Early Graduation
MGLVA recognizes that certain students have pursued an accelerated program which allows them to complete their graduation requirements earlier than an eight-semester program.
MGLVA will allow students who have completed their graduation requirements at the end of their sixth or seventh semester to be considered for early graduation. Please consider the following before making your decision to apply for early graduation:
Requirements:
If all of these factors have been considered and you feel it is in your best interest to apply for early graduation, there is a link at the bottom of this form that will direct you to the application. Please note that all students who apply may not be approved. Applications will be considered by the counseling staff and school principal. MMC requirements need to be met in addition to total number of credits accrued.
Applications for early graduation for the 2024-2025 school year must be filled out completely and submitted no later than Friday, June 7, 2024. Any applications received after the due date for currently enrolled students will not be considered.
Application Link:
2023-2024 Application: https://forms.gle/FStSLjiQnsyweiBB6
2024-2025 Application: forms.gle/ftk3xsbwzqeRdox87
***Please Email your counselor when you have completed your application***
MGLVA will allow students who have completed their graduation requirements at the end of their sixth or seventh semester to be considered for early graduation. Please consider the following before making your decision to apply for early graduation:
- Have I demonstrated a strong work ethic in my high school career?
- If I am applying for graduation after three years, have I accrued at least 14 total credits toward graduation by the end of my 10th grade year, recognizing that I will not be able to take more than eight classes in any one semester?
- If I am applying for graduation at the end of the first semester of senior year, have I accrued at least 18 credits by the end of my 11th grade year, recognizing that I will not be able to take more than 8 classes in any one semester?
- Have I considered factors such as maturity and post-secondary goals in my decision to apply for early graduation, recognizing that this option may not be in the best interest of every student who is eligible?
- Have I considered options like Dual Enrollment and taking Honors/AP classes as an alternative to early graduation?
- If you’re college-bound, strongly consider completing the second semester of your MGLVA senior year and taking advantage of Dual Enrollment. Colleges are looking more for challenging and higher-level classes on your transcript than an early graduation date.
- Am I willing to participate in an independent study English class that is reading and writing intensive, in addition to British Literature? (Necessary due to Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements)
- Do I have the consent of my parent/guardian to apply for early graduation?
Requirements:
- Accrual of at least 14 total credits toward graduation by the end of 10th grade year
- Accrual of at least 18 credits by the end of 11th grade year
- Students must have passed Algebra II prior to the end of junior year.
- Parent/Legal Guardian consent
- Must attend a meeting with MGLVA school counselors prior to application.
- Applications MUST be received by the deadline (June 7, 2024). No exceptions.
If all of these factors have been considered and you feel it is in your best interest to apply for early graduation, there is a link at the bottom of this form that will direct you to the application. Please note that all students who apply may not be approved. Applications will be considered by the counseling staff and school principal. MMC requirements need to be met in addition to total number of credits accrued.
Applications for early graduation for the 2024-2025 school year must be filled out completely and submitted no later than Friday, June 7, 2024. Any applications received after the due date for currently enrolled students will not be considered.
Application Link:
2023-2024 Application: https://forms.gle/FStSLjiQnsyweiBB6
2024-2025 Application: forms.gle/ftk3xsbwzqeRdox87
***Please Email your counselor when you have completed your application***