. This cost $10 per person, and it includes a popcorn and a drink. Closer to the date of the trip we will send out a survey for you to vote on the movie. This permission slip and payment are due on March 21st.
      
      

3. Paintball Trip

   1. The paintball trip is scheduled for May 19th. Your permission slip and payment ($70) are due by April 25th. This trip has a limited number of spots and is first come first serve. If you would like to attend, please make sure you get your permission slip and payment in as soon as possible.

4. Senior Scavenger Hunt

   1. This trip will take place on June 2nd. Permission slips are available in my room. As you turn in your permission slip you will get to sign up for your team.
      
      

5. Six Flags Trip

   1. The Six Flags trip will be on Friday, June 6th. Permission slips are not yet available.
      
      

6. Prom

   1. Prom will be held at the rooftop terrace at Terrace on the Park on Wednesday, June 4th from 7pm to Midnight. There is no school for students the next day 😊

   2. Tickets are $140 per person. This is an optional event and is not covered by senior dues.

   3. Please note that you must be eligible for graduation in order to attend the prom. If you are failing any required classes you will not be allowed to purchase a ticket.

   4. When you make your payment to Ms. Cetra, you will also need to turn in a consent form to me. When turning in your consent form, you will be able to choose a table. Want to sit with your friends? Get your consent form and payment in early!

   5. You are able to bring a guest from outside of our school, but they will also need a consent form signed. Both student and guest consent forms are available in my classroom.

   6. Tickets sales are final and non transferable.

   7. Payments and consent forms are due by March 26th. 
      
      

7. Graduation

   1.  Graduation is Wednesday, June 18th from 2pm- 4pm at St. John's University. Students must meet all guidelines outlined by NYS in order to graduate. Additionally, in order to be able to attend the event, they must have paid their senior dues in full. Each student receives 6 guest tickets, if you need additional tickets please fill out this form to request them. Additional tickets are not guaranteed, but we will do our best to honor all requests. 

   2. Caps and gowns are given out in May. If you are failing any classes during the distribution of your cap and gown, we will withhold it until you are back on track for graduation. 

      1. Caps may be decorated as long as they are school appropriate.
         
         

8. Hoodies and T-Shirts

   1. There are still many of you who have not come to pick up your senior hoodie and t-shirt. If you have not already done so, please send me an email to schedule a time to pick them up. Please do so before spring break.

Warmly, 

Ms. Olfano & Mr. Ahmed

• November 8th, 2024

Hello my Lovely Seniors,

Just a few reminders and updates.

1. Graduation will be held on June 18th 2025, at 2pm at St. John’s University. All graduates are given 6 guest tickets.

a.  Further information about parking, etc is given out closer to the date.

2. Prom is held at Terrace on the Park on Wednesday, June 4th from 7pm- Midnight.

a. Tickets for prom are not included in the senior dues. These will be a separate payment for anyone who wishes to attend.

3. Senior dues: Your second half of your senior dues payment is due on January 17th, 2025.

4. We will be giving out the Senior Hoodies and T-Shirts on the week of 11/12. If you have not yet made a payment toward your senior dues, you are not eligible to receive a T-shirt or Hoodie. When you make your payment, we will give you your T-shirt and Hoodie.
   
   

5. Our next trip is to Dave and Busters in Times Square on Friday, December 20th. The trip costs $40, and payment and permission slip must be turned in to Ms. Olfano by December 4th.

• May 28th, 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students of the Class of 2025, 

And just like that…..you are about to enter your senior year of high school!! 

Mr. Ahmed and I (Ms. Olfano) will be your Senior Grade Team leaders and will be organizing all senior trips, student contracts and trip consent forms. We will be contacting you frequently via email, so be sure that you continue to check your school email throughout the summer and all through senior year. I hope everyone has a nice and relaxing summer and best wishes to you in your upcoming senior year! 

I’d like to take this opportunity to explain the senior dues package – what’s included and what’s not. Some items are optional, but the senior dues are mandatory. Please read this letter carefully. 

Payments for the senior dues and all senior activities should be made by check, or money order payable to HS for CTEA. In the memo area, please write your child’s first and last name. Payment plans can be worked out, but the parent must email Ms. Cetra to finalize the payment plan. Ms. Cetra can be reached at ncetra@schools.nyc.gov. 

We will continuously update senior news, deadlines, events and notifications on the school website and via email. All parents should ensure that we have access to an email address that is checked regularly. This should be your first stop whenever you are looking for answers to anything senior related. Parents should expect to receive emails with this information, and students will receive emails through their school email account. Students, please get in the habit of checking your school emails daily. 

Below you will find a detailed list of what is included in the senior dues package. You will also see items that are optional, and must be purchased separately. The items included in the senior dues have been discounted as much as possible, since we have been given a package deal. Every student is required to purchase the senior package. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please email me. 

Senior Dues Package - $250 will include: 

1. Cap & Gown, Stole and a Diploma case ($50) 

2. Senior Hoodie & T-Shirt ($45) 

3. Yearbook ($40) 

4. Senior Cruise - May 1, 2025 ($45) 

5. Senior Breakfast ($10) 6. Graduation ($60) 

The first payment of $125 will be due by Friday, September 27, 2024, but you can send in your payments any time before then. You can also send in a full payment of $250, if that works better for you. The final payment will be due by Friday, January 17, 2025. If you need more time to make your payments, please let me know. Students will not be able to purchase a ticket for any of the senior trips or senior prom unless they have been making senior dues payments. Payments can be made at any time; you do not have to wait until the deadlines. Students should see Ms. Cetra in room 118 to make their payments. 

Please note that each graduate will receive 6 tickets for graduation for their family/guests. Graduates should not be included in these 6 tickets, as they do not need a ticket. 

Optional items NOT included in package: 

● Various trips throughout the year 

● Senior Portraits (prices vary) 

● Senior Prom 

Senior Portraits due no later than October 31st. If you do not take a portrait, you will not be included in the senior portrait section of the yearbook. Please note, other schools use this photographer, so check back regularly on the link to find an appointment time. 

Below is a link that you can use to schedule your senior portraits. You will need to travel to the studio to take the photo. There are multiple packages available for purchase, but the minimum to sit is $15. This will allow you to take a photo that will be featured in the yearbook, but only includes the yearbook pose and will not be put toward the purchase of any photos. If you pay the $30 fee at the time of your sitting, you get multiple poses, and the $30 goes toward whichever package, digital or physical, that you choose to purchase. Students should make a selection for their yearbook pose. 

All photo payments are made directly to the studio. Please make sure to schedule your appointment as soon as possible. You will need to take your photo no later than October to ensure that it will be featured in the yearbook. Please use this link, or the QR code, to schedule your appointment. 

I know that this is a lot of information all at once. I appreciate you taking the time to read this email in its entirety. 

I look forward to getting to know you all during senior year!

With Warmth and Gratitude, 

Ms. Olfano 

(bolfano@schools.nyc.gov) 

Senior Grade Team Leader