Class of 2015 Senior Parent Information Night Tue Oct 7, 2015 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Herschel V. Jenkins High School

Class of 2015

Senior Parent Information Night

Tue Oct 7, 2015 … 6:00pm – Auditorium

http.jenkins.sccpss.com

Ashley Raley Ashley.Raley@sccpss.com Guidance Seniors A-L

912-395-6999 Ext 729402

Arthur Howard Arthur.Howard@sccpss.com Guidance Seniors M-Z

912-395-6999 Ext 729403

Heather Handy Heather.Handy@sccpss.com Principal

912-395-6999 Ext 729000

Cindy Johnson Cynthia.Johnson@sccpss.com Teacher & Graduation Advisor

912-395-6999 Ext 729082

Ruby Hall Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com Teacher & Prom and Grad Bash Advisor

912-395-6999 Ext 729086

Beth Newberry Beth.Newberry@sccpss.com Teacher &Senior Events Advisor

912-395-6999 Ext 729084

Paul Sidney Paul.Sidney@sccpss.com Teacher & Yearbook / Pictures

912-395-6999 Ext 729026

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PLEASE NOTE!

• We plan to cover a large amount of important

information tonight. We need to keep on task to be sure the presentation doesn’t take too much of your time.

• We encourage you to write down any questions

you may have during the presentation – but PLEASE hold all questions until the end.

• Most likely, we will answer your questions as

the presentations moves forward.

• We will have a brief Q & A session when we are
• finished. Hopefully you will already have your

question(s) answered before we get to the end!

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GRADUATION

Tuesday June 2, 2015 Savannah Civic Center Rehearsal – 2:00pm

(students will remain at the civic center until ceremony)

Ceremony – 4:00pm

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Update Your Contact Information!

• This is a busy year for you and your student! Before we reach

graduation in May there will be many reminders, updates, grade reports, academic status letters (what’s left before graduation), confirmations and communications sent out. We can’t reach you if we don’t have your correct contact info!

• Do we have your updated contact information?
• Complete the SALMON COLORED CONTACT INFO SHEETS.
• Mailing Address?
• Home and Cell Phone Contacts?
• Email?
• Do you have your Parent Access Log In and Password? Now is

not the time to let go! Be sure you are staying on top of your student’s grades and attendance!

• Need your log-in and password? Visit the Main office.
• You can email teachers directly
• You can see absences and tardies by class
• You can see updated grades at any time

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Planning and Preparation:

This is a busy year for you and your student! It is also a very busy time for the Counselors Office and teachers are ALWAYS busy! Remind students to be pro-active – think ahead – do not leave things until the very last minute.

“Who do I ask for what?”

• Grades and attendance – “Will my child pass the class?” –contact teachers

directly.

• Transcripts – use the www.gacollege411.com website for nearly all requests
• Scholarships – newsletters are posted in Guidance and available on the website.
• SAT / ACT / Compass Registration – are handled at home. We can offer computer

usage during non-class time BUT ultimately you and your student are responsible for the actual registration.

• Twilight Program – Counselor or Dr. Connors
• Verification of Enrollment (child support, SSI, military, etc) – bring completed

forms to Guidance.

• Letters of Recommendation – that depends; teacher or counselor – please

remember to provide a week’s notice and a written resume of accomplishments

• Birth Certificate / Social Security Card – Your senior will need these items for their

future plans. Be sure you have proper originals for their use.

• Immunizations! – Students headed to college, a 2 year school or the military will

need their updated immunizations record. Remember that what we have on file is OLD – usually not updated later than 7th grade. You will want to see your health care provider or our school nurse for an updated Immunization Record.

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• If your child is off track academically, we
• ffer “Twilight” – a no-cost afterschool

program where students may earn credits toward graduation.

• If you think your student needs Twilight

to graduate in May, see your Counselor immediately as enrollment deadlines are firm.

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SENIOR ATHLETES!

• DON’T MISS “SENIOR NIGHT”! Each sport
• ffers its own FAREWELL to their seniors.

Contact the coach for specific dates and times AND BE THERE to share the moment with your student and their teammates.

• Are you thinking of “taking it to the next

level”? If your student is considering continuing their sport in college be sure you have followed up registration at the NCAA or NAIA.

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www.gacollege411.com

Your senior should be very familiar with this site. They’ve used it since 9th

• grade. It offers many tools for planning for their life after high school. They

need to KNOW THEIR LOG IN AND PASSWORD! This will be critical for help during their senior year and after graduation.

• Career Planning – What skills do I have? What job is right for me?
• College Applications – One stop shopping for many of Georgia’s public and

private colleges.

• Transcript Requests – the fastest and most efficient way to get your

transcript sent to colleges.

• Explore Your Major – Not sure what you “want to be when you grow

up”? Here’s a tool to help guide you towards your dreams.

• “Go Build” – a great tool for our students who think a 4 year degree is not for

them.

• HOPE Eligibility – See what you can expect HOPE to cover
• Financial Aid – Apply for financial aid – start your FASFA
• Scholarships – A link to apply to other specialty scholarships.
• Free Test Prep – SAT / ACT / Compass (even EOCT and GHSGT)

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Where do I go from here?

Help us to help your student! Be sure you and your child are communicating! We want to be sure that your student is prepared for their future after graduation. Your seniors should have already completed Senior Survey #1 for their Counselor. We will ask them to complete an updated survey prior to graduation. We know that not every student is headed off to a 4-year college and there are other options for students. Do you know your child’s future plans?

• College – 4 year
• College/Tech School – 2 year
• Military – recruiter contacts
• Work – WBL, JGG, gobuildgeorgia.com
• “Undecided” shouldn’t mean “I don’t have a plan” …

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Choosing Your College

• Do Your Homework!
• Does it offer my major?
• Can I afford it?
• Will it get me to my chosen career?
• College Site Visits –
• “Preview Days” – Campus Tours – Parent Weekends.
• Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the campus.
• Is it too big? Too small? Too far? Too close to home?
• College Recruiters On Campus
• Students sign up in the Counselors Office to visit with recruiters who are on campus.
• With the teachers’ permission any student may miss class to attend a session with a

recruiter here at Jenkins.

• Students are encouraged to DO THEIR HOMEWORK before these visits too!
• Applying to College
• Applications can be submitted in several ways but most colleges now only

want electronic applications (through their website or the gacollege411.com website).

• Nearly all colleges charge some type of admission fee (but some colleges will

waive this fee at certain times of the year or for students who receive free or reduced lunch).

• “Apply to College” Nov 6th Event at Jenkins – Students may sign up to attend a

session during the school day to use the computer lab for applications. Counselors will be on hand help. Students need to be prepared with a way to pay application fees (if applicable).

College Essay Workshop!

Get your College Applications noticed!

Our English Department has offered their help!

• Mrs. Feldmann and Mrs. McCoy

will be offering essay writing workshops. October dates: Wed Oct 8th and Wed Oct 22nd at 3:15pm.

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College Fair Tour 2014

100 College Contacts All In 1 Location!

You will also have a chance to talk with professionals about FASFA, financial aid, & more. Military Recruiters are available for questions.

Wed Oct 29th … 6pm to 9pm Oglethorpe Mall

More Information: http://gaprobe.org/tour-calendar

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What if I’m not headed for college?

Not every senior is headed off to a 4 year college. There are many other options available to these students as well. The Counselors can provide information for military recruiters, 2- year technical schools, Go Build Georgia job training and more.

www.gobuildgeorgia.com

Savannah Tech Field Trip

Thu Nov 20th $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

HOPE Grant vs. HOPE Scholarship

Compass Testing Students completed surveys to determine participation and programs for tour.

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Savannah Tech Programs Offered

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Program Title Program Title Program Title Accounting Electrical Construction & Maint Industrial Systems Air Conditioning Culinary Arts Logistics Management Aircraft Technology Dental Assisting Machine Tool Aviation Maintenance Dental Hygiene Marketing Management Automotive Collision Repair Drafting Medical Assisting Automotive Technology Early Childhood Care & Edon Medical Coding Entry Barbering Economic Development Networking Law Enforcement/Peace Officer Electrical Utility Technology Paralegal Studies Business Administrative Tech Electrical/Computer Engineering Phlebotomy Business Management Emergency Medical Services Practical Nursing Commercial Truck Driving Fire Science Precision Manufacturing Computer Support Specialist Health Care Assistant Surgical Technology Construction Management Health Care Science Technical Specialist Cosmetology Historic Preservation Welding & Joining Tech Criminal Justice Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism

Tue Nov 18th Students Must Sign Up By Tue Nov 4th

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple- aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military

• ccupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you

choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), does not obligate you to speak with a recruiter or enlist in the Armed Forces. Once the school receives results, an ASVAB CEP program representative will interpret my results and help you to understand how your skills, interests, and values will assist with planning for college and future in the world of work For additional information and practice tests:

http://www.military.com/ASVAB

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Transcripts

• What is my GPA? – Look at the

bottom of the transcript.

• How do I know my Class Rank? –

Look at the bottom of the transcript.

• Will I be an Honor Graduate? –

Honor graduates require a 90.0 at the end

• f the 1st semester of their senior year.

You can check your GPA in powerschool.

• How do I request a transcript? –

We recommend students take advantage

• f www.gacollege411.com for most

requests (these are sent electronically and insure quick delivery). Otherwise the Guidance Office will need a signed request

• form. Students 18 and over can sign for
• themselves. Under 18 will require a

parent/guardian signature.

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Class Rank / GPA / Honor Graduate

• Class Rank is based solely on your complete GPA and the number of students in your grade

level.

• GPA’s change only when credit is awarded – the GPA currently showing will not change until

the end of 1st semester.

• FINAL SELECTIONS: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates, Superintendent Scholars, etc

will be made following the FIRST SEMESTER of your senior year.

• HONOR GRADUATE: Only students who have attained an overall 90 cumulative average or

above (with no rounding up) will be considered for designation as honor graduates. These designees shall be determined after the first semester senior grades have been posted. Only graduating seniors who have earned a college preparatory or technology / career preparatory seal

• f endorsement may be designated as honor graduates and ranked accordingly. Any student who

has transferred in more than five (5) units from a school that is not accredited by an approved state or regional accrediting agency (Policy JBC(4) Transferring Credits) may not be designated an honor graduate, salutatorian or valedictorian.

• SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD: Any graduating senior who has, at the end of the first semester
• f the senior year, a 95 overall grade point average (with no rounding up), as determined by the

computer-generated Class Rank Report, and no Conduct Grades of "U" throughout the high school years, will receive the Superintendent's Award.

• There is no “rounding up”! A GPA of 89.95 WILL NOT QUALIFY for Honor Graduate status.

WHILE WE DO NOT SHARE RANKINGS, HONOR GRAD STATUS, ETC., IT IS COMMONLY DISCUSSED AMONG THE STUDENTS DUE TO THE INFORMATION BEING AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS ON THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.

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Community Service

• “Doing the MINIMUM” … SCCPSS requires that all students

perform Community Service prior to their senior year.

• Remember that true “COMMUNITY SERVICE” is a chance to

share your time and talent with others.

• Many scholarship opportunities are looking for MORE THAN

THE “MINIMUM”!

• Be sure you document your service hours (we only track the

minimum – you need to track all of it).

• Seek out a leadership role – being a worker-bee is OK but to get

noticed for scholarships you must GO ABOVE AND BEYOND the minimum!

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Financial Aid!

There’s no such thing as a free ride BUT there is help to get your financial aid in order for college! FASFA Loans vs. Grants HOPE Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Grant Scholarships – Large and Small Not sure where you’re headed? You should still complete your FASFA. FASFA requires parent/guardian tax returns so you cannot complete this until January at the earliest. Need help with FASFA and other financial aid issues? Sign up for

• ur annual Financial Aid session.

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Scholarships!

 WHO DOESN’T NEED $$$ FOR COLLEGE?  Scholarships come in all sizes from many different sources but

• ne thing never changes – YOU MUST APPLY!

WITH ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION!  HOPE SCHOLARSHIP / HOPE GRANT - These are awarded by the State of Georgia after graduation. Students do not APPLY.

• Students will see their HOPE eligibility through their gacollege411.com

account around July 1st.

• Usually students will know their HOPE award BEFORE WE DO.
• HOPE is awarded based on the student’s ending academic GPA.

 Ask your student if they’ve picked up the monthly scholarship newsletter. It’s available in Guidance and on our website.  In early Spring we will have several local scholarships that require individual applications.

• This information will also be posted on our website with applications available

in our office

• National Scholarships are nice BUT several small local scholarships can add to

your college fund too.  Transcripts for Scholarships: If your student needs a transcript for a scholarship application, be sure you request it before the deadline! We will never charge for a transcript used to apply for a scholarship. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE GRANT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB

• When should I test? What test is right for me?
• SAT / ACT Tests: Juniors should test in the 2nd

semester of their junior year and again (if needed) in the 1st semester of their senior year.

• COMPASS: This test is schedule at Savannah

Tech (and other technical schools) as part of your registration process.

• ASVAB: An assessment of career skills and
• interests. Jenkins offers this test once each
• year. Military recruiters can offer an ASVAB

test at any time through their recruiting office.

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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB

Fees

• SAT and ACT
• See details for pricing.
• Students who receive free or reduced lunch
• may be eligible for a Fee Waiver to cover the cost of
• testing. Students receive 2 each for SAT and ACT.
• may be eligible to have application fees waived at

certain colleges.

• NOTE: Changes to your testing info (date, test or location

change) all cost extra. If you are using a fee waiver for the test you will still be responsible for these extra charges.

• Compass – is offered as part of your application to a technical
• school. Please ask them about any related testing fees.
• ASVAB – This test is offered at no cost once per year at
• Jenkins. It is available through your military recruiter

throughout the year.

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SAT and ACT Reminders!

 You are responsible for registering yourself  This school DOES NOT register students for SAT and ACT!.  Students may register themselves during lunch, before or after school using the computers in the Guidance Office.  Be sure you REMEMBER YOUR LOG IN AND PASSWORD – Jenkins HS cannot retrieve this information for you!  You will need to upload a picture as part of your registration for either test. No picture = no test.  If you do not request that your scores be sent when you register, you will have to pay EXTRA for this after you test.  On Test Day …  Remember to bring your photo ID. Don’t have one? See the Media Center for a replacement ID. No ID = No Test!  Remember your printed admission ticket! No testing without it!  Bring your own calculator! Test sites do not furnish them!

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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB

• Know your student’s log in!
• Your student creates his/her own account through the

testing site.

• This registration and account is not tied to Jenkins High

School in any way.

• Problems with registration? Forget your log in? Need

to print your admission ticket? You will need to contact the testing company directly. They have very helpful customer service people.

• **If your student took the SAT as a middle school

student you will need to call them directly to reset their account for high school.

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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB

You will be asked for your “School CEEB” code when you register. This routes your test scores and results back to Jenkins. While it is completely optional, we always recommend that you code your scores to come to Jenkins in case you need them in the future.

Jenkins High School CEEB Code 112-682

Comparing SAT vs ACT (from www.studypoint.com)

SAT vs. ACT reasoning test Type of Test content-based test Critical Reading: 2, 25-min sections and 1, 20-min section; Math: 2, 25-min sections and 1, 20-min section; Writing: 1, 25-min essay, 1, 25-min section, and 1, 10-min section Test Format English: 1, 45-min section; Math: 1, 60-min section; Reading: 1, 35-min section; Science: 1, 35-min section; Writing: 1, 30- min essay (optional) reading, vocabulary, grammar & usage, writing, and math Content Covered grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning, and writing (optional) tricky, questions can be phrased in ways that make them difficult to decipher Test Style straightforward, questions may be long but are usually less difficult to decipher Math, Critical Reading, and Writing scores will each range between a 200-800; total SAT score ranges between 600- 2400 Scoring English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range between 1-36. Composite ACT score is the average of your scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-36 yes – you lose ¼ of a point for incorrect answers (except on the grid-in math questions) Penalty for Wrong Answers? no – you do not lose points for incorrect answers yes – you can choose which set(s) of SAT scores to submit to colleges Score Choice? yes – you can choose which set(s) of ACT scores to submit to colleges questions increase in difficulty level as you move through that question type in a section (except reading passage questions, which progress chronologically through the passage) Difficulty Levels difficulty level of the questions is random arithmetic, data analysis, algebra I and II, functions, geometry; formulas are provided in the test booklet Math Levels arithmetic, algebra I and II, functions, geometry, trigonometry; no formulas are provided with private schools and schools on the east and west coasts; however, every four-year college in the US accepts SAT scores Tends to be more popular? with public schools and schools in the Midwest and south; however, every four-year college in the US accepts ACT scores seven times per year: January, March or April, May, June, October, November, December Offered when? six times per year: February, April, June, September, October, December (note that some states offer the ACT as part of their state testing requirements; these tests are not administered on the national test dates) typically about four weeks before the test date Registration deadline? typically about five to six weeks before the test date www.collegeboard.com More Info www.act.org

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SAT: Where, When and How to Register

www.collegeboard.com

Test

Date Tests Offered $51 (SAT) $24.50 (Subject) Registration Deadline Late Registration ($78.50) Waitlist Registration ($96) Test Date

Oct 11, 2014 SAT Reasoning & Subject Sep 12, 2014

On-Line 09/26/14 – By Phone 09/30/14

Oct 11, 2014 Nov 8, 2014 SAT Reasoning & Subject Oct 9, 2014

On-Line 10/24/14 – By Phone 10/28/2014

Nov 8, 2014 Dec 6, 2014 SAT Reasoning & Subject Nov 6, 2014

On-Line 11/21/14 – By Phone 11/24/14

Dec 6, 2014 Jan 24, 2015 SAT Reasoning & Subject Dec 29, 2014

On-Line 01/09/15 – By Phone 01/13/15

Jan 24, 2015 Mar 14, 2015 SAT Reasoning Only Feb 13, 2015

On-Line 02/27/15 – By Phone 03/03/15

Mar 14, 2015 May 2, 2015 SAT Reasoning & Subject Apr 6, 2015

On-Line 04/17/15 – By Phone 04/21/15

May 2, 2015

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ACT: Where, When and How to Register

www.actstudent.org

Test Date $36.00 w/out write 52.50

w/write

Registration Deadline Late Registration=By Phone

add $14 ($23 late; $45 stand-by) (Note: Test date or center change $22)

Sep 13, 2014 Aug 8, 2014 Aug 22, 2014 Oct 25, 2014 Sep 19, 2014 Oct 3, 2014 Dec 13, 2014 Nov 7, 2015 Nov 21, 2014 Feb 7, 2015 Jan 9, 2015 Jan 10, 2015 Apr 18, 2015 Mar 13, 2015 Mar 27, 2015 Jun 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

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Senior Class 2015 Officer Elections

President – Vice President – Secretary – Treasurer

Academic Eligibility:

• Must have passed the required GHSWT / GHSGT
• Must be coded as 12th grade
• Student must have an overall 80 or better GPA (as of the end of 2013-2014)

Also

• Teacher recommendations required
• Speaking part audition required
• Must complete application form including signature of parent/guardian
• Must follow the rules and guidelines as outlined in the application

Applications

Available Deadline to Submit Campaign Dates Voting Winners Announced

Oct 20th Oct 27th Oct 31-Nov 10 Nov 10th Nov 12th

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SENIOR PICTURES / YEARBOOK Every senior receives a yearbook as part of their Senior Dues.

 Mr. Sidney – paul.sidney@sccpss.com  Did you miss senior pictures? We have a makeup day scheduled for Nov 10, 2014.  The sitting fee is $15.00 – this gets your student’s senior picture in the Yearbook. For $30.00 you get the sitting fee, the picture in the yearbook and proofs from the sitting.  Still need more help? Contact Mr. Sidney – room 26

 Senior Yearbook Ads!

 If you are interested in a Senior Ad for the yearbook prices start at $250.00 for a full color page ad, $150.00 for a half color page ad, and $85.00 for a quarter color page ad.  The deadline for Senior Ads for our 2015 Yearbook will be Friday, October 31, 2015.

PROM IS OPTIONAL!

PROM Saturday, April 11, 2015

 Mrs. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com  This Saturday is at the END of a week-long Spring Break! No need for students to miss school for hair and nails, picking up tuxedos, etc!  Admission to Prom is through a purchased ticket only.  Tickets go on sale January 1st for $60 per person ($50 for a guest ticket). The price increases as it gets closer to Prom.  The final day for ticket sales is March 27th and tickets will cost $80 per person.  No refunds on any tickets purchased (REPEATING! NO REFUNDS!)  Guests who do not attend Jenkins will need to be “cleared” by their current high school – See Mrs. Hall for the form before March 15th.  Only Jenkins students coded as 11th and 12th graders may purchase Prom tickets for themselves and their guests.

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HERFF JONES

• Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com

Need to contact Herff Jones directly? Randy Roderick and Associates, Herff Jones 7-A South Mulberry Street - Statesboro, GA 30458

Phone: 912-764-9314 … Fax: 912-764-9550 … E-mail: info@herffjonesstatesboro.com

Cost for Cap and Gown is covered in Senior Dues All other items are OPTIONAL and paid directly to Herff Jones! (Example:

announcements, t-shirts, bags, extra tassels, diploma plaques).

Mon Oct 20th 8:30am Senior Class Meeting Mon Oct 27th During All Lunches Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown 3:30-7:00pm Senior Orders – Parent Night Announcements & Cap/Gown Mon Nov 17th During All Lunches Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown Re-order Mon Jan 12th During All Lunches LAST CALL! Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown Re-order Mon Mar 30th During All Lunches Deliver Senior Announcements Fri May 1st During All Lunches Deliver Cap and Gown

NOTE! SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL!

SENIOR DUES $250 – must be paid in full by April 30, 2015

 Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com  SCCPSS requires that each school contribute to the graduation exercise expenses relating to facility rental, setup, security, programs, and musicians.  Dues may be paid by money order or cashiers check only.  Payments may be made before school, after school until 3:20pm and during lunches.  Cap and gown will not be delivered until dues are paid in full.  What is included in my dues?  What is NOT included in Senior Dues? Senior pictures, cap-and-gown pictures, Grad Bash, trips, announcements, name cards, thank you notes, Senior bags, memory books and other mementos available for purchase through Herff Jones.  No money will be refunded for students not completing graduation requirements

• r who choose not to participate in the graduation programs.

Senior T-shirt Diploma Cover Senior Week Events Yearbook Cap and Gown (and Tassel) 2 Tickets for Parent for Appreciation Night

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Senior Parent Appreciation Night

May 21, 2015 – The Mighty Eighth Museum – 6:00pm

 Ms. Newberry – beth.newberry@sccpss.com – Room 84  Event is an opportunity for our Graduates to recognize and honor their parents (guardians) for their support throughout their school years.  All seniors need to provide a current picture, a baby picture and a short statement (which can be their favorite quote, future plans, or shout out to someone special, etc) for the senior slideshow. Final edit approval by the Senior Advisors.  Dinner will be served from 6pm to 7pm with the program continuing.  Senior Dues includes 2 meal tickets to this event.  The Graduate receives a free meal ticket.  Any other guest(s) will need to purchase a meal ticket for $10  Children, adult, senior all the same price for a single meal.  Last day to purchase extra tickets is April 15th – Cash only  No ticket? No Entry! Sorry but we must strictly enforce this due to ballroom capacity and fire regulations.

Please note: There are no to-go meals!

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Saturday April 25, 2015

 Mrs. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com

 Depart Jenkins at noon for Universal Orlando  Spend the evening in the park; Depart the park at 3am to return to Savannah (approx return arrival at Jenkins – 8:30am)  There are no overnight accommodations  There will be Seniors from all over the country there – NOT JUST JENKINS SENIORS!

 Total Cost $179 includes transportation from Jenkins High School to the park and

back to Jenkins High School. It also includes their admission ticket to the park.

 Specific “Do’s and Don’ts” (including DRESS CODE) will be issued to the

students who have paid to attend

 Students are responsible

• For their own expenses for food, souvenirs, etc.
• For their own personal belongings
• For their own behavior and dress

 This event is run through a private tour company. All information, instructions,

permission slips, etc will come through their company.

 There is a payment plan available – Deposit of $79 is due by December 15th –

this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE!

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Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch!

• By this date, Seniors will have finished their coursework , grades are finalized and they are

anxious to get to the BIG EVENT! Unfortunately, there is still work to be done.

• Graduation Practice – Every practice is MANDATORY! Students who work will need

to clear their work schedule for this week. Each practice is important. It’s not just “marching in and marching out”. We cover many, many last minute issues for each of our Seniors (Transcript requests, exit surveys, military commitment forms and much more.)

• Senior T-Shirt – often the most highly anticipated event (after graduation of course!)
• Senior Picnic – a last chance to let off a little energy and share one more relaxed gathering

with other members of the Class of 2015.

• Graduation Tickets – This is when those highly sought tickets to the graduation ceremony

are distributed! How many? We never know until Senior Week! Historically students receive approximately 18 tickets each. Need more? Get on the list for any extras – no guarantee but still we will try!

• Fines and Fees –

 Remember that old soccer uniform you forgot to return in 9th grade? What about that library book that’s been riding around in the back of your Jeep for 2 years?  Any outstanding fines and fees must be cleared before your student is allowed to receive their diploma. We can’t stop them from participating in the graduation ceremony BUT we can hold that diploma and final transcript until any outstanding fines

• r fees are cleared.

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GRADUATION! Tue June 2, 2015 4:00pm (rehearsal 2pm)

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• Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com

 Dress for Graduation:  Female attire is a black dress/skirt or dress black slacks (no denim), black dress shoes, and minimal jewelry.  Dresses should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee and no longer than the gown. Shoes should not have a heel higher than 3 inches.  When in doubt, have an advisor check the dress and shoes ahead of graduation day.  All attire must be approved by Cindy Johnson, Ruby Hall or Beth Newberry no later than May 15, 2015.  Male attire is black or navy pants, collared white dress shirt, dark tie and black dress shoes. Absolutely no tennis shoes or flip flops will be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: Any clothing item or accessory that is unduly distracting is a violation of the Code of Conduct and will not be permitted. Students not following this dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

HVJ Class of 2015

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