You should have received this at this time. If you have placed an order and not gotten your items, please see Ms. Cope in Room 336.
Make sure that the sleeves end around your wrist and that the gown ends about mid-calf. If there is a problem, see Ms. Cope in Room 336 by the end of the day on Friday, May 17th so we can communicate with Herff Jones and fix the issue.
If you have not ordered a cap and gown, please speak with your counselor by Friday, May 17th to borrow one.
If you would like to donate funds to help pay for the senior celebration, you can donate online here.
If you would like to donate a door prize to be distributed at the event, you can leave the following kinds of items in the main office on campus with the name Tonya Cope on them:
gift cards (Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, fast food restaurants, other box stores, gas stations, etc.)
school supplies for those heading to college
dorm room supplies (extra long sheets, laundry baskets or hampers, decorations, etc.)
count as 20% towards your final semester average
will need to bring your Chromebook and charger to school with you for EACH exam; make sure you have powered off your device and allowed updates to process BEFORE your exam day starts
will take Teacher Made Exams on Thursday, May 30th and Friday, May 31st; talk with each of your teachers to find out which day
---- can be exempt from Teacher Made Exams only if you have an A average with 5 or fewer absences, a B average with 4 or fewer absences, or a C average with 3 or fewer absences during this semester
will take End of Course and CTE standardized exams on Monday, June 3rd through Friday, June 7th; see the schedule below
Seniors who are not scheduled for a state exam this week should not be in the building except for Friday, June 7th for the REQUIRED graduation rehearsal.
Monday, June 3rd
--- English II (EOC)
--- NC Math 3 (EOC)
--- NC Math 1 (EOC) Mr. Jones’ 4th block only
Tuesday, June 4th
--- Business Essentials *
--- Child Development *
--- Food & Nutrition I *
--- Food & Nutrition II *
--- Food Science & Technology *
--- Principles of Family & Human Services *
--- Automotive Service I, II & Fundamentals (CTEC) **
--- Biomed Technology (CTEC) **
--- Digital Media & Advanced Digital Media (CTEC) **
If a student has multiple classes scheduled to test on the same day, final exams are listed in order of priority.
* 1st priority
** 2nd priority
If a student has multiple CTE classes at CHS to test on the same day, the student should select one to take and return on the next makeup day to take the other.
If a student has a CTEC exam that conflicts with a CHS CTE exam they should take the CHS exam and go to the makeup CTEC exam.
Wednesday, June 5th
--- NC Math 1 (EOC) *
--- Biology (EOC) **
Students enrolled in Math I and Biology will take Math I on this date and return on Thursday, June 6th to take Biology.
Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th
--- Makeup EOC *
English I
NC Math I
NC Math 3
Biology
--- Makeup CTE **
If a student has multiple classes scheduled to test on the same day, final exams are listed in order of priority.
* 1st priority
** 2nd priority
Clothing Options:
Option A: dark dress pants or nice khakis with an appropriate top or dress shirt with tie or bow tie
Option B: knee-length or longer skirt with appropriate top
Option C: knee-length or longer dress
Footwear Options: dress shoes, sandals, low heels, or dress cowboy boots (don’t wear anything you are not comfortable in; prefer dark)
Not Allowed: jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or Crocs
Alllowed Decorations:
You cannot decorate your cap; the only allowed addition to the cap is a headband to help it fit and stay on during the events.
Everyone will need to wear the white stole with the school seal and the Class of 2024 tassel that were included in your cap and gown package.
Medals and sashes awarded for the following will be allowed:
Valedictorian and Salutatorian medals
Superintendent's Award medal
Latin Honors medals
4.0 or higher GPA sashes
UPDATE: You may wear cords, sashes, or pins from any school or community organization at the Awards and Capping Ceremony ONLY. The only cords allowed at Graduation will be those from HONOR societies on campus. (5/14/24)
If your outfit and/or decorations do not follow these guidelines, you can be removed from the line-up and not allowed to participate in graduation. If you can fix the issue but refuse to do so, you will be removed from the line-up and not allowed to participate in graduation.
See Ms. Norris (school social worker) immediately if you need help getting this outfit. Please do this NOW and do not wait until June.
will be held on Thursday, May 23rd during 3rd and 4th block
will be able to choose to go to Andrews, Eastlawn, or Newlin Elementary School*
will need to have your Cap & Gown on as you are walking to the bus lot when you are called to report
will NOT have to follow the Dress Code for this event; however, you will need to meet the regular school day dress code
will need to complete this permission slip and return it by 4th block on Monday, May 20th; can be picked up from the front office or from Mr. Lawson, Ms. Cope, Mr. Nguyen, or Mr. Lawhorn
will need to complete this Google Form by Monday, May 20th as well
will be held on Friday, May 24th between the Ceremony and the Celebration at Broadview Middle School
* subject to change
will be held during 2nd block and Cavalier Time on Wednesday, May 22nd
make sure if you are missing class to make up any assignments you might miss
will NOT need to have your cap and gown with you
for seniors only; the person capping them does not attend
will need to arrive on campus and check in with the assigned adult in the commons area by 8:25 a.m.; will then line up with your capper in your designated spot
will wear your gown and give your cap to the person capping you; will also need to follow the dress code shared above
can store your change of clothes for the Celebration, your bookbags, purses, etc., and anything else in Ms. Cope's room for the ladies and Mr. Lawson's room for the gentlemen; will need to do that before 8:25 a.m. because doors will lock then
will be held on Friday, May 24 at 9:00 a.m. in our auditorium; doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
will have a reserved seat for each senior and the person who is capping them
will be first come, first seated for everyone else
if seats fill up, we will have to turn away guests who arrive later
will be held during 3rd and 4th blocks on Friday, May 24th in the school gymnasium
will be free of charge for every senior to attend and participate
is for SENIORS only
will include food (Chick-Fil-A sandwich, your choice from a variety of chips, cookies, and drinks
will include games, music, and fun
should wear clothing related to your future decision - college shirt, military branch shirt, or something that represents your job; can store these items in Ms. Cope's room for the ladies and Mr. Lawson's room for the gentlemen; will need to do that before 8:25 a.m. because doors will lock then
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email or speak with Ms. Cope (Room 336) by Friday, May 17th so that she can make sure you have food available.
This event is for seniors only; parents/guardians and any other family members are not allowed on campus as this is also an exam make-up day.
will be held on Friday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. in our auditorium on campus
should arrive between 9:00 and 9:25 a.m. to line up for rehearsal
will report to the Fine Arts Building Lobby; do NOT enter the main school building
will review information and procedures on where to park, meet, and how the day will run
will receive your tickets at the END of the rehearsal
will NOT need to have your cap and gown with you
Please block off from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for this event; it should NOT take this long, but you will not be able to receive your tickets if you leave early to get to work, to go to an appointment, or to meet family coming in.
All members of the Class of 2024 will receive the EXACT same amount of tickets at the end of Graduation Rehearsal held on Friday, June 7. Seniors MUST attend the entire rehearsal in order to receive these tickets. It is also important that they have returned all school materials (novels, textbooks, Chromebooks, band uniforms, athletic uniforms, etc.) or paid for them before they receive tickets.
All guests (no matter the age or size) will be required to show a ticket to the event staff as they enter and go through security. Please plan accordingly.
UPDATE: Each senior will receive FIFTEEN tickets for graduation!
If you would like to have more guests attend than the number of allotted tickets, please discuss with classmates and their families to see if they will give you one that they are not using.
will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fieldhouse on the Greensboro Coliseum Complex
will need to wear your Cap & Gown as well as follow the dress code shared above
will need to report to the ACC Hall of Champions (located in the Special Events Center) between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m.
--- will have to go through Event Security with the Greensboro Coliseum Staff
--- will have to check in with the appointed faculty/staff member
--- will have to line up and make sure you are in the right spot
--- will need time to march from the meeting area to the Fieldhouse to be ready to march at 9:00 a.m.
should not have anything but your cell phone and/or keys (no hangers, purses, bags, etc.); leave all of that in your car or with your family
make sure you do not have any of the following items that are not allowed plus the additional items on this list from the Greensboro Coliseum Complex:
--- flowers or balloons
--- banners, posters, signs/pictures on sticks, etc.
If you need to ride a bus from Cummings High School to the Fieldhouse; please complete this Google Form and arrive on our campus by 6:45 a.m.
will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fieldhouse on the Greensboro Coliseum Complex
will open the doors for guests at 8:00 a.m.; will close them at 8:50 a.m. for the aisles to be clear during the senior processional and reopen them once all seniors are seated
will have to go through security; the following items are not allowed plus the additional items on this list from the Greensboro Coliseum Complex:
--- flowers or balloons
--- banners, posters, signs/pictures on sticks, etc.
should be aware that multiple events will be happening throughout the Coliseum venues and parking could be difficult
All guests (no matter the age or size) will be required to show a ticket to the event staff as they enter and go through security. Please plan accordingly.
will share photos taken by Cummings' faculty, staff, and junior marshals via this shared Google Drive
will have access to photos taken by Lifetouch; they will take a photo of each senior as they are handed their diploma as well as another posed shot with their diploma in front of the school's background
text the access code PGJT56424 to 90738 to receive access and ongoing alerts* or go to this website
can do this starting NOW and up to the event on June 8th
will be able to order prints and other items