Once a Patriot Always a Patriot Class of 2018 Once a Patriot Always a Patriot

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Quick Review Graduation Requirements ACT & Civics Exam Senior Attendance Policy Diploma Types

Graduation Requirements 4 – English 4 – Math 3 – Science 3 – Social Studies 2 – Foreign Language 1 – Fine Art 1 – Wellness .5 - Additional PE .5 - Personal Finance 3 – Pathway Focus 1 – Additional Elective Graduation Requirements Total – 23 Credits

Additional Requirements ACT – Senior Retake – October 17 Civics Exam Additional Requirements

SENIOR ATTENDANCE POLICY To participate in graduation ceremony No more than 10 UNEXCUSED ABSCENCES  Documentation must be turned in within 5 days 5 unexcused tardies/early checkout=1 unexcused SENIOR ATTENDANCE POLICY

DIPLOMA TYPES Diploma with Honors MUST MEET ACT BENCHMARKS: English – 18 Math – 22 Reading – 22 Science - 23 DIPLOMA TYPES

DIPLOMA TYPES Diploma with Distinction (3.0 GPA after 7 semesters) And one of the following: Governor's School All State Musical National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist ACT score of 31 or higher Score 3 or higher on 2 or more IB/AP exams IB Diploma Candidate 12 or more postsecondary transcripted credits Boys/Girls State DIPLOMA TYPES

Valedictorian Requirements 4.0 GPA 12 or more honors and above courses Honors Diploma AND Distinction Valedictorian Requirements

WORK ETHIC DISTINCTION New from Rutherford County Point System Deadline March 15, 2018 Guarantee Job Interview Diploma Sticker and Cord WORK ETHIC DISTINCTION

SENIOR CHECKLIST School Email ACT Prep Submitting Postsecondary School Applications Financial Aid/Scholarships

SCHOOL E-MAIL EVERY STUDENT has a free school email account Important to check EVERY DAY! Account Information? SCHOOL  E-MAIL

ACT October 17 – Senior Retake ACT Prep (Shmoop and Act.org) ACT Workshop (September 27 & 28)

APPLICATIONS Check Application Deadline Date Scholarship Deadline Date Timeline Transcript APPLICATIONS

COLLEGE APP MONTH Beginning September 10 TN PROMISE MEETING – September 11 during PAT TN PROMISE APP – Deadline November 1 TN PROMISE MEETING – March 19, 2018 at 5:30 PM

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS FAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.gov Portal is open NOW Deadline is January 16, 2018 Required for TN Promise & HOPE College Webpage www.fastweb.com FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Senior Parent Night October 9 at 6:00 PM TSAC Representative – Eric Farmer Senior Parent Night

FAFSA WORKSHOP October 25 8:00 AM-12 NOON Library

Cap and Gown Diploma Names Graduation Attire Job Shadow Prom LOOSE ENDS Cap and Gown Diploma Names Graduation Attire Job Shadow Prom

CAP & GOWN INVITATIONS November 8 – Jostens Rep PAT in auditorium Required items: Cap & Gown & Diploma Cover CAP & GOWN INVITATIONS

Diploma Names and Diploma Types Please verify the spelling  Please verify diploma type

Males: Black dress pants, Black dress shoes, Collared dress shirt and tie Females: Black dress, skirt, or dress pants, Black dress shoes NO JEANS or KHAKIS NO TENNIS SHOES or FLIP FLOPS Graduation Attire

March 20, 2018 Senior Requirement JOB Shadow

Internship Opportunity ProTorch www.protorch.co Lunch Visits: Tuesday and Thursday Internship Opportunity

PROM April 27, 2018

Graduation Ceremony at Murphy Center Sunday,May 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM Graduation Ceremony at Murphy Center