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Early Release/Late Arrival Process
Early Release/Late Arrival Process
Steps:
Print the campus release request form, or pick one up in the NBHS counseling office
Complete the form, including specific class periods to be dropped, the reason, and (most important) the parent signature
Drop off the completed form in your counselor's mailbox (outside their office door), or email it to them directly.
Check your email in the following days to see your updated schedule :-)
You should know:
Seniors need at least 3 classes in Fall and 2 classes in Spring, given they will meet the graduation requirement of 28 total credits on their transcript. Those classes may include courses taken in the College and Career Promise (CCP) program with BCC.
Students must submit a new campus release form for 2nd semester to be granted campus release.
Students are responsible for their own midday transportation, and may not be on campus during their release period.
Order your Cap and Gown!
Order your Cap and Gown!
CLICK HERE to order your graduation cap and gown from Herff Jones
Questions about cap and gown? E-mail scoffice@herffjones.com
When should I order my cap and gown? The sooner the better! Price rates go up the longer you wait, especially after December.
Senior Timeline 2025-26
Senior Timeline 2025-26
July 15-August 22: Purchase Parking Pass
See this link for details
July 28-31: Senior Pictures
Where: NBHS media center
July 31: Painting Parking Spot
Where: purchase Painting Privileges package with parking pass online
Info: see senior Google classroom for details
Tuesday, August 19: Senior Countdown & Open House
When: 8:45-11:00 AM
Seniors will get information about important announcements for the 2025-26 year, including prom, special events, and graduation
When: 4:00-7:00 PM
Tour campus and meet teachers, receive schedule for 2025-26
Monday, August 25: First Day of School
Students report to homeroom and receive finalized schedule
Thursday, September 18: College Information Night
Wednesday, October 1: Homecoming Bonfire
Friday, October 3: Homecoming Football Game
Visiting team: West Brunswick Trojans
Mon-Tuesday October 6-7: Makeup Senior Pictures
October 20-October 26: Free College Application Week
Several NC Colleges waive applications fees for seniors applying through CFNC.org
**School counselors available in Media Center Tuesday 10/21 and Friday 10/24 to assist with college applications**
Friday, October 24: College Fair @ NBHS
Friday, October 31: Football Senior Night
Saturday, April 25: Prom (7:00-10:00PM)
Where: UNCW
Cost: TBD
All senior fees and parking tickets must be paid to receive a ticket for prom
Thursday, May 7: Scorpion Scholar Awards
Where: main gym
When: 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 14: Senior Awards
Where: main gym
When: 6:00 PM
Wear: graduation robe, no caps
Friday, May 15: Senior Walk
Monday, May 18: Athletic Banquet
Friday, May 29: Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Wear: regular school clothes, no cap and gown
Senior Clearing and Graduation Tickets
-Seniors must pay ALL outstanding bills to: band, ROTC, media center, cafeteria, athletics, parking tickets
-turn in Chromebook and charger
-verify completed Major Clarity and Senior Survey
-Senior must have complete ALL requirements to receive graduation tickets (including priority tickets for inclement weather)
-any of the tickets may be exchanged for handicapped ticket. Handicapped person may have only +1 with them
Wednesday, June 3: Graduation
When: Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM @ NBHS Garry Bishop Football Stadium.
Where: seniors report to aux gym at 7:00. Ceremony on football field
Rain: postpone ceremony until 1:00.
Extreme rain: interior ceremony at 4:00 in gymnasium with priority ticket holders in attendance.
What Should I Be Doing Now? Go to: CFNC 12th Grade Planning
August
Start thinking of where you want to attend college, join the military or seek employment
Create an account on CFNC.org
Create an account on fafsaID to receive a FSA ID for you and your parent
Establish your Residency Determination Status by going to the following website: https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/
September
Research colleges and universities admissions policies
Start working on your resume
Sign-up for job shadowing opportunities
Research scholarship opportunities
October
Apply to college/universities
Research scholarship opportunities
November
Apply to college/universities
Participate in job shadowing
Research scholarship opportunities
December
Study for end-of-semester exams
Apply to college/universities
Research and apply for local scholarship opportunities
January
Deadline for most early college admissions
Apply for local scholarship opportunities
February
WorkKeys exam
Check the NBHS counseling website and Senior Google Classroom for available scholarship opportunities; APPLY!!!
Talk with your parents about FAFSA and sign up at one of the local agencies (State Employees Credit Union) for assistance if needed
March
Check the NBHS counseling website and Senior Google Classroom for available scholarship opportunities; APPLY!!!
Make sure your senior dues and ordered graduation items are paid in full
Check with the colleges/universities that all needed information is completed
April
Check the NBHS counseling website and Senior Google Classroom for available scholarship opportunities; APPLY!!!
Make sure your senior dues and ordered graduation items are paid in full
Listen for announcements about senior rehearsal and picnic information; check Senior Google Classroom
May
AP exam testing
Prepare for final exams
Listen for final information on graduation rehearsal and picnic date; check Senior Google Classroom
Join the Senior 2025 Google Classroom for all the latest announcements and updates for the Class of 2025! See or email your homeroom teacher for the codes to join.
Recommendation Letters
College and Scholarship Recommendation Letters are an important part of the application process. Please follow the steps below to ensure that you will get a great letter of recommendation from your teacher, counselor, community supporter etc.:
Ask the teacher or person to give a recommendation in person before the due date and before Common App or others send an automatic email.
Provide the teacher with a resume' that includes your career and college goals.
Give the teacher at least two (2) weeks notice to complete your letter.
Follow up is important, say or write a "thank you" note to let the person know you were accepted or received the scholarship.
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