Senior Night Infomation
GJHS Annual Senior Night was held September 12. See the links below to learn about graduation requirements, college admissions, financial aid, graduation regalia and procedures, senior portraits, yearbook information, and more!
Senior Class Meeting Dates (Subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates)
- September 1* – 7:00am in the Food Court
- October 6* – 8:00am in the Auditorium (Herff Jones Presentation: Cap and Gown/Grad Announcements)
- October 27 – 7:00am in the Food Court
- December 8* – 12:30pm at the Cafeteria Patio
- January 26* – 7:00am in the Food Court
- February 23* – 7:00am in the Food Court
- March 22 – 7:00am in the Food Court
- April 5 – 1:00pm at the Cafeteria Patio
- May TBD** – 8:00am in the Food Court
-All graduation materials, tickets, regalia, and information will be provided at this time….VERY IMPORTANT!! Be sure to check all obligations, library books, textbooks, technology fees, etc. in order to avoid delates getting everything you need for graduation.
*Senior Privilege Card holders will receive breakfast.
**All Seniors will receive breakfast.
If you are a senior that is off campus for part of the day, you are still responsible for attending all meetings. If you do not attend the meetings, you are responsible for following up with us to get the most up-to-date information.
Estimated Senior Year Expenses (Some Items Optional)
These expenses are approximate and could change due to vendor costs and various options available.
- Senior Privilege Card and T-Shirt Package – $45 (can be purchased before or after school in Mr. Townley’s classroom Room 1216)
- Cap, Gown, Tassel and Medallion (Herff Jones) – Order at www.herffjonestampabay.com – (See Catalogue)
- Graduation Announcements (Herff Jones) – Order at www.herffjonestampabay.com – (See Catalogue)
- Senior Panoramic Portrait (Leonard’s Photography) – (Various Package Options)
- Grad Bash at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure – $95
- Senior Portraits (Leonard’s Photography) – $15 (sitting fee only)
- Yearbook – $95
- Homecoming Ticket – $30 Presale, $40 at the door
- Prom Ticket – TBD
Dates (’23-’24 School Year)
(These dates/times may change; check back frequently for updates.)
September
- 1st – Senior Class Meeting and Breakfast
- 11th – Homecoming Tickets on sale in the cafeteria
- 12th – Senior Information Night (6:00pm in the GJHS Auditorium)
- 21st – Senior Portraits – Auditorium 2:00pm – 7:00pm ($15 sitting fee)
October
- 5th – Senior Bowl-A-Thon at Bowlero Lakeland. Purchase tickets for $10 from Mr. Townley (Room 1216)
- 6th – Senior Class Meeting and Breakfast – Herff Jones Presentation
- 7th – Homecoming Dance – GJHS Gym
- 12th – Herff Jones Parent Night (4:00pm – 6:00pm in GJHS Cafeteria)
- 12th – 13th – Herff Jones will be in the GJHS Cafeteria to assist with cap and gown orders
Senior Class Contact Information
Mr. Townley (matt.townley@polk-fl.net) – Senior Class Sponsor (Room 1216)
- Senior Class Meeting/Breakfasts
- Senior Class T-shirts/Privilege Cards
- Grad Bash
- Senior Field Day
- Cap and Gowns/Graduation Announcements
- Graduation Information
Mrs. Iatarola (nicole.iatarola1@polk-fl.net) – Senior Class Sponsor (Main Office – Room 1130)
- Senior Class T-shirts/Privilege Cards
- Senior Class Meetings/Breakfasts
- Senior Field Day
- Herff Jones Cap and Gown=/Graduation Announcements
- Graduation Information
Mrs. Higgins (emily.higgins@polk-fl.net) – Guidance/Student Services
- Community Service Hours/Deadlines
- Transcripts via the Senior Exit Survey
- Diplomas
Mrs. Salas (jessica.salas@polk-fl.net) – Yearbook Coordinator (Room 4224)
- Senior Portraits
- Senior Panoramic
- Senior Yearbook Ads
- Cap and Gown Portraits
- Yearbook Information