Yes, there will be a graduation recognition. This will look different this year due to the need to follow the state’s social distancing guidelines. We are moving forward with the following plans after seeking feedback from our senior class, high school principals, and neighboring school districts:

• Virtual Graduation Ceremony: This will include speeches by staff and students, reading of graduate names with student photo, and a virtual turning of the tassel. This will be broadcast in multiple ways, including Channel 21, Facebook Live and YouTube.

• Class of 2020 Parade Experience: Each high school will be hosting a Class of 2020 parade experience. Parades will be planned by school administration at each of the high schools and will follow all social distancing guidelines.
• Yard Signs: FWPS is purchasing yard signs celebrating the Class of 2020 for seniors at each high school. These will be distributed to seniors during cap and gown pick up.
• Adopt a Senior: Each Senior will be ‘adopted’ and recognized in a special way.  High Schools are working with their staff and local community partners.
• Local Recognition on Channel 21: Names of all seniors will be broadcast on Channel 21 in Federal Way in this video, also shared to social media: https://youtu.be/z6HgHocWQi4

There will also be other celebratory activities specific to each high school that will be planned at the school level, and we will continue to seek feedback from relevant stakeholders.

You can expect to hear more information as we develop plans and get additional feedback from seniors and families. We will continue to follow the state’s guidance on social distancing for the month of June, when graduation celebrations take place.

Seniors who attended the Graduation Walk for their school can view their graduation pictures at https://classactportraits.com/graduation-orders/.

If you have questions, contact Class Act Portraits at info@classactportraits.com or 253-569-1627.

Seniors who have met or are close to meeting all graduation requirements are invited to participate in a Senior Graduation Walk at their school on May 20 or 21. The Graduation Walk honors candidates for graduation and provides an opportunity to walk and receive their diploma cover while wearing their cap and gown. This walk will be recorded and inserted into the virtual graduation ceremony. 

Please click here to access the schedule for your school: https://www.fwps.org/Page/7606 

Additionally, professional photos will be taken of each scholar and will be available for purchase, similar to an in-person graduation ceremony.

In order to ensure we’re able to follow social distancing guidelines, scholars will be assigned a date and time by their school.

If you are unable to participate in the Graduation Walk at your high school, please submit an appropriate photo in your cap and gown using this survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020CapGownPhoto

Each high school will be hosting a School Car Parade Experience on June 12, between noon-2 p.m., for the Class of 2020. Seniors are invited to decorate their vehicle and drive through a predetermined route at their school*. The parade route will be lined with staff members celebrating our seniors with signs, posters, pom poms, balloons, music and more. Limit to one car per graduating senior due to space and traffic considerations.

School principals will be providing more information and details about your school parade.

*Due to school construction, Thomas Jefferson High School will host this event at an alternate location.

As a culmination of these celebrations, we’re hosting a virtual graduation ceremony for each school. The ceremony will contain many of the same elements as a traditional graduation ceremony, including: 

• Speeches from keynote speakers
• Reading of graduate names, accompanied by video footage of graduation walks and/or student photo
• Acceptance of the Class of 2020
• Turning of the tassel

Seniors who have met or are close to meeting all graduation requirements will be featured in this Virtual Graduation Ceremony. This pre-recorded celebration will be broadcast at specific times on June 13, on multiple platforms, including local Channel 21, Facebook and YouTube. 

• Decatur High School, 9 a.m.
• Federal Way High School, 10:30 a.m.
• Todd Beamer High School, 12 p.m.
• Thomas Jefferson High School, 1:30 p.m.
• Career Academy, Open Doors and Internet Academy: 3:00 p.m.
• Employment Transition Program, 4:30 p.m.
• TAF@Saghalie, 5:30 p.m.

After June 13, a copy of the video will be made available to seniors and their families to download.

If you were on track to graduate, you will still graduate this spring. Seniors should be working on any assignments given prior to March 13th, engage in new learning and tasks that teachers are assigning each week and complete the adjusted High School and Beyond Plan in MaiaLearning by May 15^th:

1. Career interest profiler
2. Career plan essay
3. FAFSA/WASFA completion
4. Proof of post-secondary acceptance
5. Senior exit survey – you have received a

Counselors are continuing to reach out to seniors to make personalized plans toward graduation. Seniors are welcome to contact their teachers, counselors and College and Career Specialists if they have any questions about their graduation status.

“On-track to graduate” means that a scholar has successfully completed or is enrolled in courses that would allow them to meet state graduation requirements by the end of this year. The following senior checklist, which outlines graduation requirements, was emailed to seniors on Thursday, May 7, 2020: Senior Checklist PDF

Counselors will continue to reach out to seniors who are off track for graduation. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns. Please follow the link here: Counselor Contact Information

You can also review the senior checklist, which was emailed to seniors on May7, 2020 and is available here: Senior Checklist PDF

Yes. We are committed to ensuring that you have the support you need to graduate. Your teachers will check in on you every week, and you will hear from other senior support staff every two weeks to see how you are doing and provide you with supports.  Please follow these links for contact information: College and Career Specialists Contact Information and Counselor Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

More information will come related to yearbook distribution after senior class meeting. 

Each high school is hosting a time on May 13 or 14 for scholars to pick up their cap and gown and a Class of 2020 yard sign. Yard signs are available to all seniors.

These items will be distributed at specific times, based on your school and last name, as listed below.

We will be working with seniors and high school staff to identify possible ways to celebrate prom while abiding by the social distancing and stay at home orders that are in place.  Unfortunately, social distancing requirements do not allow us to hold gatherings at this time

Contact your school principal to let them know you are interested.

The senior checklist, which outlines graduation requirements, was emailed to seniors on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

It is also available here: Senior Checklist PDF

If you were on track to graduate, you will still graduate this spring. Seniors should be working on any assignments given prior to March 13th, engage in new learning and tasks that teachers are assigning each week and complete the adjusted High School and Beyond Plan in MaiaLearning  by May 15^th:

1. Career interest profiler
2. Career plan essay
3. FAFSA/WASFA completion
4. Proof of post-secondary acceptance
5. Senior exit survey – you have received a link to this; check your MaiaLearning

Please follow these links for HSBP support: College and Career Specialists Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Counselors are continuing to reach out to seniors to make personalized plans toward graduation. Seniors are welcome to contact their teachers, counselors and College and Career Specialists if they have any questions about their graduation status.

The following senior checklist, which outlines graduation requirements, was emailed to seniors on Thursday, May 7, 2020: Senior Checklist PDF

Senior scholars have the opportunity to make up assignments assigned prior to the school closure on March 13. Please reach out to your teacher(s) directly to discuss and make arrangements to make up assignments.  You can reach out to your counselor as well for support in this.  Please follow the link here:  Counselor Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Seniors only have to complete the following components of the High School and Beyond Plan in Maia Learning by May 15^th:

1. Career interest profiler
2. Career plan essay
3. FAFSA/WASFA completion
4. Proof of post-secondary acceptance
5. Senior exit survey – you have received a link to this; check your MaiaLearning

Please follow these links for HSBP support: College and Career Specialists Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

In Washington State there are many ways that you can meet the state testing requirements for graduation. Your school counselor will be connecting with you if you need to meet this requirement to discuss what other options are available. Please follow the link here:  Counselor Contact Information or Schedule an appointment if needed.

Yes.  We are working to ensure that all students enrolled in Bridge to College classes will earn the credit they need to fulfill this requirement. Please check your email and be in touch with your teacher about what will be required.

Current seniors of the class of 2020 do not have this as a graduation requirement. Community service is a graduation requirement beginning with the class of 2021 (next school year).

Federal Way Public Schools does not have a senior project requirement for graduation.

We have been checking in with each senior to determine their technology needs.  We began distribution of loaner laptops for Seniors who expressed the need for technology on April 3rd and will continue to distribute during the week of April 13th. If you are still in need of a loaner laptop, contact your school counselor. Please follow the link here: Counselor Contact Information

We are distributing loaner WiFi hotspots to those who expressed a need for one during the week of April 13^th.  If you are in need of a loaner WiFi hotspot, contact your school counselor.  Please follow the link here: Counselor Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Scholars can work with their teachers to work on missing or incomplete assignments assigned before the closure on March 13.  Please reach out to your teacher(s) directly to discuss and make arrangements as needed.

Yes, if it was learning that occurred before March 13^th so that you can demonstrate improved mastery of standards and as a result improve your grade.  However, if it is new learning, it will not be graded.  No. New assignments will not be graded, but you will receive feedback from your teachers. New learning during the closure will support you with preparing for your post-secondary education and will help set you up for success next school year.

Reach out to your school’s contact below to request your transcript

Your first step is to contact your counselor as they are the lead contact for Running Start and Puget Sound Skills Center. Please follow the link here: Counselor Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Yes, please continue to take all online courses that you started before the school closure. This includes courses through Edgenuity.

Yes, state testing has been canceled due to the school closure.

Yes.  AP test(s) will be taken remotely. This information is being updated on the College Board website. Your AP teacher will continue to reach out to you through email and will share information as it is available.  Please also see the College Board website for more information by following this link here:  https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/

IB tests are canceled.  Grades and credits received this year will carry the same value as they have in the past.  You will be submitting coursework to your teachers; they will connect with you directly.

Cambridge tests are canceled.  Grades and credits received this year will carry the same value as they have in the past.  You will be submitting coursework to your teachers; they will reach out to you with more information as it is received.

Stay tuned for more information. You will receive information as soon as we learn of plans for the exams.

Career and College Specialists are available to provide individual support and will be hosting virtual senior support sessions. Please follow the link here College and Career Specialists Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Colleges across the nation are being more flexible due to this unprecedented challenge. Please see the attached link for more information about how colleges and universities in Washington are addressing admission. Fall 2020 Admissions COVID-19 Statement for Washington’s Baccalaureate Universities and College

Yes. Your school’s College and Career Specialists can help with financial aid and FAFSA/WASFA questions, award letter review, and scholarship essay review. College and Career Specialists will also be facilitating virtual senior support sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please follow the link here College and Career Specialists Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

Our Career and College Specialists continue to operate a virtual Career Center. Scholars and families can schedule an individual meeting or attend a schedule virtual session for support with their post - secondary choice including college, financial aid and scholarships assistance.

Please follow the link here College and Career Specialists Contact Information or Schedule an appointment

A staff member from business services will make calls on Fridays to process critical payments over the phone. Critical payments are fines that need to be paid before transcripts are released.

At this time we are maintaining closed campuses by the governor’s order.  Dates and times for returning and retrieving items will be established and communicated in the coming weeks.

We are working to develop our plans for refunding spring sports fees.  Stay tuned for more information.