Code: JGA

ASSIGNMENT OF NEW STUDENTS TO CLASSES AND GRADE LEVELS

The following guidelines apply to the placement of students, including non-English-speaking students, transferring into the school system from both public and nonpublic schools.

· A student shall present a withdrawal form and report card from the school last attended.

· The school counselor or administrator will schedule a conference with the transfer student and/or legal guardian to discuss registration policies, procedures, and student placement.

· The counselor and the teachers to who the transfer student is assigned should have access to scores made by the student on tests administered by the school previously attended.

· The legal guardian of the transferring student should sign a form indicating approval of the student's placement.

· With parental consultations, further adjustments may be made concerning the student's placement.

· The student transferring from a non-accredited school will be referred for proper evaluation and placement.

· Exchange students enrolling on a temporary basis for cultural enrichment will be placed on a grade level according to their chronological age.

· Identified special education students transferring into the school system shall present a current individual education plan to the reviewing school. Upon receipt of these documents, the school will be responsible for scheduling a P.E.T.

First Reading: December 5, 2001

Adopted: January 2, 2002