Senior Class Information

The purpose of the Senior Handbook is to provide a resource to High School Seniors and  Parents for graduation details and information and  all post-secondary opportunities which include university, two-year college, technical college, military, workforce, and volunteerism.

You will find an updated Senior Handbook here.
Summer
  • Prioritize college choices.
  • Know your deadlines for college applications and scholarships
  • Continue visiting colleges
  • Update or create your resume
  • Register for the early fall SAT/ACT if needed
  • Make sure your senior course choices meet college expectations
  • Fill out the "Brag Sheet" if you need recommendations from teachers or your counselor
  • Athletes - go over the NCAA Eligibility requirements with your coach
Fall
  • Meet with your school counselor to explore options
  • Attend college fairs and meet with admissions officers
  • Use CFNC to apply and send transcripts to NC colleges
  • Use Common App (if appropriate) or applications accessed through the college's website to apply to schools outside of NC
  • Review HSHS transcript procedures
  • Request recommendation letters from your teachers and counselor if required by colleges to which you are applying
  • Start applying for scholarships
  • Meet all deadlines for admissions and scholarships
  • Make good grades in all classes
​Winter
  • Verify that your college application process is complete
  • Complete the financial aid process and FAFSA by March 1st
  • Request mid-year transcripts if needed
Spring
  • Make your final college decision
  • Continue to work hard. Despite your admittance to college, your grades still count and poor performance can result in your acceptance being revoked
  • Continue applying for scholarships
  • Take AP/SAT Subject Test as needed
  • Request final transcripts (automatically sent if your requested original transcript through CFNC)
  • Athletes - complete NCAA Elgibility requirements
  • Complete Future Plans Survey
  • Complete Scholarship Reporting Form 

​For Parents...
  • Help your child set realistic goals and have a back up plan
  • Discuss future plans, in particular the financial picture and any restrictions regarding college early on in the selection/application process
  • Encourage your child to complete their own college and scholarship applications
  • Keep in mind that this in your child's future; support them and allow them to make their own decisions
  • Attend any senior parent nights hosted at the school 
  • Encourage your child to be aware of, and meet, all deadlines
  • It is a busy time for everyone, please be patient with the school and with your child