Applications for graduation at the end of the junior year must be filed by February 1st of the junior year.
Applications for graduation at the end of the first semester of the senior year must be filed by September 15th of the senior year.
Applications not filed with the high school principal by the above-stated deadlines will not be considered for that semester unless unusual circumstances are involved. Any exceptions must have the approval of the high school principal.
The procedures below will be followed for the early graduation process:
- Student completes and submits an early graduation application to the high school principal (Refer to Policy 605.31-E).
- A list of early graduation applicants is given to the high school staff for review. Staff members have seven calendar days to communicate any information regarding the applicants.
- A conference between parents/guardians/legal custodians and designated school personnel will be held to discuss the student’s early graduation request. If the student is 18 years of age or older, the parents/guardians/legal custodians are not required to attend.
- Parent/guardian/legal custodian written approval is received after the conference.
- Parent/guardian-approved applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee.
Adopted: 12/71
Reviewed: 6/11; 9/12; 2/15; 4/18; 6/21; 2/24
Revised: 10/13
Related Policy: 605.3; 605.31; 605.31-E1-E2; 605.32