What are the requirements for a middle school student to be promoted?
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Middle Schools Promotion Requirements:
North Carolina State Board of Education policy (NCAC6D.0304) requires that students demonstrate proficiency on North Carolina End-of-Grade and Writing Assessment tests in order to be considered for promotion to grade nine. In addition, Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) policy (5530) requires grade-level proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics in grades six and seven. To be promoted, students must meet test proficiency standards and receive a passing grade (D or better) in:
* Language Arts,
* Mathematics,
* either Social Studies or Science, and
* half of all remaining courses taken.
Students who fail to achieve the required performance levels will be:
* referred for participation in academic assistance programs,
* re-tested on required grade eight assessments, and
* given a comprehensive review of academic performance prior to the final promotion/ retention decision.
In addition to academic performance requirements, students must meet WCPSS attendance policy. Failure to meet the attendance policy may result in failure of a class and grade retention. Such students receive a grade of "FF." North Carolina Law [115C-288(a)] mandates that the final decision regarding promotion or retention of students lies with the principal