PROMOTION/ACCELERATION/RETENTION

Before retaining a student, the principal or designee shall determine that: 

1.    The student has not met grade-level standards of expected student achievement.

2.    Remedial help for the student has not sufficiently prepared the student for advancement.

3.    Appropriate treatment targeted to the student's needs will be provided in addition to retention.

4.    The student's parent/guardian has been notified and given reasons for the retention. 

       Parental agreement is suggested, but not required, for retention.

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99