Graduation Cord Eligibility Requirements

Drama Club Graduation Cord Eligibility Requirements

(maroon & black cords)

Primary Pathway requires participation in all four years of fall play productions. Students must demonstrate active involvement through regular rehearsal attendance, production contributions, and fulfilling assigned roles (on stage or behind the scenes). To maintain eligibility, students need to complete each fall play production they begin.

Alternative Pathway combines participation in two fall plays and two student-directed one-act productions. For one-act productions to qualify, students must hold substantial roles such as leading character, stage manager, technical director, or assistant director. These positions must demonstrate significant responsibility and commitment to the production process.

Eligibility Standards apply to both pathways. Students who commit to any production, whether fall play or student-directed one-act, must complete their production commitment. Withdrawal from any committed production disqualifies students from receiving graduation cords, regardless of previous participation history or future involvement.

Verification Process is maintained by the Drama Club advisor who documents all student participation. For student-directed one-acts, the advisor collaborates with student directors to evaluate role significance. Final eligibility determination occurs during spring semester of senior year after confirming successful completion of all required productions.

Thespian Graduation Cord Eligibility Requirements

(blue & gold cords)

Membership Status requires students to be inducted members of the International Thespian Society and maintain good standing throughout their high school career. Good standing includes regular attendance at troupe meetings, participation in productions, and upholding the values of the International Thespian Society.

Production Commitment is essential for maintaining good standing status. Students who begin a theatrical production must complete their commitment through performance. Students who withdraw from a production will lose their good standing and become ineligible for graduation cords.

Festival Participation requires engagement in both regional and state events. Students must participate in Regional Thespian competitions for a minimum of two years and attend the State Thespian Festival for at least two years. This participation demonstrates commitment to theatrical excellence and professional development beyond the school environment.

Verification Process is overseen by the Troupe Director who maintains records of membership status, production participation, and festival attendance. The Troupe Director will confirm good standing status and festival participation requirements during the spring semester of senior year before approving cord eligibility. 

Musical Theatre Graduation Cord Eligibility Requirements

(pink & black cords)

Four-Year Commitment is required for Musical Theatre graduation cords which recognizes exceptional dedication in performing arts. Eligibility requires continuous participation in the Musical Theatre program for all four years of high school, starting freshman year. Any interruption in participation, including temporary withdrawal, permanently disqualifies students from receiving cords. No exceptions will be granted to this four-year commitment requirement.

Production Participation standards dictate that students must perform in every annual showcase and spring musical throughout their four years. Perfect attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory unless excused by the director for documented emergencies. Withdrawing from any production or missing a performance automatically forfeits cord eligibility without appeal. This ensures unwavering dedication to all major productions during high school.

Professional Conduct requires that good standing status must be maintained throughout all four years. Students must demonstrate consistent professionalism, positive participation, and collaborative relationships. This includes punctual arrival at rehearsals, active engagement in production tasks, and respectful behavior. Disciplinary issues or unprofessional conduct will result in immediate loss of cord eligibility.

Verification Process is overseen by the Theatre Director who maintains records of participation, attendance, and conduct throughout each student's four years. Final verification occurs during senior year spring semester, reviewing the complete participation history. The Theatre Director's assessment of the student's four-year record determines final cord eligibility.