Senior Scoop
February 16th 2024
Graduation
Graduating Class of 2024,
It is imperative that you are in attendance for in person classes and those classes you are doing virtually daily. I know there is a plethora of reasons you might formulate to not be in attendance. However, unless they are excused by your parents you are putting your graduation in jeopardy. Take a deep breathe and Spring Break will be here soon and you can have two weeks off from school and then it is only 9 Weeks to go for Graduation 2024! You all got this I know and if you are not sure then come see me, your counselor, or any of your teachers. We will support you!
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Process
The new GPS Valedictorian/Salutatorian selection process starts with the Class of 2024. Here are the guidelines that will be used:
Class rank will be used to determine the Valedictorian/Salutatorian distinction. In addition, recognition will be made for students who are in the top 1% of their class. Weighted classes will be included when determining class rank and will be identified on a student's transcript.
Foreign exchange students will not be eligible for the valedictorian or salutatorian position.
Mid-year graduates will not be eligible for the valedictorian or salutatorian position.
The valedictorian and salutatorian must have taken a minimum of twelve and one-half (12.5) credits (25 semester courses) at the high school from which they are graduating and must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) class periods (full time status) per semester.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be selected based on the gpa calculation after the 4th quarter grading period of senior year.
Important Dates
Feb 21st - Senior Class RST in Auditorium
Mar 1st - Last Day to Drop a Class without W/F
Mar 18th - Baccalaureate Tickets will be available to request. Procedure and link for requesting coming soon.
Apr 8th - Last Day to enroll in a class with Global Academy
Apr 11th - Jostens Distribute Cap & Gowns – Bookstore
Apr (TBD) - Senior Graduation Exit Visits – Counselors
Apr 20th - PROM – 8:00pm-11:00pm
May 1 - Senior Slide Show – Auditorium – RST Schedule
May 2-13 - AP Testing
May 9th - Senior Recognition Night 7:00-8:30 pm Cafeteria
May 17-21 - Senior Final Exams
May 19th - Baccalaureate – Auditorium – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
May 21st - Senior Picnic/Party — TBD — 11:30 am- 3:30 pm
May 23rd - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal — Hawk Stadium - 6:50 am
May 23rd - Graduation Ceremony — Hawk Stadium — 7:00 pm