This document provides information for seniors at Etowah High School about upcoming deadlines and events related to graduation. It outlines details like cap and gown delivery dates in late April, remaining senior project dates in April, requirements for submitting transcripts from online or dual enrollment courses by May 19th, attendance appeal dates, senior final exam schedules in mid-May, locker cleanout and textbook return deadlines of May 20th, details for the senior breakfast and slideshow on May 26th, graduation practice sessions on May 26th-29th, graduation ceremony information for May 30th, and post-graduation gown return and diploma distribution on June 1st. Students are reminded to resolve any debts or obligations by May 20th in order

1. CLASS OF 2015
WE ARE ALMOST
THERE…

2. CAP AND GOWN DELIVERY
Caps and gowns from previous years are not permitted.
Caps & Gowns will be delivered on Wednesday, April 29th and
Thursday, April 30th (5:00-8:00). They will be located in the Old
Gym for pick up after completion of your Senior Boards.
REMINDER: If you have not ordered your cap and gown, go to
http://www.herffatlanta.com/. All orders and payments must be paid
through the website link.

3. REMAINING
SENIOR PROJECT DATES
Tuesday, 4/21: All conflicts must be resolved with
Mr. Coker.
Wednesday, 4/22: All Portfolios are sent to
Senior Project Judges.
Saturday, 4/25: Senior Project Workshop in Academic Lab
from 8am-12pm.
Monday, 4/27 & Check your assigned Room for
Tuesday, 4/28: location, technology, avail. setup.
From 3:30 – 3:50, each day.
Wednesday, 4/29 & SENIOR
Thursday, 4/30: BOARDS

4. CREDITS EARNED ONLINE
All students who are Joint Enrolled, Dual Enrolled or
taking online classes (ex. GAVS/BYU) for high school
credit:
 All Official Transcripts should be sent to Etowah High
School: Attention Dana Dotson.
 All Official Transcripts must be received by Tues, May 19th.
Students in APEX courses must complete coursework and
submit paperwork by Wednesday, May 20th.

5. ATTENDANCE APPEALS
 Attendance Appeals are automatically
generated.
 Students will be notified of the time(s) and dates
of make up hours which they must serve in order
to be awarded credit.
 Students must have the appropriate 23 credits
(posted to the transcript) in order to participate
in graduation ceremony.

6. SENIOR FINAL EXAMS
Date Class Period
Friday, May 15th 6th and 7th
Monday, May 18th 5th
Tuesday, May 19th 4th and 3rd
Wednesday, May 20th 2nd and 1st
Students must leave campus unless they are under
the direct supervision of a teacher/administrator.
Don’t forget to turn in your textbooks!

7. LOCKER CLEANOUT AND TEXTBOOK
RETURN
Bookroom hours for senior book return:
 Friday, May 15th 3:15-3:45
 Monday, May 18th 2:00-2:30
 Tuesday, May 19th 10:15-10:45
 Wednesday, May 20th 9:15-9:45
All Lockers must be cleaned out and all textbooks
returned by Wednesday, May 20th at 12:00pm. Failure
to comply will result in a $5 Locker Cleanout debt.
Remember: Debt= U R not WALKING!

8. SENIOR BREAKFAST/SLIDESHOW
 May 26th 8:30am Senior Breakfast in EHS Cafeteria.
Menu includes: eggs, bacon, pork & smoked sausage,
tater tots, biscuits, cookies, strawberries & orange juice
 To be followed by:
Senior slideshow in the auditorium
Mandatory graduation practice in the New Gym.

9. GRADUATION PRACTICES
 May 26th –8:30am Senior Breakfast in EHS Cafeteria.
End of Year Slideshow
Grad Practice
 After Senior Breakfast, seniors will report to the New Gym for
practice. Students will be cleared to participate in graduation
exercises or be advised of any outstanding debts or obligations.
 May 27th - 9:00am Graduation Practice in the New Gym.
 May 29th - 8:30am Graduation Practice at First Baptist Church of
Woodstock (FBCW)

10. GRADUATION PRACTICE
GUIDELINES
 All school rules apply to graduation practice and graduation
exercises.
 Casual (modest) dress is acceptable. (NO halter tops, short
shorts/skirts, swimsuits, offensive t-shirts etc.) Students who are not
appropriately dressed will be sent home.
 In order to participate in graduation exercises on Saturday,
May 30th, graduates must attend EACH practice session in its
entirety.
 Seniors are not allowed to enter the school building without
permission after practices have concluded.

11. OUTSTANDING DEBTS &
OBLIGATIONS
• All debts, obligations, detentions and work back should be
cleared by Wednesday, May 20th at 12:00pm.
• Debts need to be paid to Michelle Stephens in the front office.
DEBTS = U R not WALKING!

12. GRADUATION 2015
The Etowah High School Graduation Ceremony will be Saturday, May
30th at 9:00 am. Graduates are required to be there at 7:30 am.
Graduation attire:
 Male: White collared shirts, dark dress pants, dark dress socks, dark
dress shoes*.
 Female: Dresses (no longer than the graduation gown), or dark
pants, and dark dress shoes*.
*Athletic shoes are not considered dress shoes.
Do NOT paint, glitter, or draw on graduation caps.
Only students who are dressed appropriately will participate in the
ceremony.

13. POST GRADUATION
RENTAL GOWN RETURN & DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION
 Turn in your gown at Etowah High School, New Gym ticket booth during
the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday, June 1st.
 When your gown is received, you will be given your diploma. If someone
other than you or your parent will be returning your rental gown, email
Dr. Ruiz (amanda.ruiz@cherokee.k12.ga.us) informing her of who you
designate to pick up your diploma. They must provide a photo ID.
 There will be a $200 fee for any gown that is damaged or not returned.
Your diploma will be held until payment is made or gown is returned.
NO RETURNED GOWN = NO DIPLOMA

14. CLOSING COMMENTS
Mission
Accomplished!