EARLY GRADUATION
Students may graduate prior to the completion of grade twelve if the course work required for graduation under board policy 505.5 – Graduation Requirements – has been fulfilled. In such cases, the student must have a request signed by the student and parent on file in the principal’s office before the end of the first semester.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Generally, students will be required to complete the necessary course work 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 board policy.
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.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3.
281 I.A.C. 12.2; .5; 12.3(5)
Cross Reference:
505 Student Scholastic Achievement
Adopted: 1.30.1989
Revised/Reviewed: 5.18.2020
