Georgia Cyber Academy 2016 Graduation

Information Packet

Graduation Weekend Honors Day

Friday, May 20, 2016

1:00pm

Prom

Friday, May 20, 2016

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, May 21, 2016

12 noon

Cobb Galleria

Parking & Directions to Cobb Galleria • Free parking is available in three of the main parking decks adjacent to the

building

• If traveling north on I-75 take Exit 258/Cumberland Boulevard. Go west on Cumberland Boulevard to the fourth traffic light at Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn right on Cobb Parkway and go 7/10ths of a mile (5 traffic lights) to Galleria Drive. Turn right onto Galleria Drive. The Cobb Galleria Centre’s main (rotunda) entrance is located immediately on the right. An additional parking facility is located directly across Galleria Drive.

If traveling south on I-75 take Exit 258/Cumberland Boulevard. Go west on Cumberland Boulevard to the fourth traffic light at Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn right on Cobb Parkway and go 7/10ths of a mile (5 traffic lights) to Galleria Drive. Turn right onto Galleria Drive. The Cobb Galleria Centre’s main (rotunda) entrance is located immediately on the right. An additional parking facility is located directly across Galleria Drive.

• Check for construction and delays on www.511ga.org

Parking & Directions to Cobb Galleria • Free parking is available in three of the main parking decks adjacent to the

building

If traveling west on I-285 take Exit 20/Cobb Parkway/US 41. Continue to exit using the lane marked Cobb Parkway. At the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp turn left onto Cobb Parkway and go under I-285. Make a left hand turn at the second traffic light onto Galleria Drive. The Cobb Galleria Centre’s main (rotunda) entrance is located immediately on the right. An additional parking facility is located directly across Galleria Drive.

If traveling east on I-285 take Exit 19/Cobb Parkway/US 41. At the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Cobb Parkway and move into the left-hand turning lane. At the first traffic light turn left onto Galleria Drive. The Cobb Galleria Centre’s main (rotunda) entrance is located immediately on the right. An additional parking facility is located directly across Galleria Drive.

Check for construction and delays on www.511ga.org

Grabbing a bite….

• Inside Cobb Galleria Centre:– Big Chow Grill – Jocks and Jills– Buckhead Pizza Co.– Subway, China Sun, Espresso Bar and Chick-fil-

• Across the pedestrian sky bridge at Cumberland Mall:– Maggiano’s Little Italy– Cheesecake Factory– Ted’s Montana Grill– PF Chang’s China Bistro– Stoney River Legendary Steaks– Jason’s Deli– Fresh2Order– Food Court

Lodging

• For your convenience GCA has entered into agreements for discounted rates at three hotels near the convention center

• You must book within the GCA block in order to receive the discounted rates

• You must book your rooms by the deadline dates in order to receive the discounted rates

Country Inn & Suites Windy Hill 4500 Circle 75 Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339770.956.9919Rate per night: $109.00(this rate is for 2 double beds)

Must indicate the Georgia Cyber Academy block to receive the discounted rate

Reservations must be made by May 6, 2016 Reservations available May 19-22 Includes free hot breakfast buffet, high speed internet Complimentary coffee, cookies & candy Free shuttle to Cobb Galleria (graduation site) Free onsite hotel parking Heated pool & hot tub

LaQuinta Atlanta/Paces Ferry/Vinings

2415 Paces Ferry Rd. S.E.Atlanta, GA 30339770.801.9002Rate per night: $98.00(this rate is for 2 double beds)

must indicate the Georgia Cyber Academy block # 0174928 to receive the discounted rate – Call 1-866-527-1498 to reserve rooms

Reservations must be made by April 28, 2016 Reservations available May 19-21 Includes free hot breakfast buffet, high speed internet Free onsite hotel parking Swimming Pool

Hyatt Place – Cobb Galleria

3595 Cumberland Blvd SE

Atlanta, Georgia, 30339-3361

770 541 2960

Rate per night: $101.00

must indicate the Georgia Cyber Academy block to receive the discounted rate

Reservations available May 19-21

Includes high speed internet

Free onsite hotel parking

Weekend Details

The Honors program is designed to recognize students for achievement in the area of academics, citizenship, school spirit and service.

Students being recognized will receive an invitation by April 29th

Invitations will be sent via kmail by the Honors Day Coordinator

The program will take place at the Cobb Galleria on Friday, May 20th

2016 at 1:00pm

Students receiving awards must arrive by 12noon. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

The photographer will be on site taking pictures during the event.

Attire: Students should not wear jeans, t-shirts, flip flops or tennis shoes to this ceremony.

Honors Day

The prom will take place at the Cobb Galleria Center on Friday, May 20th .

Only those persons with tickets will be allowed entrance into the prom. The prom is for senior students and their guests.

The prom will begin at 7:00pm and will end at 11:00pm.

Additional information about the prom has been kmailed to students.

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Prom

The graduation ceremony will take place in Exhibition Halls at the Cobb Galleria.

The ceremony will begin promptly at 12 noon. Graduates must arrive by 10:30am and report to the holding area (signs will direct students to the area).

Only students are allowed in the student holding areas

Only students who have ordered a cap & gown or diploma package from Herff Jones, the official vendor will be allowed to participate in graduation

Graduation

The doors will open at 10:45am for guests/families.

Tickets ARE NOT required to enter the Exhibition Hall.

Although tickets are not required we ask that you are respectful of all graduates and limit the number of guest to no more than 8 -10 guests.

There are more than 350 students participating in the graduation ceremony.

Graduation

Male Graduates – solid colored slacks and dress shoes; no tennis shoes/sneakers or flip flops; collared shirts

Female Graduates – preferably a dress not longer than the length of the graduation robe and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee, dress shoes, no flip flops or tennis shoes/sneakers; capris and jeans are not allowed.

Attire should be modest and fitting for this occasion

Graduation Attire

Cap, gown, & stole are required for graduation participation

Caps and gowns should have been ordered from HerffJones by the deadline date published in October.

Caps and gowns are being mailed from Herff Jones directly to the students

We have only prepared for students who have ordered a cap and gown package from Herff Jones or those who have called and informed us they are wearing their siblings cap and gown from a previous year. Keep in mind if you are borrowing a cap and gown you still must purchase a diploma package

It’s not too late to order caps & gowns … additional fee

Caps & Gowns

Our Photographer will be:

K. Chanel Photography of Atlanta

678-883-2712

All photos will be posted to their secure website

Purchase is not mandatory, but cost is minimal

Photos will be taken at all events over the weekend

Photography

Every student will have their photo taken when they are receiving their diploma

Students participating in honors day will have their photo taken when they receive their plaque/award

If you would like to take staged photos with a back drop, it must be done after the graduation ceremony. Arrangements to take those pictures must be made directly with the photographer

Photography

The ceremony will begin promptly at 12noon

Students must arrive at 10:30am to check-in

We will have a brief face to face rehearsal that morning

The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours in length

. Seating is first come, first served.

Things to Remember

You must have a GCA cap and gown ordered through Herff Jones to participate

Seniors should arrive no later than 10:30am at the Cobb Galleria Center

The ceremony will start promptly at 12noon please do not be late – please stress this to your families

Arrange to arrive to give you time to park and check-in

Things to Remember

Do not make the mistake of arriving at noon…you will be late you must arrive by 10:30am with your cap and gown to participate

The doors to the graduation will open at 10:45am and guests will be seated upon arrival

Make sure you remove your cap and gown from the bag prior to graduation. Hang it up to allow the wrinkles to fall out

Things to Remember

All seniors should come dressed and ready to slip on their caps and gowns at the center

Virtual graduation rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00pm. To attend graduation practice click www.tinyurl.com/mrscobb

Things to Remember

Questions….

Questions can be emailed to askgcahs@gacyber.org

Visit www.gcacounseling.comHigh School Counseling Tab Graduation 2016

Save the Date….

May 10, 2016 2:00pm Virtual Graduation Practicewww.tinyurl.com/mrscobb