Request for Early Graduation

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Our desire is to leave the decision of early graduation up to you, the parent. Our counselors need to know early graduation is being considered as soon as possible so that we can give you the best recommendations and support for your student. With the vast experience of our counselors, we have seen success in students with early graduation, but we have also seen parents regret moving forward so quickly. Our goal is to be sure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Please consider that when giving us the following information and know that our heart is to help and not to hinder your student’s success. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your student’s journey.
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Student's Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Parent/Guardian #1 Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Parent/Guardian E-mail* This field is required.What email address in on your HLA account?
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Proposed Graduation Date* This field is required.
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What age will this student be at the time of graduation?* This field is required.
13 or younger
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Early Graduation Qualifications:

Students planning to graduate before the age of 16 please note.

Submit this Request for Early Graduation form.

Schedule a time to speak with Tina Ketchens (domestic students only) regarding early graduation before your student's senior year.

The student must have at least three (3) years of high school. HLA does not offer a 2-year high school option.

Meet HLA’s minimum credit requirements for graduation.

Students’ transcripts should show the 12th grade year recorded. You can discuss this with the counselor.

NOTE: Students who reside in FL or AL are not eligible for graduation before age 16 (state regulation).

Important: No special request is required for 3 year graduation provided the student is 16 or older. Be sure to list their final year as 12th grade and meet HLA’s minimum graduation requirements.
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What led to the decision to consider early graduation and how will it benefit the student?* This field is required.
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What are the student's post high school plans if he/she graduates early?* This field is required.
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Do you feel this student is socially and emotionally ready for the responsibilities of post high school life, i.e. entering college-level classes with college-aged students, entering the workforce with other adults, etc?* This field is required.
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Has this student taken the ACT, SAT, or CLT?* This field is required.
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Does HLA have those scores on file?* This field is required.
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Does he/she plan to take one of these tests?* This field is required.
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Will this student attend college during the semester following graduation, or will he/she take a gap year?* This field is required.
Will attend college
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I understand that taking a gap year could affect scholarship eligibility.* This field is required.
I understand
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Have you considered other options such as Dual Enrollment, Governor's School, Job Shadowing, Study Abroad, Missions, or Work Experience instead of early graduation?* This field is required.
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Have you considered a December graduation instead of graduating a full year early?* This field is required.
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Are there any questions or concerns you would like to discuss with HLA that might help you in this decision?* This field is required.
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Please enter any questions you may have below.* This field is required.
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I understand that once HLA has officially graduated this student and official transcripts and the diploma have been released, graduation from HLA cannot be reversed.* This field is required.
I understand.
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Both parents/guardians* are aware that the student is planning to graduate early and agree that early graduation is in the best interest of this student.* This field is required.*We have had situations where one of the parents was not aware and did not agree with the student graduating early. This typically happens when both parents are not in the home. If you feel this question does not apply to your family situation, you can click "Yes". Thank you.
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Please explain.* This field is required.
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Parent/Guardian #1 Signature* This field is required.
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After you click SUBMIT, you will be redirected to schedule a date & time for your counselor call with Tina Ketchens.
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