REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION (ds)

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION (ds)

po5464.01Adopted October 25, 2017

5464.01 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION

  1. Official District recognition at the graduation exercises shall consist of the following:
     
    1. Students will wear the appropriate cords based on their laude designation as per the Laude System.
    2. A "Senior Awards Program" will be held to recognize seniors and present awards and scholarships.
  2. As participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege, it shall be reserved for those senior students who:
     
    1. Have met all the credit and class requirements as outlined in Board Policy.
    2. Have participated in practice for commencement (unless excused in advance) and abides by the rules for participation in the ceremony established by the principal.  Examples of expected rules include, but are not limited to, being free from the influence/use of drugs and alcohol, having proper dress, no noisemakers.
    3. Are not serving an out of school suspension or expulsion that would prohibit involvement in school activities on the date of commencement.
    4. Have met all financial obligations to the school district including, but not limited to, fines, fees, lunch accounts, etc.
    5. Have not participated in an act of destruction, vandalism of school property, or unauthorized entry into school building during their senior year.  Examples of destruction or vandalism include, but are not limited to, graffiti on building or grounds, egging, spray-painting, and window breaking.  (Also includes pranks that interrupt school routine)
    6. Have attended at least ninety percent (90%) of the school days/class periods in both the first semester and the second semester of their senior year.  The principal may waive this for good and sufficient reason.
       
      1. If the student does not agree with the decision of the principal to deny participation in the ceremony, the student may appeal the decision to the Board of Education.
      2. The appeal request must be submitted in writing to the principal prior to May 1st.
      3. The appeal will be heard at the regular May Board of Education meeting.
      4. Decision by the Board of Education is final.

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