By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

The Yazoo County School Board unanimously approved a third Mississippi High School Graduation Pathway that, hopefully, will assist in cutting down on the drop-out rate.
Labeled the District Option, students will be able to graduate with 21 credits, which will meet admission requirements for two-year colleges. Students choosing the District Option would receive diplomas and, after completing a two-year college, could attend a four-year college or university.
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