EARLY GRADUATION | Policy Manual | Jefferson, School District of

5464 - EARLY GRADUATION

The Board believes that the total high school experience is an important aspect in the maturation and socialization process of any teenager. The Board acknowledges that some students are pursuing educational goals that include graduation from high school at an earlier date than their designated class.

Application for early graduation will be submitted to the high school Principal in accordance with administrative guidelines.

The District may honor this request if all conditions for graduation are met, the student fulfills the graduation requirements, and early graduation is in the best educational interest of the student. The Board shall make the final decision regarding an application for early graduation.

The student may participate in the graduation ceremonies with the student's designated class. If the student will be participating in any District activities or programming, including the District's graduation ceremony, then the student must abide by all Board policies and school rules.