STUDENT’S EVALUATION & PROMOTIONAL GUIDELINES

Peace Wapiti School Board No. 33 Policy HKE

The Board believes in placing students in the best educational environment.

GUIDELINE

1. The major responsibility for the promotion of students in the school shall rest with the principal.

2. Where minimum requirements, or above, of the objectives of a certain grade level are achieved, students shall be promoted to the next level at the end of the school semester or term. Student’s entry into the next grade or program level should be made only at the beginning of the school semester or year.

3. Student promotion and retention should take into consideration the student’s emotional, physical and mental growth.

Elementary and Junior High

1. In case of dispute, the Superintendent will meet with the teacher and principal to arrive at a fair and just decision.

2. Where a student’s normal promotion is in doubt, parents shall be advised of this as early in the school year as possible but not later than April 30.

3. In cases where special grade or program placement appears to be in the best interests of the student, the principal shall consult with external resource persons before a final decision is made.

4. Where the parents (or guardians) are not in agreement with the placement decision made, they may appeal the decision to the Superintendent prior to July 31 of that year.

Senior High

1. All final standings granted to high school students:

a. Are endorsed by the principal of the school concerned, and the Superintendent;

b. are determined by the school on the basis of a fair and just method of evaluation;