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Policy Title: Promotion, Retention and
Acceleration of Students
Policy Code: IKE
Lead Department: Academic Excellence
Tucson Unified School District is dedicated to the continuous
development of each student.
Promotion
Students shall progress through the grade levels by demonstrating
growth in learning and by meeting and/or exceeding the grade-level
standards/Core Curriculum established by the State and District.
The standards that students must achieve shall include accomplishment
in the areas of language arts, literature, mathematics, science,
social studies, music, visual arts, health/physical education
and foreign or native American language adopted by the State
Board of Education. In addition to these standards, test scores,
grades, teacher recommendations, and other pertinent data
will be used to determine promotion.
Retention
Retention of students is a process that is followed when the
teacher(s), in consultation with the parent, determines that
the student has not demonstrated competency in meeting the
standards, and it is in the best interest of the student.
Though primary grades are suggested as the most appropriate
time, retention may be considered at any grade level.
Acceleration
Acceleration is a process of double promotion or higher grade
placement based on the student's learning ability, as
well as:
- age,
- maturity,
- academic skills,
- self-confidence,
- grade level,
- behavior and
- other pertinent factors relating to the overall well-being
of the student.
Acceleration will not apply to kindergarten and 1st grade
students. Please refer to policy #JEB
Entrance Age Requirements.
Exceptional Education
In addition to the above, such decisions, when applied to
students enrolled in special education, shall be on a case-by-case
basis, consistent with the individualized education plan and
in accordance with A.A.C. R7-2-301 and R7-2-401.
English Language Learners (ELL)
The District will employ assessment and interventions strategies
with English Language Learners in a way that language considerations
will not be a factor in any retention decision. The intervention
will be designed to provide students with additional and intensive
help in learning English and acquiring core academic content
knowledge.
Appeal of Teacher Decision to Promote, Retain, Pass
or Fail a Pupil
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, a parent or student
of majority (18 years of age) may appeal to the Board for
reconsideration on any promotion, retention, pass or fail
decision. The student and/or parent must present to the Governing
Board proof that the student has or has not mastered the State
Board adopted standards required for the specific grade level.
Whether the Governing Board upholds or overturns the decision
of the teacher, a written finding of their decision will be
adopted by the Governing Board and provided to the parent
or student of majority.
Adopted: April 11, 2006
LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-203 Powers and Duties
15-341 Powers and Duties of School District Governing Boards
15-342 Discretionary Powers
15-521 Duties of Teachers
15-701 Common School; promotions; requirements.
15-701.01 High School; promotions; requirements.
15-715 Special Academic Assistance in Kindergarten & 1
– 3 grades
A.A.C. R7-2-301 Minimum Course of Study and Competency Goals
R7-2-401 Special Education Standards
Cross Reference: Policy # JEB
Entrance Age Requirements.
Replaces TUSD Policy # 5110 Promotion
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