In order to recognize successful completion of elementary and middle school education, the Governing Board shall confer diplomas of graduation from elementary and middle schools and from special day and evening classes of elementary and middle grades.
(cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities)
Diplomas shall be awarded only to students who have completed the course of study prescribed by law and the district. (Education Code 51402)
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
In addition, students shall meet district requirements for promotion based on grades, assessments or other indicators as specified in Board policy and administrative regulation.
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 5123 - Promotion/Acceleration/Retention)
(cf. 6162.5 - Student Assessment)
Elementary Programs in Adult Schools
The Board shall prescribe requirements for eighth-grade graduation from an adult school. (Education Code 52510)
The Board shall award diplomas or certificates to adults and eligible minors enrolled in adult schools upon satisfactory completion of a prescribed course of study in an elementary school program.
(cf. 6200 - Adult Education)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48070-48070.5 Promotion and retention
51400-51403 Elementary school diplomas
52507-52510 Requirements for eighth grade graduation (adult school)
60641-60647 Standardized Testing and Reporting Program
60648 Minimum performance levels
Policy FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: June 13, 2000 San Jose, California