Graduation Information

Graduation InformationClass of 2015

Graduation Parent Meeting March 26, 2015GraduationWe ARe working towARds

Saturday, May 30, 201510:00amNorth Charleston Coliseum

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Denial of CreditMore than 5 absences in a semester class and/or more than 10 absences in a year-long class will be denied credit

Includes:UNEXCUSEDEXCUSEDPARENT NOTES

Medical Notes do not count towards denial of creditIf you miss school, you miss out!

Denial of CreditDenial of Credit letters will be mailed home Friday, May 1st

Letters of appeal are due to Mrs. Radcliffe by Friday, May 8th

Late appeals cannot and will not be accepted!

Extended School YearFor failed course(s) needed for graduation

Cost $100.00

Mon, May 18th - Tues, May 26th at 5:00 PM

Limited time to recover units

NOT a suggested method of earning credits

Last Day of SchoolLast full day of school for seniors is Friday, May 15th

Final ExamsExempt if *: Overall 85 averageNo unexcused absences

* NO AP course or course with a state-mandated End-of-Course (EOC) Exam or Quality Core Exam may be exempted. EOC Courses are English 1, Algebra 1, Elem Algebra Tech 2, Biology, US History. Quality Core Courses include English 4, Chemistry, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Physics.

Monday, May 18 Friday, May 22Quality Core ExamsEnglish 4: April 30th & May 1st Chemistry: May 4th & 5thPhysics: May 5th Geometry: May 8th & 11th Algebra 2: May 14th & 15th

Perfect AttendanceIf your son or daughter has had Perfect Attendance for 12 years, let Mrs. Radcliffe know ASAP so they can be recognized during the graduation ceremony

College Decision LettersBring copies of admission decision letters from ALL colleges you appliedAcceptedDeniedWait-listedOffered Bridge Program

Scholarships & AwardsBring copies of ALL scholarship letters & awards offered Anything with a $ on itEven ones you will not acceptFinancial Award Letters from collegesScholarships AwardsRecognitions

Military CommitmentsLet us know if you have decided to serve in the US Armed Forces so you can be recognized for this commitment

Senior Awards NightWednesday, May 6, 20136:30pm ARHS Auditorium

Invitations will be mailed by Tuesday, April 28th

Information must be received by:April 24th to be announced at Senior Awards NightMay 11th to be included in the graduation program

ObligationsBalances can be seen on PowerSchoolMay be paid to Mrs. Russell in the front officeMay pay online from ARHS website

Must be PAID IN FULL prior to graduation

Students will not participate in the graduation ceremony if they have outstanding debts

Graduation PracticeWednesday, May 27, 20158:00 am ARHS Auditorium

Complete Post-Secondary Plans Form

Pick up report card Final report card must be presented to receive cap and gown AFTER practice

Graduation PracticeGraduation Practice in the Ashley Ridge High School Auditorium

GRADUATION PRACTICE IS MANDATORY IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON PARTICIPATING IN THE CEREMONY

NO PRACTICE = NO CEREMONYGraduation PracticeValedictorian, Salutatorian, Distinguished Honor Graduates and Honor Graduates recipients of the Diploma of Distinction will be announced

GPA and Rank cannot be given out until the week after graduation

Students will be assigned specific rows

We will walk through the entire procession

Cap and Gown Pick-UpDistributed at the end of practice in the mini-gym

Must show final report card to receive cap and gown

Obligations must be cleared before receiving final report card

Only students who meet graduation requirements will receive cap and gown

Jostens will be in the mini-gym for last minute issuesCap & Gown OrdersStudents only need to order a cap and gown for graduation

843.884.4311www.lowcountrygrad.comClick on Graduation OrdersType in Ashley Ridge High SchoolCap and gown order is at very bottomCost is $64.00 right now but will increase

Graduation Supply OrdersJostens will distribute graduation supplies on Wed, April 8th

Supplies distributed will include: invitations, name cards, thank you note cards, etc.

Outstanding balances to Jostens must be cleared prior to deliveryNot ParticipatingStudents not eligible to graduate or participate may pick up their cap & gown Mon, June 1st in Mrs. Radcliffes office

Students who do not wish to participate in graduation may pick up their diploma Mon, June 1st in Mrs. Radcliffes officeBaccalaureate ServiceBlessing of the GraduatesSponsored by the Summerville Ministerial Association

Thursday, May 28, 20157:00 pmOld Fort Baptist ChurchBaccalaureate ServiceNo assigned seating so students may sit with their friends

Should wear cap and gown

Graduation ParticipationIf you are NOT going to participate in the graduation ceremony, let Mrs. Radcliffe know ASAP

If you have a difficult name, see Ms. Gammons to ensure she pronounces the name correctlyGraduation CeremonyGraduates should be robed and ready to line up in the tunnel of the coliseum no later than 9:15 am (late arrivals will not be allowed to participate) Will begin promptly at 10:00 am

Lasts approximately an hour and forty-five minutes

Limited handicap seating available

No limit to the number of guests allowed

Graduation CeremonyWill receive an empty diploma cover as they cross the stage

Will receive diploma at the end of the ceremony during the recessional

BehaviorThe expectation is one of respect

This is a ceremony not a sporting event

Understand if you cause a disruption during the ceremony, a North CharlestonPolice Officer has the authorityto arrest you for disorderlyconduct

BehaviorThe same is true for graduates and members of the audience

Everyone has the right to hear their name and not loud boisterous cheering

No horns, shakers, bells, vuvuzelas, or noisemakers of any type will be allowed Graduation Dress CodeMales Dress shirt, tie, dress slacks, dress shoes and socks

Females A dress or skirt and blouse and dress shoes are appropriate

Graduation Dress CodeJeans, head-gear, flip-flops, tennis shoes, exposed midriffs, halter tops, and t-shirts are not acceptable

Be sensible!

After Graduation Dont ForgetRequest delivery of your FINAL TRANSCRIPT to your college on Parchment.comWill be sent mid-June

Let your counselor know of any new scholarships you receive

If you are not attending college or enlisting in the military, let us know where you are working and if this is your chosen career field

Questions