Do you need to be present to receive your high school diploma?\nLike if you need to go somewhere in an emergency on the exact same day you receive your high school diploma can you still receive it some where else?
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I hope you don't have to miss your graduation day but if you do. The school cannot require you to be there for the graduation. If you have completed all the course work required by your state you can receive the diploma by mail or by stopping by the school office. Good luck!
237286
We had Jr high graduation. My kids do not. In some areas they still do because high school was optional, even when I went you did not have to complete, you could leave at 16. Some of the kids never graduated, others went to the draft and never came home, others still were lost to drugs, car wrecks and so on. Jr high graduation was all some of the parents got. Buy a token gift if you want or a card.  I did not have a party for that event, we had a dinner at home and I think I got a card or two.  Just congratulate them and wish the child success in high school.Get a card or a small token gift if you want.
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The way I understand it is you may take part in the graduation ceremony but you don't get a diploma or degree untill you have enough credits. You don't graduate early.\nWalking in the graduation ceremony doesn't mean you graduate early.How many people would finish the course if they already had a degree?
532484
Well when you are in high school, is some schools there are credits (which is the way I have to do) anyways I have to get 24 credits to graduate from high school to go to college, it is possible for me to be a 3 year grad and not go into my senior year but not quite so sure about 9th grade since I am already in 9th grade.
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They just want your completed qualifications.  For example, if you have a degree and are studying a graduate diploma, just write your degree.  In your case, write high school, as your degree isn't yet finished.
652413
High School Diploma, you can do it. Don't think negative always have a positive attitude and you will come out on top. Finishing High School is something you will only get to do once and it's a great memory.
243042
Because a GED means that you quit. Even if you had a good reason to quit, you quit. A high school diploma means that you persevered even when you didn't want to. You saw it through. That said, there are many people who quit because of hardships in their homes. They often need to get out and away from a bad situation. They have to work to support themselves. Then later, these people go back and get their GED. They can go to community college and finally earn college degrees. So, it's not over for those people that have to quit and get GEDs. But you don't sound one of them. I commend you for thinking rationally about it before just doing it and not showing up for school anymore. Your life would be simpler if you just saw high school to it's finish. Best wishes to you.
676784
It is the SAME thing.  The fact is if you go to college your High School Diploma is never regarded again.  Just go to College after and it makes no difference.  I believe K-12 schooling in this country in dragged on for too long learning not enough.
57223
I have a GED, I did not complete high school for reasons that are not important.  My GED has allowed me to attain employment as well as a person wh graduated high school......my life would be much worse without it.
332808
Depending on your local EMS, but most states require you to be 18. You don't need a high school diploma but you will have a hard time getting hired besides the interfacility companys. You can take the EMT course you just can't be certified by your state. Don't be discouraged, being an EMT is a great stepping stone to any career. It shows responsibility, ability to handle stress, dependability, and maturity to be able to handle emergency situations.
6497
Call your local high school and tell them you want to go back. That will be a great place to start. They will be able to tell you how to get your diploma or GED. I think its great you want to go back !!!!!!
553920
You can become a Firefighter without going through Paramedic school. Normally, at an accident, the Fire Dept shows up in case extraction is needed using Hurst tools or to make sure there is no danger of a fire due to gasoline leakage. At least that's how it is here in Florida. Wish ya luck. Honored profession. :)
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When you say adult school, do you mean to get your GED? cause there is a big difference between a GED and High school diploma. Finishing highschool would definitely be a plus, but not for everyone. My brother just got so far behind cause of my sister, that he doesn't feel comfortable in school anymore. Now he's going for his GED and I think he's doing the right thing.
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Being educated and having a diploma are two different things. I have known three or four people in my life who did not have a college education or in one case even a high school education but they are the best educated people I know. \n\nThey have common sense, a great love of reading and learning and the desire to get ahead.
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It depends on what you need it for. For admittance to the University System in Germany, this is true. Not even some years at a US college are enough. You have to go through the certification process of the particular region for this. \nIt is true, that the US diploma from high school is not the same because Germany has several systems for public education. \n\nI have never heard of people having to go 'back to school' but I have heard of people having to take qualifying examinations for University admissions.\nSee: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_system
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It depends on the state, but in NJ you can get your EMT certification when you are 16 years old.  You do not need a high school diploma.
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Fifteen? You'll be fine.\n\nI actually took the High School Proficiency Exam, which allows you to recieve your diploma before actual graduation. Missing 15 on THAT could potentially cause one to fail the test.\nThe CaHSEE has lower standards, and more questions, if I recall right. Chances are good, 15 wrong answers on both sections will damage your score, but not destroy it. It's up to the percent you recieve on the overall test. Below a 70%... I'm not sure.