Promotion / Retention

Policy: 2421 Section: 2000- Instruction

Montesano School District no. 66

Promotion/Retention

The board recognizes that the rate of physical, social, emotional and academic growth will vary among individual students. Since each student grows at his/her own rate, these individual growth characteristics will be recognized in classroom programming.

After a student has successfully completed a year of study at a specific grade level, he/she will be promoted to the next grade. Retention at the same grade may be beneficial to the student when he/she is not demonstrating minimum competency in basic skill subjects in relation to ability and grade level. Retention should not be considered, except in these instances where there is a strong likelihood that the student will benefit with minimum social and emotional disruption.

The procedures may include an exception to this timeline for third grade students subject to the grade placement requirements in Policy 2107, Comprehensive Early Literacy Plan.

Cross References:

2090 - Program Evaluation

2107 - Comprehensive Early Literacy Plan

Management Resources:

2015 - October Policy Issue

School District Name: Montesano

Adoption Date:

Classification: Essential

Revised Dates:12.19