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, with an option to buy up to 5 more
Every guest must have a ticket. Clear bag policy is in effect.
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.
Graduation Supplies Information
Woodmont Graduation is on May 21, 2024 at 8AM. There are multiple packages available. Seniors are only required to purchase a cap and gown. Once on the Herff Jones website, navigate to Grad Gear & Apparel. Please reach out to your School Counselor if buying a cap and gown is a financial hardship for your family.
Visit Herff Jones to purchase.
Yearbooks cost $85 if you pre-order. Once yearbooks are delivered the price is $100. Yearbooks have sold out every year. Purchase early! There is still time to purchase Senior Ads. You can order your yearbook and Senior Recognition Ad at Jostens.
Visit Jostens to purchase.
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