Any student desiring to graduate from Monroe City R-I High School prior to completion of eight semesters of attendance, must complete and/or comply with the following:

• A letter from the student stating the desire to graduate at the completion of his/her seventh semester.
• A letter from the parent/guardian of the student supporting the student’s desire to graduate at the end of their seventh semester.
• Certification from the High School Counselor that the student will successfully meet all graduation requirements (based on passing all courses which the student is enrolled in).
• A statement from the student that details their intention to participate or not to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony.
• All students wanting to graduate early, must submit their intent to High School Principal no later than October 1.Early graduates will not be eligible for ranking in the Cum Laude system or be eligible for awards such as Valedictorian and/or Salutatorian
• Early graduates will no longer be considered students of the Monroe City R-I School District and therefore many not participate in extra-curricular activities (such as athletics, organizations, or clubs).They may attend dances and other events as a guest only.
• It will be understood that by graduating early, the student(s) will forfeit senior activities at the end of the school year and also the opportunity to apply for local scholarships, because as an early graduate, the student would actually become an alumnus of Monroe City High School.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO INITIATE AND THE COMPLETE THIS PROCESS