Print this and keep it somewhere visible. Check off each item as you complete it. If you are unsure about anything, your counselor can help.
Mandarin High School
Senior Year Checklist
Mustang Counselor Library · mustang-counselor-library.web.app
Academics
Request a credit audit from your counselor
Confirm you are on track for all 24 credits
Verify all required course areas are complete
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE, Electives
Confirm Grade 10 ELA score is met
FAST ELA or concordant SAT/ACT score on file
Confirm Algebra 1 EOC score is met
EOC or comparative score on file
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
Check your current GPA in the student portal
Bright Futures
Check your Bright Futures weighted GPA
FAS: 3.50 | FMS: 3.00 (ask counselor for your BF GPA)
Take or retake the SAT or ACT
FAS: SAT 1330 / ACT 29 | FMS: SAT 1190 / ACT 24
Verify all 16 required Bright Futures courses
4 ELA, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 SS, 2 World Language
Complete required service or work hours
FAS: 100 hours | FMS: 75 hours
Turn in signed hours log to counselor
Use the service log or work log forms
Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
At floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org, deadline Aug 31
Xello & Career Planning
Log in to Xello and update your senior plan
login.xello.world, use school credentials
Research colleges, trade programs, or careers
Use Xello's career and college exploration tools
Apply to at least one scholarship
Search Xello, Florida Shines, and local awards
FAFSA & Financial Aid
Create your FSA ID at StudentAid.gov
Student AND one parent each need a separate FSA ID
Gather documents: tax returns, SSN, bank info
Complete and submit the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov
File before the Florida priority deadline (approx. May 15)
List every college you are applying to on the FAFSA
Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for errors
Compare financial aid award letters from schools
Senior Events & Cap & Gown
Order cap, gown, and regalia from Herff Jones
herffjones.com/schools/highschool/09001318000/
Pay outstanding school fees via SchoolCash Online
schoolcashonline.com, fees must be cleared to participate
Check for senior portrait and yearbook deadlines
Confirm graduation ceremony date, time, and location
Pick up cap and gown when delivered to school
After Acceptance
Accept your college or program offer by the deadline
Submit final transcript to your college
Research housing, orientation, and enrollment steps
File the FAFSA again for every year of college
This checklist is compiled from Florida DOE, DCPS, and program sources for general guidance. Requirements and deadlines change, so confirm with your school counselor and the official links at mustang-counselor-library.web.app. Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258 | Last reviewed: August 2026.