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ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL�

CLASS OF 2026

Wednesday, April 8

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Meeting Agenda

  • Senior Timeline
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Senior Celebration
  • Prom
  • Baccalaureate
  • Senior Finals and Regular Finals Activities
  • Graduation
  • Project Graduation

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Senior Timeline

  • Prom- April 18
  • Senior Celebration during Lunch- April 30
  • Baccalaureate- May 16 @ 3:00
  • Senior Finals- May 18-21
  • Chromebook Return- May 22

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Senior Timeline

  • Elementary Walks- May 26
  • Middle School Walks- May 27
  • Graduation Practice- May 28 (Last Day of School)
  • Graduation- May 29 @ 12 noon Burger Arena
  • Project Graduation- May 29 (after Graduation)

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Requirements for Graduation

  • Credits and Attendance!
  • Obligations Paid
  • FAFSA submitted/ FAFSA Opt Out Waiver
  • Senior Surveys
    • Anderson Transcripts and AISD Senior Survey
  • Caps/Gowns - Pick up Monday, April 20th, at lunch room 130!

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ATTENDANCE / MAKE-UP HOURS

  • If you fall below 90%, you will NOT earn credit!
  • Don’t fall behind because of Senioritis- be on time and go to class!
  • Unsure of your hours?

EMAIL MS. Leslie Limon: Leslie.Limon@AUSTINISD.ORG

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SATURDAY SCHOOL- April 11, May 2, May 9, May 16

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OBLIGATIONS

  • CHROMEBOOKS & CHARGERS
  • ID FEES
  • CLASSROOM MATERIALS (CALCULATORS, NOVELS, ETC.)
  • LIBRARY BOOKS
  • ATHLETICS/BAND/FINE ARTS/CTE

Pay Obligations in the front office before May 16

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PROM- Saturday, April 18

  • 8:00-11:00, Etter-Harbin UT Alumni Center
    • 2110 San Jacinto Blvd
  • Read the Prom Email here.
  • Tickets Required, on sale this week at lunch, $50
    • ID Required for purchase, Obligations cleared
    • Visitor form at time of Purchase for non-AHS
  • No Re-Entry, No Party Buses
  • All Bags/Purses/Coats will be searched upon entry
    • Small Clutches allowed
    • bigger bags can be coat-checked for $5
  • School Rules/Consequences apply

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FAFSA Graduation Requirement

Complete FAFSA & Submit Proof

OR Turn in Opt Out form to room 133

Read about it here

2026 Anderson HS Financial Aid Graduation Required Documents Form

Opt Out Form Link or get a copy in room 133

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Seniors need to complete the Financial Aid Graduation Requirement

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Every Senior Will Complete

3 SENIOR SURVEYS!

  • AHS Final Transcript Survey
  • AHS Scholarship & Grant survey
  • Austin ISD Exit Survey

Students cannot pick up graduation tickets unless completed.

Links will be sent via BLEND and Naviance

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  • Saturday, May 16, 3pm-5pm
    • Graduates arrive by 2:30pm

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  • Westover Hills Church

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  • Community-led celebration of all Anderson Graduates with lots of opportunities for pictures in your caps/gowns

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Graduation

Friday, May 29

Burger Arena

12:00 pm

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Graduation is in 51 days!!!

3200 Jones Road, Austin, Texas 78745

Friday, May 29

Burger Center

12:00pm

Arrival Times:

Students: 10:30 am

Guests: 11:00 am

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Graduation Information

  • Free shuttles from Anderson HS for all graduates and families
  • Information regarding parking will be shared soon
  • 9 guests per grad - tickets required - distributed at graduation practice
  • Graduation will be shown live on AISD TV
  • Guests must abide by AISD Clear Bag Policy
  • Graduates should not bring any bags
  • Diploma covers are handed out at Graduation
    • diplomas will be picked up during the summer at Anderson HS

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What To Wear!

  • Cap, Gown, Tassel, Official Cords, Heritage Stoles Upon Request
  • No decorated caps, flowers, leis, money necklaces, beads, flags, chains, LED flashing lights, etc…
  • Business Casual is encouraged for under your gown
  • No backpacks, purses, bags, etc… will be allowed
  • Comfortable shoes to wear on field and on stage

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GRADUATION GOWN & HERITAGE STOLE EXAMPLES

✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ No

GRADUATION CAP EXAMPLES

✓ Yes ✗ No

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  • Free for all Anderson HS Graduates!
  • May 29 to early May 30
  • So many activities, prizes and FUN!
  • Registration/Waiver will be sent to you mid-May
  • Follow the instagram for more information: @ahs_projectgrad_2026

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ACC Free for 3 years

ACC acceptance does not expire

Team Sanchez & Spencer are here to help!

ACC Application Instructions

TSI scores are good for 5 years - sign up here if you need to test.

Get this done NOW to register for the BEST Fall Classes

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Where do I find this information?

The Anderson Senior Page

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(Google: Anderson 2026 Senior)

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https://anderson.austinschools.org/students/seniorinformation

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You’re almost there!

CLASS OF 2026!