D. Senior Mid-Year Graduation:
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Students who complete all graduation requirements by the end of the second marking period of the
senior year, may select to leave school at that time provided they have complied with the following
procedures:
1. A formal request must be made to the school administration, before the end of the junior
year. This request must be made on the official “Early Graduation Request Form” which
can be obtained from the Guidance Office.
2. The request for Mid-Year Graduation must have the approval of the parent or guardian.
The student’s guidance counselor will certify that the student is eligible for early
graduation.
3. A program must be planned accordingly prior to the end of the Junior year.
4. Final and official approval must be obtained from the school administration.
Principals should use discretion in granting permission for early graduation and weigh each
request on its own merits. Consideration should be given to requests centered around such
things as:
a. Early acceptance into college or some other acceptable educational or vocational
program.
b. Extreme economic hardship within a family.
Since the Board feels that a student’s high school experience is beneficial both
academically and socially, it will not be the intent of this policy to encourage students
to request early graduation simply for the purpose of seeking an early termination to
their formal education process.
Students who have been granted permission for mid-year graduation will receive their
diplomas in June and are expected to participate in commencement activities. All
graduation expenses and obligations should be met before leaving school.
5. All other requests for early graduation other than those stipulated above will require the
approval of the Superintendent of Schools. In no case will students be permitted to
“graduate” earlier than the end of the “junior” year.
E. Transfer of Credits:
Students who transfer to the senior high school in their senior year will receive an Enfield diploma
provided such transfer is made on or before February 1st. In cases where students transfer after
February 1st, the administration shall make an effort to have the student receive a diploma from the
school last attended. In any case, students in this category shall participate in Enfield graduation
ceremonies.
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