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Maynard H. Jackson High School

Countdown to cap and gown

• Mr. Adam Danser, Principal
• Mr. Roy Foster, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Melissa Gautreaux, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Shaun Heckstall, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Kimberley Latchman, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Donavin Murdock, Assistant Principal

Welcome!!!

We would like to welcome you to our Senior Information Meeting.

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• Members of the Senior Class Team
• Dr. Kimberly Latchman, Senior Class Administrator
• Mr. Anthony DeCosta, Senior Counselor (A – Gre)
• Ms. Maura Pannier, Senior Counselor (Gri – Ogo)
• Dr. Lola Azuana, Senior Counselor (Omo – Z)
• Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
• Ms. Murray & Ms. Thomason, College and Career Counselors
• Mrs. Michelle Dalton, Parent Liaison
• Ms. Joyya Baines & Ms. NaKeya Barner, Senior Class Sponsors
• Mr. John McCall, Commencement Coordinator

Requirements for graduation

• Successfully complete required high school coursework
• Take the End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) for all EOCT subjects:

Economics U.S. History Physical Science Biology 9th Grade Lit. American Lit. Algebra 1 Geometry

Senior Attendance

• Daily school attendance is important.
• Members of the Student Support Team will work

closely with you to maintain an accurate accounting of your student’s attendance.

• Student Attendance Team
• Senior Counselors
• Mrs. Takana Petty, School Social Worker
• Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
• Mrs. Michelle Dalton, Parent Liaison
• Mr. Marlon Pickett, Student Services Clerk

Senior Contract Consultations

• Guidance Counselors will be available to schedule

individual conferences with each senior parent regarding student status and progress towards

• graduation. Please contact your student’s counselor to

discuss:

• Requirements for Graduation
• Graduation Projection Summary
• Course Credit Status
• Required Community Service Hours
• State-Mandated Exams

Community Service

• All students are REQUIRED to complete 75 hours of

community service before completion of high school.

• Community service should be completed and

submitted by end of semester one.

• All records of community service should be logged

into www.mygivingpoint.org in order to qualify for service-learning cord provide at commencement. Students should speak directly with their counselor to learn more about community service requirements.

College Bound Center

• Ms. Murry – cdm82563@uga.edu
• Ms. Thomason – sst47929@uga.edu

Office Phone: 404-802-5258

College Bound Center Program Components & Activities:

• SAT/ACT Registration
• College/Military Rep visits & College Tours
• College Fairs
• College Application Assistance
• Financial Aid Assistance (FAFSA, Scholarships, etc.)

College Bound Center

• Class of 2019 Goals:
• Meet with a College Adviser each semester
• ACT or SAT scores by December 1
• 3+ Applications by December 1
• FAFSA Completed by December 1

College Bound center

• FAFSA Opens - October 1

Up to $6,095 in Pell Grant & Up to $5500 Federal Loans How to Prepare:

• Create *SEPARATE* FSA IDs.
• Student and Parent SSN
• 2017 1040 Tax Return

College Bound Center

• MJHS FAFSA Nights
• October 3, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. in Media Center
• November 14, 2018 at 6 p.m. in Media Center

***One of the eligibility requirements for the Achieve Atlanta Scholarship***

Visions & Commencement

• Maynard Jackson High School Visions of the Future (TBD)
• Maynard Jackson High School Commencement (TBD)
• Tickets
• Tickets are allocated based on final class size.
• Distributed along with cap and gown.
• Date contingent upon graduation rehearsal schedule and

attendance.

• Diploma Distribution
• Diplomas will be distributed on the evening of

commencement to all students who are financially cleared.

Commencement Memorabilia JOSTENS.COM

is the Official Graduation Vendor for Maynard Jackson High School Senior Memorabilia and Announcements Representatives will be available during the school year to take individual student orders.

Visions & Commencement Dress Code

LADIES

• Conservatively styled

white dress, skirt/blouse

• Flesh-toned stockings

(optional)

• White closed-toe
• Stud-styled earrings.

GENTLEMEN

• Black dress slacks
• Black dress shoes
• White dress shirt
• Black tie
• No sneakers or tennis

shoes

Senior Honor Cords

• Honors Graduate (88 above)
• National Honor Society
• Beta Club
• International Baccalaureate
• CTAE Pathway Completion
• Governor’s Honor Finalist
• Core Curriculum Pathway
• Arts Pathway Completion
• Achieve Atlanta Scholar
• Service-Learning Scholar
• JROTC
• Early College/Dual Enroll

Senior Class Dues

• Senior Class dues are $275.00
• Deadline for payment of Senior Class dues is February 1, 2019
• Seniors who pay in full before December 17th will receive a $25 discount.
• A one time $25 late fee will be applied to all fees paid after by February 1.
• Senior students who have not paid Junior Class dues ($225) will be

required to submit payment in order to attend the Junior/Senior prom or to participate in commencement activities.

• Senior students are also responsible for any fees associated with lost

textbooks and/or uniforms, Media Center fines, and JROTC equipment.

• All student fees are non-refundable.

Senior Class Dues

• Senior dues cover expenses associated with the following:
• Cap and Gown
• Diploma & Diploma Cover
• School Yearbook
• Senior T-Shirts
• Senior Awards
• Decorations Visions of the Future and Commencement
• Honorarium for Guest Speakers
• Program Printing for Commencement Ceremony
• Transportation for Off-Campus Activities
• Transportation for Graduation Events
• Senior Sponsored Activities
• Senior Picnic

Senior Class Dues

• Senior Class dues and/or fees may be paid in cash or money
• rders to Mr. Pickett in Room 1210 between 10am - Noon.

OR

• Online through the Maynard Jackson High School webpage

Click “Quick Links” and look for “Pay School Fees Online” to make secure online payments.

• See Mr. Pickett at anytime regarding outstanding balances.
• Keep a copy of receipts for your records and verification.

sEnior Portraits

Senior Portraits May Be Taken at School on Friday, October 26 and Monday, October 29 Retakes to be taken at the school on Thursday, December 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $10 Sitting Fee Formal Drape and Cap & Gown Photos No Casual Photo to be Taken Please see Ms. Inais Humphrey regarding appointment time or for additional information.

Senior Updates

Would you like to receive updates about the Class of 2019 upcoming events and important dates

Text @mjhs19 to 81010

Become Involved!

Are you interested in actively participating in planning,

• rganizing, or implementing successful senior activities?

Do you have questions or need additional information? Please email members of our Senior Class Team

• Ms. Joyya Baines– joyya.baines@atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Ms. NaKeya Barner– nbarner@atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Inais Humphrey – inais.Humphrey@atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Mr. John McCall – jjmccall@atlanta.k12.ga.us