Early Graduation Request

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Birthdate*

Date

When would the student like to graduate?*

Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Fall 2025

Early graduation is defined as graduating before the start of the student's anticipated senior year. Early graduation should not be taken lightly. By graduating too soon, the student may be missing certain opportunities that would be available if the student continued to graduate on time with his or her same age peers. It is advised for the student and parent/guardian seriously consider the pros and cons of graduating early and discuss them thoroughly.

Students wishing to graduate early will have the same requirement of all graduating seniors and must come in for a 30 minute Senior Interview. Samples of student work will be requested to be provided by the senior at the interview.

Which of the following apply?*

The student has been accepted to a post-secondary schoool (College, trade school, etc)The student has a job offer that requires a high school diplomaThe student is joining the military and/or has been in touch with a recruiterOther

In this space, please give details explaining the above option that is marked. Please list specifics such as school name, recruiter name or employer name and number e can call to verify and/or any other important details. *

Parent/legal guardian: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have carefully and thoroughly considered all aspects and possible consequences of my child graduating early. I have been in open communication with my child and feel he/she will be ready to graduate at the time designated at the top of this form. I understand that I have the option to discuss possible future consequences with staff at Chestnut Ridge Academy. Finally, I understand that submission of this form does not mean my student’s graduation will be approved. A final decision must be made by Chestnut Ridge Academy administration.*

Student: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have carefully and thoroughly considered all aspects and possible consequences of graduating early. I have been in open communication with my parents/legal guardian and feel that I will be ready to graduate at the time designated at the top of this form.*