The senior year by all reason should be the capstone of an individual's time in the K-12 system. It should carry not only academic rigor, but also a spirit of unrivaled engagement if it is truly going to be an appropriate culminating experience. For many 12th graders across the country, it is far from that. How can educators create an educational experience that matches the developmental profile of high school seniors? The authors have done that in multiple communities. Here, they identify several key premises that can guide educators. (Contains 10 resources.)