Action Plan-12th Grade
Dear Eagles,
We are very excited for you as you embark on the final journey of your high school career. Our goal is to make your year as smooth as possible. The purpose of this webpage is to provide you with important dates, links and other informtation that will be helpful throughout this year.
Please note, NOT all information regarding dates, dues and expenses are on this page, be sure to pay close attention to our senior board in the 100 hallway, morning announcements, social media, the Skyward message center and Parent Square.
Senior Action Plan
All graduating students must review this senior action plan. It outline important tasks for you to do this year and provides a wealth of information about scholarships, financial aid and post high school options like vocational/trade school, PHSC, University admissions and more.
Important Date for all seniors:
- October 1st- Florida Financial Aid/Bright Futures Application
- December (exact date to be determined)- Complete the FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- 04/05/2025- Grad Bash at Universal Studios
- 05/15/2025- Baccalaureate- Crosspoint Church
- 05/20/2025- Last School Day for Seniors
- 05/27/2025- Senior Clearance in the gym. Students will report in alpha order throughout the day. ALL graduating students must attend.
- 05/29/2025- Graduation Practice
- 05/30/2025- Graduation Ceremony
Important Websites for Seniors:
- herfjones.com for Cap and Gown and you must purchase by 12/31/2024 to avoid a price increase and additional shipping costs
- Balfour.com for yearbook
Important Contact's for Seniors:
- Mrs. Croft: croft_d@hcsb.k12.fl.us Phone Extension is 403
- Mrs. Taaffe: taaffe_k@hcsb.k12.fl.us Phone Extension is 252
- Mrs. Sufficool: sufficool_v@hcsb.k12.fl.us Phone Extension is 342
University Admissions: Know what you need to go.
- Florida State University admissions requirements (GPA, Test Scores etc. by school)
- Private Colleges and Universities admissions requirements.
- View admissions requirements for universities outside of Florida online via the CollegeBoard's Big Future website
Seniors, you have alot to do this year for college, financial aid etc. Use this checklist to help keep everything straight. Senior Action Plan.
Seniors will also find this "Apply Yourself Florida" website helpful, please review.
Be sure to complete your "Brag Sheet" here if you are requesting a letter of recommendation.
Please text your counselor once you have submitted your request so they may access your brag sheet to write your letter. Please expect atleast 2 weeks to receive a letter as they do require special time and attention.
TIP:
When applying to colleges and universities, be sure that your name is the same on the following documents.
- Name on your Social Security Card
- Name on your Springstead Transcript. If not, see Mrs. Rios in guidance.
- Name on your PHSC transcript (if applicable). If not call PHSC to correct.
- Name on your university/college application.
Once you've been accepted to college~LET US KNOW! CLICK HERE
Accepted into a university for the summer term?
If you are a graduating senior who has been accepted to a university for summer admission, please be advised that you will need to complete a FAFSA application for both the current school year and the last year.