Special Circumstances (170)

Who may be eligible?

• Students must be finishing or have finished their fourth year of high school

• Student should be experiencing a hardship or barrier that is affecting their ability to make adequate progress towards their high school diploma

When to refer Student to a Counselor for a Special Circumstance Graduation Evaluation:

• If you are made aware of a special circumstance affecting student academic success and students meets criteria above

• Special Circumstance diplomas are awarded on an infrequent basis, due to extreme circumstances

** PLEASE DO NOT TELL STUDENT HE OR SHE QUALIFIES BEFORE CONSULTING WITH THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR ABOUT THE SITUATION**

ONLY Principal can APPROVE