HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2016
Senior Parent Information Night
Tue Sept. 29, 2015 … 6:00pm – Auditorium
http.jenkins.sccpss.com
Tressa Gilmore
Tressa.Gilmore@sccpss.com
Dr. Wanda
Ingram
Wanda .Ingram@sccpss.com
Felisha Jackson
Felisha.Jacksony@sccpss.com
Heather Handy
Heather.Handy@sccpss.com
Cindy Johnson
Cynthia.Johnson@sccpss.com
Ruby Hall
Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com
Beth Newberry
Beth.Newberry@sccpss.com
Paul Sidney
Paul.Sidney@sccpss.com
Guidance
Seniors A-M
Guidance
Seniors N-Z
Guidance A-Z
College & Career
Principal
Teacher &
Graduation Advisor
Teacher & Prom
and Grad Bash
Advisor
Teacher &Senior
Events Advisor
Teacher &
Yearbook / Pictures
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PLEASE NOTE!
• We plan to cover a large amount of important
information tonight. We need to keep on task to
be sure the presentation doesn’t take too much
of your time.
• We encourage you to write down any questions
you may have during the presentation – but
PLEASE hold all questions until the end.
• Most likely, we will answer your questions as
the presentations moves forward.
• We will have a brief Q & A session when we are
finished. Hopefully you will already have your
question(s) answered before we get to the end!
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GRADUATION
May 27, 2016
Savannah Civic Center
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Update Your Contact Information!
o This is a busy year for you and your student!
Before we
reach graduation in May there will be many reminders,
updates, grade reports, academic status letters (what’s left
before graduation), confirmations and communications sent
out. We can’t reach you if we don’t have your correct contact
info!
o Do we have your updated contact information?
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Complete it on the Sign-In Sheet.
Mailing Address?
Home and Cell Phone Contacts?
Email?
o Do you have your Parent Access Log In and Password? Now
is not the time to let go! Be sure you are staying on top of your
student’s grades and attendance!
o For your log-in and password information visit the Main Office
o You can email teachers directly
o You can see absences and tardies by class
o You can see updated grades at any time
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Planning and Preparation:
This is a busy year for you and your student!
It is also a very busy time for the Counselors Office and teachers are ALWAYS busy!
Remind students to be pro-active – think ahead – do not leave things until the very last
minute.
“Who do I ask for what?”
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Grades and attendance – “Will my child pass the class?” –contact teachers directly.
Transcripts – use the www.gacollege411.com website for nearly all requests
Scholarships – newsletters are posted in Guidance and available on the website.
SAT / ACT / Compass Registration – are handled at home. We can offer computer usage
during non-class time BUT ultimately you and your student are responsible for the actual
registration.
Twilight Program – Counselor or Dr. Connors
Verification of Enrollment (child support, SSI, military, etc) – bring completed forms to
Guidance.
Letters of Recommendation – that depends; teacher or counselor – please remember to
provide a week’s notice and a written resume of accomplishments
Birth Certificate / Social Security Card – Your senior will need these items for their future
plans. Be sure you have proper originals for their use.
Immunizations! – Students headed to college, a 2 year school or the military will need their
updated immunizations record. Remember that what we have on file is OLD – usually not
updated later than 7th grade. You will want to see your health care provider or our school
nurse for an updated Immunization Record.
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SENIOR ATHLETES!
• DON’T MISS “SENIOR NIGHT”! Each
sport offers its own FAREWELL to their
seniors. Contact the coach for specific
dates and times AND BE THERE to share
the moment with your student and their
teammates.
• Are you thinking of “taking it to the next
level”? If your student is considering
continuing their sport in college be sure you
have followed up registration at the NCAA
or NAIA.
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www.gacollege411.com
Your senior should be very familiar with this site. They’ve used it
since 9th grade. It offers many tools for planning for their life after high
school. They need to KNOW THEIR LOG IN AND PASSWORD! This
will be critical for help during their senior year and after graduation.
• Career Planning – What skills do I have? What job is right for me?
• College Applications – One stop shopping for many of Georgia’s
public and private colleges.
• Transcript Requests – the fastest and most efficient way to get
your transcript sent to colleges.
• Explore Your Major – Not sure what you “want to be when you
grow up”? Here’s a tool to help guide you towards your dreams.
• “Go Build” – a great tool for our students who think a 4 year degree is
not for them.
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HOPE Eligibility – See what you can expect HOPE to cover
Financial Aid – Apply for financial aid – start your FASFA
Scholarships – A link to apply to other specialty scholarships.
Free Test Prep – SAT / ACT / Compass (includes GMAS)
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Where do I go from here?
Help us to help your student! Be sure you and your child are
communicating!
We want to be sure that your student is prepared for their
future after graduation.
Your seniors should have already completed Senior Survey
#1 for their Counselor. We will ask them to complete an
updated survey prior to graduation.
We know that not every student is headed off to a 4-year
college and there are other options for students.
Do you know your child’s future plans?
o College – 4 year
o College/Tech School – 2 year
o Military – recruiter contacts
o Work – WBL, JGG, gobuildgeorgia.com
o “Undecided” shouldn’t mean “I don’t have a plan” …
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Choosing Your College
o Do Your Homework!
o Does it offer my major?
o Can I afford it?
o Will it get me to my chosen career?
o College Site Visits –
o “Preview Days” – Campus Tours – Parent Weekends.
o Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the campus.
o Is it too big? Too small? Too far? Too close to home?
o College Recruiters On Campus
o Students sign up in the Counselors Office to visit with recruiters who are on campus.
o With the teachers’ permission any student may miss class to attend a session with
a recruiter here at Jenkins.
o Students are encouraged to DO THEIR HOMEWORK before these visits too!
o Applying to College
o Applications can be submitted in several ways but most colleges now only
want electronic applications (through their website or the
gacollege411.com website).
o Nearly all colleges charge some type of admission fee (but some colleges
will waive this fee at certain times of the year or for students who receive
free or reduced lunch).
o “Apply to College Week” Nov 2-6, 2015 at Jenkins – Students may sign
up to attend a session during the school day to use the computer lab for
applications. Counselors will be on hand help. Students need to be
prepared with a way to pay application fees (if applicable).
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College Essay
Workshop!
Get your College Applications
noticed!
Our English Department has offered their help!
Mrs. Feldmann and Mrs. McCoy
will be offering essay writing workshops.
October dates:
Tues Oct 6th and Tues Oct 20th at 3:15pm.
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What if I’m not headed for college?
Not every senior is headed off to a 4 year college. There
are many other options available to these students as
well.
The Counselors can provide information for military
recruiters, 2-year technical schools, Go Build Georgia job
training and more.
www.gobuildgeorgia.com
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Savannah Tech
Field Trip
Fall 2015-TBA
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
HOPE Grant vs. HOPE
Scholarship
Compass Testing
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Savannah Tech
Programs Offered
Program Title
Program Title
Program Title
Accounting
Electrical Construction & Maint
Industrial Systems
Air Conditioning
Culinary Arts
Logistics Management
Aircraft Technology
Dental Assisting
Machine Tool
Aviation Maintenance
Dental Hygiene
Marketing Management
Automotive Collision Repair
Drafting
Medical Assisting
Automotive Technology
Early Childhood Care & Edon
Medical Coding Entry
Barbering
Economic Development
Networking
Law Enforcement/Peace Officer
Electrical Utility Technology
Paralegal Studies
Business Administrative Tech
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Phlebotomy
Business Management
Emergency Medical Services
Practical Nursing
Commercial Truck Driving
Fire Science
Precision Manufacturing
Computer Support Specialist
Health Care Assistant
Surgical Technology
Construction Management
Health Care Science
Technical Specialist
Cosmetology
Historic Preservation
Welding & Joining Tech
Criminal Justice
Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism
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October 29, 2015-8:30am
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used
multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB
measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.
Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three
Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science
and Technical Skills.
The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and
military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors
whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
Taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), does not obligate you
to speak with a recruiter or enlist in the Armed Forces. Once the school
receives results, an ASVAB CEP program representative will return in
January to interpret your results and help you to understand how your skills,
interests, and values will assist with planning for college and future in the
world of work
For additional information and practice tests:
http://www.military.com/ASVAB
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Transcripts
o What is my GPA? – Look at the
bottom of the transcript.
o How do I know my Class Rank?
– Look at the bottom of the transcript.
o Will I be an Honor Graduate? –
Honor graduates require a 90.0 at the end
of the 1st semester of their senior year.
You can check your GPA in powerschool.
o How do I request a transcript? –
We recommend students take advantage
of www.gacollege411.com for most
requests (these are sent electronically and
insure quick delivery). Otherwise the
Guidance Office will need a signed request
form. Students 18 and over can sign for
themselves. Under 18 will require a
parent/guardian signature.
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Class Rank / GPA / Honor Graduate
o Class Rank is based solely on your complete GPA and the number of students in your grade
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level.
GPA’s change only when credit is awarded – the GPA currently showing will not change until the
end of 1st semester.
FINAL SELECTIONS: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates, Superintendent Scholars, etc
will be made following the FIRST SEMESTER of your senior year.
HONOR GRADUATE: Only students who have attained an overall 90 cumulative average or above
(with no rounding up) will be considered for designation as honor graduates. These designees shall
be determined after the first semester senior grades have been posted. Only graduating seniors
who have earned a college preparatory or technology / career preparatory seal of endorsement may
be designated as honor graduates and ranked accordingly. Any student who has transferred in
more than five (5) units from a school that is not accredited by an approved state or regional
accrediting agency (Policy JBC(4) Transferring Credits) may not be designated an honor graduate,
salutatorian or valedictorian.
SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD: Any graduating senior who has, at the end of the first semester
of the senior year, a 95 overall grade point average (with no rounding up), as determined by the
computer-generated Class Rank Report, and no Conduct Grades of "U" throughout the high school
years, will receive the Superintendent's Award.
There is no “rounding up”! A GPA of 89.95 WILL NOT QUALIFY for Honor Graduate status.
WHILE WE DO NOT SHARE RANKINGS, HONOR GRAD STATUS, ETC., IT IS
COMMONLY DISCUSSED AMONG THE STUDENTS DUE TO THE INFORMATION
BEING AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS ON THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.
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Community Service
o “Doing the MINIMUM” … SCCPSS requires that all
students perform 20 Community Service hours prior to
their senior year.
o Remember that true “COMMUNITY SERVICE” is a
chance to share your time and talent with others.
o Many scholarship opportunities are looking for MORE
THAN THE “MINIMUM”!
o Be sure you document your service hours (we only track
the minimum – you need to track all of it).
o Seek out a leadership role – being a worker-bee is OK
but to get noticed for scholarships you must GO ABOVE
AND BEYOND the minimum!
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Financial Aid!
There’s no such thing as a free ride BUT there is help to
get your financial aid in order for college!
FASFA
Loans vs. Grants
HOPE Scholarship
Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Grant
Scholarships – Large and Small
Not sure where you’re headed? You should still complete
your FASFA.
FASFA requires parent/guardian tax returns so you cannot
complete this until January at the earliest.
Need help with FASFA and other financial aid issues? Sign
up for our annual Financial Aid session.
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HOPE
SCHOLARSHIP
HOPE
GRANT
LOCAL
SCHOLARSHIP
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships!
 WHO DOESN’T NEED $$$ FOR COLLEGE?
 Scholarships come in all sizes from many different sources but
one thing never changes – YOU MUST APPLY!
WITH ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION!
 HOPE SCHOLARSHIP / HOPE GRANT - These are awarded by the State of
Georgia after graduation. Students do not APPLY.
 Students will see their HOPE eligibility through their gacollege411.com
account around July 1st.
 Usually students will know their HOPE award BEFORE WE DO.
 HOPE is awarded based on the student’s ending academic GPA.
 Ask your student if they’ve picked up the monthly scholarship
newsletter. It’s available in Guidance and on our website.
 In early Spring we will have several local scholarships that require
individual applications.
 This information will also be posted on our website with applications
available in our office
 National Scholarships are nice BUT several small local scholarships can
add to your college fund too.
 Transcripts for Scholarships: If your student needs a transcript for a
scholarship application, be sure you request it before the deadline! We will
never charge for a transcript used to apply for a scholarship.
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Changes in the HOPE Scholarship
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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB
oWhen should I test? What test is right for
me?
oSAT / ACT Tests: Juniors should test in the
2nd semester of their junior year and again (if
needed) in the 1st semester of their senior year.
oCOMPASS: This test is schedule at Savannah
Tech (and other technical schools) as part of
your registration process.
oASVAB: An assessment of career skills and
interests. Jenkins offers this test twice each
year. Military recruiters can offer an ASVAB
test at any time through their recruiting office.
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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB
Fees
o SAT and ACT
o See details for pricing.
o Students who receive free or reduced lunch
o may be eligible for a Fee Waiver to cover the cost of
testing. Students receive 2 each for SAT and ACT.
o may be eligible to have application fees waived at
certain colleges.
o NOTE: Changes to your testing info (date, test or
location change) all cost extra. If you are using a fee
waiver for the test you will still be responsible for these
extra charges.
o Compass – is offered as part of your application to a
technical school. Please ask them about any related
testing fees.
o ASVAB – This test is offered at no cost twice per year at
Jenkins. It is available through your military recruiter
throughout the year.
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SAT and ACT Reminders!
You are responsible for registering yourself
This school DOES NOT register students for SAT and ACT!.
Students may register themselves during lunch, before or after
school using the computers in the Guidance Office.
Be sure you REMEMBER YOUR LOG IN AND PASSWORD –
Jenkins HS cannot retrieve this information for you!
You will need to upload a picture as part of your registration for
either test. No picture = no test.
If you do not request that your scores be sent when you register,
you will have to pay EXTRA for this after you test.
On Test Day …
Remember to bring your photo ID. Don’t have one? See the
Media Center for a replacement ID. No ID = No Test!
Remember your printed admission ticket! No testing without it!
Bring your own calculator! Test sites do not furnish them!
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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB
oKnow your student’s log in!
o Your student creates his/her own account
through the testing site.
o This registration and account is not tied to
Jenkins High School in any way.
o Problems with registration? Forget your log in?
Need to print your admission ticket? You will
need to contact the testing company directly.
They have very helpful customer service people.
o **If your student took the SAT as a middle school
student you will need to call them directly to reset
their account for high school.
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SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB
You will be asked for your “School CEEB” code when
you register.
This routes your test scores and results back to
Jenkins.
While it is completely optional, we always
recommend that you code your scores to come to
Jenkins in case you need them in the future.
Jenkins High School CEEB
Code
112-682
COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
INFORMATION
SAT- College Application Fee Waiver Requirements:
• Students must register and take the SAT with a Fee Waiver
SAT- Instructions to Retrieve College Application Fee
Waivers:
• Sign in to your account and go to MY Plan
• Click on MY Test
• Click on SAT Scores-then MY Scores
• You should have a message stating that you have 4 waivers or
a link
SAT College Application Fee Waivers will not be available
until 10/22/2015
ACT-College Application Fee Waivers
• See your counselor
Comparing SAT vs ACT
(from www.studypoint.com)
SAT
vs.
ACT
reasoning test
Type of Test
content-based test
Critical Reading: 2, 25-min sections and 1, 20-min section;
Math: 2, 25-min sections and 1, 20-min section; Writing: 1,
25-min essay, 1, 25-min section, and 1, 10-min section
Test
Format
English: 1, 45-min section; Math: 1, 60-min section; Reading:
1, 35-min section; Science: 1, 35-min section; Writing: 1, 30min essay (optional)
reading, vocabulary, grammar & usage, writing, and math
Content Covered
grammar & usage, math, reading, science reasoning, and
writing (optional)
tricky, questions can be phrased in ways that make them
difficult to decipher
Test
Style
straightforward, questions may be long but are usually less
difficult to decipher
Math, Critical Reading, and Writing scores will each range
between a 200-800; total SAT score ranges between 6002400
Scoring
English, Math, Reading, and Science scores will each range
between 1-36. Composite ACT score is the average of your
scores on the four sections; ranges between 1-36
yes – you lose ¼ of a point for incorrect answers (except on
the grid-in math questions)
Penalty for Wrong
Answers?
no – you do not lose points for incorrect answers
yes – you can choose which set(s) of SAT scores to submit
to colleges
Score Choice?
yes – you can choose which set(s) of ACT scores to submit to
colleges
questions increase in difficulty level as you move through
that question type in a section (except reading passage
questions, which progress chronologically through the
passage)
Difficulty
Levels
difficulty level of the questions is random
arithmetic, data analysis, algebra I and II, functions,
geometry; formulas are provided in the test booklet
Math
Levels
arithmetic, algebra I and II, functions, geometry, trigonometry;
no formulas are provided
with private schools and schools on the east and west
coasts; however, every four-year college in the US accepts
SAT scores
Tends to be more
popular?
with public schools and schools in the Midwest and south;
however, every four-year college in the US accepts ACT
scores
seven times per year: January, March or April, May, June,
October, November, December
Offered when?
six times per year: February, April, June, September, October,
December (note that some states offer the ACT as part of their
state testing requirements; these tests are not administered on
the national test dates)
typically about four weeks before the test date
Registration
deadline?
typically about five to six weeks before the test date
www.collegeboard.com
More Info
www.act.org
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SAT: Where, When and How to Register
www.collegeboard.com
Test
Date
Tests Offered
$54.40 (SAT)
$26.00 (Subject)
Registration
Deadline
Oct 3, 2015
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
SAT Reasoning
Only
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
Sep 3, 2015
Nov 7, 2015
Dec 5, 2015
Jan 23, 2016
Mar 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
SAT Reasoning
& Subject
Oct 9, 2015
Nov 5, 2015
Dec 28, 2015
Feb 19, 2016
Apr 8, 2016
May 5, 2016
Late Registration
($82.40) Waitlist
Registration
($100.40)
On-Line & By Phone
09/22/15
On-Line & By Phone
10/27/15
On-Line & By Phone
11/23/15
On-Line & By Phone
01/12/16 –
On-Line & By Phone
02/23/16 –
On-Line & By Phone
04/26/16
On-line & By Phone
5/25/16
Test
Date
Oct 3, 2015
Nov 7, 2015
Dec 5, 2015
Jan 23, 2016
Mar 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
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ACT: Where, When and How to Register
www.actstudent.org
Test Date
$39.50 w/out writing 56.50
Registration
Deadline
Late Registration=By Phone
add $15 ($25 late; $49 stand-by)
(Note: Test date or center change
$24)
Sep 12, 2015
Aug 7, 2015
Aug 21, 2015
Oct 24, 2015
Sep 18, 2015
Oct 2, 2015
Dec 12, 2015
Nov 6, 2015
Nov 20, 2015
Feb 6, 2016
Jan 8, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
Apr 9, 2016
Mar 4, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
Jun 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
May 20, 2016
w/writing
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Senior Class 2016
Officer Elections
President – Vice President – Secretary –
Treasurer
Academic Eligibility:
• Must have passed the required GHSWT / GHSGT
• Must be coded as 12th grade
• Student must have an overall 80 or better GPA (as of the end of 2014-
2015)
Also
• Teacher recommendations required
• Speaking part audition required
• Must complete application form including signature of parent/guardian
Campaign
Winners
•Application
Must follow Deadline
the rules to
and guidelines
as outlinedVoting
in the application
s Available
Submit
Dates
TBA
TBA
TBA
Announced
TBA
TBA
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SENIOR PICTURES / YEARBOOK
Every senior receives a yearbook
as part of their Senior Dues.
Mr. Sidney – paul.sidney@sccpss.com
Did you miss senior pictures? We have a makeup day
scheduled for Oct 26, 2015.
The sitting fee is $15.00 – this gets your student’s senior
picture in the Yearbook. For $15.00 you get the sitting fee, the
picture in the yearbook and proofs from the sitting.
Still need more help? Contact Mr. Sidney – room 26
Senior Yearbook Ads!
If you are interested in a Senior Ad for the yearbook prices start at
$250.00 for a full color page ad, $150.00 for a half color page ad,
and $85.00 for a quarter color page ad.
The deadline for Senior Ads for our 2016 Yearbook will be Tuesday,
December 1, 2015.
PROM IS OPTIONAL!
PROM
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Mrs. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com
Admission to Prom is through a purchased ticket only.
Tickets go on sale January 5th for $60 per person ($50 for a
guest ticket). The price increases as it gets closer to Prom.
The final day for ticket sales is April 21st and tickets will cost
$80 per person.
No refunds on any tickets purchased (REPEATING! NO
REFUNDS!)
Guests who do not attend Jenkins will need to be “cleared”
by their current high school – See Mrs. Hall for the form before
March 22nd.
Only Jenkins students coded as 11th and 12th graders may
purchase Prom tickets for themselves and their guests.
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HERFF JONES
Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com
Need to contact Herff Jones directly?
Randy Roderick and Associates, Herff Jones
7-A South Mulberry Street - Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: 912-764-9314 … Fax: 912-764-9550 … E-mail: info@herffjonesstatesboro.com
Mon Oct 20th
Mon Oct 27th
8:30am
During All Lunches
3:30-7:00pm
Mon Nov 17th
During All Lunches
Mon Jan 12th
During All Lunches
Mon Mar 30th
During All Lunches
Fri May 1st
During All Lunches
Senior Class Meeting
Senior Orders
Announcements & Cap/Gown
Senior Orders – Parent Night
Announcements & Cap/Gown
Senior Orders
Announcements & Cap/Gown
Re-order
LAST CALL! Senior Orders
Announcements & Cap/Gown
Re-order
Deliver
Senior Announcements
Deliver
Cap and Gown
Cost for Cap and Gown is covered in Senior Dues
All other items are OPTIONAL and paid directly to Herff Jones! (Example:
announcements, t-shirts, bags, extra tassels, diploma plaques).
NOTE! SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL!
SENIOR DUES
$220 – must be paid in full by deadline TBA
 Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com
 SCCPSS requires that each school contribute to the graduation exercise
expenses relating to facility rental, setup, security, programs, and musicians.
 Dues may be paid by money order or cashiers check only.
 Payments may be made before school, after school until 3:20pm and during
lunches.
 Cap and gown will not be delivered until dues are paid in full.
 What is included in my dues?
Senior T-shirt
Diploma Cover
Senior Week Events
Yearbook
Cap and Gown
(and Tassel)
 What is NOT included in Senior Dues? Senior pictures, cap-and-gown
pictures, Grad Bash, trips, announcements, name cards, thank you notes,
Senior bags, memory books and other mementos available for purchase
through Herff Jones.
 No money will be refunded for students not completing graduation
requirements or who choose not to participate in the graduation
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Senior Parent Appreciation Dinner
– April 21, 2016 6:30pm-Mighty 8th
Ms. Newberry – beth.newberry@sccpss.com – Room 84
Event is an opportunity for our seniors to recognize and honor their
parents (guardians) for their support throughout their school years.
All seniors need to provide a current picture AND a baby picture
Dinner will be served from 6:30pm to 7:30pm with the program following.
The dinner is a ticketed event this year-the deadline to purchase a ticket
is March 21st or until we reach the maximum number allowed in the
facility
Children, adults, seniors- all the same price for a single meal.
No ticket? No Entry!
Sorry but we must strictly enforce this due to ballroom capacity and
fire regulations.
Please note: There are no to-go meals!
HVJ Class of 2016
Saturday April 30, 2016
Mrs. Hall – Room 86 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com
 Depart Jenkins at noon for Universal Orlando
 Spend the evening in the park; Depart the park at 3am to return to Savannah
(approx return arrival at Jenkins – 8:30am)
 There are no overnight accommodations
 There will be Seniors from all over the country there – NOT JUST JENKINS
SENIORS!
Total Cost $189 includes transportation from Jenkins High School to the
park and back to Jenkins High School. It also includes their admission ticket
to the park.
Specific “Do’s and Don’ts” (including DRESS CODE) will be issued to
the students who have paid to attend
Students are responsible
For their own expenses for food, souvenirs, etc.
For their own personal belongings
For their own behavior and dress
This event is run through a private tour company. All information,
instructions, permission slips, etc will come through their company.
There is a payment plan available – Deposit of $89 is due by
December 15th – this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE!
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HVJ Class of 2016
Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch!
 By this date, Seniors will have finished their coursework , grades are finalized and they are
anxious to get to the BIG EVENT! Unfortunately, there is still work to be done.
 Graduation Practice – Every practice is MANDATORY! Students who work will need to
clear their work schedule for this week. Each practice is important. It’s not just “marching in and
marching out”. We cover many, many last minute issues for each of our Seniors (Transcript
requests, exit surveys, military commitment forms and much more.)
 Senior T-Shirt – often the most highly anticipated event (after graduation of course!)
 Senior Breakfast – a last chance to let off a little energy and share one more relaxed gathering
with other members of the Class of 2016.
 Graduation Tickets – This is when those highly sought tickets to the graduation ceremony are
distributed! How many? We never know until Senior Week! Historically students receive
approximately 18 tickets each. Need more? Get on the list for any extras – no guarantee but still
we will try!
 Fines and Fees –
 Remember that old soccer uniform you forgot to return in 9th grade? What about that library
book that’s been riding around in the back of your Jeep for 2 years?
 Any outstanding fines and fees must be cleared before your student is allowed to receive their
diploma. We can’t stop them from participating in the graduation ceremony BUT we can hold
that diploma and final transcript until any outstanding fines or fees are cleared.
HVJ Class of 2016
GRADUATION! May 27, 2016
Time 9:00am & Rehearsal-7:30am
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Mrs. Johnson – Room 82 – cynthia.johnson@sccpss.com
Dress for Graduation:
 Female attire is a black dress/skirt or dress black slacks (no
denim), black dress shoes, and minimal jewelry.
 Dresses should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee
and no longer than the gown. Shoes should not have a heel
higher than 3 inches.
 When in doubt, have an advisor check the dress and shoes
ahead of graduation day.
 All attire must be approved by Cindy Johnson, Ruby Hall or
Beth Newberry no later than May 15, 2016.
 Male attire is black or navy pants, collared white dress shirt,
dark tie and black dress shoes. Absolutely no tennis shoes or
flip flops will be allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: Any clothing item or accessory that is unduly distracting is a
violation of the Code of Conduct and will not be permitted. Students not
following this dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
HVJ Class of 2016
Websites you need to know
Why
Reminders / Events / Senior
Tab At Top / Scholarship
Newsletter on Guidance
Page
Student Academic Profile /
Apply to Georgia Colleges /
Request Transcripts / See
HOPE eligibility
Student Financial Aid
Test Information & Free
Practice
Test Information & Free
Practice
Test Information & Free
Practice
Herff Jones
Who
Where
Jenkins High School
http.jenkins.sccpss.com
GA College 411 State Site
www.gacollege411.com
FASFA
https://fafsa.ed.gov
ACT Test Registration
www.actstudent.org
SAT Test Registration
www.collegeboard.com
ASVAB Informational Site
http://www.military.com/ASVAB
Announcements /
Cap & Gown
www.herffjonesstatesboro.com