In most high schools, homecoming is primarily geared towards 11th and 12th grade students, although some schools do allow younger students to participate as well. Homecoming is an event for every student in high school to participate in, usually grades 9, 10, 11, and 12th. However, it is primarily seen as a rite of passage for upperclassmen to celebrate their final years of high school and create lasting memories with their classmates. Some schools may have different traditions or rules regarding homecoming, such as shopping for homecoming mums by grade.