Petition for Diploma

In accordance with Senate Bill 202/S.L. 2009-451, effective July 1, 2009, former students who earned certificates from Guilford County Schools (GCS) may be eligible to receive a diploma due to a change in state law. Students who met all state and local graduation requirements except for passing the Computer Skills Test or Competency Test in Reading and Math can petition the district for a diploma. In accordance with state legislation, the tests were eliminated and are no longer required for graduation. Current students who have not passed the tests will be eligible to receive a diploma if they met all other requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PETITION FOR DIPLOMA

• You must complete the petition in its entirety by providing all requested information.
• The petition must be notarized and the form, with original signatures, must be submitted. No copies will be processed.
• Please allow ninety (90) days for petitions to be processed. Petitions will not be processed on the day they are submitted.
• School personnel will review your academic records to determine if you now qualify for a diploma.
• If it is determined that you are eligible to receive a diploma, one will be ordered for you to pick up or it will be mailed to the address provided. Diplomas are ordered once a month.
• The date on the diploma will be the date the petition is approved.
• Also, you will be provided a copy of your transcript with a note of explanation attached. The actual transcript itself will not be changed.
• Please keep in mind that petitions for diplomas that meet the requirements will be honored until July 1, 2014.

To access the Petition for Diploma form please click the following:

Guilford County Schools Petition for Diploma Form