1. Samuel Clemens
High School
Announcements
MAY 10, 2012

2. Limit your
speed.
Limit the damage.
Be considerate of
your
peers, students, teach
ers and parents.
Please heed the limit.
Please take care.

3. EOC TESTING SCHEDULE MAY 8 – 10,2012
Thursday, May 10th
8:40- All 9th grade students
report to assigned computer lab
9:00a.m. -1:00p.m.
S.S EOC test-9th grade only
8:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
10th -12th grade students will be
Held in 8th period class
1:10 -2:00p.m.
Combined Lunch
(open campus with proper ID)
2:05 – 2:40p.m.
1st period class
2:45 – 3:20 p.m.
2nd period class
3:25-4:00 p.m.
4th/5th period class

4. STUDENTS:
Final Exam Exemption Forms
are available in the
counselors office!!!!
Please return forms by : May 15th for
Seniors
May 22nd for 9th, 10th and 11th graders

5. Senior
Books Due Dates
May 10th: Science
May 11: Math

6. 9th ,10th and 11th Grade Books
May 14th: Electives
May 15th: Social Studies
May 16th: ELA
May 17th: Science
May 18th: Math

7. The Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club Scholarship application
is available in the Counselor office.
Application needs to be turned in by May 21st to the
Counselors office.

8. Go Go
Buffs ONE MORE TIME! Buffs
BI-DISTRICT
CHAMPION BUFFS
BASEBALL
vs
Cedar Park-Vista Ridge
Game 1: Friday, May 11th at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday, May 12th at 2 p.m
And if necessary game 3: 30 minutes after
completion of game 2.
Go All games to be played at Burger Field Go
Buffs In Austin. Buffs

9. REMINDER
To all Varsity Athletes
*You MUST let Ms. Biggs
know by May 15th if you plan
to attend the Varsity Awards
Banquet on May 24th.
*Guest tickets are $10 per
person and must be
purchased by May 15th also.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE
DOOR
For more information see Ms. Biggs in the
Athletic office!

10. AP CHEMISTRY SUMMER
ASSIGNMENT HARD COPY IS
AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF
THE YEAR IN MR. MACKEY’S
ROOM S206 OR ON HIS WEBSITE
(OVER 100 PAGES) DUE TO 3
CHAPTERS OF READINGS)

11. The Clemens National Honor Society
is holding elections Thursday, after
school in Room D-103 and voting (by
ballot) will be Thursday and
Friday, May 10th/11th
BE THERE

12. WANTED:
BEAT BOXERS,
VOCAL PERCUSSIONISTS
AND SINGERS!
MIXED COMPANY 2012-2013
FRIDAY MAY 25TH, 4:00- 6:00PM
CHOIR ROOM
SING or BEATBOX in any contemporary style.

13. Are you interested in joining Yearbook Next year??
Do you like editing Pictures, writing stories,
working with graphic designs, etc?
Fill out an application in room B113. Hurry because
the deadline is May 11th.
Be part of the team that creates a book of memories,
stories, and accomplishments through out the year.
For more information talk to Mr. Ramirez in room B113

14. Reminder:
School is almost over
Please start cleaning
out your Lockers.

15. 2011-2012 Final Exam Schedule
May 25th –May 31st
(9th, 10th, and 11th grade)
Friday, May 25 Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31
Closed Campus Open Campus Open Campus Closed Campus
1 8:40-10:40 (exam) 2 8:40-10:40 (exam) 3 8:40-10:40 (exam) 4 8:40-10:35 (exam)
2 10:45-11:15 3 10:45-11:30 1 10:45-11:30 Lunch 10:35-11:05
3 11:20-11:50 4 11:35-12:20 4 11:35-12:20 5 11:05-1:00 (exam)
4 11:55-12:25 5 12:25-1:10 5 12:25-1:10
5 12:30-1:00 6 1:15-2:00 8 1:15-2:00
6 1:05-1:30 7 2:05-4:00 (exam) 6 2:05-4:00 (exam)
7 1:35-2:00
8 2:05-4:00 (exam)
Notes:
No Advisory Period all week
1st & 8th periods are the only classes ,you will see after students have already taken their exam.

16. Senior Exam Schedule
May 21 – 25, 2012
May 21st & 22nd May 23rd & 24th May 25th
2nd, 4th, 7th 3rd, 5th, 6th 1st & 8th
A few reminders:
Seniors will test during class time for 2 days.
Seniors will be on regular schedule and must attend all classes during these days.
Seniors DO NOT have to attend school on Tuesday, May 29th, Wednesday, May 30th, or
Thursday, May 31st.
Although senior students do not have to attend school on May 31st, they do have to
attend graduation practice.
Graduation practice is scheduled for May 31st at 8:30 A.M.
Practice is mandatory and ALL students must ride the bus. More details to come.

17. Senior Calendar
May 14 Honor’s Night Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
May 16 Delivery of cap and gown (both lunches)
May 22,23,24,25 SENIOR EXAMS
May 29 All candidates for graduation must report to the auditorium at 9:00 a.m.
for a short “Class of 2012” meeting to receive final information for
rehearsal and graduation.
PLEASE BRING PEN AND PAPER TO THIS MEETING.
**ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY**
May 31 GRADUATION REHEARSAL.
Report to the back of the school at 7:00 a.m.to load buses.
Graduates MUST ride the bus to rehearsal.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
No graduate will be allowed to drive to the Coliseum. Anticipated time
of return to school is approximately 11:30 a.m.
June 2 Graduation ceremonies 2:30 p.m.
Freeman Coliseum, NO TICKETS REQUIRED, unlimited seating.
Cap and gown are to be carried into the coliseum.
Dress for graduation:
Boys: White shirt with collar and tie. Dark trousers, dark socks and shoes.
Girls: Dress no longer than graduation gown. Dark shoes (closed toes)
with a comfortable heel.

18. TUESDAY MORNINGS @ 8:00
**LOCATION:B204 **
**BRING FRIENDS!!**
FOR MORE INFO GO TO FRONT
OFFICE OR B204
SEE YOU THERE!!

19. COOKIES!
COME THURSDAY TO A
HALLWAY
(Chocolate Chip, M & M, Sugar
and Oatmeal Raisin)

20. If you were offered any scholarships,
please bring a copy of your notification
letter to the counselor’s office

21. PROJECT GRADUATION
EVENTS
Graduation DVD SALES on SALE NOW- $25
Forms are by the Buffalo box outside the office complete
one and return with cash or check (made payable to
project graduation) in an envelope addressed to Project
GRAD !!
SENIOR T-SHIRTS ON SALE NOW - $20
Forms are by the Buffalo box outside the office
complete one and return with cash or check (made
payable to project graduation) in an envelope
addressed to Project GRAD !!

22. ATTENTION SENIORS
If you will be attending college, you must complete a FINAL
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST form. The charge is one dollar per
transcript and you can turn the form and fee into the
Registrar’s office. If you are or have taken college courses
through St. Philip’s College (DUAL CREDIT), you must send a
final transcript to them from Samuel Clemens High School
in order for St. Philip’s to release grades to your receiving
college or University.
PLEASE ORDER NOW!
*** not a bad idea to request one just to keep for your records, more employees are
requiring this.

23. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average amount of
money earned by individuals based on their
education level is shown in the table below:
Education Average Yearly Average Monthly
Salary Salary
No High School $14,349 $1,196
Diploma
High School Diploma $23,233 $1,936
Associate Degree $31,684 $2,640
Bachelor’s Degree $45,648 $3,804
Master’s Degree $56,958 $4,747
Doctorate Degree $87,644 $7,304
As the chart above suggests, the more educated children are, the more money they are
likely to make.
For more information on what salaries are earned for specific careers,
visit the U.S. Department of Labor's website:
• http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

24. SENIORS
IMPORTANT MEDICAL MESSAGE
FROM THE NURSE
REMINDER:
YOU WILL NEED TO
GET A MENINGITIS
VACCINE BEFORE
ENTERING COLLEGE.

25. Lookin’ for something to
do this summer?
CLEMENS PRIDE CAMP
Where: Clemens
When: Mon. – Thurs.,
June 11th – July 26th
(no camp July 2-5)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Who: 9th – 12th graders
Cost: $60
Registration forms now available in the Athletic
office, front office and on the Clemens
Athletics website.

26. SCHERTZ POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Students can make anonymous tip via mobile phone device. Text tips to CRIMES
Keyword SCHERTZ. For more information visit Schertz Police Department School
Resource Division at Facebook.com

27. To get your anonymous I.D., text
SCHERTZ to CRIMES (274637).
If you see something suspicious in
our community, help fight crime!
***In case of emergency, call 911.
A public service announcement from Administration and CBN.