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 1 st . In cases where students transfer after February 1 st , 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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