Contact Information for Seniors - Charleston School of the Arts Class of 2020 - Charleston County Schools

Charleston School of the Arts Class of 2020

                        Contact Information for Seniors
School of the Arts
     5109-B West Enterprise St.
     N. Charleston, SC 29405
     843-529-4990
     http://soa.ccsdschools.com/

Administration
     Dr. Shannon Cook, Principal
     shannon_cook@charleston.k12.sc.us

School Counseling Department
     Ms. Fields, Counseling Director    (A-F)
     natasha_fields@charleston.k12.sc.us

     Ms. Greco                          (G-M)
     ciara_greco@charleston.k12.sc.us

     Ms. Smalls                        (N-Z)
     stephanie_smalls@charleston.k12 sc.us

     Be sure to visit the School Counseling “​News You Can Use​” site for lots of information:
     http://soa.ccsdschools.com/directory/school_counseling/News%20You%20Can%20Use,%20Presentati
     ons,%20&%20Information/

Senior Advisor
     Ms. Sarah Fitzgerald (Fitz)
     sarah_fitzgerald@charleston.k12.sc.us

Yearbook Ads & Orders
       Jostens Yearbooks
       John Bumgarner
       877-767-5217
       http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html
       john.bumgarner@jostens.com

Cap & Gown
       Carroll School Services, Inc.
       1030 Legrande Blvd.
       Charleston, SC 29492
       843-884-4311
       https://lowcountrygrad.com/
       Jeff.Thompson@jostens.com

Senior Pictures, Prom Pictures, Graduation Pictures
       Tumbleston Photography
       1025 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
       Charleston, SC 29407
       843-766-9400
       www.tumblestonphotography.com
       amy@tumblestonphotography.com

Who is in charge of…
SOA Credential and Service Hours?      Mr. Kirk Lindgren   kirk_lindgren@charleston.k12.sc.us

The Prom?                              Mr. Karl Clark      karl_clark@charleston.k12.sc.us

The Applause Newspaper?                Dr. John Cusatis    john_cusatis@charleston.k12.sc.us

The Yearbook?                          Ms. Fitz            sarah_fitzgerald@charleston.k12.sc.us
Senior Yearbook Ads?
Caps & Gowns?
Senior Fees?
Graduation?
Senior Family Picnic?

Transcripts and College Information?   School              (See above)
College Acceptance and Scholarship     Counseling
Letters?                               Department

SENIOR FEE
        The senior fee is ​$130.00 before December 20 and $150.00 after winter break​. What does your fee pay for?
        A ​partial​ list below:
         ​·​ ​Senior buttons
        ·​ ​Grub on the green (7) Food & Supplies
        ·​ ​Late-in breakfast (1)
        ·​ ​Senior T-shirt
        ·​ ​Senior superlatives in the yearbook
        ·​ ​Senior Family Picnic & Senior Awards Ceremony
        ·​ ​Cords and medals for seniors @ graduation
        ·​ ​Salutatorian cup/Valedictorian cup/Rivers award
        ·​ ​Graduation ceremony (Flowers, program, piano rental, etc.)
        ·​ ​SC Diploma/SOA Credential & diploma cover
        ·​ ​SOA Credential stoles & embroidering
        ·​ ​Senior gift to school

Students with fees paid will be able to enjoy our Grubs on the Green throughout the year. Students who have not paid fees
are able to eat with us for $5.00.

Ms. Fitzgerald (Room 4115) will be receipting the senior fees. Please make checks out to SOA. If you send a check with
your student, please make sure to let them know that they should not interrupt a class. Place the check in an envelope with
the student name, homeroom teacher and any other instructions written on the front.

You are able to pay fees online with our new service: ​RevTrak​.
·​ ​Visit our school Web Store at ​https://ccschoolofthearts.revtrack.net/
·​ ​Select ​High School
·​ ​Select ​Senior Fee
·​ ​Click​ Add to Shopping Cart

SOA DIPLOMA HOURS
Mr. Lindgren or Ms. Miller will be collecting diploma hours for the senior class. A schedule for turning in the hours will
be made soon.

GRUB ON THE GREEN
As a special privilege for seniors, we will have a group lunch in the Pegasus Garden 7 times during the year (please see
dates on the calendar). These lunches could be a cookout with burgers & hotdogs, deli subs, pizza, or other creative
cuisine. Students who have paid the senior fee get to eat for free. Students who have not paid the fee can join us for $5.

SENIOR LATE-IN
October 16, 2019-​ while other high school students are testing during the morning, we give the senior class a late-in as an
added perk. On this day, seniors will be informed as to what time to report to school and will sign in at the attendance
office.

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME ​(January 31, 2020)
The February Grub on the Green will be punctuated by the PowderPuff Football game. Senior girls challenge the junior
girls to a rousing game of touch football with the boys coaching, refereeing and cheering on the teams as cheerleaders. It’s
a lot of fun! Practices will be determined by the coaches and might include after school time. ​The faculty coach will be
Ms. Mahoney.​ More information to come!

SENIOR PRIVILEGES/SENIOR PIN
Another perk of making to your senior year is special privileges. At the beginning of the year, each senior will receive
his/her senior pin. The pin must be displayed with the student ID in order for the senior to get their daily privileges. These
privileges include but may not be limited to:
·​ ​5 minutes early for lunch dismissal
·​ ​5 minutes early for end-of-the-day dismissal
·​ ​Grub on the Greens and special senior activities

The pin is for the students to keep. Senior pins (and privileges) may be revoked for the following reasons:
·​ ​failing one or more classes (per quarter)
·​ ​suspension or legal action from the school (per year)
·​ ​discipline referrals (per quarter)
·​ ​administrative authority

SPIRIT WEEK
Twice during the school year, SOA celebrates its spirit through special dress-up days and spirit activities. Please note that
all school and CCSD policies are to be adhered to during these events (dress code, behavioral expectations, etc.). Check
the calendar for dates.

SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK
May 18-22 is a week dedicated to seniors and will be celebrated by fun activities. Friday, May 22 will be the
final Grub on the Green.

SENIOR FINAL EXAMS
Schedule TBD

SENIOR BULLETIN BOARD
       The senior bulletin board is located in the Arts Building next to room 4101 (across from the visual arts rooms). All
       information will be posted there. Have your student check it often!

GRADUATION INFO
   ● CEREMONY
      Graduation Ceremony date will be ​determined by CCSD ​ and will be held at the North Charleston Performing Arts
      Center (NCPAC). Graduation performance rehearsals will be held at the Rose Maree Myers Theater (RMMT) on
      designated days before the ceremony. Check the calendar for these important dates.

      The Graduation Ceremony will be open to family and guests on a first-come, first-seated basis. ​There will be no
      tickets distributed for the ceremony​.

   ● MANDATORY REHEARSALS/MEETINGS
      Seniors are required to be at all graduation rehearsals and meetings. Students who are absent from these rehearsals
      and meetings will not be able to walk across the stage with their class or perform at the graduation ceremony.
      Please mark your calendars with these important dates!

   ● GOLDEN TICKET
       Seniors will get a “Golden Ticket” after Spring Break. It is a list of all the fees to be paid or signed off, lock
       return, textbook return, library book return, etc. that must be completed and will serve as the student’s admission
       to graduation rehearsals. Students should make sure they have taken care of their obligations before​ ​June 3, 2020​.

   ● BIRTH CERTIFICATE NAME WILL BE CALLED
      The name that is called at graduation will be the name that is on the student’s birth certificate. If a student wishes
      to be called by another name, the student must show proof of legally changing the birth certificate name before
      diplomas go to print. Deadline for changing name on diploma is​ ​January 17, 2020​.

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY and SENIOR FAMILY PICNIC
       The Senior Awards Ceremony and the Senior Family Picnic will be held on ​Wednesday, May 20, 2020​. The
       Awards ceremony will take place in the Theatre at 6:00 pm. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be announced
       at this ceremony.

       Counselors will be collecting college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to include in the Awards
       Ceremony program. Please turn in hard copies of all acceptances and scholarships to Guidance no later than
       3:00 pm on April 17, 2020.

       The Senior Family Picnic will follow the Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm in SOA’s cafeteria. Immediate family
       members only please! This event will be catered and each student must reserve space for family members by
       April 3, 2020​.

OTHER STUFF
      Other things to be scheduled are Senior Class Picture, Cap & Gown Order Days, Cap & Gown Delivery Days, and
      many more. We will let you know via email, the Instagram group, and by hard copies given to students at meetings
      when we have new information- or to simply remind you of things already posted.

 There’s a lot to come this year and I will keep you updated with changes. I hope that you and your senior have fun and
          enjoy your last minutes at SOA. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Seniors Rock! Ms. Fitz