12th Grade
Class of 2024
Congratulations! We are excited to work with you this year as you move towards graduation. It's very important to us that all of our Seniors have a plan for what they will do after graduation, whether that be pursuing further education, joining the military, or heading out into the workforce.
Check this page often! We'll post copies of presentations and share important information and opportunities. Join Remind, follow us on Instagram (@heritagehsstudentservices) and Twitter (@huskycounselors), and check the calendar on our Heritage Student Services home page.
Your survival guide to SENIOR YEAR is found in our Senior Planning Guide. It has almost all the answers to most common questions! For more information about the college application process, as well as other options, visit our What's After High School: Continuing Education page.
Important To-Dos
As we get closer to June 10th, 2024, bookmark our GRADUATION PAGE to have easy access. You'll want to visit this page often as we get closer to the big day.
Review the Senior Planning Guide (see below). In addition to the info at the start of the guide, find more info on the 3 E's to help solidify your post-graduation plans. College Enrollment - review pages 7, 11-17. Enlisting in the military - review pages 18-19. Seeking Employment - review pages 20-22.
Cap & Gown, Class Rings, and Yearbooks - Jostens
Call prestige to schedule senior pics @ +1-800-343-5735 or online here.
Yearbooks can be purchased at Jostens until they sell out
Quick links to Only cap/gown/tassel and all graduation packages (announcements, class gear, key chains, etc. included)
Wearing an older sibling's or older friend's gown? Just need a tassel? Order here
Visit the PTSA Store for the following:
Required Senior Fees: June graduates ($20) (Due April 19)
We want to celebrate the future plans of ALL of our HHS graduates!
Seniors, if you plan to Enlist in a branch of the military, Enroll in a Community or 4-year college, or be Employed in a career path of choice, we want to see you on the Enlist, Enroll, and Employ screen in the Commons. Stop by Student Services to scan the QR code to submit your plans or access here.
We want to celebrate the future plans of ALL of our HHS graduates!
Seniors, if you plan to Enlist in a branch of the military, Enroll in a Community or 4-year college, or be Employed in a career path of choice, we want to see you on the Enlist, Enroll, and Employ screen in the Commons. Stop by Student Services to scan the QR code to submit your plans or access here.
Senior Send Off Spring 2024 presentation.pptx.pdfSenior Send Off
Class of 2024 Graduation Information
Senior Night
August 24th at 6:30pm
for Class of 2024
Senior Orientation
Senior Orientation will be held September 12th during the school day. Critical info about senior year success and post high school planning will be shared.
The Senior Conference
In September 2023, all counselors will conduct individual meetings with senior students. The purpose of the senior conference is to verify appropriate senior courses that will lead to a high school diploma, to provide post high school planning support, and answer specific questions. This is a brief “let’s get started” meeting and seniors are expected to schedule follow up meetings with their counselors as needed. What should a senior do prior to the senior meeting?
Review and complete the HHS Senior Info Sheet
Update your resume to give to your counselor.
Prepare to talk specifics about what you’ve done this summer to prepare yourself for the senior year and the transition to post high school.
Write out questions you need to ask your counselor. Bring them with you to the meeting.
After the meeting, students should share the Senior Meeting Handout and Graduation Planning Form with family and those supporting their post-graduation plans.
The Senior Round Up
On Tuesday, October 10, Seniors will participate in this event, designed to help students gain knowledge and access to skills and resources needed to solidify their post-graduation plans.
If able, seniors not normally on campus for 1st period should plan to attend - make sure to be here by 7:25!
View the full agenda here, with special guest speakers and logistics for the day - students are given the freedom to choose the 3 sessions that most apply to their post-graduation plans (Employed, Enlisted, Enrolled)
View all College, Career & Military participants here. We are still receiving confirmations, so please check back frequently. Learn how to make the most of this mini-college fair.
How to prep for the Senior Roundup (slideshow shared at Husky Headquarters on 10/2/23) - includes Save the Date info for Financial Aid Night!
This document is a guideline for all senior related matters, from graduation requirements and preparing for post high school, to graduation expectations. Visit this document often for answers to common senior questions.
Class of 2024 Senior Timeline (updated January 2024)
Click here to find the steps needed to send a transcript.
School counselors do NOT sent transcripts to college admissions offices.
Attention Student Athletes!
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
Are you ready to play college sports? Visit this site for all necessary steps and information.
What's After High School?
ENROLLED
Explore information on Apprenticeship Training, Trade Schools, Community College, & Colleges/Universities (including how to select the right fit, how to apply & how to pay).
ENLISTED
Learn more about all branches of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force), including recruiter visits to HHS, military academies, & college ROTC programs.
EMPLOYED
Learn more about joining the workforce and other opportunities like AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps.
View information and resources for paying for continuing education.
This site has been designed by Mrs. Beaster, our Career Development Coordinator, to provide information & resources regarding career exploration, college planning, finding internships & jobs, connecting with local military recruiters and much more. Please feel free to reach out to her at dbeaster@wcpss.net with individual questions or needs. Events shared by her (community and HHS hosted) will be included on the calendar found on the Student Services Homepage.