- Discovery HS
- Overview
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Senior Class Info
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Join the Senior Class BAND
for important updates and reminders:
https://band.us/n/adad737d7560x
Please join our Senior Class BAND. The best way to join is through the BAND App on your device. If you do not have the app, you may join using an email or mobile number.
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Follow the Senior Class on Social Media!
Discovery Senior Class of 2023 handle:
@disco.seniors23
https://instagram.com/disco.seniors23?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Pay Your Dues
You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to see you!
Discovery Cap & Gown Packages
https://shop.scholasticimages.com/categories/packages
**YEARBOOK IS ONLY INCLUDED THROUGH 1/31**PACKAGE A: $250
Includes your Senior Dues/Graduation Fees
along with your Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Stole,
Diploma & Cover, DHS Shirt, Yardsign, Senior
Event(s), and Yearbook**!
Dues paid 2/1 and after will NOT receive a
yearbook with their senior dues!PACKAGE B: $287.10
Includes everything in Package A
PLUS: 2023 Key Chain, 2023 Jumbo
Tassel, and a Mini-Diploma!
*Mini-Diploma will be mailed home
by end of summer*PACKAGE C: $308.30
Includes everything in Package B
PLUS: 2023 Seniors Summit T-Shirt!
*Package B & C will only be available through 3/31*Scholastic Images
770-614-9353
2955 Horizon Park Dr., Suite D, Suwanee, 30024When completing your order, remember to include your Student Information (height and weight) AND your Phonetic Name. This will help us prepare for your name to be announced at graduation, please type student's full name phonetically in the fields below. Here are some examples:
Camp, Amber Alisha: Am-ber A-Lee-Sha Camp
Huynh, Andrew Thomas: An-drew Thomas When
Jones, Ashley Daniella: Ash-lee Dan-yell-ah Jones
Lyons, Justin Sam: Just-ton Sam Lie-yunsIf you have a suffix please include with last name:
Justin Sam Lyons, III: Just-ton Sam Lie-yuns, the Third
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Senior Counseling Appointments
Counseling Appointment Requests
Our Senior Appointments are a VERY IMPORTANT part of making sure that students are provided VALUABLE information about graduation, preparation for college entry, and many other topics. Senior Appointments are a time when each senior and their parents will have an individualized one-on-one appointment to discuss each senior’s current progress toward graduation. Your cap/gown and diploma will NOT be ordered until you have your meeting with your counselors.
Senior counseling appointments will begin in September.
Please be sure to check your GCPS GSuite email for messages from your counselor throughout the year.
Your cap/gown and diploma will NOT be ordered until you have your meeting with your counselors.
If you would like to request a meeting with your counselor, please use this info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11HNRdb5YF_OzErNniBKaWQbEd-3Pngk-/view?usp=sharing
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Senior Class Shirt
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Senior Yard Sign
Senior Yard signs will be delivered in May!
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Yearbook
Yearbooks will be delivered in May.The Discovery Yearbook now has a presence on social media!
Look for discoyearbook on the following platforms:
Twitter
Snapchat
Instagram
TikTok
We also have a page on Facebook:
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Senior Portraits
Attention seniors, parents, and guardians,
It is now time to schedule your senior portraits through Cady Portrait Studios! You MUST have your Senior Portrait taken by Cady Studios in order to be included in the yearbook and in the graduation slideshow. Taking your Senior Portrait is the 1st step toward commemorating your 2023 graduation. Please complete the tasks below as soon as possible, as session appointments fill up pretty quickly.
- Please go to cady.com/schedule
- Read all of the information listed on the Cady Studious website (linked above) and follow the directions to register with Cady to schedule your photo session (their website lists tons of information, be sure to read it all).
- The “Simple Session” only costs $30 and will allow you to have your Senior Portrait Yearbook photo taken, includes 1 casual background shot and a cap and gown shot
- Note: All photo sessions will be held at Cady Studios in Dacula (1700 Winder Highway – 9.5 Miles from Discovery High School)
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Advisement Meetings
Senior Advisement Meeting RECORDING: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_Q3oc7tCN4rOQkMPLQkt2Y3Jg6nVMOl/view?usp=share_link
Graduation packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gF_eJJ5Bb3MCuX4nIRXK95xUT0qVdj9iHGDuCoUVSh4/edit?usp=sharing
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Homecoming
Discovery Homecoming Week will be Monday, September 27th - Saturday, October 1st
Monday: College shirts
Tuesday: PJs
Wednesday: Cowboy/cowgirl
Thursday: Dress nice or like a bum
Friday: Disco spirit wear
Heads up! Our Homecoming Pep Rally and Homecoming Football Game are THURSDAY 9/29. The dance is still scheduled for Saturday. See attached flyer for more info.Saturday, October 1st: Homecoming Dance (sponsored by STUCO) @7:30-10:30pm
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Senior Week
Senior Week: April 10-14
Theme days will be announced soon.
Thursday, April 13th: Senior Breakfast
Friday, April 14th: Senior Picnic
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Senior Letters
Senior letters that were not picked up at breakfast will be distributed with Caps and Gowns in May.
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Prom
This year’s Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 from 7:00-11:00pm at the Fox Theatre
(660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308).Prom Tickets and Guest form information are available on GoFan.
Questions about prom can be directed to the Junior Class Sponsors: Mrs. Sandy Darrell and Mrs. Saneen Sayyad.
You can also find more information about prom on the Discovery High School Prom website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/6605
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Senior Quote
The Senior Class of 2023 is:
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
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Parent Meetings
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Senior Movie Night
Senior Movie NightFriday April 21st
Discovery practice field
Gates open 7:30pm, movie starts 8:00pm
Snacks for $1 each
Bring a blanket, pillow, chair, etc!
Click the google form link to register by Wednesday, April 19th: https://forms.gle/qbezdnw2Erh2QiRk6
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Class Ring and Letter Jacket Info
Scholastic Images will be on campus TUESDAY, 9/20 during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:
· Senior Cap & Gown Packages!
· Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
If ordering a letter jacket, bring a $100 deposit along with proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and we’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to see you!
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Graduation PRACTICE
Seniors, Mark your calendars: Graduation PRACTICE will be Thursday, May 25th from 8:00am-12:00pm in the Discovery Commons. We will run through the program several times AND you will get your 12 tickets. :-)
**Note: you do not need to wear your graduation attire for practice.
***Note#2: if you plan to wear high heals, you might want to bring those to practice walking up the stairs and across the stage!
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Senior Final Exam Exemption Status
Senior students’ grades will be reviewed by the end of day on Monday, May 15, 2023, to determine and verify eligibility for final exam exemption(s). There is an ONLINE FORM being used this year for Senior Students to submit for excused attendance final exam exemptions – no paper form. Parents - please sit with your student to complete the form as it will be accessible via the student's GCPS email account. Attendance form is due Monday by 6:00pm!
https://forms.office.com/r/3eYZmNaYYq
See exemption criteria/qualifications section on the Senior Final Exam Exemption Form for eligibility information. Not all seniors are eligible to be exempt based on their current grade in the course.
Students will be notified via eCLASS and email on Monday, May 15, 2023, of their Senior Exemption status, parents by email on file.
ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Exemption-eligible students wanting to be excused from the exam period MUST check-in/check-out during the transition period between exams. Students who submit this Senior Final Exam Exemption Attendance Form are expected to:
Promptly leave school during the exempted exam period if checking out.
Arrive at school and report to their specific exam testing locations if checking in to take an exam or attend a regular class.
Students who are not eligible to exempt final exams are expected to attend classes and take their final exams as scheduled.
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Cap and Gown Pick-up
Cap and gown distribution begins tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2nd, during all lunches and ends Friday, May 5th for all students that have paid their dues by April 29 and do not have any outstanding fees (media center, cafeteria, club or organization, etc.) The fee notification has been added to eClass or My Payments Plus. Check your eClass and MPP, and pay all fees before coming to the pick up your cap/gown.
Seniors, cap/gown distribution will resume through Friday, May 5 from 10:30-12:20 ONLY. If you are dual enrollment, workbased, etc, you will only be able to come in during those times as well. The cap/gowns are packed up before and after distribution and not accessible any other times.
Dues paid after April 29, cap and gowns will be shipped directly to your home with an additional $15 shipping charges added to your order. These will be shipped out in the order they are received.
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Motivational Speech
Seniors! It's that time of year to submit your motivational speech for Discovery's Senior Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony. If you are interested in being our Student Motivational Speaker, please upload your speech to this Google Form. Your speech must be submitted by Monday, May 5th at 3pm. Please follow these requirements:
1. Your speech must be aligned to the chosen theme: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
2. Your speech must spoken in 2-5 minutes total.The best speech will be selected via vote by a committee of DHS staff and announced on 5/12
The Motivational Speaker will work with Dr. Hardman to arrive at an edited final draft that will be submitted to Mrs. Sledge and then shared during the commencement ceremony. Questions? Please send a Band message to Mrs. Malcom or go see Dr. Hardman. -
Graduation
Discovery High School’s graduation date has been announced. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 26, 2023 at 7:30 pm, Gas South Arena. Each graduating senior will receive 12 tickets for guests. Any person age two and under who can sit in someone's lap does not need a ticket. All other guests do need a ticket. We do not sell extra tickets, so if you need any extras, please ask your friends to see if they're not using theirs. Tickets will be distributed at graduation practice.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gF_eJJ5Bb3MCuX4nIRXK95xUT0qVdj9iHGDuCoUVSh4/edit?usp=sharing
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Honors Night
Honors night invitations have been emailed.
Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:00pm.
12Stone Church
1322 Buford Drive,
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Accepted to College/Military/Career? Tell us about it!
Complete the google form to let us know!
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College, Career, Scholarships, Financial Aid, and FAFSA Info
Want more information about college scholarships?
Access this website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/13484
Want more information about College Financial Aid and FAFSA Info?
Access this website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/13483
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Dual Enrollment
Questions about Dual Enrollment:
Email Dr. Fellers
Delicia.L.Fellers@gcpsk12.org
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SAT/ACT
Questions about SAT/ACT?
Email Dr. Fellers:
Delicia.L.Fellers@gcpsk12.org
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Community Service Hours
Questions about Community Service?
Please contact Mr. Loree for more info.
Seth.Loree@gcpsk12.org or visit him in room 106.
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Transcript Requests
Info will be available soon...
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Senior Exit Survey
All seniors MUST complete the Graduate Exit Survey, also known as the Senior Survey. Log into the Student Portal and the survey is located under Additional Resources. Once the link is clicked, you will be routed to the Welcome page to begin the survey. See your counselor or Mr. Loree if you have any questions.
Deadline-March 24, 2023