The Elkin Board of Education does not encourage early graduation from Elkin High School; however, if it were to become advantageous/necessary for a senior to graduate after the first semester of the senior year, school board policy states that students must adhere to the procedures/restrictions which follow:
A parent’s written notification of the student’s intent to graduate early must be presented to the Elkin High School principal no later than September 30 of the student’s final semester.
Graduation prior to that of one’s class may be permitted on the basis of criteria approved by the board upon recommendation by the superintendent.
Any student who elects to graduate at the end of first semester may forfeit rights to all school sponsored activities which occur after the date of the student’s withdrawal. Permission to attend school-related events will be an administrative decision.
Inappropriate actions or a discipline record may lead to the forfeiture of the right to participate in graduation exercises. Students in attendance senior class events are to comply with Elkin City School’s policy and Elkin High School’s behavior policies and may be asked to leave if these policies are violated.
Policy Code: 3460 of Elkin City School’s Board of Education Policy Manual