SHS Class Information

Class of 2027

(Seniors)

Join our SHS - Class of 2027 Remind group

Follow these instructions so that you do not miss any important information concerning graduation.

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Follow these instructions so that you do not miss any important information concerning graduation.

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C/O 2027 Senior Portraits

The first round of senior picture sessions for rising seniors (the class of 2027) will take place April 29–30. These sessions are the first opportunity for rising seniors to take their official yearbook portraits.

This year, there will only be three portrait opportunities:

• Spring: April 29–30

• Summer: Jul 23-24 (not open for registration)

• Fall: announced soon

These are the ONLY opportunities to take your senior portrait.

Please note: Portrait packages beyond the free yearbook sitting will only be available during the Spring and Summer sessions.

Appointments are first-come, first-served.

Students must register in advance at:

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/sumter-hs-sc

The email used to schedule the appointment will be the one used to send portrait proofs.

Don’t wait! Secure your spot early!

If you have not placed your order and plan to participate in graduation, now is the time to do so. Additional fees may apply. 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=4567.

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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

*Unweighted GPA (SC UGP 4.0 GPA)

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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 January 29, 2027. 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.

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