This is a summary of today's senior meeting. For full details, review the senior meeting presentation.

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn 24 total credits and pass all required courses in order to graduate. Seniors who do not meet graduation requirements will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Attendance: Students have 5 unexcused absences per class before they start accruing seat time. 

Keep in mind that for American Government and Economics that number is 3 due to those classes being .5 credits. 

Testing

Testing dates that may affect seniors.

• March 3: ACT—required registration in the fall.

• March 11: SAT—required registration in the fall.

• April 14-15: WIN Test—Work ready or soft skills credentials.

• April 24: ASVAB—for students interested in joining the military.

Financial Obligations & Senior Dues

All senior debts must be cleared. Senior dues and fees must be paid in order to purchase prom tickets and participate in certain senior activities. Prom ticket prices increase as the year progresses, so early payment is strongly encouraged.

Financial Hardship

We understand that senior year can be especially challenging financially, particularly as multiple deadlines and expenses tend to overlap. Our goal is to support students in crossing the finish line successfully, and we are happy to work with families to explore available options or assistance when needed. If your family is experiencing difficulty meeting any senior requirements, please reach out to one of the contacts below:

• Principal: Stephanie Smith—stsmith@greenville.k12.sc.us

• 12th Grade Admin: Matt Irvin—mirvin@greenville.k12.sc.us

• Counseling Director: Katlyn Marion (McCormick)—katmccormick@greenville.k12.sc.us

Senior Prom

Saturday April 11, 2026

7:00-11:00

Belleview Meadows

281 Swallow Drive

Fountain Inn SC, 29644

Ticket Prices

Jan 6 - Feb 6: $40

Feb 7 - Mar 6: $50

Mar 7 - April 3: $60

Purchase tickets

Important Dates

• February 2: Parent Graduation Meeting at 6:00 PM (Auditorium)

• March 6: Student Graduation Meeting  during third block

• April 3: Cap & Gown Pickup (for orders placed before Dec 20, 2025)

• April 11: Senior Prom

• April 20–24: Senior Spirit Week—Buy your senior jersey by Jan 16

• April 29: Spring Athletic Signing

• May 4: Senior Awards Night at 6:00 PM

• May 8: Yearbook Day

• May 11–12: Senior exams

• May 14: Elementary Walks

• May 15: Senior grades finalized; fines and fees due

• May 18: Senior Day & Graduation Practice—Students must attend to walk in the graduation ceremony.

• May 19: Senior Checkout (Students need to plan ahead if they normally have commitments that interfere with this.)

• May 22: Graduation Ceremony at 2:30 PM (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)

Senior Checkout Requirements

To participate in graduation, seniors must:

• Pass all graduation-required classes.

• Complete the Senior Survey in SchooLinks.

• Turn in all textbooks and Chromebooks.

• Pay all outstanding fines.

• Complete any required seat-time recovery.

• Follow all dress code and regalia rules.

Email & Google Drive Reminder

Students’ school email accounts and Google Drive access will be deactivated after graduation. Any files or emails they wish to keep should be transferred to a personal account prior to that time.

Graduation Dress Code & Regalia

Graduation is a formal ceremony, and dress code expectations are strictly enforced. Only school-approved caps, gowns, cords, and honors may be worn. Cap and gown alterations or decorations are not permitted.

Dress code:

Males: Dark or khaki dress pants, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes.

Females: Dress clothes (pants or school-length dresses). High heels are not recommended for walking up the ramp to the stage.

Students who violate the dress code or alter their cap and gown will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

FIHS cap and gown can only be purchased from Herff-Jones.

Herff-Jones
3110 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Taylors SC, 29687

(864) 244-0110
scherffjones.com

FIHS links
Buy your cap and gown.
Class rings and jewelry.

Graduation Tickets

Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets, distributed on Senior Day (May 18). Every guest, regardless of age, must have a ticket (this is a requirement of Bon Secours). A livestream option will be available for those without tickets.