12th Grade Guide 22-23 - A Countdown to Graduation and Beyond

Sep 30, 2026

A planning guide for high school seniors providing guidance to prepare for graduation and life after high school. Includes senior-year expectations, graduation requirements for the Class of 2023, a countdown calendar, and practical sections such as SAT/ACT test-taking tips, college readiness exam dates, and senior tidbits. Covers college planning steps from selecting a college and campus visits to applications, resume and job interview preparation, military options, and comprehensive financial aid information including Federal Student Aid and Florida Bright Futures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Class of 2023 Graduation Requirements

Countdown Calendar

10 SAT/ACT Test-Taking Tips

College Readiness Exam Test Dates

Senior Tidbits

Graduating the Class of 2023

Graduation Designations

Selecting a College

The Campus Visit

Sample Letter for College Inquiries

Completing the College Application

College Costs - Estimations for 2022-2023

Resume Worksheet

Preparing for a Job Interview

Military Options

Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid

Florida Bright Futures

Florida Bright Futures Requirements 2022-2023

College Addresses

Senioritis

| | 2022- 2023 | A COUNTDOWN
TO GRADUATION AND BEYOND
A GUIDE FOR HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS

Class of 2023 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | |
| | | | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DR. ANTHONY SERIANNI Assistant Principal TBD Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction Christa Chapple SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR KARA KAUFFMAN ADDRESS: 1290 HERBERT ST., PORT ORANGE, FL 32129 SCHOOL PHONE CONTACT: 386.506.0014 Counselors Student Assignment Email Victoria Hamlin Rosalind Little Last Names A-K Last Names L-Z vhamlin@volusia.k12 .fl.us ralittle@volusia.k12.fl.us Extension 7145179939 Dear Senior: We want you to have the best possible senior year, and that means being prepared. We want you to be successful in your classes in order to meet graduation requirements and be prepared for your future after high school. Be sure to review the information in this booklet very carefully and share it with your parents. You should then set up an appointment to review your postsecondary plans with your school counselor. By meeting early in the school year, we can help you plan for your final year of high school and the beginning of your future. In this booklet you will find facts related to senior year expenses, SAT and ACT test dates, Bright Futures Scholarship qualifications, and basic scholarship information. This booklet is provided as a planning guide. In many cases, additional important information will be provided during the school year. You are advised to check FOCUS to track your graduation requirements, and to check the school website for updates. On behalf of the entire School Counseling Department, we look forward to working with the senior students and families this year. Please do not hesitate to contact your School Counselor if for assistance. Sincerely, Ms. Hamlin and Mrs. Little TABLE OF CONTENTS CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 1 COUNTDOWN CALENDAR .................................................................................................... 5 10 SAT/ACT TEST – TAKING TIPS ......................................................................................... 8 COLLEGE READINESS EXAM TEST DATES ........................................................................ 9 SENIOR TIDBITS ....................................................................................................................... 10 GRADUATING THE CLASS OF 2023 .................................................................................... 11 GRADUATION DESIGNATIONS .......................................................................................... 12 SELECTING A COLLEGE: ....................................................................................................... 13 THE CAMPUS VISIT................................................................................................................. 16 SAMPLE LETTER FOR COLLEGE INQUIRIES.................................................................... 17 COMPLETING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ................................................................. 18 COLLEGE COSTS – ESTIMATIONS FOR 2022-2023 ........................................................... 19 RESUME WORKSHEET ........................................................................................................... 20 PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW .................................................................................. 22 MILITARY OPTIONS................................................................................................................ 23 FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................................................................... 24 FEDERAL STUDENT AID.....................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this guide for high school seniors?

The guide helps seniors prepare for the best possible senior year by reviewing graduation requirements and planning for postsecondary plans with a school counselor.

What graduation credit requirements are listed for the Class of 2023 (24 credit diploma)?

It lists a 24-credit diploma with required credits across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Performing Fine Arts, and electives, totaling 24 credits.

Which financial aid programs are covered in the booklet?

The financial aid sections include Federal Student Aid and Florida Bright Futures, including the 2022-2023 requirements.

Sep 30, 2026

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