Grade 12 Senior
Welcome Class of 2024
Senior Announcements
Senior Decisions on Social Media Shouts
- Seniors, share your post-graduation decisions for college or future plans intended major and senior and baby photo with classmates on the student-run Ballard HS Senior Decisions 2024 Instagram Page. Note: Decision Day at Ballard HS is May 1.
Due Now! Senior Dinner RSVP Needed
- Wed, June 5: Senior Dinner at the Elks from 5 – 8 p.m.
- RSVP today your interest to attend
- Note: Tickets will be sold closer to the date
Due May 1: Get Your Forms In!
- Turn in any PE Waiver Forms, Service Learning Forms
- Take your PE comp test if you need to…deadline is May 1 so we have time to process them and so you stay on track for graduation.
- See your school counselor if you have any questions. The counselors have drop ins at lunch every day so swing on by.
Senior News!
Senior SPREE information.
Ballard HS Graduation Ceremony information for Senior Families.
Stay Up To Date!
Seniors Act Quickly!
Seniors of the Month!
Senior Timeline At A Glance
Dates/Times May Be Subject to Change
April
- April 18, 19: Graduation Tryouts to Perform/Speak at Graduation
- April 26: Pick Up Pre-Ordered Cap, Gown, Tassel and Stole during lunch. Learn more.
- April 29: Last Yearbook Pre-Sale Window Ends
- April 29: Prom Tickets Go On Sale. Learn more.
- April 30: FAFSA/WASFA Deadline for Seattle Promise Students
- April/May: Senior SPREE Ticket Sales (scholarships available)
May
- May 6-10 and 13-17: AP Exams for students pre-registered
- AP Exam room locations and more details to follow
- May 1: Service Learning Documentation & for Above and Beyond Due
- May 1: If Applicable, PE Waivers Due (see Counselor if questions)
- May 1: Wear Decision Shirts. Follow @ballarddecisions2024
June
- June: Complete Naviance Required Steps
- June 1: Prom at the Columbia Tower
- Night Under the Lights theme
- Tickets On Sale beginning April 29
- Night Under the Lights theme
- June 3-7: Beaver Week!
- Wed, June 5: Senior Dinner at Elks from 5 – 8 p.m.
- RSVP today your interest to attend
- Note: Tickets sold closer to the date
- June 10: Senior Finals (Periods 1/3/5)
- June 11: Senior Finals (Periods 2/4/6)
- June 12: Extra time for testing and modification
- June 13: Check-Out with Counselors, Laptop Check-In (more details to follow)
- June 14: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9 a.m. in the PAC
- Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- In-Person (no tickets needed).
- Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- June 14: SPREE Senior Party (tickets & more info)
Senior Resources
Applying to College & Post High School
If you are looking for help with a college list, log into your Naviance account. Use the SuperMatch tool to search for colleges that would be a good fit. The Ballard HS Counseling Center pages: Applying to College and Post High School Options have a considerable amount of resources and helpful information posted that the Counselors have put together for your reference, so check them out!
Applying to College
Refer to this page for answers to commonly asked questions about applying to college – both 4 year and 2 year as well as upcoming events and opportunities. Explore the sections on the Applying to College page for helpful information for Ballard Seniors and their families. Check back regularly, as new content is being added.
Post High School Options
Refer to this page for answers to commonly asked questions about post high school options and resources. Explore the sections on the Post High School Options page for helpful information for Ballard Seniors and their families. Check back regularly, as new content is being added.
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Email me with tips on information you would like located here or better ways to support your searches on the Ballard HS website. Diane Taylor, BHS Website Editor at dmtaylor@seattleschools.org Thank you!