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. The Board of Directors may exclude students from participation for violation of rules established for the orderly governance of the school. Attendance at commencement exercises is optional. It is the responsibility of the principal to solicit input from each graduating class regarding the proceedings for their commencement.
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, (2013).
281 I.A.C.12.5.
Cross Reference: 505 Student Scholastic Achievement
Approved: Feb. 11, 1985, Aug. 20, 2018
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Oct 28, 2013, July 16, 2018.
Revised: March 10, 1997, July 16, 2018.
