8th Grade Culmination Requirements / Activities

The LAUSD Middle School Culmination Activity and Certificate of Completion policy defines the criteria for earning a Middle School Certificate of Completion and participating in the Culmination Ceremony. To participate in the culmination ceremony, eighth grade students must meet all LAUSD requirements to earn a Certificate of Completion. Students will be evaluated based on the marks and credits earned in the eighth grade. Students will earn five credits for passing each semester course with a ‘D’ or better. Grades from all subject areas will be used to determine credits earned in eighth grade.

Ø Students must earn 50 credits during eighth grade to be eligible for the Certificate of Completion.

Additionally, Olive Vista Middle School & STEAM Magnet requires all students to meet the following criteria to participate in the culmination ceremony.

Ø  Earn a minimum of 12 Es or Ss in Work Habits on the final report card. Only final (20 week) report cards count. (that means no more than two Us)

Ø  Earn a minimum of 12 Es or Ss in Cooperation on the final report card. Only final (20 week) report cards count. (that means nor more than two Us)

Ø  Maintain 96% on-time attendance throughout the eighth-grade year. (avoid being tardy to class)

Ø  Complete all assigned character building.

Ø  Pay all financial obligations including, but not limited to, lost or damaged: books, computers, phone pouches, etc.

Ø  Maintain overall Satisfactory Citizenship throughout the 8th grade year. (avoid behaviors such as but but not limited to: fighting, disrespectful behaviors, bringing unsafe items to school, etc)

Parents of students not meeting the academic, behavior and/or attendance requirements will be notified in a timely manner of ineligibility to participate in the culmination ceremony. Parents wishing to appeal must contact Ms. Ghoneim, of the appeal committee.

Students may also be required to participate in one or more of the following intervention and support programs for assistance with meeting the expectations above.

Students and parents/guardians will discuss this policy during the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference. If you have questions about the Culmination Activity and Certificate of Completion policy, contact your child’s counselor at 818-833-3934.

See our 8th Grade News and Updates page for up to the minute information:  https://olivevistams.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2189428?categoryId=22152