12th Grade Timeline
Concerning ALL students
- Your student will receive a Rising Senior Review in the 11th grade and a Graduation Audit in 12th grade.
- 9th and 10th grade students will receive their Transcript Reviews by request only.
- Every student should use a Planning Sheet and complete all four years.
- FL college-bound students should use the FL Planning Sheet.
- Refer to the Goal-Based planning section for course recommendations.
12th Graders
Use your student’s Rising Senior Review to plan 12th-grade courses.
Watch for your student’s Graduation Audit sometime during his/her 12th-grade year.
Compare the Transcript Review with your student’s High School Planning Sheet.
Double check college admissions requirements and verify that your student has all required courses needed for for graduation and post high school plans.
Make any needed corrections ASAP. Address any “NEEDS REVIEW” tags.
Students can do a 5th year if needed to meet graduation requirements or other goals.
If your student will be taking Dual Enrollment courses, complete forms and fax to HLA or e-mail them to records@homelifeacademy.com.
Fill out your FAFSA form as soon as possible after October 1
TN Students
Fill out TN Promise Application by November 1. (Online application available August 1-November 1)
Fill out the FAFSA form beginning October 1 of your senior year.
College applications are due beginning in the Fall semester of senior year.
Verify that your student has all required courses needed for college admissions.
Request official transcripts from HLA at least three (3) weeks before the deadline.
Specify if you want the Portfolio sent with the first transcript you send.
Request Recommendation Letters if needed. Contact rebecca@homelifeacademy.com.
Apply for all colleges and scholarships by the posted due date; earlier if possible.
Review eligibility For TN Specific Scholarships such as HOPE, GAMS, TN Promise and more.
If you have a college-bound student with intellectual disabilities, check out the TN Step-Up Scholarship.
If you have not taken the ACT/SAT, take it as soon as possible.
Florida Students
Fill out the Bright Futures Application after October 1.
Diploma
Request your student’s diploma once all courses are complete, and final grades are reported.
Refer to Steps for Graduation for additional information.
Request Final transcripts to be sent to the college AFTER you have requested the diploma.
Ensure all courses, course titles, grades, and credits are 100% correct in Applecore.
NO revisions will be allowed once HLA has sent official transcripts.
Refer to Graduation Ceremonies for more information on ordering graduation accessories.
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