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GRADUATION EXERCISES

 

 

Students will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises upon successful completion of all graduation requirements as prescribed by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the Rapides Parish Pupil Progression Plan prior to the school’s designated graduation practice.

 

GRADUATION REGULATIONS

 

  1. Senior Privileges

 

    1. Are to be scheduled within the last ten (10) days of the school session.

    2. Final examinations shall be scheduled the five (5) school days preceding senior privileges in schools.

    3. Graduation exercises may be scheduled any time after the administration of the last Advanced Placement exam.

 

  1. Addresses on the program may be made by students, faculty, or guests as determined by the school principal.

  2. Special education high school students who successfully complete the required curriculum will be allowed to participate in the regular commencement activities of their high school.

 

AIKEN VIRTUAL PROGRAM

 

Students enrolled in Aiken Virtual Program shall participate in the graduation ceremonies at their home schools.

 

RAPIDES ALTERNATIVE POSITIVE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS (RAPPS)

 

Students who are enrolled at RAPPS at the time of graduation will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies at their home school.

 

Revised:  November 5, 2014

Revised:  July 5, 2016

 

 

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 17:2115

Board minutes, 5-14-98, 3-4-97, 6-17-02, 6-3-03, 11-5-14, 7-5-16

 

Rapides Parish School Board