Former GCS Students Can Petition for a Diploma

Former students who earned certificates from Guilford County Schools (GCS) can now 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 meet all other requirements.

*The Computer Skills requirement started with the graduating class of 2001.
*The Reading and Math competency requirement started with the graduating class of 1982. 
*Petitions for diplomas will be accepted during a five year window through July 1, 2014.

Previous GCS graduates who received a certificate between the years of 2001 – 2009 should contact their school to petition for a diploma.  Previous GCS graduates who received a certificate prior to 2001 should contact Samara Johnson, supervisor of high school counseling, at 336-370-2332.

To download the petition form, click here.