Policy for Participation in Graduation Programs - IKFB

Policy for Participation in Graduation Programs -  IKFB

A student who has completed local and state requirements for a diploma is entitled to receive a diploma from Marshwood High School. To be eligible for participation in the graduation ceremony, the individual must have completed all graduation requirements prior to the date of the ceremony.

Graduation expenses are a responsibility of the graduating class. Funds are raised by class-initiated and executed fundraising activities and by class dues assessment which is voted each year by the class. 

Early in the senior year the graduating class determines the expenses necessary for their graduation. These expenses may include: cap and gown, honor cards, programs, tickets, flowers, police services at graduation programs, scholarships, gifts to the school, individual souvenir gifts to class members and banquet expenses.

Due to the fact that it is necessary to commit funds early in the senior year, it is necessary that every class member who plans to participate in the graduation program pay his/her share of the expenses.

1. All financial obligations of each member of the senior class participating in the graduation program must be paid in full by May 15. The student must be in good standing at the time of graduation which shall mean not serving a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary action specified in the student code of conduct.

2. Should a senior not graduate, then he/she will be refunded his/her contribution.

3. Should a senior decide after making his/her determination by May 15 that he/she does not wish to participate in the graduation program, he/she will not be refunded his/her contribution. 

4. A student who is not a member of the graduation class who wishes to participate in graduation due to early or late completion of graduation requirements in a given year must make application to the Guidance Office by October 1. A conference between the student, parents and school representative shall be held. If these steps are completed, the student may be granted standing in the graduation class with the approval of the principal.

5. The school principal will have discretionary powers to provide for school payment of supplemental charges in the case of students unable to pay these charges.

  

 

Policy Adopted: November 15, 1995

Policy Revised: April 5, 2006