Summer:
q Schedule senior photos; see if you can get an early bird discount in June.
q Take SAT or ACT tests for college applications (many students are encouraged to begin taking these exams in the Spring of their Junior year)
q Work: Full or part time
q Volunteer in some way to build character and your student fact sheet
q Plan family activities for the final days of summer
q Set up senior year filing system
Fall:
q Senioritis sets in! “We are kings” mentality causes some outrageous behavior
q Several nights before first day of school, beware of pranks and late night trouble spots
q Start a parents’ group to get to know the parents of your student’s friends.
q Submit college applications (especially for early decision or best dorm space)
q Turn in senior photo for yearbook
q Order class ring if not ordered as an underclassman
q Order graduation announcements
q Order cap and gown
q Order yearbook
q Attend Homecoming activities/ Fall dances
q Start planning a spring break vacation
q Retake SAT or ACT tests if original scores were lower than desired
q Take lots of photographs (Fall sports, Fall activities, Fall dances, etc.)
Winter:
q Class rings delivered
q Early admit to college notices mailed
q May receive rejections from colleges
q Apply to more colleges
q Start working on senior party if your school organizes one
q Start planning graduation party
q Spring break
q Take more photographs (Winter sports, Winter activities, Winter dances)
Spring:
q Senioritis returns with a bang!
q Prom
q Plan a pre- or post- Prom party
q Team banquets
q Caps and gowns delivered
q Graduation announcements and invitations delivered
q Graduation party planning
q Take even more photographs (Spring sports, Spring activities, Spring dances
q Graduation practice
q Year end school assembly