Introduction
The State Board of Education has developed student performance standards in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, health and physical education, and foreign languages. The Sunshine State Standards and curriculum frameworks (course descriptors) are the basis for student performance and are incorporated in the Student Progression Plan.
This Plan gives consideration to the best interest of individual students and complies with state statutes and State Board of Education directives. It is intended that the Plan provide to school personnel, parents, students and interested citizens written information with regard to student advancement through the district school system. Satisfactory progress through the system depends on the combined efforts of students, parents, professional educators, and the Board.
As with all policy handbooks, periodic review and revision is undertaken in order to retain guidelines that are consistent with the intent of the Board and legislative actions.
District procedures will ensure the placement of each student in subjects, in the grade level, or in the special program best suited to meet the student’s academic needs. Consideration will be given to the student’s social, emotional, and physical development.
Recommendations regarding student promotion, retention and special placement will be made based on the combined efforts of students, parents, and professional educators. Decisions, however, are primarily determined by the school’s professional staff. The final decision regarding grade placement is the responsibility of the principal.
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