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January Graduates

Senior Information Survey

This survey is used to keep January Graduates updated on Senior activities during the Spring semester. 

Requirements and Expectations

  • All students wishing to graduate in January of their senior year MUST have a meeting with Ms. Balsamo between the Spring semester of their Junior year and the 1st day of class their senior year to be approved for January graduation. 
    • THERE WILL BE NO JANUARY GRADUATES APPROVED DURING THE FALL SEMESTER OF SENIOR YEAR. 
  • Students must complete all graduation requirements by the last day of Fall semester senior year. Students that are unsuccessful may be required to stay for the Spring semester to complete these requirements. 
    • Course Requirements
    • CPR - course completed in Middle School or assigned through Teams during senior year
  • Student must return all materials and pay all fees to exit with a clear account, failure to do so may impact:
    • Participation in Senior Activities (including Prom, Graduation, Senior Salute)
    • Receipt of Graduation tickets
    • Transcript and Records requests
  • Common Materials to be returned:
    • Laptop & Charger
    • Any Textbooks
    • Any Library books
    • Parking Pass
      • Parking passes may not be sold or exchanged! Any transaction between students/parents for a parking pass are not recognized by DHS. Students MUST pay DHS for the parking pass and receive a parking pass from Mrs. Freshcorn. 

Checklist for a SMOOTH Transition

  • Request at least 2 official copies of your transcripts for your records
    • It never hurts to have them on file
  • If you intend to start a program in the Fall (college, university, trade) complete the process as if you were graduating in June
    • By January you should have the following completed:
      • Program Applications
      • Submitted Required Materials
      • NC Residency - if in-state
      • FAFSA
  • You can continue to search for and apply to scholarships in the Spring, you are still eligible!
  • If you are going straight into the workforce be sure to have a copy of:
    • Any certifications earned from CTE courses
    • Your resume (updated!)
    • Any letters of recommendation or contact information for references
  • Change your log ins and save anything you need from your OneDrive
    • Once you are graduated in the system your accounts will become inactive, make sure you get what you need before this happens! We can not retrieve any of that information. 

January 2025 Graduates

  • Last Official Day of School: January 17th, 2025
    • Check your schedule to see if you have exams during exam week
  • Official Graduation Date: January 23rd, 2025
  • Graduation Ceremony Date: June 11th, 2025