It shall be the policy of the Board to acknowledge each student's successful completion of the instructional program appropriate to the achievement of District goals and objectives as well as personal proficiency by the awarding of a diploma.

The Board shall award a standard high school diploma to every student enrolled in this District who meets the requirements of graduation established by this Board or who properly completes the goals and objectives specified in their individualized education program (I.E.P.) including either the exemption from or the requirement to complete the State-mandated tests and the recommendation of the I.E.P. Team.

Commencement exercises will include only those students who have successfully completed requirements for a standard high school diploma, a special diploma, or a certificate of completion for graduation as certified by the high school principal. No student who has completed the requirements for graduation shall be denied a diploma as a disciplinary measure. A student may be denied participation in the ceremony of graduation when personal conduct so warrants.

The Board also shall grant a diploma of adult education to all District residents over the age of sixteen (16) who have legally left a K-12 program and met the requirements established by the State Board of Education.

The Superintendent shall establish whatever administrative procedures are necessary to ensure compliance with State rules and regulations.

F.S. 1003.428, 1003.429, 1003.43, 1003.435, 1003.438

Revised 4/10/07