Advancement Requirements (6-9)
RISE Charter School has established a set of advancement requirements for 6th through 8th grade students which will act as a guide in helping students move methodically and purposefully on a course that will eventually lead to high school graduation. Therefore, the following advancement requirements are required in RISE Charter School:
1. To advance to the 7th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 6th grade and be in compliance with the School’s attendance policy;
2. To advance to the 8th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 7th grade and be in compliance with the School’s attendance policy;
3. To advance to the 9th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 8th grade and be in compliance with the School’s attendance policy; and
4. Students who have failed more than 20 percent of the courses attempted in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade may make up the credits needed to achieve the minimum portion of credits attempted by retaking the necessary course(s) during the summer, online, or through correspondence.
Cross References:
§ 2600 Promotion/Retention
§ 3050 Attendance Policy
Legal Reference:
I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.03.107 Middle Level Credit System
Policy History:
Adopted on: June 14, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: