PROMOTION/RETENTION

Students are promoted when they demonstrate proficiency of the fundamental skills that are needed to be successful at the next grade level. The retention of a student in his/her grade level is the final intervention step to ensure these skills are achieved before advancing to the next grade level.

Students must demonstrate accomplishment of the standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies adopted by the Arizona State Board of Education. LTS values all academic disciplines by providing a well-rounded program of instruction. The promotion and retention policies reflect our back-to-basics philosophy, rooted in the belief that students will be successful across all disciplines when they are proficient in the foundational skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Promotion Criteria for Grades K–5

Students will be promoted in grades K–5 when they have demonstrated proficiency of a combined 60% or above in the foundational academic subjects of language arts (writing, grammar, reading, spelling, and phonograms) and math at the conclusion of the school year.

Promotion Criteria for Grades 6–8

Students in grades 6–8 will be promoted when they have demonstrated proficiency of a combined 60% or above in their core academic subjects of literature, English, math, science, and social studies at the conclusion of the school year.

If a student does not demonstrate the combined 60% proficiency, the school will then review other sources of data to determine placement. These sources may include, but are not limited to, benchmark testing, state testing, intervention results, and teacher input.

K–8 Students Who Do Not Meet Promotion Criteria

If a student does not meet the promotion criteria for his or her grade level, parents/guardians will be notified of all available interventions. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, additional tutoring, intersessions, summer school, and grade-level retention.