Graduation Date - Cap & Gown
Graduation Date Window: May 21 – May 25, 2027 (Exact EHS date and time will be announced once finalized by the district).
September 30 @ 8:50 - 9:45 - Cap & Gown Meeting: A senior informational meeting with Grad Pro Inc. to share information about ordering your cap & gown.
Senior Portraits (@ Leonard’s Photography)
Official yearbook portraits must be taken through Leonard’s Photography (separate from underclassmen photo day).
Sitting Fee: $20
Schedule directly via the Leonard's Scheduling Page.
Senior Eligibility & Privileges
Participation in senior events (Grad Bash, Homecoming, Prom, and walking at graduation) is a privilege tied directly to attendance, behavior, and academic standing. To maintain academic eligibility, students must meet:
Minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.0
Earned credits in required areas (FL Graduation Requirements)
Passing or concordant score on the ELA Reading FAST and Algebra 1 EOC
Senior Graduation Contract Meetings
All on-campus seniors will be meeting with their school counselor September 1 - 4 to complete their graduation contract. Senior graduation contracts will list all graduation requirements remaining for each student. Students will receive a copy and a copy will be mailed home.
Apply to several schools all in 1 place.
Submit applications when you finish the student portion. No need to wait on the counselors to add documents.
Add school counselor to get documents uploaded
Helpful Common App info documents.
AICE scores can be added - directions in AICE Google Classroom
Links and Video guides for Common App and SRAR/SSAR Process!
Applications open Oct 1st
Tips and Info
Requirements
Volunteer Hours: don't wait until the last minute!
FFAA (used for the Bright Futures scholarship):
Click HERE to access the FFAA for Florida Students Scholarships and Grants.
Then go to First-Time Applicant. This application opens on October 1, 2024, and we encourage/beg all seniors to apply, regardless of their Bright Futures potential
This application works for a number of other grants and programs, as well.
Click "Create a Student Account" to begin.
If you need help with FFAA- Check with Mrs. Garcia for a FFAA workshop or time she can meet with you.
Tips on submitting your financial aid application.
Applications open December 2024
Deadline June 30, 2025
If you need help with FAFSA- Check with Mrs. Garcia for a FAFSA workshop or time she can meet with you.
Join the Senior Google Classroom
Class Code: 5e2ersfv
Join the EHS School Counselors & Student Services Google Classroom:
Class Code: xgx2xerr
Scholarship information will be posted as it is received. Seniors should check back often!!
Websites to check out:
https://www.raise.me
https://www.studentscholarships.org
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/florida-scholarships/ (For Florida residents)
www.floridacommunity.com/scholarships
http://floridanext.com/scholarship-guide
Use this to document all the awesome things you have accomplished and done in high school.
Send to your School Counselor and anyone else you request a Recommendation letter from.
*Remember- not all schools require recommendation letters, please check before you request them.
Scores needed for Graduation.
ACT/SAT sign up info/steps.
Upcoming ACT/SAT dates and deadlines.