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Legal Ref: A.R.S. 15-203 Powers and Duties 15-341 General powers and duties; immunity; delegation. 15-701.01 High school; graduation; requirements 15-741. Assessment of pupils A.A.C. R7-2-302.04 Minimum Course of Study and Competency Requirements for Graduation from High School Cross Ref: IGD - Curriculum Adoption IGE - Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines IKA - Grading/Assessment Systems JCABC – Admission of Transfer Students IHAE - Physical Education Replaces TUSD Policy & Regulation # 5200 – Graduation; Policy # 5203 – Special Education Graduation Requirements and #5210 – Graduation Requirement Waived for University Entrance. POLICY TITLE: Graduation Exercises Tucson, Arizona GOVERNING BOARD POLICY POLICY CODE: IKFB LEAD DEPARTMENT: Academic Excellence Tucson Unified School District Governing Board believes that completion of the requirements for a diploma from the public schools is an achievement that improves the community as well as the individual therefore the Board wishes to recognize that achievement in a publicly celebrated graduation exercise. Students should see this as a privilege that is earned to participate in a public ceremony for a grand achievement. Graduation exercises will be held for students who have met Arizona State Board of Education and Tucson Unified School District requirements for graduation from high school. High School Participation in high school baccalaureate/commencement exercises is encouraged but is not compulsory. However, since these exercises require planning, rehearsals and appropriate conduct, the following rules shall apply: • Students who wish to participate must be present at the rehearsals. Failure to do so, except for legitimate reasons for absence, may be cause for excluding students from participating in the exercises. • Students may not participate in the commencement exercises unless they have successfully completed the requirements for graduation. • Students must wear the designated cap and gown which may or may not include a uniform sash. Students who are unable to purchase a cap and gown because of financial hardship will be provided one. • Students who have earned honor cords by reaching a level of achievement in recognized school organizations may wear them during the commencement ceremony with their caps and gowns. • No other adornment shall be worn with the hat or gown. • Students must be in compliance with Board Policy – Student Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs (JICG), and must not be in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or any restricted substance. • Students must meet the standards of dress established by Board Policy - Student Dress (JICA). • Students must be in good standing with the school. Students may not participate if they are under suspension, expulsion or other restrictive discipline imposed by school administrators in accordance with school and district policies and procedures. • Students must have paid all fees and fines owed to the schools or have made appropriate payment or waiver arrangements with a school administrator. Students are not precluded from participation because of unpaid fees which have been waived.
• Students may be removed from participation in the exercises if they engage in any behavior that disrupts the event or which causes unnecessary distraction to other students, parents or visitors. Students who do not participate in graduation exercises and who have completed all the requirements for a diploma may pickup their diploma from their school the following day or thereafter. Adopted: March 8, 2005 Revision: Review: LEGAL REF.: CROSS REF.: JICA Student Dress; JICG Student Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs. Replaces TUSD Policy # 5230 Caps and Gowns POLICY TITLE: Student Fees, Fines and Charges Tucson, Arizona GOVERNING BOARD POLICY POLICY CODE: JQ Schools may impose the following sanctions against students for non-payment of fees, charges and tuition: 1. Denial of participation in commencement ceremony; 2. Denial of right to obtain a yearbook; 3. Denial of participation in extracurricular activities; 4. Denial of registration in elective courses; (if courses or hours are not required for graduation) 5. Suit against the parents or guardians. Schools may impose other sanctions which do not interfere with a resident student's right to attend a common school. Schools may not withhold grade cards and transcripts as a sanction for non-payment of fees. Adopted: August 16, 1960 Revision: January 19, 1971 Revision: June 4, 1991 Revision: September 9, 2008 (numeric to letter format only) Review: December 14, 2010 (reviewed with no changes) LEGAL REF.: Attorney General's Opinion I87-114 CROSS REF Replaces TUSD Policy # 5465
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