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5.7 - Promotion Policy:

5.7 - Promotion Policy:
SERIES 5 - STUDENTS
  1. Elementary and Intermediate Students (K-6)
    Our primary goal at the elementary levels is solid literacy. A child cannot go on to more complex studies if he or she does not have adequate reading skills. Not meeting any one of the following categories is grounds for retention. The policy for passing to the next grade is as follows:
  1. Reading Level

    A student may pass to the next grade if the child has adequate reading ability. For example, first graders must read at a minimum of 1.8 instructional level to pass to second grade; second graders must read at a minimum of 2.8 instructional level to pass to third grade; third graders must read at a minimum of 3.8 instructional level to pass to fourth grade; fourth graders must read at a minimum of 4.8 instructional level to pass to fifth grade. The teacher will test all students and determine grade level. These levels are defined by STAR reading assessment. The intent is that a student is reading at or above grade level to be promoted to the next grade. Phonograms (Kindergarten) A student in kindergarten must achieve mastery of the phonograms at 100% of the first 45 phonograms taught.
     
  2. Age

    Age is the second criteria for placement in a grade level at Liberty Common School. A student must fall within district guidelines to enter a grade:
  • A student must be 5 years old by September 15th to enter Kindergarten
  • A student must be 6 years old by September 15th to enter first grade
  • A student must be 7 years old by September 15th to enter second grade
  1. Math Automaticity

    A student must demonstrate math fact automaticity standards for his/her classroom by the end of the year.

    NOTE: FPM = Facts Per Minute
    Grade Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division
    K Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested
    1* Not timed to 9+9 Not timed to 18- 9 Not tested Not tested
    2 20FPM to 9+9 20 FPM to 18-9 15 FPM 0,1,2,3,4,5,10’s (second semester) Not tested
    3 20 FPM to 9+9 20 FPM to 18-9 15 FPM to 9x9 15 FPM to 81÷9
    4 25FPM to 10 + 10 25 FPM to 18-9 20 FPM to 12x12 18 FPM to 144÷12
    5 30 FPM to 10+10 30 FPM to 20-10 25 FPM to 12x12 25 FPM to 144÷12
    6 35 FPM to 12+12 35 FPM to 20-10 35 FPM to 12x12 35 FPM to 144÷12
    *1st-grade tests are limited to 15 min. and number lines are not available 2nd semester
     

  2. Classroom Grades

    A student needs to be receiving grades that are at a passing level. We have determined that at or above a 70% is a passing level to be considered for promotion. This percentage is acquired by averaging the semester grades. A student with a cumulative failing grade (D or an F) at year-end in any two core classes or three or more failing grades in all classes (including specials and electives) will fail the grade and will not be promoted to the next grade.

    The final determination for promotion will be made by STAT (Student, Teacher, Assistance Team), administration, and the classroom teacher. The parent will be notified in advance if retention is a possibility.

    Special education students on IEPs with modified curriculum requirements will be considered separately from this policy.
     

  1. Junior High School (grades 7-8)

    It is our goal for parents, teachers, and students to work together during the year to ensure that students are developing responsible work habits and achieving at passing levels. We do not force a bell curve. Rather, our metaphor is that 70% is the bar, and all students need to “jump” that bar. For this reason, a failing grade is defined as a D or an F in a subject.

    A student with a cumulative failing grade at year-end in any two core classes, or three or more failing grades in all classes (including electives), will fail the grade and will not be promoted to the next grade.

     Special education students on IEPs with modified curriculum requirements will be considered separately from this policy.

     
  2. High School (9 –12)

    A student must have a minimum number of credits from the proper courses in order to be promoted to the next grade. To be considered a sophomore a student is required to have 60 credits, to be considered a junior a student is required to have 120 credits, and to be considered a senior a student is required to have 180 credits. All students must meet the minimum credits required for each core content area as detailed in the high school graduation requirements.

    Adopted: 04-05-2001
    Amended: 06-03-2004
    Amended: 12-03-2011
    Amended: 04-19-2012
    Amended: 11-19-2020