Diploma for WWII/Korean Conflict Vets

At the regular Board meeting on May 13, 2002, the Rockridge Board of Education adopted a new policy which could affect veterans of World War II and Korean Conflict.  Upon application, an honorably discharged veteran of World War II or the Korean Conflict will be awarded a Rockridge High School diploma, provided that he or she:  1) resided within an area currently within the Rockridge District at the time he or she left high school, 2) left high school before graduating in order to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, and 3) has not received a high school diploma.

Application for a Diploma for Veterans of WWII or the Korean Conflict

In accordance with the School Board, 6:300, Graduation Requirements, “Veterans of World War II or the Korean Conflict,” the applicant is requesting a diploma.

Please print:

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Last First                               Middle Initial                                      Social Security Number

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Address                                                                                                                                             Telephone Number

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City                                                State                                Zip Code                                             Birth Date

The Applicant attests that he or she meets the following criteria of District policy:

1. The Applicant served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II or the Korean Conflict.

2. The Applicant left high school in order to serve in the U.S. Armed Force.

3. The Applicant resided within an area currently within the School District at the time he or she with drew from high school.

4. The Applicant has not received a high school diploma.

Evidence of Military Service:

Please check on or more of the following:

WWII: December 7, 1941 – September 2, 1945

Korean Conflict:  June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953

Please provide a copy of at least one of the following documents, indicating evidence of service time within the dates listed above.

Form DD214 (Military Separation Form)

Honorable Military Discharge

Other evidence of military service

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Applicant’s Signature                                                                                                       Application Date