STUDENT PERSONNEL
Series 500
Policy Title: Early Graduation Code No.: 554
Students will be required to complete the necessary coursework and graduate from high school at the end of grade twelve. Students may graduate prior to this time if they meet the minimum graduation requirements stated in the board policy.
Students are required to give notice verbally of their intent to graduate early at spring registration. Written notice of intent must be given by December 1 for mid-term graduation and by April 1 for graduation at the end of the junior year to a CHS administrator or counselor. Students must have the approval of the board and a recommendation by the superintendent and principal/designee to graduate early.
A student who graduates early will no longer be considered a student and will become an alumnus of the school district. However, the student who graduates early may participate in commencement exercises.
Students who graduate early may attend the next graduation. It will be the responsibility of the early graduates to check with the school, in advance, regarding:
- Picking up announcement package (ordered in the fall).
- Distribution of cap and gown.
- Graduation practice—(NOTE: All students must take part in the graduation practice in order to participate in the graduation ceremony unless excused by the principal/designee.)
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 1998
July 2003
July 2006
July 2010
September 2012
August 2015
December 2023
