Generally, students will be required to complete the necessary course work and graduate from high school at the end of grade twelve. Students may graduate prior to this time if they meet the minimum graduation requirements stated in board policy.
A student who graduates early will no longer be considered a student and will become an alumnus of the school district. However, the student who graduates early may participate in commencement exercises.
Students who have completed all graduation requirements may be approved for early graduation; however, a student may not be officially graduated prior to the January enrollment count date unless otherwise approved by the Board of Education.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(5); .5
Cross Reference:
505 Student Scholastic Achievement
Approved 5-19-03 Reviewed 3-24-26 Revised 10-14-26
