505.6 Student Promotion and Retention

505.6 Student Promotion and - Retention - Acceleration

Students will be promoted to the next grade level at the end of each school year based on the student’s
achievement, age, maturity, emotional stability, and social adjustment.

The district shall adhere to the following:
Retention/Promotion in kindergarten - eighth grade:  The retention of a student will be determined based upon
the judgment of the licensed employee and the principal district’s professional staff. When it becomes evident
a student in grades kindergarten through eight may be retained in a grade level for an additional year, the
parents will be informed prior to making the retention decision. It shall be the responsibility of the building
principal is within the sole discretion of the district to retain students in their current grade level and to deny
promotion to a student.
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Retention/Promotion in ninth - twelfth grade:  Students in grades nine through twelve will be informed of the
required coursework necessary to be promoted each year. When it becomes evident a student in these grades
will be unable to meet the minimum credit requirements for the year, the student and parents will be informed.
It shall be the responsibility of the building principal is within the sole discretion of the district to retain students
in their current grade level and to deny promotion to a student.

Acceleration in kindergarten - twelfth grade: Students in grades kindergarten through twelve with exceptional
talents may, with the permission of the principal and parents, take classes beyond their current grade level.
Enrichment opportunities outside the school district may be allowed when they do not conflict with the school
district’s graduation requirements.

Retention or Acceleration in kindergarten - twelfth grade may also occur in additional instances as provided by
Law.

Any student or parent who is not satisfied with the decision of the district’s professional staff may seek
recourse through policy 502.14 - Student Complaints and Grievances.

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