Culmination Requirements
The following culmination requirements for Class of 2025 will continue in effect unless otherwise officially notified to parents by school. Parents are hereby notified that a “Certificate of Completion” will be granted to students who complete the academic classes needed. Moreover, participation in the Culmination Ceremony is not a right, but a privilege that students earn based on the criteria listed below.
The Los Angeles Unified School District believes that all students can learn and are capable of mastering middle school standards and passing all classes. Your students will be expected to meet the minimum A-G requirements with marks of “D” or better to graduate from high school. LAUSD has adopted a Middle School Culmination Activity and Certificate of Completion policy effective starting with the class of students culminating in 2017. This policy defines the criteria for issuing a Middle School Certificate of Completion and for students to participate in the Middle School Culmination Activity. It supports student achievement and guides students in preparing for matriculation from middle school to high school.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, students will be evaluated based on the marks earned in the core subjects of English/ELD, Math, Social Studies, Science and Physical Education in eighth grade.
1. In 8th grade, students will earn five credits for each semester course in English/ ELD, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, and Elective with a mark of “D” or better.
2. Students MUST earn 50 credits out of the possible 60 credits to be eligible for a Certificate of Completion.
To be eligible to participate in 8th grade activities and culmination exercises, a student must meet the above requirements AND all of the additional following requirements:
1. No FAILS in the 8th Grade on either the FALL or SPRING Final Report Cards. (Up to 2 Fails received in the Fall semester may be validated by marks of C or better in the same subjects in the Spring semester.)
2. Maintain satisfactory marks in work habits and cooperation
• Have no more than two (2) U’s (unsatisfactory) marks in Cooperation for the eighth grade year.• Have no more than two (2) U’s (unsatisfactory) marks in Work Habits for the eighth grade year.
3. Maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance
• The Principal retains the right to withdraw any student from participating in 8th grade activities and/orculmination ceremonies for any discipline-related behavior.• No uncleared absences.
4. Must clear all debts (textbooks, library, student store or any other debt)
Note: Late enrollees and transfer students must also meet all the requirements listed above.
Per district policy and norms (REF-6484.3, December 2017), students will not wear caps/gowns to our middle school culmination ceremony. Furthermore, while students will continue to earn academic recognition within each academic subject, a Valedictorian will no longer be identified. The cap and gown and the distinction of Valedictorian is something that students should look forward to when they graduate from High School. The 8th Grade Awards Ceremony and Culmination will recognize distinguished students with special awards. Frost commits to having a very special Culmination ceremony. Culmination requirements are subject to change based on district and school policies.
Students and parents/guardians will discuss this policy during the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meetings. We will work closely with you and your child to promote academic achievement. If you have questions about the Culmination Activity and Certificate of Completion policy, please contact your child’s counselor.