Class of 2024

Graduation Day Info

Graduation will be held on June 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Important Dates for Seniors:

Ongoing Activities:

Submit your senior photos to Mr. Pinney for yearbook and the senior slideshow.
Visit your Xello account & create your Career and College account. Research colleges, universities and tech schools.

September 2023

29th- Senior Pictures Due for Yearbook

October 2023

7th- Homecoming

November 2023

7th- Senior Class Meeting

14th- Jostens Cap and Gown Order During Lunch

20th- Diploma Name Due

December 2023

January 2024

9th Senior Class Photo in fieldhouse at 10:40 a.m.

February 2024

March 2024

29th - Senior Exit Survey Due Date

April 2023

3rd- Jostens Cap/Gown/Tassel/Products Delivery outside of Main Office

May 2024

17th - Prom 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,

- Locker Clean Out

28th - Final Exams (Gold Day Classes)

29th - Final Exams (Black Day Classes)

31st - Senior breakfast

31st - Awards Ceremony @ 8:30 a.m. in the Novak Family Fieldhouse

June 2024

- ALL SENIORS MUST ATTEND & MUST WEAR GRADUATION GOWNS. NO caps!!
Senior Walk to Elementary School
- (ALL SENIORS MUST ATTEND)
Graduation Rehearsal - Immediately following Awards Ceremony.
- ALL SENIORS MUST ATTEND)
Graduation Tickets will be given out after rehearsal.

SENIORS arrive at Middle School Gym 1:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Graduation @ 3:00 p.m., Novak Family Fieldhouse. DOORS CLOSE AT 2:55 P.M. Graduation will not be live streamed!

Welcome Class of 2024!

Senior Portrait & Baby Photo Requirements for the Yearbook

DEADLINE: Friday, September 29th, 2023

It is important that you make plans for your portrait as soon as possible, since many schools have

similar deadlines and photographers’ schedules fill up quickly. I would strongly suggest arranging to have your portraits taken over the summer. Please bring this letter along with you when you have your photos taken. It is fine to have family or friends shoot your photos as long as they still meet the requirements.

The yearbook staff adheres to the journalistic principle that the primary purpose of the portrait is identification. It is not a “personality” photo. The following guidelines provide uniformity in the senior section, which would be more pleasing than a mélange of poses and compositions.

SENIOR PHOTO POSE

• Head and shoulders only. No close-up head shots or full body shots. Both eyes must be visible.

• All photos must have a vertical/portrait orientation due to the design of our book.

• Full Color only; no sepia or black and white.

• Content: Only the graduating senior may be in the photo. We will not accept pictures that include pets, family

members, or props (footballs, instruments, class numbers, etc.). No photo studio imprints please.

• Dress: Clothing should be appropriate for a senior portrait; it need not be formal, but should not violate standards of good taste. No shirtless, strapless, or revealing tops. No hats, bandanas, do rags, sunglasses or any other headgear. Graduation caps are acceptable.

• Background: Traditional backgrounds, colors, and seasons preferred.

• Photos that do not meet the criteria may not be placed in the yearbook.

SENIOR PHOTO FORMAT

• Size: Standard wallet (2.5”x3.5”)

• Digital images only please (no prints). Digital images should be JPEG or TIFF file type and have a resolution of

300-600 dpi.

• Photos must be submitted using the Google Form linked to this email

SENIOR BABY PHOTOS

• Digital Images only (if photo is not available digitally, student may make arrangements with me to scan their photo)

• Age 4 or younger

• Photos that are in poor condition will not be able to be placed in the yearbook.

If an acceptable photograph is not submitted on time, either the student’s ID photo will be used, or the student will be listed as “not pictured” if there is no ID photograph available.

Thank you in advance for minding both the deadline and requirements. Please contact me at (414)371-7029 or at

mpinney@browndeerschools.com with any questions.

Respectfully,

Mr. Pinney

Yearbook Advisor

Brown Deer High School Spirit Wear Now Available Year Round!

Sideline Spirit Wear

Jostens

Jostens - Brown Deer High School

Cap and Gown pick up is April 3 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Senior Checklist

See your full-year senior checklist here!

Diploma Information

See Ms. Shapiro in the main office for any diploma name changes.

Transcript Request Info

Current Seniors are allowed up to 4 colleges to receive transcripts. There is a charge of $5.00 for each additional transcript. Use your Xello account to request transcripts to be sent to your university and college choices. (You will need to set up your Xello College and Goals Plan first.)

Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors can search for scholarships offered by community members, local colleges, universities, clubs and organizations.

All Available Local Scholarships Here

College Admission Application Fee Waiver

Students, please remember that if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can apply for the "Request for Waiver" or "Deferral of College Admission Application Fee." If you are receiving free or reduced lunch you may not have to pay the college application fee or may be eligible for a reduced admissions fee. If you think you qualify, please visit the main office to complete the fee waiver form before you apply to universities or colleges. If you have any questions, you should speak with a counselor.

Graduation Requirements

Brown Deer graduates need a total of credits to graduate. If you are concerned about your students credits, please contact Jeni Appleby, HS counselor.

Senior Exit Survey

This Senior Exit Survey is due, no later than, Friday, March 29, 2024. You will NOT receive graduation ceremony tickets for your family without first completing this survey.

FAFSA is now open! The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so remind students to apply early. Students can also find more options on how to pay for college under the Plan For College tab on the Common App website, and in the Financial Aid Resources tab in the application.

Senior Final Exams!

May 29th and 30th

Please check back for the final exam schedule

MATC GAP YEAR

THE MATC GAP YEAR PROGRAM FOR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Not sure what to do after high school? Thinking about taking a gap year? That’s okay!

Before you make any big plans, you might want to learn more about yourself and try out a few things first. And you can – during the MATC Gap Year program.

LAUNCH YOUR GAP YEAR WITH FUN AND FOCUS.

Use the entire city to explore jobs with high starting salaries, build your network with civic and business leaders, and get connected to what comes next!

Get paid to find what you enjoy, what you might be good at and what types of careers are out there, with help from mentors, career coaches and other students along the way.

IT’S ONLY ONCE A WEEK, WITH THE ENTIRE CITY OF MILWAUKEE AS YOUR CREATIVE LABORATORY.

Meet area employers and organizations making the city a better place, form life-long connections with peers who are similar to you, and get inspired – all while being introduced to new career opportunities.

The MATC Gap Year program starts on September 7, 2023 and meets Thursdays through November 16, 2023, followed by a year of career mentorship and special events to fuel your inspiration.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

Complimentary transportation to and from MATC as well as throughout the programming
Complimentary lunch & snacks at every session
Participation stipend** of $1,200 upon completion of the program
Exclusive access to kickoff, culminating and alumni parties throughout the year
Access to employers, career coaches, mentors and alumni network all year long
Career readiness services

APPLY HERE FOR THE GAP YEAR AT MATC