Senior Parent Meeting Information

Cap & Gown Pick-Up: April 2nd during lunch; This date/time is the priority. Please do not interrupt Dr. Turner’s teaching to ask about pick-up. I will organize other dates/times after Spring Break as needed.

Senior Cap Decorations: Due to Mrs. McClure by April 16th. Paper copy of design. We do not want to distract from the purpose and prestige of ceremony.

Senior Letters: These are to Seniors from family/friends/teachers. Can be mailed/dropped off April 13th – May 8th. We give to Seniors during graduation practice. Please remember that these are mailing size.

*Seniors can drop off letters to teachers during this time frame.

Pep Rally & BASA Bash: April 17th 9AM Pep Rally and BASA Bash at 1:45 – Teachers/Coaches will let you know if involved in pep rally. Parents/Escorts and prom court arrive at 8AM for pep rally practice.

Prom: Tickets $65 on GOFAN. April 18th from 8-11. Guest contracts due April 13; Small Bags only – subject to checking at arrival

Stars & Strikes Senior Outing: April 24 from 11 - 4. Tickets ($25) purchased on SchoolWindow. Permission forms and lane/bus sign ups after spring break. Includes lunch, bowling, and $15 arcade game card for prizes. Approximately 12-3 at venue.

Yearbook: Last day to buy online May 4th

Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 7th at 6PM in PAC. Optional non-denominational ceremony. Friends and family invited to attend. Attire gowns and stoles (no caps).

Senior Week: May 11th – 15th: Senior Dress Up Days & snacks provided throughout

Senior Sunset (Yearbook Distribution): 6 – 8 PM BASA Courtyard; Dinner provided

Senior Honors Night: Wednesday, May 13th at 6PM in Performing Arts Center; Business Attire; Invitation Given out in May;

Senior Exams: Blocks 1&2 Thursday, May 14th; Blocks 3&4 – Friday May 15th

Senior Walk @ BASA: Friday, May 15th – Special Schedule; 8:45-9:35 – Breakfast for Parents and Seniors – Picture opportunities; 9:35 – 10:30 – Organization & Student Walk around Campus (Family and Cultural Stoles appropriate). 10:30 Group Picture in IA

11:15 – Student Only Meeting in Cafeteria; Tech Turn-In if Able 3:00

Elementary & MS Walks: Monday, May 18th from 9-11AM: Report to your elementary school at 9AM; 10 AM – MS Walk – Report to your middle school; If you were not in county (Austin Road and CFIT).

Graduation Practice: Tuesday, May 19th 9AM-12PM; 8:30 Tech Turn-In; Cafeteria and Parking Lot. Dress school appropriate comfortable clothing. Bring water. MUST ATTEND if walking in ceremony;

Graduation: Wednesday, May 20th at 2PM; Pay for parking in downtown Athens (students and parents); Students should be dropped of at 12 PM at Gate 2 on Foudry Street. Seating is first come first serve; If a student does not have transportation to Akins – email

Dr. Turner

Students: No additional items at ceremony – come in BCSS approved attire (no additions to cap/gown).

Audience: Clear bag policy; No noise makers, confetti – Akins rules – will list more details at it approaches

Dismissal: Venue security will issue both graduates and families out to Pulaski Street (closed due event). We are asked to leave the downtown area with transition of Apalachee soon after us

Graduation Overview Parent Night