ASHLEY RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL - Important Dates/Activities - Report Card/Interim Dates - Dorchester School District Two
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Class of 2022
ASHLEY RIDGE
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Important Dates/Activities
Saturday, March 12 - Academic Overtime 10am - 2pm
Tuesday, March 15 - Senior Parent Night - 8:00am, 6:30pm
Thursday, March 31 - WorkKeys Career Assessment for all seniors
Saturday, April 2 - Prom at North Charleston Convention Center at 8:00 pm
Friday, April 8- Gator Egg Hunt
Tuesday, April 20 - All scholarships, military commitments, and awards should be received by
guidance today
Wednesday, April 21 - Two year College Application Day - 2nd & 3rd Periods
Saturday, April 23 - Academic Overtime 10am- 2pm
Wednesday, April 27 - Graduation Announcement Delivery - Media Center
Thursday, April 28 - Senior Awards Night - 6:30pm
Friday, April 29 - Senior Signing Day - Time TBA
Monday, May 2-Friday, May 13 - AP Exams
Thursday, May 12 - Light the Night for the Class of 2022 - 8pm
Thursday, May 12 - Senior Sunset, Movie & Slideshow
Friday, May 13 - Last Day for Seniors
Saturday, May 14 - Academic Overtime 10am-2pm
Monday, May 16 - Thursday, May 19 - Extended School Year for Seniors
Monday, May 16 - Friday, May 20 - Senior Exams
Monday, May 16 - Friday, May 20 - Senior Laptop Return
Friday, May 20 - Senior Grades Finalized
Wednesday, May 25 - Graduation Practice at 8am. All obligations are due by today and report
cards will be distributed- Students must attend - No Practice, No Ceremony!
Thursday, May 26 - Academic Letter Breakfast at 9am - ARHS Auditorium
Thursday, May 26 - Baccalaureate Service - Time and Location TBA
Saturday, May 28 - Graduation 1:30pm at North Charleston Coliseum
Report Card/Interim Dates
Report Card Dates Interim Dates
February 10, 2022 March 4, 2022
April 21, 2022 May 20, 2022
June 17, 2022
Who to Know
Carolyn Pastor, School Counselor (A-De) - cpastor@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Shelby Achilles, School Counselor (Di-Ha) - sachilles@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Kathryn Nicholson, School Counselor (He-McC) - knicholson@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Sarah Gibson, School Counselor (McD-Se) - sgibson@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Vira James, School Counselor (Sh-Z) - vjames@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Pat Bradley, Career Development Facilitator - pbradley@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Toya Richardson, P&I School Counselor for Seniors, torichardson@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Evening School
Recover credits or catch back up to graduate ON TIME
Blended learning (APEX and teacher instruction)
Self-paced so you will finish as quickly or as slowly as you decide
May attend day program and evening program or may elect to attend evening program only
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:15-6:45 p.m.
Transportation can be provided
Contact Mrs. Summers-Fogel for more information - esummersfogel@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Attendance Requirements
Students must follow state and district attendance policies or will be
denied credit
Appeals for credits denied are made in writing to Ms. Matthews
Students should not miss more than 5 days in a semester or AB class!
Senior Academic Letter Award
Seniors will receive an academic letter for their senior year if they have an overall average of 88 or
higher.
They must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 class periods.
They are not eligible if they enrolled after the 10th day of their senior year.
BOT Award is given to seniors who have earned a grade of 90 or higher in each class.
in order to qualify for the award, students should not have a grade below an 80.
Based on 1st three quarters of grades
GRADUATION HONORS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HONORS AWARD
Valedictorian - 1st Rank in Senior Class
In addition to satisfying all graduation requirements:
Salutatorian - 2nd Rank in Senior Class
Receive a minimum grade of "B" for each course in grades
Distinguished Honor Graduate - 4.37 or higher
9-12 through the seventh semester, and
Honor Graduate - 4.0-4.36
Achieve either a score of 710 SAT Critical Reading, or a 690
(Students will find out at graduation practice if they
SAT Math, or an ACT score of 30 on English, or 33 on Math
are a Distintuished Honor Graduate or an Honor
OR
Graduate)
Have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT Critical Reading
SC Academic Achievement Honors Award
and Math sections or an ACT composite score of 31
Important Reminders All seniors must order a cap, gown, and tassel. If your cap, gown, and tassel have not been ordered, you must go online to www.lowcountrygrad.com. Click on "Graduation Supplies." Type in Ashley Ridge High School. Cap, gown, and tassel order is at the very bottom. Cost is $67 right now, but it will increase. TAKE CARE OF THIS IMMEDIATELY. Senior Awards Night is on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:30 in the ARHS auditorium. Invitations will be mailed by Tuesday, April 19. Information must be received by April 20th to be announced at Senior Awards Night and by May 13th to be included in the graduation program. Extended School Year is available from Monday, May 16- Friday, May 20 to seniors who have failed a course that they need for graduation. The cost Is $100. Seniors will have an opportunity to recover units in all four quarters. There is limited time to recover units, therefore, this is not a suggested method of earning credits toward graduation. Jostens will be in the media center in March or April (date TBA) to give out graduation supplies. Cap and gowns will NOT be given out at this time. They will be distributed at graduation practice. Supplies distributed will include invitations, name cards, thank you note cards, etc. Outstanding balances to Jostens must be cleared prior to delivery. Prom - The prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 2nd at the Embassy Suites (Performing Arts Center) in North Charleston. This is a school-sponsored event, and all students are expected to follow all school rules. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - Senior Graduation Parent Meeting at 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Important information will be shared concerning the end of the year activities. The PowerPoint will be posted on the senior web page. Senior Exams begin on May 16 and end on May 20, 2022. Seniors may exempt a final exam if they have an overall 80 average and no unexcused absences. The official last full day of school for seniors is Friday, May 13. All scholarships, military commitments, and awards offered should be reported to Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Achilles, Mrs. Pastor, and/or Mrs. James by Wednesday, April 20th so they can be listed in the graduation program. Also, let your counselor know all colleges you have been accepted to and any scholarship offers you have received. We list all awards in the graduation program. Obligations must be paid in full prior to graduation. Payment plans are available, please see Mrs. Matthews. All obligations can be paid in the front office to Mrs. Jones. Students will receive a receipt when they pay an obligation. All obligations must be paid by Wednesday, May 25. All seniors who have debts or obligations to the school or to teachers must clear them up before they are allowed to participate in graduation, receive their caps and gowns, or receive their diploma. Payment plans are available! Submit all official test scores to your college via College Board (AP and SAT) and ACT. Test scores that come from AR are not official. Colleges will need a copy of your immunization records. Copies can be made from your file in guidance.
Important Reminders (continued)
Senior Report Cards will be distributed from 8-8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in the
cafeteria. Students must present their final report card in order to pick up their cap and gown.
Students will fill out an Post-Secondary Plans Form before picking up their report card. Each
student will fill out the form to let us know where you will be next year (college, military, work,
etc.). Seniors must request final transcripts through Parchment.
The Senior Academic Letter Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the ARHS
auditorium at 9 a.m. Seniors will receive a hand-delivered invitation for this event.
Early College Students receiving a degree Trident Tech will participate in Trident's graduation
on May 6 at 3:00 pm. at the North Charleston Coliseum.
Graduation Practice will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in the auditorium at ARHS
promptly at 8 a.m. It is mandatory that all seniors participating in the graduation ceremony
attend the practice. No Practice = No Ceremony!! Please be on time! Valedictorian, Salutatorian,
distinguished honor graduates, and honor graduates will be announced during graduation
practice. Students receiving the Diploma of Distinction will also be recognized at graduation
practice. Students will be assigned specific rows. We will walk through the entire procession!
Distribution of caps/gowns and cords to seniors will be done following graduation practice in
the mini-gym. Only students meeting graduation requirements will be allowed to receive their
caps and gowns. Final report card must be shown to receive cap and gown, and student must
not have any obligations. Jostens will be available in the mini-gym for last minute issues. Honor
Society cords and stoles will be given out by the honor society advisor prior to graduation
practice or at graduation practice.
Baccalaureate Service will be held on Thursday, May 26. The location and time will be
announced at a later time. The Summerville Ministerial Association who is sponsoring this
program, invites all seniors and their parents to attend. Dress for seniors will be caps and
gowns with appropriate dress underneath. The program will last approximately one hour.
Final Rank and GPA's will not be released until after Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Final transcripts
requested through Parchment will be sent at this time.
After Graduation, don't forget to request delivery of your FINAL TRANSCRIPT from Parchment.
If there are any disciplinary issues involving a senior, it could impact whether they are allowed
to participate in the graduation ceremony. The easiest way to resolve this issue - DO NOT GET
INTO TROUBLE!
STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
@ARHSswampfoxes
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@ARHSswampfox
@ARHSguidance
@ARfoxes
Graduation Reminders
Graduation will be held Saturday, May 28, time 1:30pm, in the North Charleston Coliseum. Students
not wishing to participate in the ceremony need to tell Mrs. Matthews ASAP. Diplomas can be picked
up on Tuesday, May 31, in the school office if you choose not to participate in the graduation
ceremony. Students that are not eligible to graduate or participate may pick up their caps and
gowns on Tuesday, May 31 in Mrs. Matthews's office.
The dress for graduation will be a dress shirt, tie/bow tie, dress slacks, and dress shoes and socks for
males. A dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and dress shoes are appropriate for females. Jeans,
head gear, flip-flops, beach shoes, tennis shoes, exposed midriffs, halter tops, and tee-shirts are not
acceptable. Caps are worn forward with the mortarboard parallel to the floor. Tassels are worn on the
left until Mrs. Matthews confirms the graduating class. If there is a problem with dress, a senior
sponsor or principal should be notified prior to graduation. I will have plenty of extra ties if a male
does not have one.
There is no limit to the number of guests you can have attend graduation at this time. Please know
that due to a rise in COVID-19 numbers, this could change at any time.
Information regarding parking will be released ASAP. There is limited handicapped seating. If you
have a handicapped family member, please arrive early.
The ceremony will last approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. Cooperation is needed so our
graduation can be a dignified and significant event.
The same behavior standards are true for graduates and members of the audience. Everyone has the
right to hear his or her name and not loud, boisterous cheering. No horns, shakers, bells, vuvuzelas, or
noisemakers of any type will be allowed.
Students should pause as they receive their diploma cover to give the photographer time to take a
picture. Also, students who are concerned about the pronunciation of their names need to speak to
Mr. Pieretti prior to graduation. On-Stage-Pictures will be taken by Tumbleston as you receive your
diploma cover, Tumbleston will email the pictures to you for purchase.
As students cross the stage at graduation, they will receive an empty diploma cover. As the students
recess out of their row, they will receive a white envelope that contains their diploma.
Scholarship Awards and acceptances
Please share all of
your scholarship,
awards, and
acceptances here!
DD2 Diploma of Distinction
Must meet ALL seven criteria by the end of the senior year:
Show written verification of participation in at least one school sponsored organization (club) in
10th-12th grade or complete 50 hours of approved community service during high school
Earn at least three credits in the same foreign language
Earn three or more credits at the AP, Dual Credit, or IB level. Two of these three must be earned
in three of the four core areas.
Earn four or more credits in: English, Math, Science, Social Studies
SAT (CR+M) 1,100 OR ACT (composite) 24 or higher
Overall GPA of 4.0 or higher
28 credits
Graduation Cords
There are three types of cords:
Military Cord - Students who have signed a letter of commitment to join one of the armed forces.
Ready to Work Cords - Students who have earned a Ready to Work certificate - Platinum, Gold,
Silver, or Bronze.
Academic Schools of Study Cords - Students who have completed a career major in one of the 4
schools of study.
All graduation cords will be given out at graduation practice. Honor Society cords and stoles will be
given out by the honor society advisor prior to graduation practice or at graduation practice.
Requesting Transcripts
www.parchment.com
Delivery of all transcripts must be requested at parchment.com
Transcripts will be sent electronically (even if you apply using paper application, an account must be
created to have transcript sent electronically)
FREE to all colleges in SC, minimal fee for some out-of-state schools if they choose to charge (over
1,700 colleges/universities in the network)
Request Delivery then Track Receipt of your transcript
Request Initial Transcript for ALL colleges applying
Request Mid-Year Transcript at the semester (to schools requesting)
Request Final Transcript to the college you will attend
All requests must be made by Wednesday, May 25th.
TWO YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY MILITARY COMMITMENTS
April 21, 2022
Recruiters maintain visit schedule during lunches
2nd & 3rd Blocks
College scholarships attached with enlistments since
Complete and submit applications with assistance from
training/college is paid by military
school counselors and college admission reps
We want to recognize all students making a
Request delivery of transcript on Parchment so you know
commitment to join the US Armed Forces.
everything is DONE
Light the Night for the Class of 2022
Seniors and their families are invited to attend the AR Light
the Night for the Class of 2022 on Thursday, May 12!
Seniors come drive on campus and be greeted by
our faculty, staff, and your families on a one of a
kind send off! All seniors must remain in their
vehicles!
Senior's families, are invited to decorate their cars
and set up to cheer on the Class of 2022! Please
arrive no later than 7:40pm to get your spot to
cheer on your senior!
More information will be released at a later date.
ACT and SAT Dates and Deadlines
COLLEGE DECISION SCHOLARSHIPS SENIOR
LETTERS & AWARDS SIGNING DAY
Bring copies of admission Bring copies of ALL scholarship On Friday, April 29, we will
decision letters from ALL letters and awards offered: recognize all seniors who have
colleges you applied: accepted, anything with a $ on it, even made a commitment to attend
denied, wait-listed, offered ones you will not accept, a 2 year college, attend a 4 year
bridge program. financial award letters from college, enter the military, or
colleges, scholarships, awards, enter the workforce.
and recognitions.
Scholarships - Places to Check
State and Local Scholarships: Career or Intended Major:
SC State Fair Scholarships SC Teaching Fellows
Coastal Community Foundation Call Me Mister Program
Summerville Mayor’s Committee
Albert Glover Funeral Home Parent/Student Employment:
Sororities, Churches, Civic Organizations Nucor Steele Corporation
Chick-fil-A
ARHS Scholarships: Wal-Mart
PTSA Scholarships
AR Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Military Commitment:
Meg Jenkins Scholarship Army College Fund
Navy College Fund
US Service Academy Appointment
Colleges: ROTC Scholarships
CSU Student Success
CofC Presidential Scholarship
Spartanburg Methodist Scholar
Scholarships - Where ARe They?
Online search engines area great place to start -
FastWeb.com, Scholarships.com, Cappex.com,
SchoolSoup.com, and MANY, MANY more
Institutional scholarship and awards
Scholarship resources on the School Counseling page of the
ARHS website under the Scholarship tab
Click on School Information --> School Counseling -->
Scholarships Click the link for the latest Swamp Fox
Scholarships posted
AP Exam Schedule 2022
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