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District creates early-graduation policy requiring application, postsecondary plan and readiness criteria
Summary
Jackson Public School District presented a new Early Graduation policy required by the state education agency (MDE) that establishes an application process, academic and postsecondary-readiness criteria, and administrative review for students seeking to graduate before eight semesters.
The Jackson Public School District Policy Review Committee on June 10 considered a new Early Graduation policy created to meet a Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) requirement aligned to rule 36.7. The draft sets application procedures, eligibility criteria and review steps for students who wish to graduate before completing eight semesters.
Marsha Thomas, assistant superintendent for high schools, told the committee MDE required districts to establish a consistent early graduation process and that the district’s draft defines early graduation as completing required coursework and standards prior to eight semesters. The…
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