FCHS Senior Newsletter
Class of 2020
Upcoming Events
Prom
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Inola - Blue Ridge
Prom tickets can be purchased now. See Ms. Housley in room 240B before or after school and during FLEX.
February ticket prices
$30.00 for seniors
$25.00 for guests who are not upperclassmen
March ticket prices
$35.00 for seniors
$25.00 for guests who are not upperclassmen
April ticket prices
$40.00 for seniors
$25.00 for guests who are not upperclassmen
Last day to pay at school is Thursday, April 2.
Ticket prices at the door
$45.00 for seniors
$25.00 for guests who are not upperclassmen
Prom and Dinner Combo tickets
$50.00 Includes prom admission, dinner at Inola, and gratuity. Must be reserved in advance. First come, first serve. Space and tickets are limited. Offer ends March 13.
There will be two dinner times at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Capacity is 100 people for each seating.
Senior Trip
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Time: Be at FCHS at 5:45 a.m.
Bus departs FCHS at 6:00 a.m.
Where: Dollywood
Tickets for the 2020 Senior Trip to Dollywood are now on sale! The cost is $55 (includes $5 food voucher for the park) and the permission forms are available in Mrs. Lord's room. The deadline to purchase a ticket is March 19. Permission forms must be submitted at the time of ticket purchase. See Mrs. Lord in room 239B.
Scholarship Night
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Time: 7:00PM
Where: FCHS Performing Arts Center
Business casual dress
All seniors who have received scholarship offers from colleges, organizations, or agencies need to turn in a letter or email with the name and amount of the scholarship to Mrs. Stewart by Monday, May 4.
Senior Finals
Time: 3rd & 4th blocks
Arrive by 11:00 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Time: 1st & 2nd blocks
Arrive by 8:00 a.m.
Tests given only during block scheduled.
Seniors must stay the entire block.
Semester exams count 20% of final average.
Awards Night
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Time: 7:00PM
Where: FCHS Performing Arts Center
Awards Night is a time to recognize all of our students' accomplishments including our seniors. Invitations will be delivered to students who are receiving awards.
Business casual dress
Graduation Practices
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: FCHS Cafeteria
8:30 a.m. meet in the cafeteria for breakfast
9:00 a.m. practice in the new gym
Both graduation practices are mandatory.
Caps and gowns will be given out after practice. Bring money if you owe Jostens. For questions regarding your order, contact Jostens:
Phone: (706) 226-4446
Email: jostens@optlink.us
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: FCHS Cafeteria
9:00 a.m. meet in the cafeteria, then practice at the stadium
Senior Celebration Walk will be after practice at these times:
East Fannin Elem. - 10:30 a.m.
Blue Ridge Elem. - 10:30 a.m.
West Fannin Elem. - 11:00 a.m.
Voluntary participation
Other Dates to Remember:
Senior Baby Pictures: Senior baby pictures for the senior video are due by Friday, March 13 to Mrs. Dyer. Only digital photos will be accepted. You can take a picture of the photo with your cell phone and email it to jdyer@fannin.k12.ga.us. Please put the student name in the subject line.
Credit Recovery: The deadline for credit recovery for EOC courses is Wednesday, May 1. The deadline for non-EOC courses is Wednesday, May 8.
Chromebooks: School issued Chromebooks, chargers and cases need to be returned to the media center by Wednesday, May 13. All outstanding Chromebook fines must be paid by Wednesday, May 13.
Scholarship Thank You Cards: All scholarship recipients should meet in the media center during lunches on Friday, May 15 to write thank you cards.
Nutrition: Students with money remaining in their lunch accounts can have the money transferred to their sibling's account or to another student in the school system's account. If this is the choice, a form must be completed. If a cash refund is desired, it will be given during the week of May 18. See Mrs. Anderson, FCHS Nutrition Manager.
FCHS Class of 2020 Graduation
Date: Friday, May 22, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where: FCHS Football Stadium
Graduates arrive by 6:45 p.m. and report to the cafeteria.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be on Friday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the FCHS New Gym.
Dress Code for Graduation
Guys: Dress pants (khakis, suit pants, etc.), white shirt, tie, dress shoes (no tennis shoes or hunting/work boots)
Girls: Dresses (shorter than gown) with flat to medium heels.
-If white collar comes with gowns, disregard, and do not wear.
-Only FCHS recognized honor cords will be allowed.
Graduation DVDs
FCHS TSA will make DVDs of graduation. Orders and payments will be taken at practices or on graduation night at the FCHS stadium. Make checks payable to FCHS in the amount of $20.00. DVDs may be picked up in the counselor's office starting Monday, June 1.
Graduation Pictures
LifeTouch will take a photo of each graduate receiving his/her diploma. If you would like to order, please visit their website at www.events.lifetouch.com.
Diplomas
After the completion of a successful ceremony, diplomas will be available to graduates in the home concession stand. Each graduate will be required to sign for his/her diploma.
Fannin County High School
Website: www.fchs.fannin.k12.ga.us
Location: 360 Rebel Circle, Blue Ridge, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 632-2081
Facebook: facebook.com/FanninCoHS
Twitter: @FanninCoHS