A student who has indicated an intent to graduate early may participate in the student’s state administration of the college readiness
exam prior to the junior year, if needed. Students who meet all applicable legal requirements shall be awarded a diploma and an Early
Graduation Certificate.
MID-YEAR GRADUATE PATHWAY
A student who has completed state and district minimum required credits for graduation may be eligible for a mid-year
graduation. Notification shall be given to the principal the semester prior to completing the required credits.
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN
The Superintendent or designee shall develop criteria for the selection of valedictorian and salutatorian. Knox Central
High School and Lynn Camp High will be recognized using a Cum Laude recognition system.
Summa Cum Laude – 4.0+ Weighted GPA
Magna Cum Laude –3.80 to 3.99 Weighted GPA
Cum Laude – 3.50 - 3.79 Weighted GPA
Lynn Camp students will be recognized at graduation on the “Honors” system of Summa Cum Laude is “Highest Honors”,
Magna Cum Laude is “High Honors”, and Cum Laude is “Honors”.
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DIPLOMAS FOR VETERANS
In keeping with statute and regulation, the Board shall award an authentic high school diploma to an honorably discharged
veteran who did not complete high school prior to being inducted into the
United States Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam War.
NOTES: Students must have completed all graduation requirements in order to participate in graduation or commencement
ceremonies/exercises.
ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONS
BOARD POLICY 08.1131
In addition to regular classroom-based instruction, students may earn credit through the following means.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
High school students may earn, through correspondence, a maximum of three (3) units of academic credit to be applied
toward graduation requirements. Only two (2) units may be earned during any one (1) school year. Only courses offered by agencies
and institutions recognized by the Board will be accepted. The express approval of the Principal/designee shall be obtained before
the course is taken and an official record of the final grade must be received by the school before a diploma may be issued to
the student. Under ordinary circumstances, students or their parents/ guardians shall pay for approved correspondence courses
the student chooses to take.
VIRTUAL/ONLINE COURSES
High school students may also earn a maximum of three (3) units of academic credit to be applied toward graduation
requirements by completing online courses offered through agencies approved by the Board, such as the Kentucky Virtual High
School (KVHS). Credit from an online or virtual course may be earned only in the following circumstances:
1. The course is not offered at the high school;
2. Although the course is offered at the high school, the student will not be able to take it due to an unavoidable scheduling
conflict that would keep the student from meeting graduation requirements;
3. The course will serve as a supplement to extend homebound instruction;
4. The student has been expelled from the regular school setting, but educational services are to be continued; or
5. The Principal, with agreement from the student’s teachers and parents/guardians, determines the student requires a
differentiated or accelerated learning environment.
6. Unless otherwise approved by the Principal/designee, students taking such courses must
be enrolled in the District.
As determined by school/council policy, students applying for permission to take a virtual course shall complete
prerequisites and provide teacher/counselor recommendations to confirm the student possesses the maturity level needed to function
effectively in an online learning environment. In addition, the express approval of the Principal/designee shall be obtained before a
student enrolls in a virtual course. The school must receive an official record of the final grade before credit toward graduation will
be recognized.
Provided KVHS courses are part of the student's regular school day coursework, the tuition fee and other costs for a virtual course
shall be borne by the high school for students enrolled full-time. The Board shall pay the fee for expelled students who are permitted
to take virtual courses in alternative settings.