Maynard H. Jackson High School Cap

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• 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

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Welcome!!!

• We would like to welcome you to our Senior
  Information Meeting.
• -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

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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)

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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

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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
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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 www.mygivingpoint.org
• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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
• 900 a.m. to 300 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

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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
• http//2015.cadystudios.com/session
• OR
• [phone]

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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.

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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

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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

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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
  1030 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.

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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.

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Senior Updates

• Would you like to receive updates about the Class
  of 2015 upcoming events and important dates
• Text _at_82d06
• to
• (678) 971 - 2808

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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 email members of our Senior Class Team
• Ms. Shayla Sumra snsumra_at_Atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Samone Robinson srobinson_at_atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Mr. John McCall jjmccall_at_atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Jacqueline Keeler jkeeler_at_atlanta.k12.ga.us