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Re-Testing Policy

A student enrolled at the school may request the opportunity for a re-test on a summative
test (except for unit exams) given in a course in which the student is enrolled provided
that:
1. The student made a score BELOW 70 on the original test.
2. In the judgment of the teacher, the student has made a FULL AND RESPONSIBLE effort
to complete the assigned tasks related to the material covered (attend class meetings
regularly, participate actively in class discussion & other class activities, complete
homework, or other relevant activities).
3. The re-testing will take place at a time other than class time.
4. A student who is permitted to take a re-test must complete it within a reasonable time,
not to exceed five days, except under extenuating circumstances, which will be
determined by the teacher.
5. The teacher shall determine what additional re-teaching practice, and/or assignments
the student must complete before being permitted to take the re-test.
6. The student may raise the score only to maximum of 70 by taking a re-test, regardless
of the score made on the original and/or the re-test.
7. The student may not be re-tested more than once on any given original test.
8. Re-testing for unit examinations is not permitted because they are cumulative
examinations of materials taught, tested and re-tested during the course of the six-
weeks.

Promotion and Retention
In grades 6-8, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70
on a scale of 100 based on course-level, grade-level standards (essential knowledge and
skills) for all subject areas and a grade of 70 or above in three of the following areas:
language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Policy EIE [Local]
WRITING MATH
READING SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE

GRADING SYSTEM : [Academic Achievement – Policy EIA]

A = 90 – 100
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 75
D = 74 – 70
F = Below 70 (failing)