Scholarship Opportunities!

Review the published SPS Monthly Scholarship Bulletin opportunities and the watch for the BHS Foundation lists as well. In addition there is an extensive list available on Naviance. Check back often and learn more on Ballard HS Scholarship Bulletins

Financial Aid Resources: FAFSA, WASFA (Dec. 2023), & Seattle Promise

FAFSA & WASFA will be available in December 2023 this year.

BIG changes are coming to the 2024-25 Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) including having your FSA ID set up before applying. The Wa. Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) will also be delayed until the FAFSA opens.

Completing the FAFSA or WASFA is the first step in accessing college financial aid. It is required for most scholarships, grants, and loans. High school seniors should apply to get all of the financial aid that they are eligible for, learn more on the Wa Student Achievement Council site.

Seattle Promise Scholarship: Due Feb. 16, 2024 | This program provides 2 years of college tuition for students to attend one of three Seattle Colleges. Learn more on the Seattle Promise site.

SPREE TICKETS SALES WINDOW ENDS DEC. 31

Tickets ($200) are available now for Senior SPREE! SPREE is an all-night grad party (scholarships available) and a BHS tradition sponsored by the PTSA! Following the Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium later in the evening, students hop onto chartered buses at BHS to celebrate at exciting event venues. More on Senior SPREE and Class of 2024 FB and @BHSspree

Grad Ad Extended to

January 2024

Grad Ads are an opportunity for families (if interested) to submit photos and a personal message for graduating seniors to be printed in the BHS Shingle Yearbook.  Learn More.

Yearbook Sales 23-24

• 1/2/24 - 1/23/24 $65.00
• 4/1/24 - 4/29/29 $70.00

(Excludes Spring Break – 4/8 – 4/12)

Payment Options:

• Cash, Check (Ballard High School), Debit, Credit Card
• Pay online via parents Source/SchoolPay
• Yearbooks will be sold in the Activity Center (AC) at lunch and after school during the sales windows.

Learn more & how to check if you already purchased a yearbook.

AP Exams | May 2024

AP Exams will be given over May 6 – 10 and 13 – 17, 2024 at Ballard HS. More information will be available in March to students that have pre-registered. Refer to the College Board AP Exam Calendar for specific AP Exam dates. Learn more about on the Ballard HS Assessments page.

Naviance/High School & Beyond Plan Required Steps

There are three main tasks Seniors must complete in order to have MET the High School & Beyond graduation requirements on Naviance. Ballard HS Counselors do Naviance lessons with Seniors all during the school year.

Three Main Tasks

1. Complete an Interest Inventory: Most Seniors have this completed | Complete either: “StrengthsExplorer” or “AchieveWorks Personality”
2. Create OR upload a Resume: Seniors need to complete this step | Create a Resume in Naviance use a template or own.
3. Complete a SPS Graduation Survey: All Seniors will take this survey. The exit survey will be available in May. Counselors will come to Senior classrooms to help students complete it. 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.

After competing tasks, BHS Counselors will change transcripts to MET for the High School and Beyond Plan. Let your Ballard HS Counselors know if you have any questions at all! Learn More.

Note: Additional instructions on each of the steps can be found on student’s BHS School Counselor Schoology page.

Due May 1, 2024

If applicable:

• PE Waivers may be granted for participation in a BHS sport OR 80 hours within 1 semester of participation in a sport outside of BHS, OR students with a full academic schedule all 4-years of HS. Questions? Refer to Counselors.
• Students must take other classes to make up for the missing credits to meet the 24 credit requirement.
• A student who is a Teacher’s Assistant or has a hole in their schedule may not receive a waiver.
• PE waiver forms are available in the Counseling Center.

Service Learning Requirement

60 hours of volunteer work is required. Students must complete and turn in a Service Learning Form to have hours count for Seniors by May 2024. Visit the Ballard HS Service Learning page for complete details.

For Seniors to earn the Above and Beyond Service Learning Award (240 or more) hours must be turned in by May 2024. Students who already have 240 or more hours turned in, don't need to do anything else in order to receive the award. Note: Hours beyond the required 60 do not appear on The Source. To keep track of SL hours beyond 60, contact Carol Bristol at: chbristol@seattleschools.org Learn More.

Senior Cap & Gown Order Info

Orders are placed with National Achiever

• Choose a Cap & Gown Unit (Cap, Gown, Tassel, Stole) Note! The Counseling Center has loaner Caps & Gowns. Tassel and Stole still needed. Questions? BHS Counselors

BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY

Memorial Stadium

FRI, JUNE 14, 2024 5 p.m.

Visit the BHS Class of 2024 Graduation Info for updates as well as the Ballard Senior Information.

Senior SPREE

Sponsored by the Ballard HS PTSA, SPREE is a fantastic & fun party for seniors go to after graduation. It’s a great way to have an all-out celebration while ensuring they are in a safe environment. Details on SPREE