Each student request for early graduation will be given consideration on an individual basis with the subsequent final disposition to be made by the Board of Directors, Forest City Community School.  A student of the Forest City Community High School may graduate at the end of the first semester of their senior year.
 
All course requirements as stated in the handbook have been met.
 
A formal application is completed and presented to the high school principal in a timely manner.  Exceptions may be made to students who transfer into the district after this deadline but only after thorough evaluation and recommendation by the high school principal.
 
The application is signed by a student, parent, guidance counselor, high school principal and president of the Board of Directors, Forest City Community Schools.
 
The student will be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies at the end of the school year, but will not be eligible for participation in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities once attendance has ceased. 
 
The student must notify the high school principal by the end of the first semester if the student intends to attend graduation exercises.  
 
All seniors, whether they complete requirements for graduation at the end of seven semesters or at the end of the regular school year will be ranked together in determining class rank.
 
Proof of graduation will be submitted in writing upon request by the high school principal to any institution of higher learning or prospective employer.
 
Students may be considered for early graduation by the principal and superintendent, if they ascertain circumstances beyond reasonable doubt that such a recommendation is definitely in the best interest of the individual student involved.

Cross Reference:
505 Student Scholastic Achievement

Approved:4-10-89
Reviewed: 6-10-24
Revised:6-12-23