Seniors (Class of 2023) Information

Graduation

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ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2023

IMPORTANT DATES

March 24	Last day to request commencement tickets (directions)	New this year - Request tickets via Cobb Student Portal. Once tickets are allocated, graduates and parents or guardians will be notified the number of tickets granted via the Student Portal.
April 26	Senior Picnic	3rd block on lower practice fields. Details TBA. Buc Pass holders only
May 5	Community Service Forms Due Turn in to Mrs. Harmon in the Front Office	Community Service hours are NOT required to graduate. Those who participated in community service related to Allatoona or one of our feeder schools are eligible for a medal. Forms should have already been filled out and signed prior to turning in. 150 Hrs.=Gold 100 Hrs.=Silver 50 Hrs.=Bronze
May 5	College acceptance letters and scholarship award letters due	Turn in a copy to the counseling office prior to this date.
May 12	Senior Letters Due *Via mail or dropped off in person*	Students will receive their letters at Starlight Senior Night event on May 18.
May 12	Yearbook Distribution
May 16	Senior Exams 1st -2nd block review 3rd -4th block exams	They are expected to follow the regular bell schedule and take finals in 3rd and 4th block classes. This is a full school day!
May 17	Senior Exams 1st – 2nd block exams Mandatory Senior meeting in auditorium immediately following 2nd block. (Checkout list with outstanding items shared)	No 3rd and 4th block this day. ½ day only Students are expected to leave campus immediately following the Senior meeting.
May 18	Starlight Senior Night on the Green	Buccaneer Stadium This event is ONLY for seniors! -Buc Pass free. Everyone else $25
May 21	Baccalaureate-hosted by Allatoona PTSA	Cedarcrest Church Not mandatory
*Last Week of School ~ May 22nd - 24th ~ Half-Day Schedule for Underclassmen*
May 19-23	Senior Walks @ Elementary and Middle Schools *Note - The elementary schools chose the dates and times, not Allatoona*	Bullard ES - May 19th at 12:30 PM Ford ES - May 19th at 1:15 PM Frey ES - May 19th at 8:00 AM Lewis ES - May 23rd at 11:45 AM Pickett's Mill ES - May 23rd at 8:30 AM McClure MS - May 19th at 10:00 AM See AHS Senior Page for more details as they become available
May 24	Mandatory Senior Check-out and Mandatory graduation practice	9:00 am as you enter stadium. All senior fines, fees, and required documents must be resolved by this date. Checkout must occur for students to receive graduation tickets, cords, etc. Park behind home stands at stadium.
May 25	Mandatory Graduation Practice	Stadium; 9:00 am; park behind home stands at stadium.
May 26	Graduation	Students arrive 7:15 - 7:30 am. Must be in proper graduation attire to participate. Students who are late will not be allowed to walk.

Friday, March 3, 2023

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS – MAY GRADUATES – ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation is fast approaching! To ensure that this is a smooth process for all involved please familiarize yourself with the process included in this communication. All guests must have a ticket for admission to the graduation ceremony at Allatoona. To comply with this requirement, the Cobb County School District has implemented a new procedure for allocating commencement tickets.

Guest tickets for commencement will be requested online by the graduate via the Student Portal. The graduate will request the number of tickets desired for their guests. However, the graduate is not guaranteed the number requested. Graduates and parents/guardians should discuss the number of tickets the graduate should request for the family.

Instructions to access the Student Portal and request tickets are included in the attachment labeled: Graduation Tickets Directions. The Student Portal for ticket requests by graduates will open on Monday, March 6. Graduates who do not submit a request will receive 2 tickets. The deadline for requesting tickets will be Friday, March 24. Once tickets are allocated, graduates and parents/guardians will be notified that the number of tickets granted may be viewed in the Student Portal.

Please note that all guests are required to present a ticket for admission to the ceremony. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to a great day and a wonderful commencement ceremony.

Chris Murray

Assistant Principal

Allatoona High School

770-975-6503

SENIOR FINAL EXAMS:

Tuesday, May 16, 2023.... Periods 3, 4 Exams
- 3rd Block: 11:50 AM to 1:49 PM
- 4th Block: 1:54 PM to 3:30 PM
- 1st Block Review: 8:20 AM to 9:55 AM
- 2nd Block Review: 10:00 AM to 11:35 AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023... Periods 1, 2 Exams
- 1st Block: 8:20 AM to 9:55 AM
- 2nd Block: 10:00 AM to 11:35 AM
These are regular school days, and all exams will be given during the regularly scheduled class time. All seniors will attend a mandatory senior meeting in the auditorium immediately following their 2nd block exam on Wednesday, May 17th.

MAKE-UP EXAM OPPORTUNITY:

Seniors who miss a final exam must contact their teacher(s) to inform them of their illness/absence and to set up a makeup final exam for Thursday, May 18, 2023.