A 99-93 A- 92 B+ 91 B 90-84 B- 83 C+ 82 C 81-75 C- 74 D+ 73 D 72-66 D- 65 F 64 & Promotion/Retention Policy As per school code 105ILCS5/10-20.9a: “School districts shall not promote students to the next higher grade level based upon age or any other social reasons not related to their academic performance. Decisions to promote or retain students in any classes shall be based on successful completion of the curriculum, attendance, Illinois performance tests, standardized testing and local school criteria.” To be promoted to the next level, Kindergarten Students must meet two of the four below criteria and First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students must meet in three of the four following criteria: Attendance – The State of Illinois defines a student as a chronic truant if he/she is absent without valid cause from school attendance for 10% or more of the previous 180 regular attendance days. The student must demonstrate of grade level subject matter in core subject areas including Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science. A composite in or above the 25th percentile on the local standardized test Also, if necessary, the student’s current grade level teacher will be consulted to provide a recommendation for the student’s promotion or retention. In grades through Eighth, a student will earn points (minimum of 7) toward promotions in the following areas: academic achievement of the Tri-Point curriculum attendance nationally normed assessments in reading and math (e.g. Aims-Web) Points toward promotion are earned as follows: Curriculum (64.5% yearly average or above Attendance Nationally Normed Assessment *Bonus Points 1 pts Reading/LA 1 pt Math 1 pt Social Studies 1 pt Science 1 PE/Health 0 pt </=84% 1 pt 85-94% 2 pts 95% or above 2 pts average on Aims-Web (1 pt for Math / 1 pt for Reading) [IEP Students will earn points based on growth on Aims-Web as established through the IEP] 1If the yearly academic averages of each listed class add up to 325 or higher, an additional point will be awarded 251% or higher attendance at Study Table OR 2 Attendance rate of 95% or higher .*Bonus Points can be awarded in the following situations: 1Students who have earned 6 of 10 possible promotion points 2Students who have been previously retained (only one of the two above Bonus Points may be earned)
Consequence Matrix for Prohibited Behavior Prohibited Conduct Board Policy/School Code Consequences Absences Unexcused Absence—Unexcused from class or school campus for the day or class period Absence during a semester exam falls under the Semester Exam Attendance Policy 7:70 105 ILCS ,, & Parent / Student / Administration conference Make up time missing plus… All work, tests and quizzes will be made up for up to 50% credit; Social Suspension for up to 2- or 4-hour detention, Saturday School Assigned Time to make-up for missed time Notification to Regional Superintendent’s Attendance Officer Loss of credit /Dismissal from course Controlled Substances Alcoholic beverages—Any type Possessing, disturbing, purchasing, offering, or selling Students under the influence of are considered in possession of. 7:190 Parent / Student / Administration conference 10-days OSS Police referral Possible recommendation for expulsion. Also participation to alcohol/drug assessment may reduce to 5-days w/ parental provided proof of completion; Tobacco—products of any type, including in all forms and look-alikes Possessing, disturbing, purchasing, offering, or selling 7:190 105 ILCS Parent / Student / Administration conference 1-3 days OSS Continued incidents will result in additional suspension up-to and including recommendation for expulsion Drugs Drugs—either illegal or controlled including cannabis (medical or otherwise), anabolic steroids, performance enhancing substances on the IHSA current banned substance list; prescription drugs not prescribed for the student or used inconsistent with prescription; inhalants or any kind to be used to alter one’s state/cause intoxication; any substance inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, or otherwise ingested or absorbed with the intention of causing change in the body including without limitations pure caffeine in tablet or powered form. 7:190 (c-1) Parent / Student / Administration conference 10-day OSS with Referral to Police Recommendation for expulsion Alternative placement in lieu of expulsion Drugs—Cannabis: The use or possession of medical cannabis, even by a student for whom medical cannabis has been prescribed, is prohibited. 7:190 See “Drugs” Drugs—Look-alikes: any substance that may reasonably be thought to be drugs, tobacco or alcohol as described in this handbook. 7:190 (g)&(y) See “Drugs”