The Clear Lake Community School District is considering an option that would give students experiencing certain life circumstances the opportunity to graduate high school on time with their class.
The Clear Lake Board of Education had its first reading of an updated graduation requirements policy that includes a core diploma earlier this month.
In this Globe Gazette file photo from 2016, Clear Lake High School graduates toss their caps in the air after the commencement ceremony.
File photo
The diploma allows students who are behind in credits, who are enrolled in the alternative school and who meet other requirements outlined in the student handbook to earn fewer elective credits and still graduate from high school.