In the event of the death of a student who is currently enrolled in a Shelby County high school prior to his/her anticipated graduation date, the principal (or principal's designee) of the high school will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the deceased student and ask their permission to honor their child by presenting them with an honorary diploma.

If the parent(s)/guardian(s) give permission to grant an honorary diploma, the principal shall provide the name of the student to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board of Education.

Upon approval by the Board of Education, the principal will arrange for an appropriate time and place for the recognition of the deceased student and presentation of the honorary diploma to the parent(s)/guardian(s).