1. Once a Patriot Always a Patriot
Class of 2018
Once a Patriot Always a Patriot

2. Final Countdown!
Finishing Strong
Starting Strong

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

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

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

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

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

14. APPLICATIONS Check Application Deadline Date Scholarship Deadline Date
Timeline
Transcript
APPLICATIONS

15. 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

16. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
FAFSA –
Portal is open NOW
Deadline is January 16, 2018
Required for TN Promise & HOPE
College Webpage
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

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

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

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

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

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

22. 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

23. March 20, 2018
Senior Requirement
JOB Shadow

24. Internship Opportunity
ProTorch
Lunch Visits: Tuesday and Thursday
Internship Opportunity

25. PROM
April 27, 2018

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