Approaches for Acceleration
There are two ways that a student may accelerate their high school graduation. Both approaches require parental approval, and a parent/student conference with the counselor, and the approval of the principal.
1. A grade 11 student who, at the end of the junior year, can successfully complete all academic requirements for graduation will be considered for Early Graduation. If remaining requirements exist, courses taken at a post-secondary institution may be approved at the discretion of the High School Principal. The financial responsibility for these courses resides with the parent/student. Participation in the graduation ceremony at NHS will only be permitted if all requirements are met upon the graduation date. Final arrangements for participation in this program must be made by the end of their sophomore year with evidence of a specific post-secondary plan.
2. A grade 12 student, under certain circumstances, is permitted to complete graduation credits in January of senior year for graduation in June. Arrangements for participation in this program must be finalized by the end of their junior year.
The student is responsible for the following:
Schedule a conference with the school counselor to discuss the appropriateness of the program for achieving goals.
Pick up an application in the Main School Counseling Office and review the application and procedures with the counselor.
Complete the application and goals sheets and return both to the counselor.
Make arrangements for a parent/guardian/student conference with their counselor.
Make arrangements for a student conference with their counselor and Director of School Counseling.
Make arrangements for a parent/guardian/student conference with their counselor and Principal.
Approval to participate in this type of acceleration is NOT automatically granted. The decision of the principal is based on a student's academic record, specific goals/reasons of the student, and plan of action for achieving the goals.
If the plan includes graduation in January, followed by enrollment in college/technical school, etc. the student must apply during the fall of senior year
If the plan includes full-time employment/military service, plans must be finalized by the end of first semester and be certified by a letter to the Principal.