K-8 Grade Placement Policy

(Please note, this is for grade K-8 students only. For grades 9-12, go to

Policy

For K-8 students, at the time of enrollment, the grade level is written on the student agreement. The level can be determined by the legal need to be 5 by December 2nd for Kindergarten, and proceeding up each grade from there. For Grade Placement, refer to the linked chart.

Placement

Students can be placed "at grade level" or below grade level at teacher/parent discretion, but never above grade level. If a parent requests for a student to be enrolled 2 grade levels or more below where they should fall by their age, contact your ES Advisor for approval prior to submitting the Student Agreement. A student can work in curriculum at higher grade levels that match their ability, but the grade level in our records must not go above the level determined by their age.

Retention

If a teacher/parent decide that a student should repeat a grade level consult your advisor. This can then be done by submitting the Fall Student Agreement with the desired grade level, and following up by the first day of school by checking their student list to see if the proper grade level is listed for that student. Again, if this will place the student 2 grade levels or more below where they should fall by their age, contact your ES Advisor for approval prior to submitting the Student Agreement.

Kindergarten Retention

The state is not favorable toward retaining Kindergartners. If you feel there is a strong need to retain a Kindergartner, please talk to your advisor. Once you have advisor approval, then have the parent sign this form linked to the CDE (California Department of Education) website and mail it to the IEM office in Placerville Attn: Student Records. It is an auditable document. They can only repeat Kindergarten once.