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Culmination Requirements

To participate in the culmination activity, eighth grade students must meet all LAUSD and school-site criteria to earn a Certificate of Completion.
 
  • To earn a Certificate of Completion, students will be evaluated based on the marks and credits earned in the eighth grade. 
    • Students will earn 5 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.
  • Students must earn a total of 50 credits during that 8th grade year to be eligible for the Certificate of Completion.
  • To participate in Sutter Middle School's culmination ceremony, a student must meet the minimum requirements to earn a Certificate of Completion (50 credits) and be in good standing with respect to their work habits, cooperation, attendance and citizenship.
    • No more than 4 unsatisfactory marks (U's) in work habits and cooperation on their final report card.
    • No outstanding school debts (textbooks, library fines, technology devices)
    • No administrative restrictions due to serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct, education code and/or penal code from 6th to 8th grade.