Focused on the Future: 2021 Graduates
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Dear Class of 2021,
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For over a year now, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined and reshaped graduates' last year of high school. In March 2020, campus closures upended students' lives, forcing you to finish your junior year virtually. As a senior this year, you face a similar fate, as the pandemic continues to prevent you from enjoying the typical senior year traditions.
We understand that your commencement is a milestone event that you and your family have been looking forward to attending since you started high school four years ago. Graduating high school is a symbol of a new chapter and the culmination of years of classes, tests, projects, school events, and making lifelong friendships. It’s an emotional time for anyone going through this rite of passage, but for you, the grads of 2021, it comes with a heightened sense of emotion and feelings of disappointment. Graduation during a pandemic looks different than our typical ceremony, but we hope you see we are committed to building new traditions and memories during this time. Last year’s graduation was extraordinary, and we expect this year will be the same for you.
We know that some of you missed the opportunity to attend prom due to COVID and the need to quarantine, which was disheartening. We have learned from this experience and have put safeguards in place to allow students to quarantine if they are not vaccinated. We also planned some fun surprises, all of which are outlined in the timeline below.
May 17th we kicked off the festivities by decorating your porches, doors, and lawns to celebrate YOU, the Class of 2021! We are looking forward to capturing the moments during our home visits and will be sharing the pictures with you. Over the next couple of weeks, we ask you to take a few minutes to email pictures of your home celebrations, lawn signs, graduation gowns, and lit-up homes to socialmedia@agcharter.org.
Thank you for choosing AGCS for your high school experience. We are all very proud of you!
Forward Together,
Mrs. Bishop, Dr. Maitland, and Mrs. Smith
Alumni Information
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You'll always be Part of the Pack! We would love for you to keep in touch with AGCS and let us know how things are going. Visit our Alumni webpage to connect with others and stay part of the pack.Alumni shirts are available through the Wolf's Brew Cafe. Please contact Ms. Nikki Coin at ncoin@agcharter.org for details.
Mark Your Calendars!
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The Countdown Begins!
May 15
We're celebrating YOU with lawn decorations and signs! Drive by the State Road Campus and enjoy the Parade of Senior Banners on display.
Senior Signing Day
May 21, 9-10:30 AM
YouTube AGCS Live EventThe Senior Class will be signing where they have committed to attend after high school - 4 year, 2 year, trade school, military. Seniors may attend this virtual event with parents/guardians.
Optional Quarantine Sign Up
May 26-28
State Road Campus AuditoriumStudents in good academic standing have the option to attend school remotely from June 1-June 9 in order to quarantine prior to graduation. Students wishing to remain virtual to quarantine must fill out a Request for Virtual Learning Form by Wednesday May 26th if you are planning to quarantine following the Memorial Day weekend. All requests will be reviewed for academic standing and you will receive an email by Friday May 28th from Mrs. Basilio if approved.
Students who have received their second vaccination by May 25th would not need to quarantine as they would be considered fully vaccinated by Graduation.
Senior Awards Night
May 27, 6-7 PM
State Road Campus AuditoriumThis event is by invitation only.
Graduation RSVP's Due
May 28
Please respond through the Graduation RSVP Form.
Light Up the Night for Graduates
June 2-9
Our school and the AGCS community will light up their homes with blue and gold lights to celebrate all AGCS graduates. Make sure to drive by school- it's going to be spectacular!
Last Day to Turn In Work
June 7
Although June 7th is the last day to turn in grades, students are still expected to log in to Schoology for attendance purposes until graduation. Participation in live or asynchronous classes from June 4-9 will be at the discretion of the teacher.
Senior Car Parade through West Grove
June 8, 2:30 PM
Seniors are invited to come with decorated cars and drop off all school equipment. Cars should be decorated prior to arrival. Due to busses and dismissal, please arrive no earlier than 2:20. Car Parade will start promptly at 2:45
Graduation Rehearsal
June 9, 10-11 AM (Rain Date June 11)
Christian Life Center
125 Saginaw Rd, Lincoln UniversitySeniors should arrive to Christian Life Center by 10:00 AM for graduation practice.
Graduation Luncheon
June 9, following Graduation Rehearsal
The Farmhouse at Loch Nairn Golf Cub
514 McCue Rd, Avondale, PA 19311Seniors only. Feel free to dress up and enjoy some food and music!
Graduation
June 9, 7:00-9:30 PM (Rain Date June 11)
Christian Life Center
125 Saginaw Rd, Lincoln UniversityWhen you arrive at the parking lot, look for parking attendants for further instructions. Guests will be limited to one car. Each graduate may have eight guests, but we will only have parking for one car per graduate. You will receive your car pass upon arrival. Carpooling is encouraged. Guests should bring their own lawn chair.
6:15 PM: Graduates must arrive by 6:15 pm. Don’t forget to decorate your cap (optional)
6:30 PM: Parents/Guests Arrive
7:00 PM: Graduation Commences
