My High School had tougher guidelines for "graduation" than Alberta. and I choose not to take one of the classes they required, so I did not walk the stage, I knew that would happen the day I choose not to take the class.
I still received the same Alberta diploma as everyone else in the mail. I got into university in a competitive program that required an 86% average to apply for. I went to my High Schools Grad Banquet, and missing the ceremony really did not bother me much.
If the schools guidelines are that you must get at least 50% in all of your classes for the final year, then these kids need to take responsibility and either pass the classes or miss the graduation ceremony. I don't see the problem.
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