Senior Spotlight

Class of 2020!!!

In effort to support our seniors during this unprecedented time, we would like to give our seniors the SPOTLIGHT!

Seniors, we want to share your accomplishments and recognize you on our social media. It’s your time to shine! Please use the following link to share a portrait of yourself, your art major, your plans for after graduation, and any accomplishments you may have!

Senior Spotlight

As a community we would love to see and support your journey during this time!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the work required? Does this term count?  

Yes, this term counts. Yes, you must do work. While students are not earning a letter grade this term, they are earning credit for completing the course. Credits earned will count toward graduation.

How do I earn credit (CR) in a course?  

To earn a credit, students must participate, complete activities, and show proficiency in course content.

What is happening with graduation and prom? 

There will be a prom and graduation ceremony for Seniors. Once we can hold these events safely, we will update everyone with new information on the dates and times.  We are booking dates in July. Right now, we are hoping for July 29

Will I be refunded my senior dues? 

No, senior dues cover the cost of the graduation rehearsal dinner, auditorium rental for graduation, five graduation tickets, cap, and gown. We will still have a graduation for our seniors.

How will I receive my Senior T-Shirt and graduation items?

We will be delivering lawn signs and t-shirts to your home this week. They will be delivered to those Seniors who haven’t received them yet at the address listed in PowerSchool. If your address has changed, please notify Ms. Allen (callen@artsacad.net) right away!!

Important Dates

We are working to reschedule all of our Senior Class activities and we will be sharing additional information as we learn how and when we can get together safely

Herff Jones will handle graduation memorabilia and other items for the seniors. A representative will come to the school and give a presentation to seniors on Thursday, November 1st during 6th hour. Students will be bringing home order information on that day. Herff Jones will then return on November 7th and 8th to take orders during both lunch periods.

​Seniors that plan to use their own photo in the yearbook (instead of the school photographer’s photo), will need to submit an electronic copy. Senior Pictures can be submitted in a 3×3 inches, 300 dpi, Jpeg format to Mr Guary at bguay@artsacad.net Please write your name in the subject line so the yearbook staff can contact you if there is a problem.

Senior picture guidelines…

• No filters such as SnapChat
• Formal or causal clothes
• Head and shoulders only
• If a picture is not submitted or doesn’t follow these guidelines the yearbook staff will use the school picture taken by Lifetouch.
  Please check our yearbook page for photo details and deadlines.

Senior dues for the Class of 2020 are $130. Senior Dues must be paid in full by February 1st, 2020. Checks can be made payable to: Arts Academy in the Woods. All monies should be turned into the office, so that you can get a receipt.

Senior dues will help cover the cost of:

• Graduation items and expenses (Cap & Gown, 5 Tickets to Graduation (5), Announcements (20), and Auditorium Rental).
• Senior T-Shirt
• Senior Dinner, on the day of Graduation Rehearsal (Dinner is for Seniors Only)
  (Prom Tickets and Yearbooks are NOT included in Senior Dues.)

More notices will be sent home and/or made available on our website (www.artsacad.net). If you have any questions, please contact your class advisors.
Sincerely,
Eric Rudko erudko@artsacad.net
Mary Stanley mstanley@artsacad.net
Senior Class Advisors

For the most up to date information check here

Finals for graduating seniors will begin on the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Seniors will take their finals during their regularly scheduled class periods. These will be regular school days for all other students.

During Senior Finals week, seniors will be expected to leave the building after they complete their last final of the day each day.

• Tuesday- 7th hour final, seniors will be dismissed at the regular time -3:31 p.m.
• Wednesday- 5th and 6th Hour finals. Seniors will be dismissed at 1:47 p.m.
• Thursday- 3rd and 4^th Hour finals. Seniors will be released by 12:43 pm
• Friday- 1^st and 2nd Hour finals. Seniors will be released at 10:17 a.m.