Senior Information

Transcripts now available in Parchment

Transcripts are available in Parchment.com for ordering. Your student received a Parchment invitation to create an account to their Gmail (bps-schools) account along with detailed instructions on how to create the account (if they do not already have one).

In order to view an updated transcript an order must be submitted, "quick view" does not display the most recent transcript, however, when you click the "Update" button at the bottom of the "quick view pop-up" an order will be submitted to send the transcript to your student's email. When you use the blue "Order" button from the Dashboard, you will go to the Order page, where you may request a transcript be sent to a school or another person's email, such as a parent.

Pro-tip - all students should add a "non-BPS" email address to their Parchment account, as students will continue to use this account post-graduation for further schooling and/or employment and after graduation students will lose access to their BPS emails.

If students have any questions or concerns when creating their Parchment accounts, they may visit the Student Center for assistance. Parchment is the secure method of delivering a transcript and should be used for all transcript needs to protect your student's identity and information.

District Policies Relevant to Senior Year

Commencement Regalia:  Students’ academic regalia shall not be modified for graduation (such as decorating your mortar board). Students shall not wear anything on their person that was not issued by the Seaholm High School, or the Birmingham Public Schools.

Senior Exam Policy:  Seniors are excused from final exams if they have a "B" (or better in the class), NO unexcused absences, no more than 7 "EN" absences, and no more than 5 tardies.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS

White Cord for Graduation

Seniors who volunteer 50 hours in the 2025-26 academic year are eligible to earn a white cord to wear during graduation. Submit a completed Seaholm Community Service log in the Community Service Google Classroom by May 11, 2026.

Join the Community Service Google Classroom

Community Service Scholarships

The Birmingham Rotary Club Community Service Scholarship was established to provide Seaholm graduating seniors an award for outstanding community service. Funds are generously provided by the Birmingham Rotary Club. Scholarship awards will be awarded to senior students who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership during their four years of high school. The $1000 awards are to cover fees associated with post-secondary education.

Eligible students must...

• Complete this application
• Write an essay reflecting on their service experience
• Submit a letter of recommendation
• Document their service hours during high school

Scholarship application materials are to be submitted to Katie Parker, Community School Organizer in the Student Center by April 27, 2026.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Seaholm Community Service Scholarship was established to provide a Seaholm graduating senior an award for outstanding community service. Funds are provided by the Seaholm PTA. One scholarship award of $500 will be awarded to a senior student who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership during their four years of high school. The award will be used by selected recipients to cover fees associated with post-secondary education.

Eligible students must...

• Complete this application
• Write an essay reflecting on their service experience
• Submit a letter of recommendation
• Document their service hours during high school

Scholarship application materials are to be submitted to Katie Parker, Community School Organizer in the Student Center by April 27, 2026.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

National Community Service Awards sponsored By The United Nations Association - USA and Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) have opportunities for students grades 9-12 to earn recognition for community service.

Graduating Seniors can earn a Michigan Governor Youth Service Award for completing either 200 or 400 total hours of cumulative service across their high school career (Jun 1, 2022 - April 15, 2026). Service hours CAN be backdated for previous years.

All students in grades 9-12 can earn United Nations Associations National Community Service Award for completing at least 30+ hours of service this school year (Jun 1, 2025 - April 15, 2026)

No essay required. They require photos from each act of service so remember to snap and save some to upload to InnerView.

Interested students need to create an account on InnerView and enter the details of their service activities. All activities must be entered on InnerView by midnight on April 15, 2026 for consideration. 

UPDATE ON PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

As of May 2025, the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which is traditionally issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States, is suspended without a date for the program to resume.