A student may be eligible for early graduation (in fewer than eight semesters) if the student completes all requirements for graduation, excluding physical education. The District will consult with appropriate personnel, the student, and persons in parental relation, and consider factors such as the student's grades, performance in school, future plans, and benefits to graduation early in making its decision. Furthermore, a student shall not be denied an exact class rank if he/she wishes to complete the usual high school course of studies in less than four years.
Requests for early graduation must be given, in writing, by the parents and student, to the Building Principal as early as possible during high school but no later than by January 1 of the sophomore year.
The District will not be responsible for any costs associated with additional courses taken at other institutions to enable early graduation.
The Building Principal shall make a recommendation to the Superintendent on whether to grant permission after consultation with the individual student's counselor, the student, and parents. After a decision is made, applicants shall be informed in writing of the decision within 60 days.
Ref: Appeal of Sperry, 37 EDR 660 (1998)
Matter of Roberts, 15 EDR 269 (1976)
Adoption date: December 1, 1995
Amended date: August 24, 2009
Amended date: March 9, 2020
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