End of Year Checklist
Close the year with student celebrations, finalized records, family outreach, classroom pack-up, and planning for next year.
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Students & Celebrations
- Celebrate student growth and achievements.
- Guide students to reflect on their learning and set summer goals.
- Plan meaningful end-of-year activities that keep routines in place.
- Write a personal note or certificate recognizing each student.
Grades & Records
- Finalize grades and submit them by the deadline.
- Complete required reports, attendance records, and assessments.
- Return or archive student work according to school policy.
- Prepare transition notes for next year's teachers through approved channels.
- Shred or file confidential documents as school policy requires.
- Remove student data from personal devices according to district policy.
Family Communication
- Send home student work, portfolios, and personal items.
- Share summer learning ideas and resources with families.
- Send a closing message thanking families for their partnership.
- Confirm families know how to reach the school over the summer.
Classroom Closing
- Inventory books, materials, and technology.
- Collect and check in student devices and textbooks.
- Return borrowed items to colleagues, the library, or the office.
- Clean, cover, and pack the classroom as facilities directs.
- Label boxes and furniture for summer cleaning or room moves.
- Photograph your room setup for reference next year.
Reflection & Next Year
- Reflect on what worked well and what to change.
- List supplies and materials needed for next year.
- Back up digital files, lesson plans, and gradebook records.
- Update curriculum notes and pacing for next year.
- Complete checkout procedures with your administrator.