Descriptor Code: GCAA-AR
Promotion/Retention
Students will, under most circumstances, remain with their own age level. However, some students will require more than one year to complete a grade level. These instances should be the exception, and it should not be necessary to retain a student more than one year during his/her school years. Within established standards for any grade level, course or subject matter, it is the expectation that district staff will differentiate instruction to provide for a wide range of individual strengths and needs, rather than use retention as a solution for learning difficulties. There is general agreement that retention at the earliest grade levels is more effective than in later ones. However, when retention is considered, a team including at least three educators and the parents/guardians shall meet before a final decision is made. When a student is considered for retention by the team, in case of special difficulty such as immaturity, ill health, and/or frequent absence from school the decision of the parents will prevail and a notation should be included in the child’s record.
In high school, no credit will be given for failing work.
Promotion/Retention
Students will, under most circumstances, remain with their own age level. However, some students will require more than one year to complete a grade level. These instances should be the exception, and it should not be necessary to retain a student more than one year during his/her school years. Within established standards for any grade level, course or subject matter, it is the expectation that district staff will differentiate instruction to provide for a wide range of individual strengths and needs, rather than use retention as a solution for learning difficulties. There is general agreement that retention at the earliest grade levels is more effective than in later ones. However, when retention is considered, a team including at least three educators and the parents/guardians shall meet before a final decision is made. When a student is considered for retention by the team, in case of special difficulty such as immaturity, ill health, and/or frequent absence from school the decision of the parents will prevail and a notation should be included in the child’s record.
In high school, no credit will be given for failing work.