SHS Class Information
Class of 2025
(Seniors)
Join our SHS - Class of 2025 Remind group
Follow these instructions so that you do not miss any important information concerning graduation.
When joining, please enter your first and last name so that we are able to identify you on the app.
Send a text to 81010
If last name starts with A - G; Text this message: @shs25ag
If last name starts with H - N; Text this message: @shs25hn
If last name starts with O - Z; Text this message: @shs25oz
Parents, you can join sending a text to 81010, text this message to join the senior parent group: @shs25paren
Please check all tabs for all information pertaining to senior year or graduation.
Important Dates
September 23, 2024
Senior Day (Celebration items delivery)
Items can be picked up from the auditorium. You will be emailed the times for which to come by on that day. Please wait for announcements before reporting.
Report Time for Last names beginning with:
10:00 - 10:30 A - G
10:30 - 11:00 H - L
11:00 - 11:30 M - P
11:30 - 12:00 Q - V
12:00 - 12:30 U - Z
12:30 - 1:00 - Anyone remaining or missed scheduled time
Senior, you still have time to place your order for graduation. Just keep in mind that the September 6 deadline was to receive the group discount and free celebration items. If you are only wanting to order the required items, you can select the "Cap gown tassel stole unit" - https://rhodes.thegraduationcenter.com/product?product_id=3326.
Gamecock Decision Day 2025
We want to celebrate you and your post-secondary plans. Complete this form to register for Gamecock Decision Day!!! You will not want to miss this event. The deadline to register is TBD Click below to register for this event.
Are you still undecided about your plans after graduation?
Graduate to Greatness will be scheduled in the Spring of this year at the Sumter American Legion Building. It's a great opportunity to help you finalize your graduation plans. Please see a career specialist for more information.
Stay informed!!!
Talk with your teacher!
Speak with your school counselor!
Speak with your administrator!
We are here to help you!
Attendance Matters
Seniors, please be sure to attend all of your classes. If you have a reason for being absent, turn in your notes and excuses to attendance. You could potentially be in danger of failing a class due to missing excessive days. Accumulating more than 5 unexcused absences in a semester, 3 unexcused absences in a quarter, or 10 unexcused absences in a year long course could result in receiving no credit or FA (failure due to attendance) for the course.
Honors and Recognition
District Honor Graduate Requirements
An Honor Graduate must:
Have a GPA of 3.75 or above by the end of the first semester of the senior year
Complete 28 Carnegie Units in CP or Honors courses
Must have a minimum of two AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses
Gold Cord Recipient Requirements
To receive a gold cord recipient, student must::
Have a GPA of 3.8 or above by the end of the first semester of the senior year
South Carolina Academic Honors Award Requirements
For this honor, a student must::
Earned their diploma with Academic Honors
Achieved exemplay scores on the SAT or ACT
Scored no lower than a "B" in any of their courses at any point in their entire high school career
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Questions about Graduation Order
Do I have to pay the full balance when I place my order? No. You only need to pay the $60 deposit to secure your order. Securing your order early will allow you the opportunity to avoid any additional fees or paying higher prices for graduation items.
How long will I have to pay off my balance? You will need to satisfy your balance before all items are received (before delivery date). Must be paid off by March 6, 2024. Notices will be sent via email from Rhodes Graduation so be sure to check your email and account. You can also check your balance online at RhodesGraduation.com. - (Click at the top for "Make Payment". ) If you have not paid off your balance by the due date, you are still required to satisfy and pay your fee to receive your items.
When will I receive all the items from my order? Jostens will do a delivery in September and a final delivery in the Spring. All cap, gown, and tassel items will be received in the Spring. Once Jostens confirms their delivery date, a school announcement will be made and an email will be sent to all students.