1. Graduation Information
Class of 2019
Graduation Parent Meeting March 28, 2019

2. Graduation
We ARe working towARds……… Saturday, May 25, :00 PM North Charleston Coliseum

3. Until that day… Don’t stop checking Grades Attendance Announcements
Balances
Credits required

4. & Stay Connected @ARHSswampfox &
We’re still on Ashley Ridge High School Swamp Guide
&
@ARHSswampfox &
@ARHSGuidance

5. Last full day of school for seniors is Friday, May 10th
Last Day of School
Last full day of school for seniors is Friday, May 10th

6. AP Exams
Monday, May 6th AP Government – 8:00 AM Monday, May 6th AP Environmental Science – 12:00 PM Tuesday, May 7th AP Spanish – 8:00 AM Tuesday, May 7th AP Seminar – 8:00 AM Tuesday, May 7th AP Physics – 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 8th AP Literature – 8:00 AM Wednesday, May 8th AP European History – 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 8th AP French – 12:00 PM Thursday, May 9th AP Chemistry – 8:00 AM Thursday, May 9th AP Psychology– 12:00 PM Friday, May 10th AP U.S. History – 8:00 AM Friday, May 10th AP Art Portfolios Due Monday, May 13th AP Biology – 8:00 AM Tuesday, May 14th AP Calculus AB/BC – 8:00 AM Tuesday, May 14th AP Human Geography – 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 15th AP Language – 8:00 AM Thursday, May 16th AP World History – 8:00 AM Thursday, May 16th AP Statistics – 12:00 PM Friday, May 17th AP Music Theory – 8:00 AM Friday, May 17th AP Microeconomics – 8:00 AM

7. State End of Course Exams
May 13th and 14th English 2 Writing
May 15th and 16th English 2 Reading
May 17th and 20th US History
May 21st and 22nd English 1 Writing
May 23rd and 24th Biology
May 28th and 29th Algebra 1
May 30th and 31st English 1 Reading
Not many seniors will have state EOC’s.

8. Final Exams Monday, May 13 – Thursday, May 16 Exempt if *:
Overall 80 average
No unexcused absences
* NO AP course or course with a state-mandated End-of-Course (EOC) Exam may be exempted. EOC Courses are English 1, Algebra 1, Biology, US History.

9. If you miss school, you miss out!
Denial of Credit
More than 5 absences in a semester class and/or more than 10 absences in a year-long class will be denied credit
Includes:
UNEXCUSED
EXCUSED
PARENT NOTES
Medical Notes do not count towards denial of credit
If you miss school, you miss out!

10. Denial of Credit Late appeals cannot and will not be accepted!
Denial of Credit letters will be mailed home Friday, May 3rd
Letters of appeal are due to Mrs. Radcliffe by Friday, May 10th
Late appeals cannot and
will not be accepted!

11. Mon, May 13th - Tues, May 21st at 5:00 PM
Extended School Year
For failed course(s) needed for graduation
Cost $100.00
Mon, May 13th - Tues, May 21st at 5:00 PM
Limited time to recover units
NOT a suggested method of
earning credits

12. Perfect Attendance
If 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

13. College Decision Letters
Bring copies of admission decision letters from ALL colleges you applied
Accepted
Denied
Wait-listed
Offered Bridge Program

14. Scholarships & Awards Continue applying for scholarships and awards!
Check the scholarship web site daily.

15. Scholarships & Awards
Bring copies of ALL scholarship letters & awards offered
Anything with a $ on it
Even ones you will not accept
Financial Award Letters from colleges
Scholarships
Awards
Recognitions

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

17. Senior Signing Day
We will recognize all seniors who have made a commitment:
To Attend a 2 Year College
To Attend a 4 Year College
To Enter the Military
To Enter the Work Force
Friday, May 3rd at 10:30 AM in the big gym.
Parents are invited to attend.

18. Invitations will be given to seniors by
Senior Awards Night
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
6:30pm
ARHS Auditorium
Invitations will be given to seniors by
Monday, April 29th
Information must be received by:
April 26th to be announced at Senior Awards Night
May 10th to be included in the graduation program

19. Senior Academic Letter Award
Seniors will receive an academic letter for their senior year if they have an overall average of 88 or higher.
They must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 class periods.
Not eligible if they enrolled after the 10th day of their senior year.
BOT Award is given to seniors who have earned a grade of 90 or higher in each class.
In order to qualify for the award, students should not have a grade below an 80.

20. Academic Letter Breakfast
When: Thursday, May 23, 2019 Where: AR Cafeteria Time: 9:00 AM Seniors will receive a hand delivered invitation.

21. Obligations Balances can be seen on PowerSchool
May be paid to Mrs. Listak in the front office
Students need to keep their receipt!
Must be PAID IN FULL prior to graduation
Students will not participate in the graduation ceremony if they have outstanding debts

22. Graduation Practice Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:00 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

23. Graduation Practice
Graduation Practice is in the Ashley Ridge High School Auditorium GRADUATION PRACTICE IS MANDATORY IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON PARTICIPATING IN THE CEREMONY NO PRACTICE = NO CEREMONY

24. Graduation Practice
Valedictorian, 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

25. Cap and Gown Pick-Up
Distributed 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 issues

26. Graduation Cords 3 Types of Cords
Military Cord – Students who have signed a letter of commitment to join one of the armed forces.
Workkeys Cords – Students who have earned a Workkeys certificate – Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze.
Academic Schools of Study Cords - Students who have completed a career major in one of the 4 schools of study.

27. Graduation Cords
All graduation cords will be given out at graduation practice. Cords will be in the envelope with the final report card. Honor Society cords and stoles will be given out by the honor society advisor prior to graduation practice or at graduation practice.

28. Students only need to order a cap and gown for graduation
Cap & Gown Orders
Students only need to order a cap and gown for graduation
Click on “Graduation Orders”
Type in Ashley Ridge High School
Cap and gown order is at very bottom
Cost is $82.00 right now but will increase

29. Graduation Supply Orders
Jostens will distribute graduation supplies on Wed, April 10th
Supplies distributed will include: invitations, name cards, thank you note cards, etc.
Outstanding balances to Jostens must be cleared prior to delivery

30. Not Participating
If you are NOT going to participate in the graduation ceremony, let Mrs. Radcliffe know ASAP Students not eligible to graduate or participate may pick up their cap & gown Tuesday, May 28th in Mrs. Radcliffe’s office Students who do not wish to participate in graduation may pick up their diploma Tuesday, May 28th in Mrs. Radcliffe’s office

31. Baccalaureate Service
Blessing of the Graduates Sponsored by the Summerville Ministerial Association Thursday, May 23, :00 pm New Ashley Baptist Church (This is a change)

32. Baccalaureate Service
No assigned seating so students may sit with their friends Should wear cap and gown

33. Name Pronunciation
If you have a difficult name, see Ms. Gammons to ensure she pronounces the name correctly. She will announce the entire name – First, Middle, last and generation

34. Graduation Ceremony
Graduates should be robed and ready to line up in the tunnel of the coliseum no later than 1:00 PM (late arrivals will not be allowed to participate)
We will begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
Lasts approximately
an hour and forty-five minutes
Limited handicap seating available

35. Graduation Parking
Each student will be able to sign for 2 parking passes this year.
If a car does not have a parking pass, it will not be allowed to park
There is no parking at Tanger this year.
We will run shuttle buses from Fort Dorchester every 10 minutes throughout the graduation day.
More details will be in the senior parent letter.

36. Graduation Ceremony
Will receive an empty diploma cover as they cross the stage
Will receive diploma at the end of the ceremony during the recessional

37. Lifetouch will be present during the entire graduation day.
Graduation Pictures
Lifetouch will be present during the entire graduation day.
They will be located in the tunnel before graduation taking candid shots.
They will take a picture of each student as they receive their diploma cover.
Students will have access to the pictures on the Lifetouch website within two weeks of the ceremony.

38. Behavior The expectation is one of respect
This is a ceremony not a sporting event
Understand if you cause a disruption during the ceremony, a North Charleston
Police Officer has the authority
to arrest you for disorderly
conduct

39. Behavior The 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

40. Graduation Dress Code
Males – Dress shirt, tie, dress slacks, dress shoes and socks
Females – A dress, skirt, or dress slacks and blouse and dress shoes are appropriate

41. Graduation Dress Code
Jeans, head-gear, flip-flops, tennis shoes, exposed midriffs, halter tops, and t-shirts are not acceptable
Be sensible!

42. After Graduation – Don’t Forget
Request delivery of your FINAL TRANSCRIPT to your college on Parchment.com
Will 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

43. Additional Reminders
Submit all official test scores to your college via College Board (AP and SAT) and ACT
Test scores that come from AR are not official
Colleges will need a copy of your immunization records
Copies can be made from your file in Guidance

44. Questions