Students may complete their course work for graduation early from Madison City Schools by meeting all requirements for an Alabama Diploma as described in the Alabama Administrative Code 290-030-010-.6 (11) and when the conditions listed below are met. Students may also accelerate their program of studies by enrolling in summer school and dual enrollment at a postsecondary institution.

1. Students must submit the Early or Midyear Completion form with a parent’s signature no later than the semester prior to midyear graduation
2. Students who plan to complete early must follow course sequence/prerequisites.
3. Students who plan to complete early will not be given preferential treatment in registration and course selection.
4. Students who plan to accelerate their program of studies for the purpose of early completion may do so if space is available in classes after grade level students have completed registration.
5. Students who complete graduation requirements early will not be permitted to remain at school during the regular school day. However, they may return to school for senior activities and after school activities provided they remain in good standing with the school and follow the local school procedures for returning to the campus.
6. A student must be a full time student to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Therefore, a student who completes graduation requirements early will not be eligible for extracurricular activities.
7. Students who complete graduation requirements early will receive their diplomas at the regularly scheduled graduation ceremony.