Students must participate in graduation practice in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. In addition, other required meetings or expectations may be designated by the graduation chair(s). The BCHS principal will deliver all diplomas to the graduates. In the event that the principal is not able to do so, the assistant principal will deliver the diplomas. 

Seniors are required to wear caps and gowns to participate in the graduation exercise. However, a student with a financial problem can see the principal. Graduation invitations and other graduation items may be purchased through Balfour. The Balfour representative will be present on campus several times during the school year. The school is not responsible for the selling, buying, delivery, quality, etc., of these items. The school will assist a student in resolving any problems which may occur, but the school is not responsible for any aspect of the transaction. Any student who does not meet the graduation dress code requirements will not be allowed to participate in the graduation.

Students that are in Alternative School settings due to disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony unless approved by the administration of the high school and alternative school. Also, any student graduating early from an alternative setting is not allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies unless approved by the administration of the high school and alternative school. Students enrolled in Raider Academy will be allowed to participate in graduation provided they receive administrative approval.

Honor Graduate Criteria:

Honor Graduates are those students who have grade point average of 90.00 in all regular diploma academic coursework. Averages will not be rounded up. Course requirements for honor graduates include those that meet the minimum University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents requirements. A list of these can be found by clicking on the Staying on Course-High School Curriculum Requirements link found on the following website:

 http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/high_school/admissions_enrollment

These courses may include but are not limited to the following: Lit 9, Lit 10, American Lit, English Lit, Algebra 1, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Anatomy, Physics, World History, US History, American Government, Economics, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3. College courses may be included in the calculation of honor graduates if they are classified by course number as an academic course in English, Social Studies, Science, Math, or Foreign Language. Questions regarding course eligibility should be referred to the guidance office. The final date for determining Honor status shall be the end of 13.5 week point in the Spring semester for the current school year. 

Superior Honor Graduate Criteria:

Superior Honor Graduates are those students who met the above criteria and have taken at least 6 honors, advanced, or 1100 (or higher) academic college-level courses. Students may not have any more than 10 unexcused absences, including ISS, in any class in fall or spring semester of their senior year to be eligible for Honor Graduate or Superior Honor Graduate.