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Policy IKE-R

K–8 Promotion/Retention Guidelines

  1. FEBRUARY The building principal:  

  • Distributes student retention worksheets to classroom teacher  

  • Reviews the promotion/retention process with teachers  

  • Collects completed worksheets  

  • Initiates PET process, if applicable  

  1. MARCH The building principal schedules team meetings to :  

  • Determine if student will be recommended for possible retention/alternative placement  

  • Plan for continued or further intervention  

  • Designate teacher or guidance counselor to notify parent of possible retention or alternative placement  

  1. MAY The building principal schedules team meetings to:  

  • Reach a decision on promotion/retention or alternative placement (FORM 1 is completed)  

  • If appropriate, the teacher conferences with parent to discuss the team’s decision  

  • If appropriate, the principal completes Form 2 finalizing the team’s decision 

*Team: Classroom teachers, guidance counselors, administration, other personnel   (i.e. unified arts, social worker, home school coordinator, tutor, etc.) or   other personnel as deemed necessary.  


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