Students

5125.1-AR

 

WITHDRAWAL GRADES DUE TO PROGRAM CHANGES

 

A.      Purpose and Scope

To provide a framework for changing class schedules and the issuance of withdrawal grades

B.     General

Students are encouraged to arrange their class schedules with counselors, teachers and parents prior to registration.

C.     Forms Used and Additional References

Change in Program Form

D.     Procedure

1.      Student-initiated changes for schedule errors and class placements will be made during the first two weeks of each semester. New classes will not be added after this time, except by administrative action.

2.      Student-initiated class drops may be made up to the end of the first and third quarter grading period without the grade being recorded on the permanent record card. After these grading periods a "W" (withdrawal) followed by a letter grade which describes the student s performance, will be affixed ("W-A", "W-B", W-C", "W-D", "W-F") on the permanent record card.

3.      School-initiated changes related to class placements or class withdrawals will be made at the discretion of the principal or his designee. Poor attendance, poor classroom behavior and/or violation of school rules are examples of criteria for school initiated schedule changes.

4.      School-initiated class drops will have designated a "W-F" (withdrawal-failing) on the permanent record card and the date of the action.

E.     Reports Required

None

F.      Record Retention

Record change information signed by parents will be filed in the cum record folder until graduation.

G.     Responsible Administrative Unit

Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services

H.     Approved by:

 

Ron Raya

7/8/81

Keith T. Larick

7/23/81

Responsible Division Head

Date

Superintendent

Date