CCSD schools announce in-person graduation ceremony plans for Class of 2020

May 27, 2020

High schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) are announcing dates for their face-to-face diploma-awarding ceremonies. These school-level ceremonies will be the second of CCSD high schools’ twophase celebration of the Class of 2020. The first is a virtual graduation for each school streamed via Facebook and YouTube on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

The virtual graduation, which will be accessible through the CCSD district website and each high school’s website, will feature remarks by students and administrators as well as a slide for each of the graduates.

The face-to-face ceremonies will be outdoor events tailored by the staff at each high school, with either a walk-up or a drive-up format for students to receive their diplomas with their families in attendance.

The dates, times, formats, and locations of those ceremonies are listed below:

Academic Magnet High School: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremony at the District 2 Regional Stadium (Wando High School’s campus)

Allegro Charter School of Music: Diplomas will be delivered to the graduates’ homes.

Baptist Hill High School: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; drive-up ceremony in the student parking lot behind the schoo

Burke High School: Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.; drive-up ceremony in the school courtyard

Charleston Charter School for Math & Science: Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; drive-up ceremony at The Bend (3775 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405)

Charleston County School of the Arts: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremony at the District 2 Regional Stadium (Wando High School’s campus)

Garrett Academy of Technology: Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremony at Hibbie Ayoub Stadium (stadium on campus)

Greg Mathis Charter High School: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.; drive-up ceremony at North Charleston High School’s parking lot

James Island Charter High School: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremony at Floyd E. Hiott, Jr. Memorial Stadium (stadium on campus)

Military Magnet Academy: Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremony at the school courtyard or field behind the school (still TBD)

North Charleston High School: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.; drive-up ceremony at the school

R.B. Stall High School: Friday, June 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.; drive-up ceremony in front of the schoo

St. John’s High School: Friday, June 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., drive-up ceremony at Robert Biggerstaff Stadium (stadium on campus)

Wando High School: Monday, June 29, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., and Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.; walk-up ceremonies at the District 2 Regional Stadium (stadium on campus)

West Ashley High School: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; walk-up ceremonies at Wildcat Stadium (stadium on campus)

School administrators will share more detailed plans for the ceremonies (including make-up dates in case of rain) with the students and their parents directly.

 

About the Charleston County School District

Charleston County School District (CCSD), a nationally-accredited school district, is the second largest school system in South Carolina representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 87 schools and specialized programs. With approximately 6,100 employees district-wide, CCSD is the fourth largest employer in the region.

CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, charter, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), and Montessori schools, and is divided into three Learning Communities. Options include specialized programs in science, engineering and mathematics; liberal arts; music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military and other public service enterprises.