Jaguar Bytes Senior Edition!

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024! We cannot believe how quickly 1st semester went by. Before we know it, graduation will be here and you will be walking across the stage to collect your high school diploma! Our team of senior sponsors has tons of exciting events for you that are still in the works. Be sure to check back, pin the SKG Senior Class Page in eClass, and follow @SKG_Seniors on Instagram for up-to-date information.

Senior dues can be paid online at www.scholasticimages.com or in person with a Scholastic Images representative. Scholastic Images will be on campus:

• Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Cap & Gown Delivery ONLY

Senior dues pay for graduation attire (cap, gown, stole, and tassel). In addition, the dues pay for the diploma, diploma cover, graduation program, the costs for graduation, memory boards, and other senior events and activities (which will occur throughout the 2023-2024 school year).

Dates to keep in mind regarding Senior Dues:

• Dues must be paid by February 28, 2024, to receive a custom senior t-shirt.
• Dues will increase on March 1, 2024.
• Dues paid after April 15, 2024, will incur an additional $15 shipping fee from Scholastic Images.

Pay Senior Dues online here (Click on “Cap and Gown Packages” to pay your senior dues)

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

All graduating seniors must return their GCPS issued Chromebook and charger to room T317 after their last exam. Fees for these missing items will be visible on MyPaymentsPlus Tuesday, May 14th. All fees must be paid before receiving graduation ceremony tickets.

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to perform their best on their exams, there will be no student check-outs allowed during the final exam window. This procedure is necessary to minimize disruptions and maintain the integrity of the testing process. We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, but we kindly request that appointments and other obligations be scheduled outside of this critical period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Please see the attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to send your FINAL transcript to your college. Do NOT request your transcript until AFTER June 5th. There are instructions for seniors attending college in the state of Georgia, out of state, as well as dual enrollment.

Mark your calendars! Our SKG Senior Walk will be Friday, May 17, 2024. Seniors are required to wear their cap, gown, and graduation regalia.

Seniors will report to the 4th floor Lecture Hall at the beginning of 4th period (1:18 PM). Seniors will parade through the tower hallways as SKG students and parents cheer them on! *Seniors MUST wear cap and gown to participate.

Parents are invited!

Parents must park in the side parking lot and enter through the front doors. Report to the Commons and sit at the cafeteria tables. It will take Seniors approximately 20 minutes to arrive. Seniors will walk the perimeter of the Commons to provide families a great photo op! Exit the building through the back attendance office to meet your Senior and/or leave campus.

CONGRATULATIONS Seckinger CLASS OF 2024! We cannot believe how quickly 1st semester went by and before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with class.

Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. See the attached flyer to pick which package is best for you and order as soon as possible!

Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR Click Below to order your Official Seckinger Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!

We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate this milestone with you! Congratulations Class of 2024 Graduate!

Seniors will check in at Jaguar Stadium on Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM to watch the sunset on their senior year.

*** Senior Dues must be paid for participation.

Graduation practice will be held in the commons on Tuesday, May 21st at 1:00 PM. All graduating seniors are required to be in attendance in order to walk at graduation. Graduation tickets and parking passes will be distributed at the end of the practice.

Class of 2024 Graduation

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

8:00 PM, Gas South Arena

Graduation Arrival for Guests

• Arena doors will open between 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM.
• Graduates should arrive to the arena dressed and ready for graduation at 6:00 PM.

Parking

• All graduates will have a parking pass in their graduation envelope. Please display the parking pass on the driver’s side dashboard. If you ride in the same vehicle as the graduate, you will be allowed to park in the graduate parking lot. If not, you will need to park in general parking. If you arrive in separate vehicles, guests must park in the general parking. A map for graduates and cars without graduates will be provided in each graduate’s graduation packet.

Graduation Dress Code - Guidelines for Proper Attire

• GOWN: Remove the graduation gown from its individual package as soon as possible to allow wrinkles to fall. Press the gown with a cool iron before wearing it. The gown should be about mid-calf length; this may vary by a few inches.

• CAPS: Place the cap on the head so that the mortarboard is level. The front of the cap is indicated on the inside of the crown. Caps are never worn on the back of the head. For graduation, caps should be worn parallel to the ground with the point in the center of the forehead. Caps can be affixed with bobby pins. Tassels should be positioned on the right. Students should write their name on the inside of their cap.

• STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DECORATE THEIR CAPS

  • Any decorated caps will be confiscated, and students will need to pay $(TBD) for a replacement cap to walk at Graduation.

  • If a student loses their tassel, it costs $(TBD) (cash only) for a replacement. Replacement tassels are first come, first serve, and can be purchased from Mrs. Croy at Graduation Practice or while lining up for Graduation.

• ATTIRE: All graduating students attending the graduation ceremony must dress in professional attire. Professional attire includes dresses, skirts, blouses, dress pants, and dress shirts. Clothing should coordinate with the graduation gown; dresses or slacks should be dark in color.

  • Males: Shirts should be plain white or a subtle print or stripe. Shirts should be collared, no t-shirts. Students should wear dark dress slacks and NOT wear jeans, joggers, or pants with elastic at the bottom. If jewelry is worn, it should be minimal and may not show outside of the graduation gown.
  • Females: A dress OR blouse and full-length dress slacks (no capris/crop length). Flats or low heels. No jeans, tennis shoes, or flip flops. If jewelry is worn, it should be minimal and may not show outside of the graduation gown.

• SHOES: Shoes should coordinate with your graduation gown, which is black. No flip-flops or tennis shoes. Socks worn with shoes should also be dark in color. Students choosing to wear high heels should consider that you will be in the shoes for several hours and walking up and down ramps and stairs. Heels must have a strap around the back of the foot or around the ankle. Be sure to break your shoes in as there will be a lot of walking.

• HONORS REGALIA: Only Seckinger approved and issued honors regalia (stoles and cords) may be worn at graduation. Any item not issued by Seckinger will be collected and may be picked up at the Seckinger Main Office on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Graduation Guidelines

• We want graduation to be a dignified and formal occasion for your senior and their family. Please treat this ceremony with dignity and respect. Loud yelling and other demonstrations are not appropriate. All seniors should be afforded the honor and prestige that receiving a diploma deserves. Graduation is a time for reflection and praise for successfully completing this important phase of life. Remember that the commencement exercise is the ceremony, not the celebration.

  Students may NOT DECORATE their cap in any way. This includes cap toppers.

Graduation Practice

• Graduation Practice will occur at Seckinger in the Commons on Tuesday, May 21st at 1:00 PM. Practice is mandatory for all those who plan to participate in the commencement program. Students must make arrangements to attend and be present for the entire practice.

  Practice will take 2-3 hours. Again, students must make arrangements to attend and be present for the entire practice. If any emergency arises to prevent a student from attending practice, contact Mrs. Croy or Mrs. Kimmel immediately. Students who do not practice will not march.

  Students do not have to dress up for practice. We recommend students wear comfortable but school appropriate attire.

Graduation Tickets

• Graduation tickets will be distributed at the end of graduation practice.

  Each graduating senior will be allotted fifteen (15) tickets for the ceremony. Children 2 years of age and under do not need a ticket to attend, but they are required to sit in a parent’s lap if they do not have a ticket.

Entrance to the Arena

• The arena has a clear bag policy. You will not be allowed to bring in “non-clear” purses, bookbags, etc. Please be prepared.

  Each graduate receives fifteen (15) tickets at graduation practice. Children under 2 being held do not need a ticket, but a baby in a carrier seat sitting in a chair will need a ticket. The graduate DOES NOT need a ticket.

  Doors open at 7:00 PM. You will be seated as a group. Group members not present when you enter the arena, will be seated in a different section. In order to sit together, you will need to enter the arena together.

  Please note that the arena DOES NOT permit helium balloons inside the venue.

  Parents/guests are not permitted on the arena floor. Please remain in your seats.

Livestream of Graduation

• Graduation will be live-streamed. Please share the following link with any family or friends who cannot attend the graduation. https://www.youtube.com/@gassouthdistrict

Where can I find my senior after graduation?

• Parents/guests will exit the same way you entered the arena. Graduates will exit the same way they entered the arena. You will all meet at your vehicle and exit the arena parking area immediately following the ceremony.

Caps should be placed on the graduate's head so that the mortarboard is level. The front of the cap is indicated on the inside of the crown. Caps are never worn on the back of the head. For graduation, caps are worn parallel to the ground with the point in the center of the forehead. Caps should be held in place with bobby pins. At the beginning of the ceremony, tassels are positioned ON THE RIGHT.

Students may NOT DECORATE their cap in any way. This includes cap toppers.

NO cell phones allowed!

• Students may bring a single car key. No cell phones, cameras, purses, multiple keys, non-issued cords and stoles. Students will be sent back to their vehicles to leave items.

• Only Seckinger approved and issued honors regalia (stoles and cords) may be worn at graduation. Any item not issued by Seckinger will be collected and may be picked up on Thursday. May 23rd at the Seckinger Main Office.

Please email Tracie Croy at Tracie.Croy@gcpsk12.org with any senior questions. Please allow for a 24-hour turnaround (business days) for all questions and concerns, include your seniors name, as well as parent name(s) in all correspondence.

Please contact the front office if you need to verify or update your contact information accordingly.

To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we offer multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.

• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
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