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To receive Graduation Messages via text, text @dormanse to (832) 783-8999.
Final Transcript Request Forms:
Before colleges officially accept seniors, they must receive a final transcript. High schools also
need to know what each senior plans to do next year. We meet both these needs by having seniors
complete a FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM. It doubles as a survey for next year’s plans as
well as a request to have that final transcript sent to the college they have decided to attend.
Graduation tickets will be withheld if forms are not turned in.
NOTE: If you took a dual enrollment class then you must request that your transcript be sent directly from the
college awarding the credit to the college you will be attending in the fall. To request a transcript from
Spartanburg Community College go to http://www.sccsc.edu/transcripts/; to request a transcript from USC
Upstate go to http://registrar.sc.edu/html/transcripts/default.stm.
Cap and Gown:
In order to participate in graduation, seniors must have a cap, gown and tassel. These are
ordered through Jostens Campus Supply. Josten’s number is 574-3518. Seniors that have not
ordered their graduation supplies need to do this as soon as possible. Seniors do not have to buy
expensive packages from Jostens; however, seniors must purchase a cap, tassel and gown. The cost
for these three items is around $80.00.
Honors Day:
Honors Day will be May 20th at 9:00 am in the arena. Seniors must be in the arena by 8:30am.
All guests (senior parents are guests) should be seated by 8:45am. It should be over by 11:00am.
Seniors, please bring copies of all scholarships offered (even if you are not going to
accept) to Mrs. Polson in guidance. Only scholarships turned in will be listed in the
Honors Day Program. Deadline is May 5th. If a scholarship is not turned in to guidance
by May 5th, it will not be acknowledged in the Honor’s Day booklet. There is not a practice
for Honors Day. Students should be dressed appropriately.
 NOTE: Scholarship received after May 5th still need to be turned in to Mrs. Polson in
Guidance so that they can be added to total scholarship count for the Class of 2014.
Graduation:
Graduation is Thursday, May 29th. It will be held at 8:00 pm in the stadium weather
permitting. Graduation practice is May 29th at 8:30am in Cavalier Stadium. Practice is mandatory.
Seniors will receive a senior packet at the end of practice that will contain their tickets for graduation.
The number of tickets will be determined by the class size and whether it is held inside or out. If
graduation is outside, each graduate will receive 10 tickets. If graduation has to be
moved inside, each graduate will receive 4 tickets.
 NOTE:In order to participate in graduation, seniors must meet all requirements needed for a
high school diploma or certificate.
AP Exams:
AP Exams begin May 5th and last through May 14th. Seniors who took AP courses in the fall
should check with their AP teachers about practice schedules and exam dates.
End of Course Tests:
If any senior is currently enrolled in a subject that requires an EOC, the tests will be given from
May 21st – 23rd. Courses include Algebra IB, US History and Biology.
Other Important Dates for Seniors:

May 1st - Cap & Gown Picture Day (11:30 until 2:00 in the room adjacent to cafeteria). If you
did not have your senior picture made in the fall, you can have your picture made so that it
will be included in the video that runs prior to the beginning of the graduation ceremony.
 May 20th - Honors Day/Publication Day
 May 22nd - 3rd and 4th period exams for seniors
 May 23rd - 1st and 2nd period exams for seniors
 May 27th -Senior Clearance Day 2:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym
Seniors mustattend Senior Clearance Dayto pick up their report cards, line-up number as well
as check for stop cards. If seniors still owe stop cards after May 27th then their transcripts will
be held. The best solution is to check and clear any stop cards ahead of time.
 NOTE: Students need to park in the Wing A parking lot and enter through the athletic wing
doors. If you come from any other direction you will be directed outside and around the
building.
Tribute Sheet
If you would like to acknowledge and thank the teacher/coach who has had the most positive impact on
your life as you made the journey from kindergarten to graduation.
South Carolina Hope, LIFE and Lottery Assistance Scholarships:
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship: This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $2,800 for the first year
only. Students that have a final minimum 3.0 GPA but do not qualify for the LIFE are eligible to receive this
scholarship. Students who receive the SC HOPE and earn a 3.0 at the end of the first year of college may
receive the LIFE Scholarship for the second year of college. NO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY FOR
THIS SCHOLARSHIP. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT AND
DETERMINED BY THE COLLEGE.
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship: This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $5000 per year.
Students must meet two of the three requirements (1) your final, cumulative grade point average must be a
minimum 3.0; (2) minimum 1100 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections) or 24 ACT; or (3) rank in
the top 30% of your class at graduation. For a two year college students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA (the test score and class rank requirements are waived.) NO APPLICATION IS NECESSARY FOR
THIS SCHOLARSHIP. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT AND
DETERMINED BY THE COLLEGE.
South Carolina LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE Scholarship: This scholarship is for two-year
private or technical colleges and is funded through the lottery. Students must be enrolled in at least six credit
hours a semester and advancing toward a degree at one of the state’s two-year institutions. Students must
complete the FAFSA. Awards are handled by the college financial aid office.
 NOTE: Any senior planning on attending any technical college in SC needs to submit the FAFSA.
Seniors can go on-line or they can visit the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend. This
should be done ASAP.
Last but not least……..
Please continue to check out the scholarship bulletins this spring. The following link
is directly to the current scholarship bulletin http://www.dormanhigh.org/parentstudentresources/guidancedepartment/scholars
hipopportunitiesbulletin.aspx.