BOARD POLICY 345.6

345.6   –   Graduation Requirements

Graduates of Fort Atkinson High School must earn a minimum of twenty-four (24.0) credits in grades 9 through 12.  Starting with the Class of 2017, students must meet the Wisconsin Civics Graduation Requirement. In addition, students will successfully complete all components of the Senior Portfolio process. 

Students are encouraged to select additional credits beyond the graduation requirement.  Educational programs for high school graduation may be provided to accommodate pupils with exceptional needs or requirements. 

Early Graduation Option:  It is anticipated that a student will graduate four years after beginning his/her high school education.  Early graduation requests will be reviewed by the High School Principal.  Final determination rests with the Board of Education with consideration of input from a counselor, High School Principal and District Administrator.  Applications must be submitted in writing to the High School Principal no later than the last day of classes in the spring semester of the student’s eleventh grade (junior year).  In extraordinary circumstances, the High School Principal, District Administrator and Board of Education may consider requests after this date. 

Legal Ref.:           Section 118.33, Wisconsin Statutes, PI 18, Wisconsin Administrative Code

Cross Ref:            Board Policy 351 – Summer School (High School Make Up Credit)

                              Board Policy 456.2 – Student Assistance Supports and Interventions

                              AR 345.6 – Graduation Accommodations

Approved:        January 17, 2002

Reviewed:        March 2, 2005

Revised:           April 21, 2005

Revised:           December 18, 2008

Revised:         July 28, 2014

Revised:           December 17, 2015