522 Policy: Commencement Participation
522 Policy: Commencement Participation
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth requirements for commencement participation.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
It is the policy of Richfield Public Schools that all students who participate in commencement have completed the requirements for graduation. Except as noted in Section III of this policy, no senior will be allowed to participate in the commencement exercises of Richfield High School (RHS) unless all qualifications are met for receiving a diploma as outlined in Board Policy 521: Graduation Requirements.
III. COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION
Seniors meeting the requirements specified in Section II of this policy will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony with the exception of students who are ineligible to participate for disciplinary reasons that have been reviewed by the Richfield High School principal and the superintendent. Participating students will be required to wear the prescribed cap and gown. Decoration of caps is allowed, provided the decorations adhere to Board Policy 547: Student Dress and Appearance. Modification or decoration of caps may be reviewed and/or approved by the RHS administration prior to the commencement ceremony.
IV. PARTICIPATION IN OTHER YEAR-END ACTIVITIES
Seniors who do not participate in commencement may still participate in all other senior class year-end activities unless participation is denied for appropriate reasons, which may include discipline. The decision for students determined to be ineligible for other year-end activities will also undergo review by the Richfield High School principal and the superintendent.
Cross References:
Board Policy 521: Graduation Requirements
Board Policy 547: Student Dress and Appearance
RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: February 26, 1962
REVISED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: April 20, 1970; July 21, 1986; June 1, 1998; September 16, 2002; June 24, 200; May 1, 2017; September 3, 2019; December 2, 2024