Important Senior Milestones and Information

We are excited about the upcoming milestones as we near the end of senior year! Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education and growth. They have truly been a blessing to us, and we are thrilled to see them embark on their final journey as high school seniors. Below is a recap of yesterday’s assembly. 

Please review the itinerary to know flight information and daily activities. It has been posted in The Brief each week for the past month, and shared in the Senior Parent/Student Community Groups in myWCS. Students need to plan accordingly, be mindful of their dress attire, and pack wisely. It will be cold (expected temperatures are 30s through 50s), and there will be quite a bit of walking involved. Bring comfortable shoes. The students are allowed to check a bag for their flight; however, that is an independent cost and they must pay for it directly at the airport during the check-in process. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE taking a carry-on bag and personal bag (i.e. bookbag) instead of checking in a large bag. If you have any questions or concerns about the senior trip, please contact Mr. Castaneda. 

We are closely monitoring all updates in New York regarding subway transportation and will adjust accordingly as needed. We have booked a bus for transportation from airport to hotel on arrival day and from hotel to airport on departure day.

Seniors not participating in the Service Trip will be required to attend school on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, March 18, 19, and 22. Most classes are mixed-grades, so classes will still take place, and attendance matters. They are excused from school on Wednesday and Thursday, March 20 and 21, since juniors will have the CCC Boot Camp and Junior Service Day. Therefore, seniors not attending the service trip may miss school Wednesday and Thursday without affecting their attendance records.

On the academic front, we emphasized the importance of finishing strong. Maintaining their studies and GPA is crucial, and attendance remains a graduation requirement. We urge students to prioritize their academics and ensure they have met the minimum required community service hours for graduation (100 hours). If you have any academic concerns or require further guidance, please feel free to contact your child's counselor for support. 

March 18-22	Senior Trip	Miami International Airport Last Names A-E   Check-In: American Airlines Door 4 @ 5 a.m. Departure: AA1736 @ 7:03 a.m.   Last Names F-Z  Check-In: American Airlines Door 4 @ 7 a.m.   Departure: AA1848 @ 9:01 a.m.
April 18	Junior/Senior Brunch	Ritz Carlton @ Coconut Grove
April 20	Prom	Trump Hotel @ Doral
April 30	Senior Awards Night	All Seniors must attend. Caps, gowns, and cords are being distributed at this event. Parents are invited.
May 3	Last Day of Class/Senior Caravan	May 6–17: Seniors with AP exams are expected to report to the exams they are registered for and to class if there are pending tests/assignments.
May 17	Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Breakfast	On Campus; Mandatory Attendance for Seniors (students only)
May 18	Graduation Ceremony	Fillmore @ Miami Beach Ticket distribution will begin after Spring Break.