Grade 12 Senior

Welcome Class of 2023

Class Spirit Assembly Color is Black

Senior Timeline
Graduation Details
Graduation Cap & Gown Information

Senior Timeline

Announcements

Update! Complete a SPS Graduation Survey | All Seniors will take this survey | All students must complete this survey regardless of their post high school plans. This survey is also how the school knows where to send transcripts to colleges. Most importantly, check “attending”, “send final transcript”, save and finish. The Senior Checkout is not complete until the survey is finished.

Class of 2023 Yard Signs (limited quantities) Pick up in the BHS Library.

Seniors! Have you received all your vaccines? Many teens are missing the meningococcal vaccines (Menactra and Men B). Please stop by the Teen Health Center if you would like us to check your vaccine records. We provide vaccines to all students at no cost to families. We can also provide TB (Tuberculosis) tests if you are starting a program that requires one.

Mark Your Calendars!

Due Now: Service Learning Forms Due. Learn more.
Due Now: Naviance Required Steps for High School Beyond Plan completed.
- Learn more about Naviance or talk to your Counselor.
- Update! Complete a SPS Graduation Survey | All Seniors will take this survey | All students must complete this survey regardless of their post high school plans. This survey is also how the school knows where to send transcripts to colleges. Most importantly, check “attending”, “send final transcript”, save and finish. The Senior Checkout is not complete until the survey is finished.
Due Now: Ballard HS Library Books due back to the library.
June 12-16: Spirit Week
June 13: Senior Class Meeting first 10 minute of lunch meet in the PAC
June 15: Senior Dinner (Seniors ONLY) Academic/Athletic Awards.
- Held at the Elks Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7 p.m.
- Tickets to the Senior Dinner are on a direct link via SchoolPay for $10. Get your ticket today Seniors!
Tue. June 20: Regular Bell Schedule
- Senior Finals: Class Periods: 1, 3 & 5
Wed. June 21: Regular Wed Bell Schedule
- Senior Finals: Class Periods 2, 4 & 6
Thurs., June 22 Regular Bell Schedule
- A 1-6 period day schedule, complete senior check-out
- Senior Check-Out, Fines Due, and Laptop Check-In
* Fri., June 23
- Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at BHS in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 12:45 p.m.
- Seniors Arrival Time is 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
- Ceremony is at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium (no tickets needed)
- No Live-streaming confirmed at this time.
- * Refer to more details on the Graduation Timeline
June 23: SPREE after Graduation. Learn more.

Graduation Details

* Graduation Timeline & More Details

As of June 7, 2023

Senior News

ballard grads 2022 walk at Memorial Stadium

Graduation Ceremony Class of 2023

Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony June, 23, 2023.

Collage of Week Events all described on the webpage.

ASB Beaver Spirit Week June 12-16

Ballard HS Beaver Spirit Week and Beaver Day Friday, June 16 with Assembly!

Senior SPREE Info & Yard Signs

Senior SPREE information.

Stay Informed!

Reading the PTSA Weekly Newsletter is one of the best ways to stay informed of upcoming events and deadlines. If you are not getting the PTSA Weekly Newsletter you can sign up on the Sign Up Form

Senior parents follow the FB PTSA Parents Class of 2023 for updates and the Student Instagram @ballardhsclassof2023 for student updates.

Questions BHS Counselor or School Social Worker? Schedule an appt.

Graduation Cap & Gown Information

Graduation Cap & Gown Orders with National Achiever (Herff Jones)

Note: Pick up date for purchased cap and gowns was May 16.

Purchase/Place Orders Graduation Cap & Gown and other items, announcements as soon as possible to secure that items are in stock and will be delivered to Ballard HS in time for graduation.
Cap and Gown sets are available from Counseling for loan for students in need. Stole and tassel not available for loan please see your Counselor if needed.
Info flyers were given to students and are available in the BHS Main Office. Phone number if questions: 1-425-357-1338

Place Orders: Cap & Gown, Announcements, Stole & Tassel

Helpful Resources

Student & Family Helpful Information

Washington Student Achievement Council offers many resources for families as they prepare for life after graduation.

It’s common for graduating seniors to lose momentum during Summer Break. The last years have been particularly challenging, but don’t let that derail your hopes and dreams for the future. Take time this summer to reflect on what you want life to look like down the road.

Once graduation is behind you (Congratulations!), set yourself up for success in life after high school:

Have a plan for college or career training. It’s not too late!
Check out the Graduate Handbook, which provides next steps for recent high school graduates. The handbook includes a to-do list, info about college course types, financial aid tips, and more.
Don’t forget to prepare a budget, and make sure you know how to access health care.
Need help? Have questions? Identify supportive people and places in your community or on your future college campus.

Parents and families can help! Ask the adults in your life to review the Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School, which helps family members support graduates as they prepare for and complete their first year in college. The family guide is available in eight languages.

Life is changing, but you are ready—you can do this! Stay on track and plan your future on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.

Senior Year
Career and College Planning Checklist

September

Review your course schedule–take the most challenging and appropriate classes for your abilities.
Stay involved in extracurricular activities—balance fun with academics.
Plan and register for any final ACT or SAT tests, if needed.
Finalize college list with names of schools and begin completing applications.
Still researching post high school options, use the following websites to help in your career and college search:

Attend presentations by college representatives with virtual visits.
Watch for virtual College Fairs and Events.
Letters of Recommendation.
Make a calendar and organize important activities and tasks for the semester and year.

October

Keep your grades up–use any resources available to help you get the most out of your classes.
Start working on FAFSA and CSS Profile, if planning to attend college after high school.
Continue completing applications.

November

Watch for AP Exam registration if interested.
Continue completing applications.
Review your calendar and activities/tasks list and adjust as needed.

December

Continuing completing applications.
Check grades and seek help for academic areas you may be struggling with now.

January

Keep focused with classes, finish out 1st semester strong
Scholarship research and application completion continues.

February

New semester—review what went well and what did not from 1st semester—adjust as needed.
Still researching post high school options, use all resources to help move toward your goal.
Scholarship research and application completion continues

March

Scholarship research and application completion continues

April

Check grades and keep working hard.
Finalize college acceptance process.
Scholarship research and application completion continues

May

Still researching post high school options, use all resources to help move toward your goal.
Prepare to take your AP Exams.
Scholarship research and application completion continues.
Start researching summer opportunities including internships, jobs, volunteer work, summer programs, etc.

June

Finish out your classes and high school career on a positive note.

Graduation

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.

Applying to College Resources

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.

Post High School Options

Can’t Find What You Are Looking For?

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!