4751-R Graduation Ceremonies Regulation

Participation by Earning a CDOS or SACC

Participation in graduation ceremonies for students who have earned either a Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS) or Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) without meeting the requirements for a high school diploma by the time their ninth-grade cohort reaches graduation is subject to review and approval by the High School Principal and Superintendent of Schools.

The district shall retain a record of each student’s ninth grade cohort.  Each year, the High School Building Principal shall determine whether each student who entered ninth grade with the current year’s graduating class is eligible to participate in that year’s graduation ceremony, pursuant to state law, Board policy and this regulation.

During the school year in which the ninth-grade cohort enters twelfth grade, the High School Building Principal shall submit to the Superintendent of Schools or designee the name(s) of all students who are on track and expected to earn a SACC, but not a Regents or local high school diploma, by the time of graduation.

For each student so identified, the Superintendent or designee shall ascertain whether the student wishes to participate in the graduation ceremonies and related activities of that year’s graduating class by discussing the matter with the student and/or parent/guardian either in person, in writing, by telephone, or via email.

Approved by the Board of Education: 03/15/18
Revision Approved by the Board of Education: 03/20/25
Revision Approved by the Board of Education: 12/18/25
Revision Approved by the Board of Education: 07/07/26

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