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Promotion Retention Policy

Students must achieve passing grades and demonstrate mastery of grade appropriate S.C. State Standards in order to be promoted to the next grade. The following shall be considered when determining promotion/retention:

  • Classroom Assessment Data
  • Teacher/Parent Input
  • Documentation from MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Meetings
  • Lights Retention Scale
  • Any other factors deemed appropriate

Parents will be invited to conferences frequently throughout the school year. If retention is being considered, it will be discussed at one or more of these conferences. A letter from the teacher and principal will be sent notifying the parent of retention and the appeals process.

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) team will determine if alternatives to the promotion/retention policy are required for each student with a disability. The alternatives will be described in the IEP.