Handbook - Midlothian ISD

Scholarship Corporation 4) a grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for collegecredit, including tech prep courses.Please be aware that not all courses are offered at every secondary campus in the District.A student who desires to take a course not offered at his or her regular campus shouldcontact the counselor about a transfer or other alternatives. If the parents of at least 22students request a transfer for those students to take a course in the required curriculumother than fine arts or career and technology, then for the following year the District willoffer the course either by teleconference or at the school from which the transfers wererequested.Early GraduationTo be eligible to graduate early, a student shall complete all course workand exit-level testing required of the ninth grade class in which he or shebegins high school. Prior to the beginning of, but not before, a student’s third year of highschool, a declaration of intent to graduate early must be made in writing to the student’scounselor.[EIC (LOCAL)]Certificates of Coursework CompletionA certificate of coursework completion will not be issued to a senior student whosuccessfully completes state and local credit requirements for graduation, but fails toperform satisfactorily on the exit-level tests.Students with DisabilitiesUpon the recommendation of the admission, review, and dismissal committee, a studentwith disabilities may be permitted to graduate under the provisions of his or herindividualized education program (IEP).Graduation ActivitiesGraduation activities will include:Commencement Ceremony June 4, 2009.Other optional activities will be announced.Graduation ExpensesBecause students and parents will incur expenses in order to participate in the traditionsof graduation—such as the purchase of invitations, senior ring, cap and gown, and seniorpicture—both student and parent should monitor progress toward completion of allrequirements for graduation. The expenses often are incurred in the junior year or firstsemester of the senior year. (See Student Fees)- 37 -