Senior Year Info.
Class of 2027
Stay Up to date on Important Info for Seniors
Senior year is a time to make memories, maximize your school experience and begin preparing for what lies ahead!
We put together some resources to help you with this journey as you finish the last year of high school. The items mentioned in this presentation are in your Google Classroom. This presentation is also available on the Lubbock HS Counselor webpage.
Senior Monthly CHecklist
This checklist is to help you prioritize and stay on top of deadlines. There are dates included in this checklist that you should make note of in preparation for graduation. All items listed are important, but we will emphasize the some items.
Items to think about all through the year..
College and Career Research: www.collegeforalltexans.com, www.texascareercheck.com, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org and https://southplainscollege.emsicc.com
Start applications on ApplyTexas (www.goapplytexas.org), Common Application (www.commonapp.org), MyCoaliton (http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org), etc. Check college admissions pages for preferred application process.
Follow The Counselor's Corner section of the campus SMORE and check LHS Senior webpage for resources, scholarships and continual updates https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/lhs/page/senior-2027-graduation-college-and-career-info
Request recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, and/or employers TWO WEEKS OR MORE IN ADVANCE. Download copy of the “GOLD PACKET” from LHS counselor webpage under Recommendation Letters for more information and turn in to your alpha counselor in advance.
Take SAT/ACT as needed: www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org ; Test fee waivers available from the counselors for qualifying students. Check for the possibility of test optional info. for every college.
Meet with college/career representatives virtually or in person - listen to announcements and check our website for times.
Items to think about all through the year..
Items to think about in the FALL...
Lubbock High College and Career Fair�Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM in the LHS Dining Hall. Seniors will attend during 3rd period. See your 3rd period teacher for a pass, or attend during your open. ATC/AgriSTEM Students- Check-in w/ your attendance clerk.
Our cap & gowns were updated in 2022. Graduation regalia is regulated by Lubbock ISD.
September 24th, 11:30-11:55: Mandatory senior class meeting in the Dining Hall to get cap & gown packet! ATC/AgriSTEM Students- Check-in w/ your attendance clerk.
Items to think about in the FALL...
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens October 1, 2026. Register for a PIN# at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
LEARN can help with this graduation requirement for the Class of 2027! Campus FAFSA Days: TBD. Appointments all day in the library!
Dates TBA (End of September)- Counselors will be in the dining hall during both lunches to distribute transcripts. These transcripts are considered unofficial, but may be useful for entering data on college/scholarship applications. Updated GPA/class ranking should appear on your transcript.
Items to think about in the FALL...
October 12th-18th: Free Apply Texas application week.
Counselors and teachers are off duty during the holidays and will not be able to write letters of recommendation at that time. Be courteous and give them notice of 2 weeks or more prior to holidays if you have an early January deadline!
Transcript requests: Complete requests via the Parchment website. Please allow at least one week for requests to be processed. Counselors can upload transcripts to Common App & Coalition only.
TBD: Balfour returns during A & B lunch to take Cap & Gown orders.
November 1st: Early Decision Deadline for several schools.
December 1st: Texas Tech Priority Deadline
Items to think about in the SPRING..
Verify that financial aid forms have been completed and submitted in time to meet deadlines. Login to your FAFSA account and review your Student Aid Report after you submit your FAFSA to ensure no corrections are needed.
March 11th: 3rd nine weeks grades submitted. These grades shall be used as the Spring 2027 Semester II grades for determining senior final gpa/rank.
March 24th: Deadline to complete any correspondence/CBE courses so that final GPA can be calculated.
Mid-April-: Senior Final GPA & rank updated.
3.50-3.99 GPA = Honors; 4.0 or higher = High Honors. (No rounding.)
Items to think about in the SPRING..
Keep up academic momentum - 4th nine weeks grades are still live and needed for credit completion and final transcripts. Drop in academic performance can jeopardize scholarship and admissions offers!
Submit copies of all scholarship/financial awards to your alpha counselor. (Google Form to come!)
Submit enlistment paperwork to your counselor if you are planning on military.
May 24th & 25th: Last senior class days, grades finalized for graduation.
Items to think about for GRADUATION...
Senior Meeting Part I Wednesday, May 26th: 10 AM-Noon (LHS Spectator Gym)
Graduation Rehearsal Friday, May 28th: 1:00-2:30 PM
(Mandatory to walk in the ceremony. Be in your seat at the United Supermarkets Arena)
Practice Gym no later than 12:45. Do not wear your cap & gown.)
Graduation Saturday, May 29th: 6:00 PM (Be in your seat at the United Supermarkets Arena Practice Gym no later than 4:30 PM. Come dressed in your cap & gown.)
Senior Meeting Part II Thursday, May 27th: 10 AM-Noon (LHS Spectator Gym)
Lubbock High is hosting a college & career event on our campus. We are anticipating over 45 college/career representatives to be in attendance.
Where: LHS Dining Hall
When: September 23, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
12th graders will attend during 3rd period. Come with your class, or see your teacher for a pass. ATC/AgriSTEM students will check-in with your attendance clerk.
LHS COllEGe and CAreer Event
Register for the college & career fair through this link. Your barcode will allow you to seamlessly share your information with colleges and universities at the event.
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Cap & Gown
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Scholarship Spreadsheet
All scholarships opportunities will be posted in a LISD scholarship �Spreadsheet. Click Here for the link.
Tips For COllege Admissions
This tips sheet is full of information, broken down into categories based on the multiple steps you will take in the college application process. Take time to review each section carefully and see your counselor if you have any questions!
What Does Test OPtional Mean?
This sheet provides an explanation of what “TEST OPTIONAL” means. A few colleges are still offering this option this year.
Tuition Guarantee Programs
There are financial aid programs that exist at many universities to assist with the cost of college, and also possibly cover the entire cost! This PDF is located on our website and the Google Classroom and lists the most popular programs in Texas. Check the financial aid offices of the colleges you apply to on what types of financial aid assistance is available. (The Fall 2026 update has not been released.)
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FAFSA IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, ALONG WITH YOUR ADMISSIONS APPLICATION!
NEW Financial Aid Graduation Requirement
In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year and there after, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:
Additional websites to help you
Graduation Requirements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TS9rAJYwRqQFUihRxpGCUuio-F8AYgU9/view?usp=sharing
(Pay close attention to the requirements for graduating with an Endorsement and/or graduating as a Distinguished graduate.)
Career Exploration: https://texascareercheck.com/ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
College Exploration: https://texascareercheck.com/ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Fair Opportunity Project: https://www.fairopportunityproject.org/
Financial Aid: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=699B6A67-A725-CF93-E4BE5B7F74474508 https://studentaid.gov/
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