Buford High School - Senior Update

April 9, 2024

Graduation Information

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:00pm at Buford City Arena

GRADUATION DETAILS

- Each graduate will be provided with 8 tickets for guests. Tickets will be given to students at graduation practice on the morning of May 24.

- Attendance at practice is mandatory. If you do not attend practice, you will not be able to participate in the ceremony. Students must be in dress code at graduation practice.

- Honor cords will be distributed at the Senior Breakfast on May 23. (Only BHS approved cords can be worn during the ceremony.)

- All fees owed must be paid and all BHS items must be returned before graduation practice.

- Doors open to family and guests at 6:00pm for the graduation ceremony.

- Please do not decorate the top of your caps

as all decorations will have to be removed prior to the ceremony.

- Parents: Balloons and noisemakers will not be permitted inside the Arena.

SENIOR BABY PICTURES

We are excited to celebrate your student with the Class of 2024. If you have not yet submitted a picture, please label your child's picture with his or her last name, and email it to seniors@bufordcityschools.org. The deadline to submit a photo is April 19, 2024.

DRESS CODE FOR GRADUATES

Buford Cap & Gown, and the following:

- Black dress slacks (joggers, cropped pants, etc. are not acceptable).

- White collared shirt and solid black tie (necktie is preferred to bow tie).

- A dress (dress should be shorter than the gown).

- Solid black dress shoes. Black socks, as applicable. No sneakers. If shoes have heels, the heels should also be black. Please select shoes that are comfortable to walk in.

If you are not dressed according to the above dress code, you will have to make the appropriate changes prior to the ceremony.

If you need assistance getting any of these items, please email lisa.cole@bufordcityschools.org ASAP.

CAPS AND GOWNS

Buford Cap and Gown Delivery is on Tuesday, April 23 during lunch. If you haven’t paid yet, please do so as soon as possible at www.scholasticimages.com.

GRADUATION DVDS

- Students can pre-order a professionally-produced Graduation DVD of the entire ceremony. Please CLICK HERE for information about how to order a DVD of graduation from Memory Maker Video. You can also order directly from their website.

Senior Week: April 22 - 26, 2024

We look forward to celebrating with the Class of 2024!

During the week of April 22-26, students who have not yet decorated their lockers may pick up a locker template in Room 2342. Dual Enrollment students can pick up their items after school in Room 2342 each day.

Monday, April 22 - Chick-fil-A Biscuit and Coupon for Free Coffee at Wolf Pack Cafe

Tuesday, April 23 - Senior T-shirt and Cap & Gown Distribution

Wednesday, April 24 - King of Pops

Thursday, April 25 - Graduation Tassel Key Chain and Sweet Treat

Friday, April 26 - Senior Field Trip to Main Event in Suwanee

Monday, April 22 - Seniors Shine - Wear shiny clothing or neon!

Tuesday, April 23 - Senior Citizens - Dress like a retired senior citizen.

Wednesday, April 24 - Way Back Wednesday - Dress like your younger self.

Thursday, April 25 - Leaving a Legacy - Wear your Senior t-shirt & appropriate jeans. Jeans cannot have rips, tears, holes, or frayed hems.

Friday, April 26 - Don't Sweat the Future - Wear favorite college or Armed Forces sweatpants and sweatshirts / t-shirts. They may be out of dress code color, but must be school appropriate.

Senior Field Trip Information

Event: Senior Trip to Main Event - Suwanee

Date: April 26, 2024 from 10am - 2pm

Students will attend 1st-2nd and report to the Commons Area after 2nd period. They will be SRA 3rd-7th.

Cost: $30 / student

(Pay via My Payments Plus)

**Students who need financial assistance should see Ms. Morris in Room 2246**

Cost Includes:

Unlimited Bowling

Unlimited Laser Tag

Unlimited Ropes Course

Unlimited Billiards

Unlimited Shuffle Board

1 Hour of Unlimited Video Game Play

Lunch - 2 Slices of Pizza + Soft Drink

Students should bring cash/card if they wish to purchase additional food items (chicken tenders, gelato, etc.)

The deadline to register & pay for the Senior Field Trip is Friday, April 19, 2024.

Seniors: Sign Up Here

Form to Print & Return

Mark Your Calendars

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Senior Week - April 22-26

Carnival Day - May 3

Senior Letters Due - May 10

Senior Awards Night - May 15

Senior Final Exams - May 16 (Periods 4-7)

Senior Final Exams - May 17 (Periods 1-3)

Senior Walk* - May 21 (Time TBD)

Senior Sunset* - May 22 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

(At the Buford High School baseball field.)

Senior Breakfast* - May 23 @ 9:15am

(Letters & Cords will be distributed at breakfast.)

Graduation Practice - May 24 @ 7:45am Graduation Ceremony - May 24 @ 7:00pm

SENIOR LETTERS

Remember the Wolves is a project in which we celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduating seniors. Students, faculty members, and community members are invited to write letters of encouragement, special memories, and congratulations to any seniors they personally know. The deadline for all letters to be received is Friday, May 10, 2024. Please click the button below to read all the details about this project.

* The Senior Walk, Senior Sunset and Senior Breakfast are for students only.

Order a Yard Sign

Remember the Wolves

If you have any questions about Buford Seniors, please contact Lisa Cole.

Financial Aid Information

Senior Scholarship Information

Students should regularly check this link for scholarships that are specific to BHS graduating seniors only. Seniors, if you have not completed the BHS Scholarship Application, please do so ASAP.

Additional Scholarship Information

Seniors need to make sure their social security number is updated with the school and the school has a copy of their social security card if they are going to apply for HOPE. Students can check their HOPE GPA on GAFutures.org. If you have questions about college or scholarships, please email carmen.borja@bufordcityschools.org.

HOPE Scholarship

HOPE GPA is different from your BHS cumulative GPA. HOPE Scholarship rewards students who have a cumulative 3.0 HOPE GPA in their CORE subjects. These students receive financial assistance at eligible Georgia public and private colleges. The award at public institutions covers a percentage of the tuition. Students should check with their colleges of choice to determine what applications they must fill out to receive the scholarship. Many colleges require the FAFSA form to be completed, others require the GSFAPPS application. Go to www.gafutures.org to fill out the GSFAPPS.

Graduating Seniors still unsure of postsecondary plans

should visit Mrs. Borja or their counselor.

Last Names A-Gl: Tia Vincent

Last Names Go-Ol: Cassandra Palmer

Last Names Or-Z: Tamekia Bradshaw