2025 SEHS Junior/Senior Resources
Welcome to your Senior Year!
Seniors! Find important information about your graduation status, applying to college, the Senior Interview, Junior Project completion, and more on this informative webpage assembled by the SEHS counselors. (Also accessible via https://sehs.4j.lane.edu - (refresh page if needed) - STUDENTS - Class Pages - Class of 2026 - Senior Year Counseling Information)
Senior Planning Timeline
Get your ducks in a row with this Senior Planning Timeline 2025-26. It details many must-know dates for the school year.
Applying to 4-Year Colleges from SEHS
Seniors (and Juniors)! Check out this 21-minute video slide presentation on South's 4-year college-application process (especially the renowned Purple Packet!), by SEHS counselor, Michael Leahy.
1) The Senior Experience
Classic (non-IHS) South students who are not on a CTE or CAM pathway meet the Extended Application graduation requirement by undertaking a Senior Experience. The Senior Experience involves completing 10 hours of college or career exploration activities and creating a poster or slideshow to present at a Senior Experience Showcase. Review the Senior Experience newsletter for more information.
2) The IHS Pathway to Graduation
3) Career and Technical Education at SEHS
South offers many CTE courses in 6 different career areas.
- Computer & Info Systems
- Culinary
- Early Childhood Ed
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Visual Art
These courses may be taken individually, or students may pursue multiple CTE courses in the same subject as a way to meet their Extended Application graduation requirement. Check out our CTE brochure for more information.
4) Career and Technical Education through 4J
4J's CALCI program provides high schoolers across the district the opportunity to engage in 4 different CTE programs as a way to meet their Extended Application graduation requirement:
- Building/construction
- Digital graphics/video design
- Engineering
- K-12 education
5) Career and Technical Education through Lane Career Academy
Lane Career Academy, offered through Lane ESD, provides high schoolers across the county with 3 more CTE opportunities to meet their Extended Application graduation requirement:
- Hope Factory: Train alongside industry professionals in welding, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing.
- Emergency Medical Responder: Learn to provide pre-hospital care across a range of medical and trauma scenarios.
- Behavioral Health: Learn mental-health information and skills, as well as ways to support yourself and others in whatever career you choose.
6) IOP Outdoor Leadership CAM
The IOP Outdoor Leadership CAM (Career-Aligned Mastery) allows seniors to meet their Extended Application graduation requirement by helping design and oversee activities in the Integrated Outdoor Program course. This course combines language arts and physical education with a focus on the natural world and includes many outdoor activities. Visit our IOP CAM brochure for more information.
Welcome to your Junior Year!
Juniors! Find important information about graduation requirements, college admissions expectations, the Junior Interview, Junior Project completion, and more on this informative webpage assembled by the SEHS counselors. (Also accessible via https://sehs.4j.lane.edu - (refresh page if needed) - STUDENTS - Class Pages - Class of 2027 - Junior Year Info Class of 2027)
Junior Essentials for the Class of 2027
Juniors! This 17-minute video slide presentation by SEHS counselor, Emily Rousseau, includes a brief overview of the junior year. It will walk you through graduation requirements, resources, and a timeline toward post-graduation planning and applications. Just the essentials! Slides with live links.
Checklist for the Junior Year
College-bound Juniors, use this checklist to be sure you don't miss something important as you prepare for next year!
Learn to Manage your Money
Juniors and Seniors, learn how to get the most out of your hard-earned money with this 58-minute video slide presentation on budgeting, saving, avoiding debt, investing, and using credit by Nate Taylor, lead asset-building specialist with Dev Northwest. For more information about Dev Northwest's youth programming, please reach out to Youth Asset Building Specialist, Abby James (541-799-4047, <abby.james@devnw.org>).
Build a Compelling Resume
A resume is a summary of your personal data, your educational background, your professional experience, and your achievement highlights.
Tools for Creating a Resume:
https://www.canva.com/ - Create a free account> Templates> Search for "resumes"
https://getschooled.com/ -Create a free account> Resources> Build My Resume> Resume Builder
- https://drive.google.com/drive/home -From your Google drive> +New> Google Docs> From a template> Select resume template.
Earn High School Credit for Paid Work
South students who are employed in the community may earn elective credit through 4J's Work Experience program. This experience must be paid work and may occur at a public, private, or non-profit organization. Contact your SEHS counselor for more information.
Job Search Tools:
Try Out the Get Schooled App
Get Schooled offers a one-stop-shop of free, student-friendly college and career tools, articles, videos, and more! We recommend it for both job and college prep.
1) Lane Community College's College Now Program
LCC Credit for College Now Courses
Receiving LCC credit is not automatic. Students need to register for the courses through LCC. College Now course teachers assist with registration within each CN class.
Keep in mind that LCC credits earned through College Now count towards the Oregon Promise Grant's 90-credit maximum.
South's College Now options
Find classes here in these subjects:
- Child Development/Education
- Computers
- French
- Graphic Design
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spanish
SEHS College Now Liaison
Olivia Leal
Email: leal_o@4j.lane.edu
Location: Counseling Offices
Phone: 541-790-8026
Advanced Placement and College
Which AP courses are offered at South?
South Eugene High School Curriculum Guide 2025-26
The Advanced Placement Program at SEHS
A Broader View of College Readiness
3) The University of Oregon's Duck Link Program
4) Eugene International High School (IHS) International Baccalaureate Program
The IB program, for juniors and seniors enrolled in IHS, allows students to earn credit or advanced standing at many colleges and universities. Eugene IHS students may choose to pursue the full IB Diploma with exams in 6 subjects or take tests in individual subjects. Students earning a minimum score on an IB test can earn college credit, similar to earning Advanced Placement college credit. (Additionally, students earning the full IB Diploma may be eligible for IB Diploma scholarships.)
1) Career and Technical Education at SEHS
As mentioned above, South's CTE (Career and Technical Ed) pathways include:
- Computer & Info Systems
- Culinary
- Early Childhood Ed
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Visual Art
Visit our CTE brochure for more information.
2) Career and Technical Education through 4J
- Building/construction
- Digital graphics/video design
- Engineering
- K-12 education
3) Career and Technical Education through Lane Career Academy
- Hope Factory (welding, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing)
- Emergency Medical Responder:
- Behavioral Health
4) Elevate
Elevate is a program run by Connected Lane County that offers mostly free career-connected opportunities for students including job shadows, internships, hiring fairs, and more. Connected Lane County's calendar of events and activities
5) Career Prep for SEHS Students
Find here a list of local activities for students who would like to gain experience in specific career fields: Career Prep for SEHS Students.
6) Student Volunteering for SEHS Students
Find here a list of local organizations that appreciate help from student volunteers: Student Volunteering for SEHS Students.
Finding a College that Fits
Learn tips for finding the right 4-year college with this 25-minute video slide presentation by SEHS College and Career Center coordinator, Lori Sauter.
Selective College Admission
Read about applying to selective colleges in this short article, Applying Sideways, by MIT alum, Chris Peterson.
Financial-Aid Tips
Learn about paying for college by:
- Watching this hour-long 2025 SEHS Financial Aid Night webinar
- Reviewing this slideshow, College Financial Aid for SEHS and
- Gathering a few Financial Aid Tips from the SEHS College & Career Center.
Oregon Goes to College
This website has many excellent resources to help with college planning, including quite a few in Spanish.
Headed to LCC?
Headed to a 4-Year College?
The U of O's SAIL program offers incoming juniors and seniors free one-week summer programs (page to be updated soon) on the University of Oregon campus. Students take mini-classes from faculty members and also dig into college admissions, scholarships, careers, and financial-aid. Participants must come from households with low income. Summer programs in 2026 will take place from July 12-17 and July 20-24.
BONUS! Participants with financial need will have the chance to apply for scholarships as seniors, including a 1-year room and board scholarship for the U of O, a rarity!
Where should I go to school?
Trade School Vs. College - How They Compare, an 11-minute video by Practical Wisdom - Interesting Ideas
Should I attend a for-profit school?
6 Pros and Cons of For-Profit Colleges, a 4/17/23 article written by BestColleges staff writers
What Can I Earn?
Top 10 In-Demand Trade Jobs, a 6-minute video by Indeed Career Guide
Gap Year 101
Answering Your Questions About the Gap Year Option, a 31-minute video by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2025 Gap Year Crash Course
Gap Year Crash Course, a 39-minute video by Go Overseas
Work Exchange Abroad
Tools for a Gap Year on a Budget, an article by Colin Murchison for Go Overseas
Northwest Youth Corps
Northwest Youth Corps offers challenging education and job-training experiences. Programs include residential conservation crews, community wildfire protection crews, an internship program for college-age participants, and a fully accredited high school, among others.
AmeriCorps
Rotary Youth Exchange
All Hands and Hearts
- Should I Join the Military?, an article by Kathy Staples for Peterson's. Be aware that Peterson's tries to sell you an online ASVAB test prep program at the end. South does not endorse this program, but the article is informative.
- Deciding Which Military Service to Join, an article by Steward Smith for liveaboutdotcom
- Expectations and Advice for Meeting the Military Recruiter, an article by Rod Powers for liveaboutdotcom
- U.S. Military Contracts and Enlistment Incentives, an article by
Rod Powers for liveaboutdotcom - Joining the Military, a webpage from the Oregon Goes to College site. "There are several pathways to the military that include college: using tuition benefits after enlisting, joining ROTC while in college, or attending a military school."
- Elevate Hiring Fair, annual spring event for Lane County high school seniors seeking a full- or part-time, entry-level career job. (2026 date and time TBD)
- High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University, an article and radio broadcast by Ashley Gross and Jon Marcus for NPR Ed
- You don't need a bachelor's degree to land a high-paying job, an article and radio broadcast by Elissa Nadworny for NPR
- Pathways to the Trades, suggestions from Oregon Goes to College
- Apprenticeships: What You Need to Know, a 41-minute video from Oregon Goes to College. Intended for educators but very useful to students. Most useful info is shared between 1:40 and 21:00. Notes, links, and resources referenced in presentation can be found here.
- Become an apprentice: Learn about the basic qualifications for apprenticeship programs and how to apply for most programs a webpage from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Accessing Union Apprenticeships, a website with a mission of "working to align Oregon and Washington union building trades with the K-12 and post-secondary systems, CTE and STEM initiatives, and current investments of the workforce development system"
- Oregon Apprenticeship, a website of resources supporting registered Oregon apprenticeships
- LCC Industrial Trades, Technologies, Transportation, and Apprenticeship, information about the automotive, aviation, manufacturing, construction, drafting, welding, and electrical trades programs at Lane
- Improving Your Qualifications (for an electrical or other apprenticeship), a webpage from the NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center
Relief Nursery Community Resource Guide
Wellness Supports at SEHS
