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Kindergarten

The following shall be considered when determining the promotion/retention of students at the
kindergarten level:
maturity (academic, social, emotional, and physical)
individual progress as measured by the state kindergarten standards and assessment test results
teacher, principal, school psychologist, parents/legal guardians, and district office instructional staff
observation and judgment.

In accordance with state law parents/legal guardians may waive attendance in Kindergarten. Waivers
must be in writing and these waivers supersede retention recommendation.

Grades One and Two
The district will promote or retain students in grades one and two based on the following criteria:
classroom assessment results
work samples
teacher judgment
standardized or criterion referenced test results
grades
parent/legal guardian input
report cards/interim reports
F & P Levels

Grades Three through Eight

The district will promote or retain students in grades three through eight based on the following criteria:
available standardized or criterion referenced test results
teacher judgment
grades
work samples
parent/legal guardian input
report cards/interim reports
F& P Levels