We love being able to support you through this exciting year! The purpose of this page is to keep all major senior information and announcements in one place.  Please review the information and let us know if you ever have questions or need support with anything.  School Counselors: meagan_haas@rpacademy.org or your academic advisor.

See you in the fall!

What are your plans for after high school?  Please share your post high school plans so we can celebrate your achievements and future plans, whether it be a trade school, apprenticeship, college/university, workforce, gap year or military. 

Please fill out the Google Form by May 5th! The form will also be posted to the stream of the Class of 2023 google classroom! 

Come to the Future Center throughout the day on Friday May 5th to celebrate with your graduating class! We will have prizes and yummy treats.

Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 6pm 

Students need to be at the event center by 5:15 pm with their CAP, TASSEL, GOWN, STOLE, and CORDS.  Only cords or regalia that students have been issued or approved by RPA will be allowed at the ceremony.

MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE

MAY 24th Breakfast 8:00 am | Practice 9:00am 

Deschutes Fair & Expo, 

First Interstate Bank Expo Center, 

3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond.

The faculty of the Redmond Proficiency Academy will honor a 2023 graduate with a scholarship to assist with the cost of attending a 2-year or 4-year institution in the fall of 2023. The RPA Faculty Scholarship is intended for a recipient who has demonstrated personal growth in overcoming hardship and is committed to enriching the lives of others in his/her future vocation. 

Please complete the RPA Faculty Scholarship application by May 5th.

The Class of 2023 Senior Academic Awards Night will be on Tuesday, May 16th, 6:00 pm, at our Middle School campus, at 150 SW 25th Street in Redmond. Students must check-in with RPA staff by 5:50 pm

All valedictorians, students that have earned local, national, and school scholarships, RPA faculty scholarship, Thespians, National Honor Society, AP Diploma recipients, etc. If you are a recipient of anything listed above then you will be recognized at the event.

To be recognized at the event you must provide us with your award letter by completing the Awards and Scholarships google form by May 9th. 

Please submit your Senior photo with a quote to Sarah Lopez: class_2023@rpacademy.org by February 28th. Be sure your image is high quality, high resolution jpg; screenshots or thumbnails will not have the required resolution. Images below 300DPI or 1MB may have quality issues. Props or busy backgrounds may be cropped to make the face more prominent.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens each year on October 1st. Watch this outstanding free presentation from COCC/OSU Cascades to help walk you through the process: FAFSA Overview Video 

Oregon Promise Grant: this is a state grant that helps cover the tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates.  Eligibility is based on graduation date, earning a cumulative 2.0 high school GPA and on the families Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  EFC eligibility is based on the FAFSA and requirements are subject to change based on available funds.  Click HERE for more information and to apply.

An official high school transcript may be needed for college/university applications, summer programs, employment, ID, or benefits purposes. 

Please complete these steps to request an official or unofficial high school transcript:

1. Review your transcript in Alma for any errors or missing credits/classes.  Complete the Transcript Issue Form if changes/edits need to be made to your transcript

2. Fill out the Transcript Request Form below.  Please be sure to indicate whether you need a current transcript, end of semester transcript, or your final high school transcript that verifies graduation.  Please contact the counseling staff with any questions. 

To request a transcript through the Common App do not fill out this form. You will request the transcript through the Common App.  Please contact your senior counselor Justin Calbreath with any questions: justin_calbreath@rpacademy.org