In order for a student to qualify for a diploma in this District, s/he must have satisfactorily completed the following courses and earned at least twenty (20) credits.

Graduation must be earned by passing all mandated subjects, a major sequence, and earning total units required for the specific diploma sought. In addition, the student must have passed all of the Ninth Grade Proficiency Tests to receive a standard diploma.

Students in special education shall receive a diploma if certified they have properly completed the requirements of their IEP. They shall participate in all graduation activities.

Diploma - The requirements for graduation are based on grades nine (9) through twelve (12) and are listed below.

Any person, residing in the District, who has completed the academic requirements in any high school but has not passed all the proficiency tests is to be awarded a diploma from this District if s/he retakes and passes any unpassed tests at the high school during the designated testing days, unless excused from the tests as provided in law. The person is not required to meet the requirements established by this District.

Approved 3/97