Graduation Information
ATTENTION GCA SENIORS!
Come join us on May 11th at 6:30pm for "Post Secondary Pledge Day"!
Check your Canvas Calendar for the Link and More Details.
Honors Day: Friday, May 21, 2021
What is Honors Day?
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 prior to Honors Day. Students receiving awards must arrive by 12:00 pm
Attire: Business casual attire is required. Students should not wear jeans, t-shirts, flip-flops, or tennis shoes for this ceremony
A professional photographer will be on-site to take pictures during the event.
Honors Day FAQ's
What type of awards are given at the Honors Day ceremony?
Department awards (each department will recognize a student for their achievements in the course), Special Recognitions, Honor cords, & Valedictorian & Salutatorian medals.
Do I need to purchase a stole for NHS or Beta Club?
Senior NHS and Beta club members can purchase stoles to wear over their gowns. Additional information can be obtained from your club sponsor regarding the price & ordering of the stoles.
Honors Graduates
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Summa Cum Laude: Graduates who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or better.
- Magna Cum Laude: Graduates who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 – 3.99 and have at least two units of Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment courses.
- Cum Laude: Graduates who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 – 3.99.
- Valedictorian is the Summa Cum Laude graduate who has the highest GPA
- Salutatorian is the Summa Cum Laude graduate who has the second-highest GPA
Please Note: 2nd-semester senior grades excluded from calculations
Contact your Counselor if you have any questions.
Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 1:00 PM
More information about the student breakdown for each ceremony will be provided as we confirm the number of graduations we will have.
Parent & Student Parking MAPS for Graduation 2021
Graduation Event Security and Safety
In order to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following safety and security measures are implemented at Infinite Energy Center.
We have instituted a clear bag policy to provide the most effective, contactless screening possible. All guests will be required to have their bags checked and pass through a metal detector. Metal detectors are an effective method for Event Security to safely screen guests and prevent prohibited items from entering the building. In order to increase the efficiency of these machines, guests are asked to keep the following guidelines in mind when attending an event:
- Arrive early in preparation for additional security measures
- Limit the number of personal items brought into the venue in order to expedite the screening process
- Once in the screening area: Make sure you have your ticket in hand or the AXS app open to your tickets.
- Prepare for a clear bag check by Event Security. If you have a diaper bag or medical bag, follow appropriate signage to the proper screening area.
- Place your cell phone, camera and purse on the screening table and prepare to walk through the metal detector.
- Guests will be subject to a secondary screening process if the alarm sounds when passing through the walk-through metal detector
- An alternative security screening is available to guests who are: expectant mothers, wheelchair-bound or have a medical condition
Hotel Discounts for GCA Families
When reserving rooms, you must inform the hotel that you are with "Georgia Cyber Academy Graduation" to receive the discount rate and concessions. Booking Dates are from May 17-24, 2021.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Sugarloaf
2029 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, GA 30097
(770)622-6391
When reserving rooms, you must inform the hotel that you are with "Georgia Cyber Academy Graduation" to receive the discount rate and concessions. Booking Dates are from May 20-23, 2021.
Hampton Inn Atlanta NE Sugarloaf
6010 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678)407-0018
When reserving rooms, you must inform the hotel that you are with "Georgia Cyber Academy Graduation" to receive the discount rate and concessions. Booking Dates are from May 20-23, 2021.
Homewood Suites Sugarloaf
1775 North Brown Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770)277-1243
When reserving rooms, you must inform the hotel that you are with "Georgia Cyber Academy Graduation" to receive the discount rate and concessions. Booking Dates are from May 20-23, 2021.
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place
3550 Venture Pkwy. NW. Duluth, GA 30096
(800)321-2211
When reserving rooms, you must inform the hotel that you are with "Georgia Cyber Academy Graduation" to receive the discount rate and concessions. Booking Dates are from May 20-23, 2021.
Hilton Garden Inn
2040 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA 30097
(770)495-7600
Wyndham Garden DUluth
1948 Day Drive Duluth, GA 30097
1-800-996-3426
Reference No. 5136B219191535
Wyndham Garden Duluth Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/
HOme2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta Sugarloaf
1765 N Brown Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 985-3400
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Atlanta Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/
Group Name: GA Cyber Academy
Graduation Ceremony FAQ'S
When will I receive my Cap and Gown?
Students should receive their cap and gown package before spring break.
How many guests can I invite to graduation?
To comply with social distancing requirements, a ticket will be required to attend the 2021 graduation. The goal is to provide students with 10 tickets but this is not guaranteed. We are working on a process to share unneeded tickets with students who need more than the amount given. More details will be provided.
Can I decorate my graduation cap?
Graduates may decorate their caps, however, designs must be approved by the student's counselor prior to adding to the cap. Students who arrive at graduation with a decorated cap that has not been approved will not walk in the graduation ceremony.
What should I wear to graduation?
In short? Modest attire fitting for the occasion. Think business casual.
Males: Solid colored slacks & dress shoes, collared shirt, no tennis shoes/sneakers or flip flops
Females: 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 & jeans are not allowed.
If I don’t pass all of my classes to graduate but will try in the summer to graduate, can I still walk on the May 22nd Graduation Ceremony?
Unfortunately, a student that has not graduated thus passed all courses required to be a graduate cannot walk in the ceremony. Please meet with your counselor to determine a plan.
Will snacks be provided?
No, snacks will not be provided to the students.
**Senior Picture Booking Information**
Photography by Lisa Marie
Booking Appointments:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15906709
Contact Us: photographybylisamarie2@gmail.com
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 37 E. Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458
MDS Photographer
Booking Appointments: www.mdsphotographer.com
Contact Us: marina@mdsphotographer.com
Phone: 678-953-0894
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Emily Elizabeth Photography |
Booking Appointments: emilyelizabethphotography.info
Contact Us: emilyelizabethphotographer@gmail.com
Phone: 478-804-1083
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
Carlie Paige Photography
Booking Appointments: http://www.carliepaigephotography.com/investment
Contact Us: cpaige116@hotmail.com
Phone: 478-457-6811
Type of Photos: Lifestyle Only
Location: Atlanta, GA
Sat Jae's Photography
Booking Appointments: www.satjaes.com
Contact Us: satjaesphotography@yahoo.com
Phone: 478-244-7172
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 108 Olympia Drive Suite 104B Warner Robins, GA 31093
Incredible Moments Photos
Booking Appointments: www.incrediblemomentsphotography.com
Contact Us: incrediblemomentsphotos@gmail.com
Phone: 706-298-8741
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
Rick Milton Photography
Booking Appointments: RickMiltonPhotography.com
Contact Us: info@rickmiltonphotography.com
Phone: 706-860-3612
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 3830 Washington Rd Suite 28 Martinez, GA 30907
Versaguis Photography
Booking Appointments: https://versaguis.com/
Contact Us: versaguisphotography@yahoo.com
Phone: (843) 638-1203
Type of Photos: Lifestyle Only
Location: Savannah, GA
Cady Studios:
Booking Appointments: https://store.cady.com/
Contact Us: https://home.cady.com/contact/
Phone: (678)722-3449
Locations:
1. 10700 State Bridge Rd Suite 9, Johns Creek, GA 30022
2. 1700 Winder Hwy Suite 101, Dacula, GA 30019
3. 3979 S Main St Suite 210, Acworth, GA 30101
Dream Weaver Photos:
Booking Appointments: https://dreamweaverphotos.com/
Contact Us: https://dreamweaverphotos.com/
Phone: (912)484-7990
Location:
1. 213 East Hall Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Shot by Somi Studios
Booking Appointments: http://www.shotbysomi.com/
Contact Us: bookings@shotbysomi.com
Phone: (912) 349-5728
Locations: 14045 Abercorn St #1610, Savannah, GA 31419
Rick Milton Photography
Booking Appointments: http://www.
Contact Us: http://www.
Phone: (706) 860-3612
Locations: 3830 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
Bonnie J Heath Photography
Booking Appointments: bonniejheath.com
Contact Us: https://www.bonniejheath.com/
Phone: (404) 313-3030
Locations: 283 Kirkwood Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Kasey Keown Patterson Photography
Booking Appointments: http://www.
Contact Us: http://www.
Phone: 678-378-1779
Locations: 1388 Carolyn Drive Atlanta, GA 30329
Matthew Alexander Marketing & Photography
Booking Appointments: https://www.mattagarr.com/
Contact Us: hello@mattagarr.com
Phone: (845) 288-0099
Locations: 691 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast V-10, Atlanta, GA 30312
Snaps By Sims
Booking Appointments: https://snapsbysims.zenfolio.
Contact Us: https://snapsbysims.zenfolio.
Phone: (404)863-7365
Locations: McDonough, GA
Atta Junior Photography
Booking Appointments: hbportal.co
Contact Us: https://attajunior.com/
Phone: (678) 462-7957
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Karen Images
Booking Appointments: KBPhoto@karenimages.com
Contact Us: https://karenimages.com/
Phone: (404) 436-8406
Locations: 3355 Lenox Rd NE #750, Atlanta, GA 30326
Diego’s Photography
Booking Appointments: https://diegosphotography.com/
Contact Us: https://diegosphotography.com/
Phone: (678) 575 7909
Locations: 2255 Cumberland Parkway SE Bldg. 1600, suite 200 Atlanta, GA, 30339
Photography by Lisa Marie
Booking Appointments: https://app.acuityscheduling.
Contact Us: photographybylisamarie2@gmail.
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 37 E. Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458
MDS Photographer
Booking Appointments: www.mdsphotographer.com
Contact Us: marina@mdsphotographer.com
Phone: 678-953-0894
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
| Emily Elizabeth Photography |
Booking Appointments: emilyelizabethphotography.info
Contact Us: emilyelizabethphotographer@
Phone: 478-804-1083
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
Carlie Paige Photography
Booking Appointments: http://www.
Contact Us: cpaige116@hotmail.com
Phone: 478-457-6811
Type of Photos: Lifestyle Only
Location: Atlanta, GA
Sat Jae's Photography
Booking Appointments: www.satjaes.com
Contact Us: satjaesphotography@yahoo.com
Phone: 478-244-7172
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 108 Olympia Drive Suite 104B Warner Robins, GA 31093
Incredible Moments Photos
Booking Appointments: www.
Contact Us: incrediblemomentsphotos@gmail.
Phone: 706-298-8741
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: Atlanta, GA
Rick Milton Photography
Booking Appointments: RickMiltonPhotography.com
Contact Us: info@rickmiltonphotography.com
Phone: 706-860-3612
Type of Photos: Both Lifestyle and Studio
Location: 3830 Washington Rd Suite 28 Martinez, GA 30907
Versaguis Photography
Booking Appointments: https://versaguis.com/
Contact Us: versaguisphotography@yahoo.com
Phone: (843) 638-1203
Type of Photos: Lifestyle Only
Location: Atlanta, GA
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GCA Counseling Department Directory
Use this list to find your counselor by the student's last name, the GCA phone number is 404-334-4790 followed by the four-digit extension listed in the last column.
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