Promotion Regulations

Promotion Regulations

In order to be promoted to the next grade, every Seymour Middle School student will be required to achieve a passing final grade in the following subjects: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In the event a student has not achieved a passing final grade in any of these subjects, he/she will not receive a recommendation to be promoted to the next grade level.  Promotion to the next grade level will occur under the following conditions:

1. Successful completion of a certified summer school program for each subject area failed.  

Parents are responsible for both transportation and a tuition fee.

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2. Completion of 30 hours of tutoring for each subject failed, by a certified teacher pre-approved by the school.  Tutoring arrangements are made at parent expense as an alternative to summer school.

Any student who fails three or more core classes will be retained. 

Exceptions to these regulations must be approved by the school administration.

Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony Participation

Grade 8 students have historically been involved in many end-of-year activities, including the class trip, promotion dance and promotion ceremony.  The promotion ceremony is an event for students who are being promoted to Grade 9 effective as of the last day of school.  Any student being retained or required to attend summer school (due to attendance or failing grades) will not participate in the promotion ceremony.  Additionally, any student who is serving a suspension on the days of these events will not be eligible to attend.