Seniors
Graduation Information Presentation
This is the slideshow presented to our Seniors during the Senior Meetings. A few highlights:
Students should arrive at Bon Secours Wellness Arena by 6:45 AM on May 21st fully dressed. Ceremony starts at 8 am.
All debt must by cleared by May 9th in order to receive tickets on May 16th
Each student will receive 10 tickets.
Every guest must have a ticket. A NEW clear bag policy is in effect. Please see below!
May is VERY quick month. A couple of reminders:
Yearbooks were handed out May 3rd.
Extra graduation tickets are now sold out.
Turn in Chromebooks and the deadline to pay any debt is Thursday, May 9th. Pay with exact cash or at MySchoolBucks.com only (no longer accepting checks).
Prom is Saturday, May 11th.
Final Exams for Seniors are Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th. You won't be able to turn in any work past these dates!
Senior Awards Nights is by invitation only on Tuesday, May 14th.
The final Graduation Practice is Thursday, May 16th at 9:30 am. You will get your graduation tickets afterwards.
and finally, our Graduation is Tuesday, May 21st. You need to arrive fully dressed by 6:45 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. You won't need a ticket, but your guests will!
Senior Walks
Every year, elementary and middle schools invite their graduates to participate in senior walks. At these events, graduating seniors walk the halls of their previous schools wearing their cap & gown while elementary and middle school students cheer them on. This is a great way to walk your old halls, see some previous teachers, and encourage younger students! The date of the Senior Walk at GCS elementary schools is May 16th!
REMEMBER THAT MAY 16TH IS THE DATE OF THE MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE. BREAKFAST STARTS AT 9:30 THAT WILL BE DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY THE PRACTICE. If your elementary school has their senior walk within the timeframe of the graduation practice, DO NOT attend the senior walk.
The attached document has a listing of all GCS elementary schools along with their time and school contact. The lastest addition is Robert E. Cashion's Senior Walk at 7:15 am on May 16th.
Planning to visit a college?
Please complete this form by having your teachers and your college admissions representative sign. Be sure to turn it into Attendance to have the visit excused. Limit of 2 day visits excused per semester.
Remember to fill out the '24-'25 FAFSA if you are headed to college!
This article has some great tips for getting it completed quickly. FAFSA will send you the SAI (Student Aid Index) which is the basis for your financial aid package from colleges.
The SoFi 2nd Annual Preparing for College Webinar Series for High School Counselors and the parents of college-bound students continues this month with two live programs. This empowering series covers the information and insights needed to help families navigate college financing.
Register here to join in for the two remaining webinars. As a reminder, registrants will get a copy of the recorded live event even if they cannot attend during the live date.
Financing Your Student's Education, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8pm ET
Confused about paying for college?
Check out the slideshows and links below. They are a wealth of information regarding financial aid and FAFSA. As a reminder, filing out the FAFSA does not sign you up for any student loans.
12th Grade Administrator
Ms. Candace Strickland
School Counselors
Ms. Picklesimer: A-B
Ms. Garrett: C-Di
Ms. Southerland: Do-G
Ms. Drummond: H-J
Ms. Morris: K-Ma
Ms. Brown: Mc-N
Ms. Niekamp: O-R
Ms. Horne: S-Th
Ms. Caldwell: Ti-Z
Graduation Coach
Ms. Mattison
Important Things to Remember
Attendance
It is possible to fail a class due to attendance
Missing too many classes will mean you need to serve Seat Time Recovery. You cannot serve Seat Time after you graduate.
Seat Time Recovery sessions only available on certain days and times for a fee
Graduation Requirements
Fulfill the SC Diploma Requirements as specified by the State Department of Education
Meet attendance requirements
Meet behavior standards as stated in student handbook