Hawthorne Student Parent Handbook 2016-2017 | Page 38

Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
MOVING UP CEREMONY The purpose of the Moving Up ceremony is to accord honor and respect to the 4 th grade class in a dignified manner . A student , who successfully completes the elementary school program , including all obligations to the school , will participate in the Moving Up program . Students who are chronic disciplinary problems may not be allowed to participate in the Moving Up ceremony .
A student may be denied the opportunity to participate in the Moving Up program for any of the following reasons : o Excessive absences and lateness ‘ s ( please refer to the attendance policy ) o Excessive suspensions from school o Fighting / physically assaulting another student or staff member o Undesirable conduct on a school sponsored trip or activity o Possession of a weapon
Parents / Guardians are advised that the above is only a partial listing of the reasons to exclude a student from the Moving Up ceremony . The school and Principal reserve the right to exclude any student for any other actions that would be construed to dishonor or discredit the Moving Up class .
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