Graduation and Promotion Requirements

Kindergarten Promotion Standards

1. Kindergarten students may not be retained unless requested by the parent, and may not be retained more than once.
2. Retention must be supported by the Principal and Regional Superintendent.

Grade One Promotion Guidelines

1. Student must have a Reading level of G or above.
2. Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.

Grade Two Promotion Guidelines

1. Student must have a Reading level of L or above.
2. Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
3. Student must have Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.

Grade Three Promotion Guidelines

1. Student must have a Reading level of N or above.
2. Student must have Math level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
3. Student must have Science level of Basic, Proficient or Advanced.
4. Participate successfully in a group Multidisciplinary Project or Service Learning Project.

Grades Four and Five Guidelines

1. Student must achieve at least at the Basic level in Reading and Mathematics, as defined by performance descriptors aligned with PDE standards and found in the Core Curriculum.
2. Student must earn a passing grade in Science.
3. Student must score at Basic or above in End-of-Grade assessments in Reading and Math.

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