Class of 2016 Information

March 2016

Dear Parents of Seniors:                                                                                                      

The culmination of your son's/daughter's senior year is rapidly approaching.  Many activities are being planned to celebrate this memorable time.  Such activities include the Senior Luau, Prom, Baccalaureate Mass, Grad day at Disneyland, and, most importantly, Graduation. 

Bishop Montgomery expects each senior (and guest, if applicable) to comply with the rules of safety and decorum that such events require.  We make special note of the school regulation with regard to zero tolerance of the use/possession of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.  Specifically, we ask you as a parent to be adamantly against your child using any alcoholic beverages and other substances at the above indicated events that would, in any way, diminish the decorum expected at these events.  Any student not complying with school regulations with regard to the safety and decorum of the events may be subject to non-participation in future senior activities including graduation.  Bishop Montgomery will not hesitate to withhold a student’s diploma until additional punitive measures are met or even ask for a senior's withdrawal for actions that diminish the importance and dignity of the indicated events.

In order to avoid any unfortunate incidents at prom, you and your son/daughter are both required to sign a statement in which they pledge to follow the school regulations during the prom.  This contract must be signed before the student can purchase a bid for the prom.  Please read and discuss the statement before signing.  (Please be aware that Interquest Canine Detection Services may be present at any or all the senior events.)  The school does not permit the renting of hotel rooms or other facilities for students’ use for pre- or post- prom activities, nor does the school assume responsibility or liability for damages, loss of property, or injury caused when such rental agreements are incurred by students or their parents (Parent-Student Handbook, page 22).  The parents, however, who do choose to rent such a room or facility DO assume the responsibility and liability, and place their child in a position where disciplinary consequences may be given.

There are specific guidelines of dress for both male and female seniors for senior events that will be followed, including the dress and grooming guidelines for the graduation ceremony itself.  A student not adhering to these guidelines may be denied participation in the senior events, including the graduation ceremony.  Please refer to the January through April newsletters for the prom dress guidelines.

All of the above policies and consequences will be discussed at a special assembly for the senior class during the month of March.

It is our sincere hope that observance of the above regulations and your cooperation will insure pleasant and safe events for all.  We look forward to a fun and memorable series of activities designed for your senior.

Thank you for your cooperation and support,

Lee Flores, Dean of Men                                            Betty Behen, Dean of Women
ext. 232                                                                       ext. 234