Promotion



__In grades K-8, a student should not be retained more then once in a grade span__. Grade span consists of K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. When retention is a possibility, written notice must be sent to the parent(s) or guardian(s) by the end of the second grading period. A conference must be scheduled with the parent(s) or guardian(s) within two weeks following the notice. During this conference, the teacher will inform the parent of the child’s present levels of proficiency and offer specific strategies to help the child. The teacher and parent(s) will discuss and complete the student’s Personalized Education Plan. __Students who miss more than twenty days may be recommended for retention if they are academically at risk. After the parents are provided opportunities for conferences, the final decision as to promotion or retention will be made by the principal, in consultation with the teacher(s).__

a. Standards for Grades K-2 Each student’s performance will be assessed periodically in academic and social skills areas with particular attention to reading, mathematics and writing. __Students must achieve an expected (end-of-year) summative proficiency level of at least III in reading, math, and writing on their report cards.__

b. Standards for Grades 3-8 The grading system for grades 3 through 8 will be as follows: __ In order to be promoted to the next grade level in grades 3-8, each student must at least pass Language Arts, Mathematics, and either Science or Social Studies __ (//consideration of requiring both science and social studies or not requiring specific courses in policy needs to be discussed)//.
 * A || 93-100 ||
 * B || 85-92 ||
 * C || 77-84 ||
 * D || 70-76 ||
 * E || below 70 ||