1. Maynard H. Jackson High School Cap & Gown Countdown
Mrs. Stephanie S. Johnson, Principal
Mr. D. Murdock, Assistant Principal
Ms. M. Gautreaux, Assistant Principal
Mr. A. Danser, Academy Leader
Mr. R. Foster, Academy Leader
Mrs. S. Murrell, Academy Leader
Dr. F. Paul, Academy Leader

2. Welcome!!!
We would like to welcome you to our Senior Information Meeting.
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-Members of the Senior Class Team
Ms. Shayla Sumra & Ms. Symone Robinson , Senior Class Advisors
Mr. John McCall, Visions and Commencement Coordinator
Ms. Lola Azuana, Senior Counselor (A – G)
Ms. Rebecca Ginsberg, Senior Counselor (H – L)
Mr. Kenton Pope, Senior Counselor (M – Z)
Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
Mr. Paul Guillion, Registrar
Ms. Chelsea Smith, College and Career Coordinator
Ms. Jacqueline Keeler, Prom Coordinator
Ms. Adrienne Edwards, Yearbook Advisor

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.
Math 1 Math 2 Coord. Algebra
Pass the Writing portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)

4. Senior Attendance
Seniors with 10 or more unexcused absences per class are in jeopardy of credit denial barring the results of a mandatory appeals hearing.
Student Attendance Team
Senior Counselors
Mrs. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon, School Social Worker
Ms. Arlena Edmonds, Graduation Coach
Mr. Jeffery Holmes, Parent Liaison
Mrs. Valerie Martin, Attendance Clerk

5. Senior Information Night Kickoff
Thursday, September 25th at 6 p.m.
Guidance Counselors we be available to conference with each senior parents regarding student status and progress towards graduation. Please come out to discuss:
Requirements for graduation
Graduation projection summary
Course credit status
Required community service hours status
Required testing status

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 December 15th.
All records of community service should be logged into
100 or more documented community service hours will receive a service learning cord for graduation.
Every student at Maynard H. Jackson High School can see Ms. Cindy Smith in the Service Learning Center to learn more about community service requirement and options.

7. Post-Secondary Options
College Bound Center Program Activities and Components:
College Admission Preparation
SAT/ACT Registration Assistance
Career Development and Advisement Program
College Fairs
Motivational Speakers
Financial Aid Assistance
Learn Self-Advocacy Skills for College
Explore Assistive College Technologies
Every student at Maynard H. Jackson High School can make an appointment with their counselor to meet with Ms. Chelsea Smith in the College Bound Center.

8. Senior Class Dues Senior Class dues are $250.00
Deadline for payment of Senior Class dues is March 15th
Payments received by December 15th will result in a reduction of $25.00.
Payments received after March 15th will result in an additional late penalty charge of $25.00.
Senior students who have not paid Junior Class dues ($225) will be required to submit payment in order to attend the Junior/Senior prom or to participate in commencement activities.
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.

9. Senior Class Dues
Senior dues cover expenses associated with the following:
Cap and gown
Diploma cover
School Yearbook ($85 flat fee)
Senior trophies and awards
Decorations associated with the Visions of the Future Program
Senior token of appreciation at Visions of the Future
Programs for Visions of the Future
Fees Associated with the Graduation Ceremony
Printing costs and logistics for Commencement
Graduation transportation
Senior picnic, t-shirts, logistics, and entertainment
Class legacy gift to the school
Senior Picnic
Senior Breakfast

10. Senior Class Dues
Senior Class dues and/or fees may be paid in cash and money orders in the Attendance Office to Mrs. Valerie Martin at the following times:
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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

11. Senior pictures Senior Pictures are scheduled for October 9th .
Must pre-register for an appointment to take a picture.
You may either sign up at OR
(800)

12. SENIOR Week ACTIVITIES
May 18th Senior Movie Day
May 19th Senior Awards Breakfast
May 20th Visions of the Future Ceremony
May 21st Senior Picnic
May 22nd Commencement
NOTE – Additional monthly activities are being planned. Be certain to see announcements posted in the building, on our Facebook page, or on the school website.

13. Important Senior Dates
April 18th Junior/Senior Prom
May 11th – 14th Senior Final Exams
May 18th – 22nd Commencement Rehearsal
May 19th Senior Awards Breakfast
May 20th Visions of the Future Ceremony
May 22nd Commencement

14. Visions & Commencement Dress Code
LADIES
GENTLEMEN
Conservatively styled white dress
Flesh-toned stockings (no patterns)
White closed-toe shoes (2 inches or lower) NO STILETTOS
Stud-styled earrings.
For safety reasons, the Atlanta Civic Center is very strict about the shoe code. Your daughter will not be able to participate if the shoes do not meet these specifications. All students should note that NO flip-flops are permitted.
Black dress slacks
Black dress shoes
White dress shirt
Black tie
NO SNEAKERS OR TENNIS SHOES

15. Visions & Commencement Logistics
The Visions of the Future ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. at Maynard Jackson High
Commencement will be held on Friday, May 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Civic 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 not be distributed on the evening of commencement but may be picked up at the school on the day after graduation.

16. Visions & Commencement
Graduation is a privilege not a right.
Seniors must complete all APS graduation requirements to participate in senior activities, the Visions and the commencement ceremonies, and to receive a high school diploma.
Disruptive activities anytime during the remainder of the school year will jeopardize participation in senior activities including the commencement ceremony.
Disruptive behavior during senior activities, rehearsals and/or during the ceremonies, failing to comply with the code of conduct and dress code will result in seniors receiving their diploma during a parent conference held with a school administrator in August 2014.
Failure to attend and/or tardiness to graduation rehearsals will result in denial of participation in the graduation ceremony.

17. Senior Updates Text @82d06 to (678) 971 - 2808
Would you like to receive updates about the Class of upcoming events and important dates
Text @82d06 to
(678)

18. 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. Shayla Sumra – Ms. Samone Robinson– Mr. John McCall – Ms. Jacqueline Keeler –