8th Grade Promotion Requirements
- Participation in 8th Grade Portfolio Day is required in order for students to participate in the 8th Grade activities at the end of the year.
- All 8th grade students must earn a passing grade in at least nine of their twelve classes taken during the year; at least four of those passing grades must be earned in the second semester.
- If a student receives an unsatisfactory mark (“U”) in citizenship from two or more different teachers during the fourth quarter, he/she will be excluded from all promotion activities including the ceremony. (5 class tardies = “U”).
- Students may not have two or more full day school suspensions during their 8th grade school year.
- 8th graders may not have a suspension or major disciplinary incident during the final grading period.
- A student must maintain acceptable behavior. Excessive referrals, tardies, or truancies may affect participation in promotion activities.
- The principal shall have the option of removing any student from participation in the ceremony because of unacceptable behavior either on campus, at a school activity, or in the community if the action is related directly to a school situation.
- Administrative transfers and any involvement related to drugs, alcohol, graffiti, violent behavior, or weapons may exclude a student from the Promotion Ceremony and end of the year activities.
- Students in danger of not being eligible will be notified by counselors each quarter.
- Students not meeting the above requirements will have the opportunity to submit an appeal to the culmination committee for consideration.
Clothing Suggestions for 8th Grade Promotion
- Nice collared or polo style shirt
- Neckties are optional
- Slacks or nice pants with a belt
- Suits are optional
- No jeans or shorts of any color
- Nice dress shoes if possible
- Dresses (long or mid thigh) must have straps
- Skirts/pants and a nice blouse/Pant Suits
- No sheer or see-through clothing
- Dress shoes with straps/back
- Heels higher than 2” are NOT recommended