Senior Graduation Information
Upcoming Senior Events
September 18 @2:00 p.m.: Kang Kruisers - Seniors show off your mode of transportation in the school parking lot!
Yearbook: Seniors Only
Senior Baby Ads
- Baby Ads (Completed by Parents/Guardians) - These are FULLY optional. You are not required to complete one, but it is a fun memento for parents/guardians/families and seniors!
*****BABY ADS ARE DUE Wednesday January 8th @ 8:00PM*****
Click Here for Baby Ad Purchase
Senior Portraits/Quotes
- Seniors are welcome to submit their Senior Photo to replace the typical school photo taken each year. This is also FULLY optional, but if you DO NOT take a school photo and DO NOT submit a senior photo, you will be listed on the Not Pictured list at the end of the Senior Section.
- Senior Quotes – If you have seen a previous Senior section, you may have noticed that seniors can include a special or favorite quote as well as their signature. Again, this is COMPLETELY optional, but feel free to start practicing your signature or looking up your quote. WE DO NOT ACCEPT TIME STAMPS FROM MOVIES OR TV SHOWS.
- Senior Quotes will be attached with your senior photo this year.
- More to come on senior signature submission.
******SENIOR PHOTOS, QUOTES AND SIGNATURES ARE DUE Wednesday January 8th @ 8:00 PM******
Letter of Recommendation Forms
- Counselor Recommendation Form
- Letter of Recommendation Request
- Tips and Student Self-Evaluation tool
- Reach out to your Counselor with any questions.
Cap & Gown Questions for Jostens
Jostens is LWHS's official Cap & Gown Supplier.
Cap & Gown Orders
Jostens Lake Washington High School Store
Please contact Jostens directly. They are happy to help!
Email Jostenspnw@jostens.com or call 360-653-9102
LWHS Graduation Honors Key*
*Honor Awards are subject to change from year to year.
Honor Cords:
- Eligible students will receive an email informing them of their status
- Running Start students qualify for GPA & Departmental Honors
- Eligibility requirements are noted below:
Cumulative GPA Honor Cords
Gold: GPA 3.8-4.0
Silver: GPA 3.5-3.79
Department Honor Cords (White)
Departmental Honors- Students are selected based on criteria set by department chairs and departments (student is eligible to receive ONE cord, despite the number of departmental honors they qualify for).
4.0 Pin
The 4.0 pin recognizes students who have maintained a 4.0 all four years of high School.
Golden Kang Medallion
This award recognizes students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.85 or higher, 5 or more AP and/or UW classes (includes Running Start), and at least 1 activity (Honor Society, Leadership, Sports, Theater (if in the play or participated behind the scenes), Music (if student participated in concerts that took place outside the regular school day).
National Honor Society
Must meet Honor Society criteria and be in good standing.
Student Leadership Award
This award recognizes leaders who have put others first in service to their school.
President's Award
This award is sponsored by the US Department of Education. Its purpose is to recognize students with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher and completed at least 75 percent of the credits required for graduation and was enrolled in at least three academic core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, and Languages other than English) in Grade 12.
Washington State Honors Award
This award recognizes students that are graduating in the top 10% of the State of Washington.
AP Capstone Diploma Candidate (Medallion)
Students who have passed four AP classes in addition to completing AP Seminar and AP Research and are eligible to receive the College Board’s distinguished Capstone Diploma.
AP Capstone Certificate Candidate
Students who have completed AP Seminar and AP Research and are eligible to receive the College Board’s Capstone Certificate.
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Students must receive a 4 on their World Language test in order to receive this award.