To participate in these or other senior activities, I understand, and I agree to the following:
These activities are considered regular scheduled school days and my attendance and participation mean that I will adhere to all school rules.
I will continue to refrain from any and all prohibited student misconduct as outlined in Board Policy 7:190 and as prescribed in the Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook that was provided to me at the beginning of the 2010-2021 school year. This includes but is not limited to:
     +causing or attempting to cause damage, theft, or altering the appearance of school property or another’s personal property
        in any way, shape or form;
     +engagement in any activity on or off-campus, during or after school hours, that interferes, disrupts, or adversely affects the
       school environment, school operations, or any educational function;
     +engagement in “group disorder”;
     +trespassing on school property; and/or
     +violating any criminal law.

I understand I will be subject, but not limited to the following disciplinary measures and/or other consequences prior to receiving my diploma, should I not abide by the above terms:
     +Community service
     +Loss of graduation ceremony privileges
     +Full restitution of cost and repair
     +Suspension and/or Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored activities
     +Notification to juvenile authorities or other law enforcement and potential police arrest

These disciplinary measures are not progressive.

Your graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.  Alternative dates due to rain will be June 5th and 6th with times tbd.  The formal ceremony is to honor you, the student, for completing all of the graduation requirements.  The formal ceremony is a privilege established by the Zion Benton Twp. High School District 126 Board of Education.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all CDC guidelines must be followed.

Participation is contingent on your successful completion of the required credits and your adherence to all school regulations, procedures, and policies for student behavior and attendance outlined in this contract. Please make every effort to ensure that you make progress towards your graduation requirements and that you help us maintain the proper learning environment.

To participate in the formal graduation ceremony, I understand and agree to the following:
1.    To abide by District 126 Board Policy 7:190 and the Student Code of Conduct,
2.    To dress in clothing appropriate for a formal event,
3.    To display dignified and courteous behavior throughout the ceremony, and to remain quiet during the speeches and the
       reading of student names,
4.    To refrain from adding any decorations or alteration to your graduation gown, and
5.    To refrain from any behavior or using any object that is disruptive, distracting, or dangerous to yourself or those around you.


Violation of these behavior expectations will subject me to the following consequences:
1.   Being prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony,
2.   Removal from the graduation ceremony,
3.   Not receive my diploma until my parent or guardian and I appear before the Principal and/or Board of Education, and/or
4.   Any other consequences deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.


All students may pick up their diploma at the ZBTHS Bookstore beginning the week of June 7, 2021, on Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Students must present a school I.D., and all school fees and fines must be paid in full.