Guidance Department

Class of 2027 Senior Portraits

The senior portrait scheduling page is now live, and seniors may begin selecting appointment dates and times for summer sessions. Please use the link below to schedule your session. Once summer dates are filled, additional fall appointments will become available.

A few important notes about scheduling:

This same link will be used for all senior portrait appointment dates throughout the year. Seniors who prefer a later date may return to the same link to book a fall session when available.
Students may access the scheduling system either through the direct customized link provided or by visiting the Legacy Studios website and selecting their school.

Scheduling links:
https://seniors.legacystudios.com/
https://seniors.legacystudios.com/caravel-academy-bear-de/

If you need assistance, please contact Legacy Studios customer care:
Phone: 716-512-6336
Email: customercare@legacystudios.com
Chat: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/

Hair and Grooming

Hair must be an appropriate length and well groomed.
Dyed hair must be a solid, natural color and/or have tasteful highlighting.
No area of the scalp may be shaved.
No “cutting” of numbers, designs, lines, or phrases or punk hairstyles are permitted.
No dyed sections of hair, unnatural hair extensions, or feather extensions are permitted.
Hair may not exceed three inches in height for males or females.

Additional Details for Young Ladies:

Make-up, if worn, should be tasteful.

Additional Details for Young Men:

Hair must be groomed and be an appropriate length, i.e. must not fall below the collar, below the eyebrows. Hair may only cover the top half of the ear.
No ponytails, “man buns,” headbands may be worn by male students.
Mustaches and beards are not acceptable. The entire face must be clean-shaven.

Caravel Academy Graduation Video

Caravel Academy's 2026 Graduation will be recorded by O.K. Video. The event will be live streamed at no charge to the Caravel community and recorded media may be purchased by interested families.

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LIVE STREAM link (video will go live approximately 10 minutes before the June 3, 5:00 p.m. ceremony): To view the event on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, click the link.

You will have the best viewing experience using a strong Wi-Fi signal or Ethernet connection: Caravel Grad 2026 Live Stream

Please note: Tech support will not be available during the ceremony, so be sure to check that your device is configured to access video and audio content before the event begins. O.K. Video is unable to troubleshoot internet connectivity issues.

This live stream will not be available for later online viewing. It will be streamed at ceremony time only, although a fully-edited event video is available for purchase (see below).

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DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and MP4 files on USB Flash Drive are now available for pre-order at $35 each in your choice of video format.

Additionally, an optional +/-3-minute-long personalized downloadable event highlight video is available, perfect for sharing through social media. See the Caravel Academy order page for details.

The deadline for orders at advertised prices is Sunday, June 28. Regardless of when they are placed, all orders will be shipped for receipt by JULY 15. Links to personalized downloadable videos will be emailed by mid-July.

Orders placed June 29, 2026 and thereafter will incur a $7 late fee and will mail to homes within 2 weeks after on-time orders are fulfilled or the order is received, whichever comes last.

To order your DVD, Blu-ray Disc, MP4 File, and downloadable Personalized Diploma Video, click HERE to go directly to the Caravel page on O.K. Video's Graduations 2026 web store or scan the QR code below.

Graduation will be here soon!

Please make sure you have marked your calendars with these important dates.

2026 Graduation FAQ.pdf

Graduation Photo Information

Graduation Photos!

Each individual's graduation portraits will be available to view and order online. Here are a few tips for accessing your images:

All images will be posted to our website within 5-7 days of your graduation ceremony.
Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com.
Please use code 4520E26 to view your images on the website.
Please note that if your images have not uploaded to the site yet, when entering that code, you'll receive a 'Gallery not found' notification. Please allow 5 to 7 days after graduation before trying to access your images to avoid any frustration.
All ordered graduation pictures will be shipped directly home, not returned to the school.
Pre-ordering is not available for graduation portraits.
For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716.512.6336. Please do not contact the school.

SENIOR CHECKLIST:

Please complete the "Diploma Name Survey" form by September 25, 2026 - https://forms.gle/7kR44NuV1jvWomQF6.
Complete Senior College Acceptances 2026 Google form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccwFdMhZ0fwsTW8-Qn2GLSQr_WEG8Yyhhsolv7KSoGcLRnBQ/viewform?usp=header as soon as you have made your decision!

REMINDERS:

Please apply to colleges using the Common App. Create a profile, and make a list of your colleges. Under each college, list your recommenders. Be sure to list Mrs. Brown as your guidance counselor. Once you complete these steps, your recommenders will receive an email to upload your letter. This will be shared with all of your college choices.
Student questionnaires for college recommendation letters were due to the Guidance Office prior to school ending in June. Please make sure you have completed this questionnaire.
For Class of 2027 seniors, please make sure you have filled out the FAFSA. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Robert Ruggerio with Navigate Financial Aid; (302) 200-6321 (office) or (302) 379-1991 (cell). www.navigatefinancialaid.com
Use the Transcripts/Records Request form to have information sent to your schools of choice - https://forms.gle/ztn1r9Uur7xC2i5P7

12th Grade Timeline

Please complete the Teacher Recommendation Form

(writable)Student Profile for Teacher Recommendation

Please complete the Counselor Recommendation Form

(writable)Student Profile for Counselor Recommendation (1)

Create a resume for yourself to share your accomplishments! See the example below for suggestions on items to include.

Students Resume

All seniors have individual college planning conferences in the Guidance Office in September, but students are encouraged to visit the Guidance Office any time for help looking for colleges or with applications questions.
Take the SAT again in October or November and have your scores sent to colleges on your list. The College Board allows you to send four score reports to colleges free of charge, but they charge $12 for each additional score report.
Ask teachers, counselors, employers, and coaches for letters of recommendation to include with your college and scholarship applications. Stop by the Guidance Office for advice on requesting letters, and remember to follow up with thank you letters to the people who have written letters for you.
Start applying to colleges early, and pay attention to deadlines. Notify the Guidance Office every time you apply to a college online. We need to send your official transcript to each college. Often there is a counselor’s page that needs to be completed and submitted with your transcript, so email or print out this form if it is included with your online application.
Demonstrated interest is becoming more and more important to college admissions counselors, so don’t be afraid to contact the admissions office at your top choice school!
As soon as possible after October 1st, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online.
Notify the Guidance Office of your college acceptances (and scholarship awards) as you receive letters.
If you are having a hard time deciding which college to choose, make sure you visit the college while classes are in session. Talk with other students, visit the dorms and eating facilities, and get a feel for what it would be like to live there for four years.
Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Billions of dollars are given away in scholarships each year, but you have to apply! It can be time consuming, but it is well worth it to apply for dozens of scholarships. Listen to the morning announcements, refer to this website (scholarships are added often), look at the scholarship bulletin board outside of the Guidance Office, visit scholarship websites such as www.fastweb.com, or stop by the Guidance Office for more information about private scholarships.
Don’t rule out a college because of a high “sticker price.” Many very expensive private colleges offer the most money in scholarships and financial aid. You can get an idea of some of the scholarships different colleges offer by visiting www.meritaid.org.
If you are placed on the waiting list for your first choice college, stay in touch with the admissions office so that they know you are still interested in attending.
Notify all colleges of your decision by May 1, 2027.
Notify the Guidance Office of your final college decision so that we can send your official transcript and proof of graduation at the end of the year.

Shareable Graduation Checklist (1)

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