Students

5124.3-AR

 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLASSIFICATION

 

A.      Purpose and Scope

To outline district requirements and procedures for classification of students not meeting graduation unit requirements

B.     General

Classification of students shall occur annually prior to registration of students for the ensuing school year. Any questions regarding these procedures should be directed to the site manager or to the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services. A student's status will be determined by units earned as follows:

Minimum Credits

 

Classification

50

 

10th grade

100

 

11th grade

160

 

12th grade - 1st semester

185

 

12th grade - 2nd semester

C.     Forms Used and Additional References

1.      Notification to Parents

2.      Parent Conference Verification

D.     Procedure

1.      Prior to the classification of a student at the same grade level, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified in writing.

2.      A parent conference shall be conducted for students who are classified at the same grade level. This conference shall include the parent(s), student, principal and/or designee and counselor. The conference shall be held to cooperatively develop an educational plan for the ensuing year.

3.      Parents shall be informed that the decision regarding classification has been made by the appropriate school personnel.

4.      Students who have been classified at the same grade level who fall behind an additional ten (10) units may be referred to the district's alternative school or be placed on a five (5) year educational plan.

E.     Reports Required

Documentation of parent contact

F.      Record Retention

Not applicable

G.     Responsible Administrative Unit

Site Manager and Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services

H.     Approved By:

 

 

Ron Raya

5/28/85

Keith T. Larick

5/28/85

Responsible Division Head

Date

Superintendent

Date