• Senior Information 2024-2025

    Information on this page will be updated as needed.  Please check back periodically. 

    Senior Sponsor - Brandy Van Dam - bvandam@madisoncity.k12.al.us

    All the information listed below is also found on the 2025 Senior Checklist.  

    All information specific to the graduation ceremony may be found by clicking HERE

     

    Order/Pay for your Cap and Gown

    • Cap and Gowns are ordered directly from JDR Grad. 
    • You should have already completed the sizing information.  If you haven’t, you can click HERE to do so. 
    • Click HERE to order and pay for the Cap and Gown.  This is a different website from the sizing one. 
    • Cost is $100 and will be paid directly to JDR Grad. Cap and Gown packages need to be paid for by April 1st. 
    •  If there are any financial issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at bvandam@madisoncity.k12.al.us. There are programs designed to help with the cost of cap and gown. 
    • Formal graduation invitations may also be ordered through JDR Grad on their Bob Jones Page.
    • Mrs. Van Dam has no information on whether you have paid.  Please contact JDR Grad Supplies at 205-733-1060 or JDRGradsupplies@gmail.com

    Pick up your Cap and Gown

    • Caps and gowns will be passed out in the library starting on April 23rd .
    • You must have completed the Required Graduation Survey sent by Dr. Bostick in order to pick up your cap and gown package.
    • 4.0 White tassels or any type of honor cords are not included in the cap and gown package.  See further down for 4.0 tassel information.  
    • Honor cords are distributed by individual sponsors and Mrs. Van Dam has no information on dates for these.  

    Order a Senior T-shirt - Not a Requirement.  Suggested if you are attending the Senior Trip

    • Senior T-shirts are purchased separately via the online payment system or in person at the fee payment office. 
    • Cost is $20 and must be paid by March 28th. Shirts will be passed out on April 25th. 
    • Please complete the Senior T-shirt Order Form to input your sizing information.

    Complete the FAFSA or the Waiver

    • The Alabama State Department of Education is requiring all seniors to complete the FAFSA as a graduation requirement.
    • Click HERE to complete the FAFSA application
    • If you do not want your senior to complete the application, click HERE to print and complete the waiver.  Printed waivers are available in the College and Career Center. 
    • The waiver must be turned into Dr. Bostick in the College/Career Center. 

    Go see Mr. Delbridge in Counseling or Ms. Armbrust in S209 if you have a name that is often mispronounced.

    • Ms. Armbrust in S209 and Mr. Delbridge in Counseling will be calling out the names for graduation. 
    • We do not know yet which person will say which name. 
    • We will practice names the morning of graduation, but sometimes mistakes happen when you have the added pressure of being in front of 6,000 people.  Do not wait until the last minute. 
    • If you have a name that is often mispronounced, start going to see them NOW.  Stop by often between now and graduation.  Everyone wants to make sure your name is called out properly, but we need your help.  Do not complain if your name is pronounced wrong if you have not put in any effort to help. 

    Complete the Required Graduation Survey created by Dr. Bostick

    • Watch the video created by Dr. Bostick on how to complete the Required Senior  Graduation Survey by clicking HERE. 
    • Click HERE to complete the survey. It takes less than five minutes.    
    • You will not be able to pick up your cap and gown until you do. 
    • This information is used for the graduation program as well as Senior Celebration night. 
    • If you have already completed the survey but something has changed, you need to contact Dr. Bostick. 

    Complete the survey given above for Senior Celebration Night

    • Thursday, May 15th - Crosspointe Church, 5:30 p.m.
    • You will not be recognized if you do not complete the Required Graduation Survey posted above. 
    • Academic and sports scholarships/awards as well as Military Enlistments and  Workforce Awards will be presented.
    • Families are invited to attend.  Reception to follow.

    Please click HERE to see information about submitting slides to the Senior Slideshow.

    • The deadline to submit slides is Wednesday, April 23rd
    • Individual pictures are not accepted.  They must be on a powerpoint or google slide.  
    • Please do not send them as a PDF.
    • The Senior Slideshow will be presented after the senior breakfast on Friday, May 2nd. 
    • Slides should be emailed or shared to bjhssr@madisoncity.k12.al.us
    • Click HERE for more detailed instructions.

    Click HERE to see if you qualify for the 4.0 white tassel (This link will not be active until May 16th)

    • Any student graduating with a 4.0 or above will receive a white tassel.
    • These will be available at the front desk starting Friday, May 16th.
    • They will also be brought to graduation practice for distribution. 

    Click HERE to see if you qualify for the Madison City Seal of Academic Distinction.

    • You must have completed and passed all the following: 3 AP classes, Algebra 2 w/Statistics, and two consecutive foreign language courses.  
    • If you are not listed and you think you qualify, please reach out to your counselor.  
    • Counselors are each in charge of over 400 students each.  Mistakes can happen, which is why the list is sent out early.  If you feel you were left off in error, please let your counselor know. 
    • If you qualify, graduation cords will be on sale for $5 in the Media Center starting Monday, April 28th 
    • You must purchase these by the end of the day on May 16th.  I WILL NOT bring them to graduation practice on the 19th. 

    Take the Mandatory Civics Test by Thursday, May 1st.

    • ALL SENIORS must take and score at least 60.
    • If you have taken or are taking Government in a face-to-face class at Bob Jones this year, then you have taken or will take the Civics exam in class.  The deadline does not apply to you since you will take it in class. 
    • Join the Schoology course using this code: Z8JR-RM7D-HDP9X if you took Government one of the following ways:
      • ONLINE
      • DURING SUMMER SCHOOL, 
      • AT ANOTHER SCHOOL, 
      • LITERALLY any other way except face to face at Bob Jones. 

    Click HERE to complete the form if you plan to participate in the Senior Stroll. Dates are listed below.

    If you attended elementary school at St. John's, please click HERE for more information.

    Check PowerSchool to see if you owe any class fees or owe to the cafeteria.

    • If using the app, it will only show a final total.  
    • If you log in from a computer, look for the gold coin on the left hand side. This will show the fee statement with individual items.  
    • You may also email Mrs. Ferrell at pmferrell@madisoncity.k12.al.us to see if you owe class fees.  
    • These must be paid before graduation.  

    Check your lunch account to see if you have a credit balance.  

    • If you do, you are entitled to a refund of that credit.  
    • Please click HERE and follow the instructions provided. 

    Return your Chromebook

    • Chromebooks will be taken up on Friday, May 9th during a special advisory.
    • If you are not present during the advisory that day, please return it to the library. 
    • If you were a mid-year graduate, please bring your Chromebook and charger back to the library IMMEDIATELY. 
    • If you have any questions about your Chromebook, please contact Mrs. Estes at tnestes@madisoncity.k12.al.us

    Pick up Graduation Tickets

    • Graduation tickets will be given out during a morning Advisory on Friday, May 9th
    • Each graduate will receive 12 tickets. Students will need to verify the number of tickets and sign for them during Advisory
    • Graduation is treated like any other event at the VBC, so they do require everyone entering to have a ticket. You will not need a ticket for babies. 
    • The school does not facilitate giving extra tickets to students.  Each student receives 12.  If you need extra tickets please reach out to fellow classmates. 

    Request your final transcript using the online system by clicking HERE

    • Instructions and a coupon code for one free final transcript will be emailed to you the week before graduation.

    Order Graduation Gift Bouquets (Obviously not required, but a service that is being offered this year)

    • As part of a fundraiser for the senior class, we have partnered with a company called Commencement Group that will be set up outside the VBC before the ceremony. 
    • Flowers and other gifts will be available for sale and pre-order pick-up.
    • BJHS will receive 25% of all pre-orders and 15% of all on site orders. 
    • Proceeds will go to help cover general graduation expenses and activities. 
    • Click HERE to pre-order.
    • Click HERE for more information

    Dates of Note:

    Wednesday, April 2nd - Senior Panoramic Picture - Big Gym@1pm.  

    • You may come back if you were a mid-year graduate, dual enroll, co-op, etc.  
    • Information will be given out at the picture on how to order. 

    Thursday, May 1st - Must have passed the Civics Test. This does not apply if you are taking Government in the last nine weeks face to face. 

    Friday, May 2nd - Senior Day (times are subject to change)

    • 8:30 - Senior Breakfast
    • 9:30 - Senior Slideshow and Graduation Announcements
    • 1:00 - Seniors Attending the Six Flags Trip report to the bus loop
    • 1:30 - Depart for Atlanta
    • 6:00 am - Saturday, May 3rd estimated return time

    Friday, May 9th 

    • Chromebook Turn-In during Advisory
    • Graduation Tickets given out during Advisory

    Wednesday, May 14th - 3rd and 4th block Senior Exams during those blocks.

    Thursday, May 15th - 1st and 2nd block Senior Exams during those blocks.  Seniors depart the building after 2nd block. 

    Thursday, May 15th - Senior Celebration Night @Crosspointe Church, 5:30 pm. 

    Friday, May 16th - Seniors do not report to school 

    Monday, May 19th

    • Mandatory Graduation Practice - 8:00 a.m. - VBC Arena (you do not need cap/gown for practice)
    • Report for Lineup - East Hall - 1:00 p.m.
    • Ceremony - 2:00 p.m. - VBC Arena
    • Doors will open for guests at 1:00 pm.
    • The live stream link will be available closer to the date.  This will be emailed to you and posted on the Bob Jones website as well as the Madison City Schools website. 
    • Please click HERE for more detailed information about the graduation ceremony.  This has information for Seniors and Guests