Graduation rule affects Class of 2007

Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2006

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The Fulton County School System is requiring that students, beginning with the Class of 2007, adhere to systemwide rules that govern graduation ceremony participation. The requirements do not affect the current Class of 2006.

Beginning next fall, graduating seniors must earn all appropriate and required credits, as well as passing scores on all sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test, to participate or “walk” in commencement exercises.

Previously, students who were completing coursework or testing requirements through summer school were allowed to parade and sit with their fellow students during the graduation event, although they would not receive a diploma during the ceremony. Participation is now granted only if all graduation requirements are met prior to the ceremony.

Similarly, special education students must complete their special education diploma requirements to take part in the graduation ceremony.

Questions regarding this rule should be addressed to the high school’s graduation counselor.

Source: Fulton County Schools

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