12th Grade Checklist

The finish line is in sight!

Whatever your post-high school plans, this is a year of big decisions. Remember that if you need any help, we are here for you!

Update your Course Planner in Naviance and make sure you are on the right track to have the credits you need to earn a diploma.
Make sure you are on track with your Personalized Learning Requirements, which include tasks assigned in Naviance including submitting an updated resume, a CRLE, self-discovery assessments, goal setting, and an exit survey.
Colleges will request your final grades and can revoke admissions offers or reduce scholarship offers, so make sure you continue to work hard in your classes.

Senior Exit Survey

College Planning Calendar

Personalized Learning Requirements

This will help you with job and college applications. Some ways to track your activities include:

Activities Chart: You'll need a detailed record of your extracurricular activities to apply for scholarships next year. You can use the attached chart or track your activities in Naviance under the resume section.
Academic Resume: This may come in handy for applications and to share with teachers when you ask for recommendations.
Raise.me: Participating colleges award micro-scholarships to students for completing their classes, participating in extracurriculars, gaining volunteer and work experience, and even for attending college visits and fairs. Even if you don't attend one of these schools, this is a great tool for tracking your high school activities.

More information is available on our College Applications page, but here's a general timeline for this year:

FAFSA is getting updated this next year and will likely not be available until December or later--complete it as early as possible.
Register and take the SAT and/or ACT test in the early Fall. (Most colleges are test-optional for students applying to attend in 2023--check with your prospective schools for their admissions requirements.)
Line up your recommending teachers and give them what they need, including your academic resume, any forms or application links they need, deadlines, etc.
Attend Senior Family Night and learn more about: financial aid, applicationa nd essay workshops, and other Career Center events. These will be posted on our calendar.
Finalize your school choices by attending college visits. Go here to see virtual tours available at many colleges.
Send in your college applications and track your schools' deadlines. Early decision applications are due at the beginning of November, and final applications are due in early January.
Apply for scholarships. Both the Redwood Foundation for Educational and OSAC applications open November 1 and are due in mid-February/early March. Students attending community college should also apply for the Oregon Promise Grant.
In the Spring, notify all schools of your decision, accept financial aid awards, and write thank you notes to scholarship donors and your recommenders.

Attend the College and Career Fair and use our career exploration tools to find your career path.
If you are looking for work now or are already working, you may be able to get high school credit. Visit Internships and Work Experience for more information.

Respond to all correspondence from your selected college or post-high school training program.
Create an online school account for your college.
Register for housing, orientation, and classes.