====== Graduates ======

Each time a student graduates, the Graduate Codes need to be recorded in PowerSchool.
Ensure the **grade level** is set to 12 on the current enrollment to include the student in the class rank, state reports and transcripts.

Record the Graduate Codes for each graduate on the State/Province - VA page (General and Transcript tabs).
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Record these fields on the General tab:
  * If enrolled in GED, set the appropriate **ExitDate/ExitCode (W731)**, **GED Program Code**, **Diploma Type** & the **Graduate/Other Completer Code** for the GED option
  * Set the **Uniform Certificate of General Studies/Associate's Degree Flag** if applicable
  * Confirm the **Grad/Other Completer Code** is accurate
  * Set the **Credit Accommodation Codes** if applicable
  * Add the **Diploma Seal** but the //Graduate/Other Completer Code// must be 1, 2, or 6
  * Set the **Early College Scholar Program Code** if needed
  * Add the **Graduation Plan Code**

On the Transcript tab:
  * Set the **Diploma Type**
  * Confirm the **Graduation Date**
**NOTE:** //The dates can be mass populated, but you will need to adjust the exceptions and confirm the returning seniors don't have a Graduation Date recorded.
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There are several situations for a high school student to be considered a graduate. Each case is handled slightly differently.
  * [[.:graduates:OnTargetSeniors]]
  * [[.:graduates:EarlyGraduates]]
  * [[.:graduates:GEDGraduates]]
  * [[.:graduates:APS Graduates]]
  * [[.:graduates:ReturningSeniors]]
  * [[.:graduates:SummerGraduates]]


From time to time, a **[[.:ReportGraduates|Report List of Graduates]]** is needed.

The alumni transcript might be requested for a graduated student. If the student attended WCS prior to 2008, contact the SIS Specialist for assistance. The transcripts are requested and distributed through [[.:Parchment]].