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Welcome to Bandersnatch 2024
The most frequently asked questions about the yearbook, Bandersnatch, are listed below. This page will be updated throughout the year, so please come back to visit. If your question has not been answered by the information provided, please email our adviser: Stacey Dawes at sdawes@scarsdaleschools.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. WHEN AND WHERE DOES YEARBOOK MEET?
A. Yearbook meets every Wednesday in room 1N7. If you are interested in joining yearbook, you can simply show up on Wednesdays, or feel free to email Ms. Stacey Dawes sdawes@scarsdaleschools.org for information.Q. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A SHS YEARBOOK?
A. Yearbooks can be purchased at Yearbook Order Center . The school's order number is 4750.
Q. WHAT ARE SENIOR ADS AND WHEN ARE THEY DUE?
A. Senior Ads are found at the back of the yearbook. They are a paid tribute to graduating seniors from their parents or family members, and are a way to celebrate the student's hard work, accomplishments, and high school graduation. The first deadline for ads is September 30th, 2023, no later than midnight; however, ads can still be purchased after midnight, with a late fee assessed, until October 14th, by midnight. October 14th is the final deadline. Ads cannot be purchased after October 14th.
Q. WHAT DO SENIOR ADS LOOK LIKE?
A. Sample ads can be found under the "Sample Senior Ad" tab to your left.
Q. HOW CAN I CREATE AND PURCHASE A SENIOR AD? ADS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED
A. Create and purchase your ad online by using Herff Jones's online Ad creation.
STEP 1:Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com
STEP 2: Enter school’s order number: 4750
STEP 3: Select the "Yearbook Ads" tab at the top of the page.
STEP 4: Select the ad type you want and follow the directions.
Q. WHAT DO I DO IF I MISSED MY PHOTO/ID CARD PHOTO DURING PICTURE DAY?
A. On October 16th any student who has not had their photo taken will report to The Little Theater, from 8 am to 12 pm or during the lunch period to have their photo taken. Students can also have their picture taken during Common Tutorial.
Q. WHEN WILL THE 10TH & 11TH GRADE PORTRAIT PICTURES BE TAKEN, AND HOW DO I ORDER THEM?
A. Picture Day for 10th & 11th graders will be either October 11th or 12th. Students will take their photo during their English class and the teacher will inform them of the specific day. Additional information can be found here.
Q. WHAT IF I MISSED PICTURE DAY OR I NEED TO RETAKE MY SCHOOL PHOTO?
A. If a student has missed their picture, or they would like to retake their photo, they are able to sit for their photo during "retake" day, October 16th. Students will report to The Little Theater from 8 am to 12 pm or during the lunch period to have their photo taken. Students can also have their picture taken during Common Tutorial. If this is a retake, there is a $5 fee and the student must return the photo package that was mailed to them.
If this is a retake, the student must pay the $5 sitting fee and return the photo package that was mailed to them in order to have their picture retaken.
Q. HOW AND WHEN DO I TAKE MY SENIOR PORTRAIT?
A. The senior portrait is taken by the school's photographer, Robert Taylor Photography. Pictures will be taken in The Little Theater on November 29 & 30, and December 1, 7, and 8. Please use the Brewster Rd. entrance to enter the building. Pictures are by appointment only. To schedule your senior picture, please use the following link: scarsdale signup genius
Q. WHAT ARE, AND WHEN ARE SENIOR QUOTES DUE?
A. A senior quote can (but doesn't have to) thank friends, family, teachers, include a significant quotation that characterizes your philosophy or your years at SHS. You can also write a final goodbye to the school - regardless of your choice, you must follow the rules below, or it will be edited or deleted by the yearbook adviser and administration. Quotes are due December 18th, no later than 3 pm.
Q. HOW DO I SUBMIT A SENIOR QUOTE?
A. Use this link to submit your senior quote.The senior quote is due December 18th, no later than 3 pm.
Q. WHEN IS THE SENIOR PORTRAIT RETAKE DAY, AND HOW DO I SIGN UP?
A. Senior portrait and the last opportunity for seniors who have yet to have their senior picture taken in order to appear in the 2024 yearbook is January 9th from 3 to 5. To schedule your senior picture, please use the following link: scarsdale signup genius
NOTE: you will need to select your senior picture at this time, as the pose is due on January 9th
Q. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MY SENIOR PICTURE, AND HOW DO I SELECT & SUBMIT MY POSE CHOICE?
A. Select the pose that is a vertical shot. Your head and shoulders are the only body parts that can appear in the photo. Be certain the picture does not show your hands. The only time a hat is allowed in the senior picture is if you select the cap & gown pose.
To select and submit your pose: an email will be sent to the address that was used to create the appointment on SignUp Genius. The email will include all the necessary information to log onto the picture gallery to select the senior yearbook portrait.
If you do not select a photo by 1/16, the studio will select one for you, and it cannot be changed after that date.
You must select your pose no later than January 16th, 2024
Q. HOW DO I SELECT MY SENIOR PICTURE?A. Access the following site (this information was given on the day of your picture). Once on the site, you will need to:- Select "Photography Services" at the top of the page
- Select "Seniors," select "View/Order Pictures"
- Use the Personal Pin listed for Scarsdale
- Click the "Continue" button
- "Heart" the image you want to use
- Finalize your selection at the bottom of the page by selecting the box asking you to confirm your picture choice
If you are experiencing difficulty, contact the photography company, Robert Taylor, at phone: (203) 377-0739.Q. WHAT IS THE BABY PICTURE SUBMISSION AND HOW DO I SUBMIT ONE?
A. A baby picture submission is a picture of the senior when they were a baby (from infancy to ~3 years of age). Use the steps below to upload one picture.
CLICK HERE to upload ONE baby picture of your senior by Wednesday, January 17.
- Enter Contact Info
- Select "Upload Your Portrait"
- Upload baby picture
- Crop
- Grade: select Baby Pictures
- Enter First Name + Last Name
- Submit
You will receive the confirmation below that your baby photo has been uploaded successfully.
Please do not email the yearbook adviser to confirm upload.