Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 25 of 48) in pdf

Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 25

RADUATION

Graduation from high school is a milestone in life and should be celebrated with the decorum and dignity that

demonstrate twelve years of education. Therefore, you and your child must understand and agree to certain

basic guidelines for our ceremony.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY:

1. Acquiring the necessary credits toward graduation – 125 credits (approved by the State Board of

Education).

2. Passing major subjects, i.e. P.E., English, History, Math, and Social Studies (approved by the

State Board of Education); in addition to all other subjects required for a diploma.

3. Attending school on a daily basis - Students on noncredit cannot expect to graduate from

Irvington High School because they do not receive credit for subjects taken if they have more

than eighteen (18) unexcused absences AT ANY TIME during the school year;

4. Passing both parts of the HSPA (Language Arts, and Math) is mandatory. Students who fail to

pass one or more sections must re-take the test. Students may have up to three (3) opportunities

to pass the HSPA.

Seniors who do not pass the HSPA during the October testing will take the Alternative High School Assessment

(AHSA). If the student is not successful with the AHSA, he/she will not graduate from Irvington High School.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY ON THE DAY OF GRADUATION:

Proper Attire:

1. Shorts, hats or accessories unbecoming to a formal ceremony will not be allowed.

Students are expected to wear shoes appropriate for a formal graduation

ceremony. Leisure footwear, such as sneakers or sandals, is not allowed.

Punctuality:

2. All students will be in the high school auditorium at 4:00 P.M. on the date of

graduation.

Attitude:

3. Students will conduct themselves in a dignified manner during the ceremony. We

know that we will see demonstrations of “mature behavior” and respect as we

share the evening with relatives and friends.

Cooperation:

4. All students will adhere to all directives.

The young men and women who walk across the stage at graduation have earned the right to do so. Therefore,

appropriate behavior and decorum will ensure the sophisticated graduation exercise that parents and all in

attendance have a right to expect. With your help we can make this the most beautiful graduation ever!

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