Download Early Graduation - Abbotsford School District

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ABBOTSFORD
EARLY GRADUATION
345.61
Early graduation from Abbotsford High School may be permitted in accordance with approved district
procedures and with the approval of the Board of Education. Each case will be reviewed by the
administration.
Early graduations are defined as:
1.
Mid-term (January) - The student graduates one semester early.
2.
Sophomore entering - Junior Year The student graduates one year early.
The Abbotsford Board of Education has the final authority for deciding whether or not the student shall
graduate from high school early. The Board shall receive the recommendation from the administration
and decide each request by a vote at a regular board meeting. When making early graduation decisions
the Board shall review recommendations from the District Administrator, student’s parent(s)/guardian,
or other appropriate staff members.
Students requesting early graduation must have fulfilled all graduation requirements.
Cross Reference:
Legal references:
345.63 Requirements for Graduation
345.11 Class Rank
Section 118.33 Wisconsin statutes
121.02(1) (p)
P118, Wisconsin Administrative Code
Approved: March 17, 1997
Revised: August 17, 1998
The School District of Abbotsford does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion,
national origin (including limited English proficiency) ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status,
parental status, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, emotional disability, learning
disability, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ABBOTSFORD
EARLY GRADUATION PROCEDURES
345.61 - F
Students interested in early graduation must follow these procedures.
1.
Student Requirements:
A. Must have a “C” or 2.0 Grade Point Average.
B. Must satisfy all credit requirements.
C. Early Graduation Application Form must be submitted by the June 1 deadline.
2.
Pre-Graduation Conference Requirement
The student must attend a conference with his/her parents, the principal, guidance counselor
where the following are required
3.
Application Deadlines: Must be at least one semester before the planned early graduation.
A.
Mid-term (January) Graduation:
Completed application including all
no later than June 1.
required documentation received by
the District Administrator.
B.
4.
Sophomore Entering Junior Year:
no later than June 1.
Completed application including all
required documentation received by
the District Administrator
Semester Attendance: Must complete a minimum of six semesters of high school work.
Exceptions to this requirement may be made in unusual circumstances as approved by the
Board of Education at a regular meeting.
No diplomas or commencement activities are available in January.
Cross Reference:
345.64 Requirements for Graduation
345.11 Class Rank
Legal References:
Section 11633 Wisconsin Statutes
121.02 (1) (p)
PI 18, Wisconsin Administrative Code
Approved: August 17,1998
The School District of Abbotsford does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion,
national origin (including limited English proficiency) ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status,
parental status, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, emotional disability, learning
disability, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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