Seniors

Important Information for Class of 2026

Senior Dates for the Rest of the Year

All Dates are Subject to Change*

Running Start students: if you are a full or part time Running Start student you must complete the items below by the deadline listed. ALL students must take care of fines before they are able to pick up graduation tickets. All district-owned items must be returned before seniors will be cleared to walk at graduation.

If you have any questions about these items, please contact your counselor or see Ms. Brown for senior activities.

May 2026

IB Testing throughout the month of May until the 15.
Monday, May 4 – Prom guest forms available (in the main office, fiscal office, or email Ms. Brown fobrown@seattleschools.org for info)
Monday, May 4 – Prom tickets go on sale @ Fiscal Office (Seniors on the no-walk list must receive prior approval from admin before purchasing a ticket)
*Note – if you are bringing a guest, your guest form must be approved prior to purchasing them a ticket (get your guest form in early).
Tuesday, May 5 – Additional graduation ticket request link sent out. Request Additional Graduation Tickets (anyone who needs their own individual seat must have a ticket, including children).
Saturday, May 9 – Senior Saturday School – Mandatory for seniors on the no-walk list
Monday, May 11 – Senior Class meeting during 6th period in the Gym
Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27– Cap and Gown distribution in the Commons during lunches. If you received a scholarship, make sure you bring your $20. (seniors on the no-walk list can’t pick this up until they are removed from the list)
Friday, May 15 – Last day to request additional graduation tickets.
Saturday, May 16 – Senior Saturday School – Mandatory for seniors on the no-walk list.
Thursday, May 21 – Multicultural Dinner and Showcase, 5-8 p.m. in the Commons
Friday, May 22 – Additional graduation ticket responses sent out
Friday, May 22 – Diploma/program name check due – please check your school email from Ms. Mallory (registrar) for directions or check Senior Schoology page
Monday, May 25 – No School – Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 – Senior Signing Day Assembly
Wednesday, May 27 – Last day to purchase prom tickets
Thursday, May 28 – 60 total Service Learning hour forms due to counselors
Thursday, May 28 – PE Waivers due
Thursday, May 28 – High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP) tasks must be completed in Naviance
Friday, May 29 – All library books and textbooks from previous years must be returned or cleared
Friday, May 29 – All RBHS sports equipment and uniforms must be returned
Friday, May 29 – All Online and credit retrieval classes (APEX) must be completed
Friday, May 29 – Prom, 8-11 p.m. @ the 101 First and Bell. Make sure your guests have their ID or no entry will be permitted.

June 2026

Monday, June 1 – All fines paid (from K through 12) to Fiscal Office
Monday, June 1 – Last day to submit any late work for 2nd semester
(Tue – Thurs) June 2-4 – Senior Finals
Friday, June 5 – Viking Day and Moving Up Assembly and Yearbook Distribution
Saturday, June 6-7 (Tentative) – Senior Lock-In @ RBHS (8 p.m.-6 a.m.)
Monday, June 8 – Senior Finals make-ups
Tuesday, June 9 – Senior Checkout begins. Laptops must be turned in to Ms. Moges in Library
Tuesday, June 9-15 – Graduation tickets distributed @ school store during lunches
Wednesday, June 10 – Senior Breakfast and Awards in Aux Gym, Cords and Medals distributed
Wednesday, June 10 – Seniors last day on campus and Final Day to clean out lockers
Thursday, June 11 – Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9–11 a.m. in the Main Gym
Thursday, June 11 – Senior Sunset (location and time TBD)
Monday, June 15 – Graduation, 8 p.m @ McCaw Hall – All Seniors must arrive by 6:45 p.m. in order to participate in the ceremony.
Late June-Early July — Official Diplomas available for pick-up in main office. Final transcripts sent to school(s) seniors identified in Naviance
Mid June – All access to SPS OneDrive is shut off for graduated seniors

July 2026

Early July — Final transcripts sent to school(s) seniors identified in Naviance

*All dates are accurate to the best of our knowledge. If a date is changed, it will be updated on this website page and additionally emailed to seniors and families if it is a last-minute or significant change.

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2026

English – 4 Credits

Introduction to Literature & Composition 9
World Literature & Composition 10
American Literature & Composition 11, Ethnic Studies Lit and Comp 11, African, Asian, Latinx, or Native American Lit & Comp 11, AP Language, IB Lang & Lit 11, or Running Start/College in the High School English
Comparative Literature & Composition 12, AP Literature, IB Lang 12, or Running Start/College In the High School English

Social Studies – 3 Credits

World History 1
World History 2, Ethnic Studies WH 2, AP World History 1, or AP Human Geo A
World History 3, Ethnics Studies World History 3, AP World History 2, or AP Human Geo B
U.S. History, or Ethnic Studies US History, IB History of the Americas, AP US History, CIHS AES 151, or CIHS 147 & 148
American Government, IB 20th Century, AP US Government & Politics
Washington State History

Mathematics – 3 Credits

Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2, IB Math SL Year 1, Financial Algebra, CIHS Bus 130, Math 107, Modeling our World, a more advanced course in the math sequence, or an approved CTE math course.

Science – 3 Credits

Phys A/Chem A
Biology
Phys B/Chem B or Select from approved core course offerings or OSPI approved equivalent career and technical education (CTE) courses.

Career Connected Learning(CTE) – 1.0 Credit

Select from approved course offerings. CTE credits may be earned in Exploratory or Preparatory CTE classes and certain approved non-CTE courses. CTE graduation pathway courses must be in a single program of study or a pre-approved career pathway. For more information contact CTE.

Physical Education – 1.5 Credits

Personal Fitness
Select from approved course offerings.

Health – .5 Credit

Health, Family Health

Health may not waived. See Policy 2024 FAQs for Out of District Policy.

Visual or Performing Arts – 1.0 to 2.0 Credits

Select from approved course offerings.

1.0 credits may be a part of the personalized pathway requirement. The PP may change overtime based on the students educational or career goals in the High School and Beyond.

Personal Pathway Requirement (World Languages, Combinations of courses that meet career goals.)- 2.0 to 3.0 Credits

Select from approved course offerings.

Personal Pathway are courses that lead to a specific post-high school educational or career goal chosen by the student. Personal pathway may change over time.

World Languages are recommended for students planning on attending a 2 or 4-year college or university for admissions purposes. These may be taken as a part of the personal pathway or elective credits.

Electives – 4.0 Credits

Elective credits are any courses not listed as part of the core courses listed above. Example: 4th credit of math or science, 3rd credit of world language.

Total- 24 Credits

Students must complete at least one Graduation Pathway but are encouraged to complete as many as align with their career and educational goals.

ELA + Math Pathway ELA Options	ELA + Math Pathway Math Options	Career & Technical Pathway	Military Pathway
ELA + Math Pathway Must pass one ELA and one Math option.	N/A	Career & Technical Pathway	Military Pathway
English Options	Math Options		For students who are interested in a career in the military.
SBA ELA(2548) or WA-AIM(104) or SAT(410) or ACT (14) Score or	SBA Math(2595) or WA-AIM(103) or SAT(430) or ACT(16) Score or	2.0 Credits in one OSPI CTE Program Area	Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery with a Score of 31 or higher
Running Start – English or CIHS – English or Bridge to College English with a D or higher or	Running Start – Math or CIHS –Math or Bridge to College Math with a D or higher or	Agriculture Science Business & Marketing Family & Consumer Sciences Health Sciences Skilled & Technical Sciences STEM	N/A
1 Credit of any of the following: AP Lang and Comp AP Economics AP Psychology AP US History AP World History AP US Govt and Politics AP Comp Govt and Politics or IB Individuals and Societies or IB English Language/Literature courses with a C+ or higher (or with a qualifying AP/IB Exam score)	1.0 Credit of any of the following: AP Statistics AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles AP Calculus Any IB Math Course with a C+ or higher (or with a qualifying AP/IB Exam score)		N/A

High School and Beyond Planning is a state requirement which helps students walk through the process of goal setting, future planning and self assessment. Students learn about their learning styles, career interests and they are asked to consider how the courses they select support their career goals. Additionally, students learn about college costs and selecting a college that meets the students needs. Students are encouraged to change their goals and plans as they move towards graduation to include their new interests and knowledge.

As a part of our High School and Beyond Plan, our students use Naviance to explore colleges and career paths, analyze skills and talents and help them stay on track to reach academic goals. Naviance fosters post-high school planning communication and collaboration for students, school counselors and families. Learn more about Naviance.

Seattle Public Schools requires students to complete 60 hours of service learning before graduation. Through service-learning students apply their academic skills and knowledge in real-life settings. You can find more Service Learning information and resources.

More information about SPS graduation requirements.

Use this RBHS Graduation Checklist to track your progress towards graduation.

Cap and Gown Orders

If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, please do so as soon as possible!
See or email Ms. Cynthia McDuffie-Wright clmcduffiewr@seattleschools.org in the Activity Center if you need help placing your order or if you need financial assistance.
Cap and Gowns will arrive before May 13.
You will receive academic tassels, medals, special stoles, etc. at Senior Breakfast.

High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) Must Be Completed by May 29

There are Five core tasks to complete.
Check in Naviance which tasks you have completed.
If you need help, see your counselor right away!

HSBP Required Component:	If Previously Completed:	Action to Take if Previously Completed:	Action to Take if Task NOT Previously Completed:
4-Year Course Plan	Edit Course Plan	No Action	Complete Course Planner Alternative Activity (c/o 2025)
Build Update Resume	Build Resume OR Build Update Resume OR HSBP Resume & Applications	No Action	Build Update Resume
Career Interest Inventory	Strength Explorer, Career Key, AchieveWorks Personality, OR AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity	No Action	Complete Strength Explorer
Financial Aid Info	HSBP My Life My Decision – Costs	No Action	Apply for Scholarships
Career/ Ed Goals	N/A	Action Require	HSBP Senior Reflection and Graduation Survey

Reminder: Seattle Promise Applicants

FAFSA/WASFA must be filed by April 30 or you lose the scholarship!!!
Get support in room 4510 or see your counselor if you have questions or need help.

Prom: What You Need to Know

Theme: Vegas Nights (the High Rollers Ball, Sin City Soiree, Midnight in Vegas)
Tickets Go on Sale May 1
- Ticket cost: $30 before May 15th, $40 before May 22, $50 after May 22
- All guest passes are due by May 25
- Last day to buy Prom tickets is May 27!!!
Venue: 101 on Jackson Street
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 8–11 p.m.

Do you have fines to pay?

You can’t check out for graduation unless your fines are paid.

SchoolPay is a safe and quick way to review and pay all of your student’s fees or fines from the comfort of your own home or mobile device. You can pay with your credit/debit card.

Making a payment using SchoolPay:

Go to the school portal for parents, The Source and log in with your email address and password.
Click on the SchoolPay tab in the left hand column.
When you click the SchoolPay tab:
- Your account will be created automatically and you will be taken into the SchoolPay Payment Center.
- You will also receive an email from SchoolPay with login credentials that provide you the option to log in directly from SchoolPay.com.
Once you arrive at the Payment Center, you can make payment immediately. There is no activation required. Your students will already be connected to your account.
You can continue to log in through the Source, or access the Payment Center through SchoolPay using the credentials provided in the welcome email.

Please see Ms. Abdullah in the Fiscal Office if you have any questions about paying your fees or fines.

Save Important School Files

You should plan to move important school files (from your school OneDrive, etc.) to a personal account you’ll be able to access after your school account is disabled:

This first step is optional but recommended – we suggest that you first download your docs to a USB (thumb) drive. If you need a USB drive, Ms. Sarah has a limited number in the library – first come, first served!
Then upload your files off the thumb drive to your Google account (Google Drive). While it’s true that you could direct-upload to a Google Drive from OneDrive, you should only do it while within a district wi-fi so the upload is not interrupted by possible unstable wireless elsewhere, especially if you have a lot of large files you want to move. (Also, a USB drive will serve as extra backup in case something happens to your Google account.)
You should complete this move before you turn in your school laptop.

As always, don’t hesitate to contact your teacher or Ms. Moges sbmoges@seattleschools.org if you have any questions.

How to move important school files to Google Drive

Request Your Final Transcript

Please fill out this form for final official transcript requests.

International Baccalaureate Scores

IB scores will be released in early July. Students can log in using the same Personal Code and PIN provided to upload their work. If students received college credit, a 4 or higher, they can send their IB transcript from this site as well.