Students who have met the requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in the commencement proceedings provided they abide by the proceedings organized by
the school district. Home school students (enrolled in the senior class) who have attended a full academic standing may participate in the graduation ceremony at the discretion
of the administration. Home school students who have not met the graduation requirements may receive an attendance certificate. Foreign exchange students who are in good
standing may participate in the graduation ceremony at the discretion of administration. Foreign exchange students who have met the graduation requirements may receive an
attendance certificate. It is the responsibility of the principal to solicit input from each graduating class regarding the proceedings for their commencement. The Board of
Education may exclude students from participation for violation of rules established for the orderly governance of schools.
Failure of a student to participate in commencement will not be a reason for withholding the student's final progress report or diploma certifying the student's completion of
high school.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5.
Cross Reference: 505 Student Scholastic Achievement
Approved 2-15-2010
Reviewed 7-20-2015
Revised 03-19-18
