The following policies were enacted to focus attention on the value of academic achievement and to increase accountability.

GRADES 3 THROUGH 8

REWARDS

1. Students who "meet" the reading, writing, or math sections of the AIMS test will receive a ribbon.

2. Students who pass all sections of the AIMS tests, reading, math, and writing (when the writing section is required) and "exceed" the standard on one or more tests will receive a plaque.

3. Students who "exceed" all sections of the AIMS tests, reading, math, and writing (when the writing section is required) will receive a trophy.

REQUIRED INTERVENTIONS

1. A District Assessment will be given to all studens for math and reading prior to the end of the first three quarters. Any 6th - 8th grade student who falls far below the district assessment standard will be required to complete 12 hous of remediation for each deficient area.

2. If at the end of the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grading period a student has an F in a core sourse (math, language arts, reading, science or social studies), the student will be required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of remediation for each failing grade.

3. If at the end of the 4th grading period a student has an F in a core course, the student will be required to successfully complete 12 hours of remediation for each failing grade during the summer break. 8th grade students who fail a core course in the 4th quarter will not be permitted to participate in promotion ceremonies.

Remediation may include one or more of the following:

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

Regular school attendance promotes learning and achievement; therefore, students who have nine or more days of excused or unexcused absences in a semester will be required to complete 12 hours of remediation.

CONSEQUENCES

Students who fail to successfully complete the required remediation will be retained.

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