ACADEMIC RETENTION/TRANSFER
Retention is more successful in the primary grades. The decision to retain a student is based on the overall welfare of the student, developmental readiness, and emotional/social factors.
If the teacher determines that there is a possibility of retention or transfer for academic or behavioral reasons he/she will inform the parents and principal. The teacher will seek the help of the Student Success Team. A decision will be made to recommend remedial help, counseling, and/or testing by the public school district. This program will begin as soon as the teacher is aware of the child's needs.
There will be a formal conference — usually in January or shortly thereafter — with the Principal, parents and teacher to discuss the child's status. It is the responsibility of both the parents and teacher to discuss the child's progress. After consideration of input from both the parents and teacher, the principal will make the final decision.
In the case of a pupil with significant learning or behavioral problems, it may be necessary to recognize that Saint Philip School is not equipped to meet the student's needs, and therefore, a transfer will be necessary.
In all cases, the principal will make the final decision.
Recommended Transfer For Other Than Class Or School Discipline
Certain pupils may be given a recommendation to transfer for grounds other than class or school discipline. The following procedure is used for the pupil who is clearly unable to profit from schoolwork by reason of high ability, subnormal ability or serious emotional instability:
It has been determined that other schools or agencies have facilities to assist such a pupil;
There has been sufficient discussion with the parents concerning their child’s condition;
The principal, in consultation with the pastor, has made the final decision.
