It shall be the duty of the superintendent to recommend to the Board of Directors standards for graduation from high school that comply with statutory and State Board of Education requirements. 

Commencement and Baccalaureate Exercises 

Commencement exercises shall be free from sectarian influence. Cultural traditions such as invocation and benediction observances inherent in such exercises may be honored in the spirit of accommodation. 

The district shall not sponsor a baccalaureate service. Parents and/or outside groups may elect to sponsor such a service without any promotion through the school. Staff and student participation shall be voluntary. If school facilities are used, they may be rented by the sponsoring body. 

To be eligible to participate in commencement exercises, students shall meet all state and district requirements for graduation. 

Early Graduation  

Specific regulations and procedures for permitting exceptionally able students to complete their high school education in less than three years shall be developed by the administration and approved by the board. A student who graduates early must complete all requirements of the State Board of Education and this board.

 

Adopted:
09/01/19
 

LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 28A.230.090  
RCW 28A.230.097  
RCW 28A.230.120  
RCW 28A.230.122  
RCW 28A.600.300-400  
RCW 28A.635.060  
WAC 180-51  
WAC 392-121-182  
WAC 392-169  
WAC 392-348  
WAC 392-410  
WAC 392-410-350  
WAC 392-415-070