1. Maynard H. Jackson High School Countdown to cap and gown
Mr. Adam Danser, Interim Principal
Mr. Roy Foster, Assistant Principal
Ms. Melissa Gautreaux, Assistant Principal
Mr. Shaun Heckstall, Assistant Principal
Mr. Donavin Murdock, Assistant Principal
Dr. Faya Paul, Assistant Principal

2. Welcome!!!
We would like to welcome you to our Senior Information Meeting.
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-Members of the Senior Class Team
Dr. Faya Paul, Senior Class Administrator
Ms. Laura Pannier, Senior Counselor (Gri – Ogo)
Mr. Anthony DeCosta, Senior Counselor (A – Gre)
Mr. Lola Azuana, Senior Counselor (Omo – Z)
Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
Mr. Teya Phillips, Registrar
Ms. Raphael & Ms. Ward, College and Career Counselors
Ms. D’Ancey Smith & Mr. Cedrick Howard, Senior Class Sponsors
Mr. John McCall, Commencement Coordinator

3. Requirements for graduation
Successfully complete required high school coursework
Take the End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) for all EOCT subjects:
Economics U.S. History Physical Science
Biology 9th Grade Lit. American Lit.
Algebra 1 Geometry

4. Senior Attendance Daily school attendance is important.
Members of the Student Support Team will work closely with you to maintain an accurate accounting of your student’s attendance.
Student Attendance Team
Senior Counselors
Mrs. Takana Petty, School Social Worker
Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
Mrs. Michelle Dalton, Parent Liaison
Ms. Arlecia Terrell, Attendance Clerk
Mr. Marlon Pickett, Student Services Clerk

5. Senior Contract Consultations
Guidance Counselors will be available to schedule individual conferences with each senior parent regarding student status and progress towards graduation. Please contact your student’s counselor to discuss:
Requirements for Graduation
Graduation Projection Summary
Course Credit Status
Required Community Service Hours
State-Mandated Exams

6. Community Service
All students are REQUIRED to complete 75 hours of community service before completion of high school.
Community service should be completed and submitted by end of semester one.
All records of community service should be logged into in order to qualify for service-learning cord provide at commencement.
Students should speak directly with their counselor to learn more about community service requirements.

7. College Bound Center Remind 101
Ms. Raphael -
Ms. Woods -
Office Phone:
College Bound Center Remind 101
to 81010
College Bound Center Program Components & Activities:
SAT/ACT  Registration
College/Military Rep visits & College Tours
College Fairs
College Application Assistance
Financial Aid Assistance (FAFSA, Scholarships, etc.)

8. College Bound Center Class of 2018 Goals:
Meet with a College Adviser each semester
ACT or SAT scores by December 1
3+ Applications by December 1
FAFSA Completed by December 1

9. Create *SEPARATE* FSA IDs.
College Bound center
FAFSA Opens - October 1
Up to $5900 in Pell Grant &
Up to $5500 Federal Loans
How to Prepare:
Create *SEPARATE* FSA IDs.
Student and Parent SSN
Tax Return

10. College Bound Center MJHS FAFSA Nights
October 4, at 6 p.m. in Media Center
November 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. in Media Center
***One of the eligibility requirements for the
Achieve Atlanta Scholarship***

11. Senior Class Dues Senior Class dues are $275.00
Deadline for payment of Senior Class dues is February 2, 2018
Seniors who pay in full before December 18th will receive a $25 discount.
A one time $25 late fee will be charged for all fees not paid in full after by February 2, 2018.
Senior students are also responsible for any fees associated with lost textbooks and/or uniforms, Media Center fines, and JROTC equipment.
All student fees are non-refundable.

12. Senior Class Dues
Senior dues cover expenses associated with the following:
Cap and Gown
Diploma Cover
School Yearbook
Senior Awards
Decorations Visions of the Future and Commencement
Honorarium for Guest Speakers
Programs for Visions of the Future
Fees Associated with the Graduation Ceremony
Printing Costs and Logistics for Commencement
Graduation Transportation
Senior Sponsored Activities
Senior Picnic
Senior Breakfast

13. Online through the Maynard Jackson High School webpage
Senior Class Dues
Senior Class dues and/or fees may be paid in cash or money orders in the Media Center to Dr. Jennifer Still during lunch. OR
Online through the Maynard Jackson High School webpage
Click “Quick Links” and look for “Pay School Fees Online” to make secure online payments.
Keep a copy of receipts for your records and verification

14. sEnior Portraits
Senior Portraits to be taken August 31 – September 1, 2017 Please see Ms. Ebony Martin regarding appointment time and make-up appointment times.

15. Visions & Commencement
The Visions of the Future ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Maynard Jackson High.
Commencement will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Tickets
Tickets are allocated based on final class size.
Distributed along with cap and gown.
Date contingent upon graduation rehearsal schedule and attendance.
Diploma Distribution
Diplomas will be distributed on the evening of commencement to all students who are financially cleared.

16. Senior Honor Cords Honors Graduate (88 above) National Honor Society
Beta Club
International Baccalaureate
CTAE Pathway Completion
Governor’s Honor Finalist
Foreign Language Society
Visual Arts Society
Achieve Atlanta Scholar
Service-Learning Scholar
JROTC
Early College/Dual Enroll
Please see the Club Sponsor for ordering and requirements for qualifying for the cord(s).

17. Visions & Commencement Dress Code
LADIES
GENTLEMEN
Conservatively styled white dress
Flesh-toned stockings (optional)
White closed-toe shoes (2 inches or lower)
Stud-styled earrings.
Black dress slacks
Black dress shoes
White dress shirt
Black tie
No sneakers or tennis shoes

18. Senior Updates Text @bea4cg to 81010
Would you like to receive updates about the Class of 2018 upcoming events and important dates
Text @bea4cg to
81010

19. Become Involved!
Are you interested in actively participating in planning, organizing, or implementing successful senior activities? Do you have questions or need additional information? Please members of our Senior Class Team Ms. D’Ancey Smith– Mr. Cedrick Howard – Mr. John McCall –