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Graduation

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Date: TBD

Location: Gas South Arena.

Live Stream link for graduation: https://www.youtube.com/@GasSouthDistrict/streams.

The ceremony will be held indoors at Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Students will use a different GPS address, as they will enter from a different entrance than spectators. The venue has “open seating,” meaning first-come, first-served. Each graduating senior will receive a set number of tickets at graduation practice in May 2027. Guests ages 2+ will need a ticket to enter the arena. Purchase a parking pass to park at Gas South Arena. Please visit here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E006462B81AA1EA?brand=gassouthdistrict.

Students are expected to arrive to the venue with all graduation regalia approximately 2 hours before graduation time. Once you’ve entered the arena, report directly to your assigned seat on the arena floor. Teachers will be there to assist you.

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Upcoming Dates/Events

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Dates & times to be determined.

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2026 Star Student & Teacher

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Congratulations to Denmark High School’s 2026 STAR student Aarav Kothari. Aarav selected Mr. Eric Arnold as STAR teacher. 

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Senior Dues & Graduation Announcements

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SENIOR DUES & CAP/GOWN
The SENIOR DUES portal will open for payment in August of 2026. Visit the 3rd Ascent website to pay. Senior dues cover the graduation ceremony, your cap/gown (with commemorative 2027 tassel & stole), diploma with cover, two commencement programs, mandatory graduation practice materials, and a host of other items. These items are all covered with the set dues amount and cannot be sold a la carte. If you require financial assistance, please contact your counselor. When ordering on the 3rd Ascent website, you’ll be asked to input your FCS 6-digit Student ID (lunch number), your full legal name (no nicknames, please), a phonetic pronunciation of your name, your height/weight (for gown), a t-shirt size, and payment. You may also order additional items (e.g., commemorative diploma plaque or tassel, etc.), but these are NOT included in the Senior Dues package. Items will be distributed to seniors in April. 

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Senior Yearbook Pictures, Ads, & Quotes

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Wondering what to wear to your senior portrait session? When to arrive? What are the different sessions? You can find everything you need to know about your senior portraits in one-easy-to-navigate spot. It’s your go-to resource to feel confident and prepared for your senior portrait session!
Click this link: https://home.cady.com/for-seniors/

Not sure how to book your senior portrait session with CADY? We can help! Watch this short tutorial to see just how easy it is to choose your session type, secure your date, and get camera-ready. In just a few clicks, your session is booked and your senior story begins.
Watch the tutorial here: How to Book Your Portrait Session

Yearbook: If you want to purchase the 2027 yearbook, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter Denmark High School’s code 17396. If you have specific questions about yearbook, contact Jennifer Lombard (f34285@forsyth.k12.ga.us). 

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Senior Honors Night & PTSO's Baccalaureate Service

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Dates & times to be determined.

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Graduation Awards/Honors Medallions & Pins

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Cord/Medal Awards and Recognitions
Students that participate in any of the following will have the opportunity to wear an honors cord during the graduation ceremony. Listed are the only approved components to wear with graduation regalia. Contact your counselor with questions. 

• Nationally Recognized Honor Societies w/GPA Requirements (contact honor society directly)
• The National Honorary Beta Club 
• GHP Alumni cord (must attend program to be eligible)
• AP Capstone Diploma medal
• CTAE Pathway Completion cord (blue/green entwined) 
• Medallions and pins for Pathway Scholar (career, world language, advanced academic, fine arts)
• The Great Dane Award
• Valedictorian or Salutatorian medal

Senior students are eligible to earn a medallion to wear with graduation regalia in the following areas: advanced academic, fine arts, foreign language, and/or career tech. To earn a medallion, student must be a member of an honor society and have completed at least 3 courses within their area of completion, as well as additional requirements. Students must complete the required documentation/form to receive a medallion for the graduation ceremony. Contact your counselor or view the counseling website if you have questions. If a student qualifies for a medallion in multiple areas, they will receive a “pin” for each additional pathway. Students will only receive 1 medallion. If you don’t complete the form, the school will not order your components.

If you plan to apply for a Pathway Medallion in spring, please note that the COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT IS REQUIRED this year. You can use project/volunteer hours that have been completed for other service areas. You will be required to document the work and hours completed and have the service hours signed off by the supervising adult (coordinator).

Please note the minimum hours required per pathway medallion:
Advanced Academic: 10 hours
World Language: 10 hours
Fine Arts: 20 hours
Career Tech: 40 hours
If you have a question, contact your school counselor.

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Senior Final Exams & AP Exams

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Dates & times to be determined.

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Senior Walk Schedules

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Dates & times to be determined.