Promotion standards are based on the belief in the need to provide early and ongoing assistance to students who need it. The aim must be that all students have the basic skills critical for participating in and benefiting from high school curricula in core academic and vocational areas.
State law grants school principals the authority to determine the appropriate grade level for each pupil. Promotion decisions are based upon multiple criteria including local assessments, standardized test scores, and final progress reports. Personal Education Plans (PEP’s), focused intervention strategies and accelerated activities are provided for students not performing at grade level.
Retest opportunities are available for students who score below Level III on EOG tests in reading or mathematics. Waivers from the EOG promotion standard may be requested by parents or teachers following the first EG test administration. An external or school review committee will review these waivers.
Promotion Standards
Grades
K-2 |
Students will perform at Level III (proficient ) or above in the following areas:
- WCPSS Math Assessment
- WCPSS Literacy Assessment
Kindergarten – Late Emergent
Grade 1 – Late Developing
Grade 2 – Early Independent |
Grades
3-5 |
Students will perform at Level III (proficient ) or above in the following areas:
- WCPSS Math Assessment
- WCPSS Literacy Assessment
- NC End-of-Grade Test of Reading Comprehension
- NC End-of-Grade Test of Mathematics
Students will score at Level III or IV (proficient or above) on the Grade 4 NC Writing Assessment or demonstrate adequate progress by the end of Grade 5. |
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