Promotion of students to the next grade or retention in their present grade is based on consideration of the overall welfare of the student including academic, emotional, and social factors.  The principal in consultation with the parents and faculty will make final decisions regarding grade placement. “Promotion" indicates a student has satisfactorily completed grade level requirements for advancement.
Students with grades lower than C- in academic subjects or NI in conduct or effort are placed on “Academic Probation" and are given one trimester to show improvement and must maintain a higher grade for the remainder of the year or may be asked to enroll in another school the following school year.

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If a student receives 2 “Fs" in 2 core subjects, the student will not be promoted to the next grade without a parent conference.  The teachers and school administration will then determine if there is outstanding course work to be completed prior to being promoted.  There will be times that teachers and aides may offer extra help to a small group of students or individuals.  The easiest way to improve student grades is by the student paying attention in class and completing all assignments.

Progress reports will be sent home midway into the quarter.  If a student is earning below a “C“ average in a core subject, he or she will enter a probationary period for two weeks.  If there is sufficient evidence (e.g. tutoring, extra credit, improved grades) that the student is trying to improve grades, he or she will be allowed to remain on the team.  If a student does not show evidence of trying to improve grades, the principal will inform the student and parents of his or her removal from the team.  Teachers continually monitor academic and social behavior to be certain the students maintain the requirements.

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