Proficiency-Based Promotion
Proficiency-Based Promotion
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Proficiency-Bases Promotion (PBP) is an opportunity for your child to test for advancement to the next level of study by subject or an entire level. PBP Assessments will measure mastery of the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) in the same way that curriculum and instruction are aligned with OAS.
If you have questions or concerns about your child taking these tests, please contact our student's Counselor, Teacher, Administrator, or the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at 405-354-6608 ext. 1019 or email erica.ajayi@yukonps.com.
Application Process
Application Process
Parents/students are required to complete an application. The application is posted on the Yukon Public Schools, Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment website. Additional documentation will be considered, such as performance levels on previous state summative assessments, academic grades per course, and principal/teacher/counselor recommendations.
Successfully demonstration of proficiency shall meet all of the following requirements:
Yukon PS shall conference with the parents/guardians when making decisions regarding student promotion. Factors such as social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the student will be considered.
The student will demonstrate proficiency in any sequence recommended by the school district.
If the parent/guardian requests promotion/acceleration contrary to the recommendation of school personnel, the parent/guardian shall sign a written statement which shall be included in the permanent record of the student.
Additional Requirements
Additional documentation may be required while evaluating the student for academic promotion.
Current assessment results
State Summative Assessments
PreACT/ACT, PSAT/SAT composite and/or subtests
Record of student's previous content grades
Istation or Imagine Math scores
Testing Specifics
Testing Specifics
In accordance with Oklahoma State Law, two testing opportunities are offered each year for qualifying students. The testing opportunities for Yukon Public Schools are provided once in May or June and once in August. The deadline to apply for proficiency testing is September 1st. Students new to Yukon Public Schools have 30 days to request testing. Qualifying students are those who are legally enrolled in the local school district (Yukon Public Schools). (OAC 210:35-27-2. Proficiency-Based Promotion)
If your child wants to skip a grade level, they are required to complete a test for all core subject areas; English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Middle School and High School students (Grades 6 -12) may be promoted by course not grade level and must complete the applicable state summative assessment.
Proficiency for advancing to the next level of study will be demonstrated by a 90% on a district-administered assessment. Upon completion, test scores will be discussed with the parent or guardian and sent to the site principal via email. Specific test content cannot be discussed due to test security. (OAC 210:35-27-2 Proficiency Based Promotion)
Oklahoma State Law prohibits Yukon Public Schools from providing Pre-K proficiency exams for early entrance into Kindergarten and K proficiency exams for early entrance into 1st Grade. (OK School Code Section 14.C)
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