ELEMENTARY RETENTION GUIDELINES

When a teacher considers the retention of a student the following procedures shall be observed:

1. The teacher brings his/her concerns about the possible need for retention and the completed questionnaire to the principal.

2. Following the review of the retention referral form by the principal, if there is still a concern for possible retention; the parents shall be informed that the student is being referred to the Pupil Evaluation Team for further review.

3. Once the referral is made, standard referral procedures will be followed.

4. The final decision for retention or promotion will be made by the Building Level Pupil Evaluation Team.

5. If a decision is made to retain a student, recommendations for the next school year program and the follow-up procedures to review the program shall be stated and filed in the student's record.

Adopted: January 24, 1994