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1 VII. Instructional Program 7.1 Curriculum The Superintendent will coordinate the design and development of a comprehensive curriculum plan in accordance with state law and any requirements of the State Department of Education for approval by the Board. 7.2 Textbooks Textbooks will be purchased and distributed in accordance with State Department of Education regulations. Only textbooks recommended by the local textbook committee and the Superintendent will be approved by the Board. The local textbook committee will be appointed by the Board, serve a one-year term, include parents, and consist of a minimum of one teacher per grade level or content area. Students are loaned textbooks for the duration of the course that requires the textbook and are responsible for the care of the textbook. Students must reimburse the Board for the cost of any textbooks that are lost or damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear, and may not be issued another textbook until the obligation is met per Alabama Code. [Reference: ALA. CODE (1975)] 7.3 Academic Standards Teachers will assign grades and confer academic credit for work and activities performed by students in accordance with objective and generally accepted instructional and grading standards, applicable laws and regulations, and criteria hereinafter specified General Grade Scale Grades for academic course work will be awarded according to the following scale: Grade Point Letter Numerical Grade Average Points Grade (100 point scale) (4 point scale) A B C D F Below Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Honors Grade Scale Numerical grades in Advanced Placement (AP) courses (approved by the College Board) and Dual Enrollment courses (approved by the Board) will be weighted by adding ten (10) points to the final grade. (The addition of points for AP courses is contingent upon students taking the AP Exam.) Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP), Honors, and Gilder Lehrman courses (approved by the Board) will be weighted by adding five (5) points to the final grade. Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

2 7.3.3 Special Education Grading Standards Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized educational plan, and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations under provisions of state and federal law Report Cards - Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on a regularly scheduled basis Promotion - Standards for promotion are designed to ensure that students have successfully acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to be promoted to the next grade. The standards shall ensure uniformity and consistency within the Madison County School System. a. Grades 1-8 Standards - All of the following criteria shall be used to determine whether a student will be considered for promotion. 1. Students in the 1 st through 4 th grades are required to have a 60% average in four of the five following areas with Reading, Language, and Math being three of the four areas. Reading Language Mathematics Science Social Studies 2. Students in the 5 th and 6 th grades are required to have a 60% average in four of the following five areas with Reading, English, and Math being three of the four areas. (Students in schools offering electives are required to have a 60% average or above in five of the six following areas with Reading, English, and Math being three of the five areas.) Reading Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Electives (if applicable) 3. Students in the 7 th and 8 th grades are required to have a 60% average in any four of the five following areas. (Students in schools offering electives are required to have a 60% average or above in any five of the six following areas.) Reading/Literature Science/Health English Social Studies Mathematics/Algebra Electives (if applicable) 4. A student who does not meet the promotion requirements may be promoted by prior arrangement with the principal if the student attends and successfully completes an agreed upon summer school curriculum. Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

3 b. Grades 9-12 Standards Beginning with the school year, grade placement is based on the successful accumulation of Carnegie credits and the completion of core coursework as follows. 1. To be promoted from grade 9 to grade 10, a student must have earned six (6) Carnegie credits. 2. To be promoted from grade 10 to grade 11, a student must have earned twelve (12) Carnegie credits to include at least eight (8) credits from core courses. 3. To be promoted from grade 11 to grade 12, a student must have earned eighteen (18) Carnegie credits; however, a student may be denied senior status if it is determined that it is not possible for him/her to graduate in May of that particular school year. c. Special Education Programs - The decision regarding the promotion of students in special education programs shall be made using the same criteria as the regular education students unless academic and/or social-emotional deficits are addressed by the Individual Education Program (IEP) Assignment and Retention (Grades 1-8) - The Board recognizes that some students will not meet the promotion standards and may require more time in school to develop their academic potential. For some students, the opportunity to repeat a grade may be beneficial. The decision regarding promotion, assignment, or retention shall be made at the local school based on criteria adopted by the Madison County Board of Education. In order for retention or assignment to be made in the best academic, social, and emotional interest of the student, careful evaluation of a variety of factors shall be considered. a. Assignment/Retention Procedures 1. All retentions shall be considered on an individual basis. 2. The teacher shall inform the principal of possible inclinations to retain a student no later than the end of the third grading period. The principal shall observe and study records. The teacher and principal shall discuss immediate remediation, which skills are lacking, and other steps that could be taken to avoid retention. 3. Parents shall be notified that retention is under consideration. Notification that retention is possible shall be noted on the report card following the end of the third six weeks and no later than the end of the fourth grading period. Parent conferences shall be scheduled to discuss possible retention. Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

4 4. A student who does not meet the requirements for promotion shall be a candidate for assignment or retention. In reaching a decision, there shall be consideration of all or a combination of each of the following: Results of the Lights Retention Scale Academic performance and the number of failing grades Academic progress made during the year Social, emotional, and physical development Age Input from parents/guardians Input from professional staff Attendance patterns Effort Extenuating circumstances that could have impaired performance on a temporary basis Special education needs and services 5. Careful attention will be given to the number of times a student is retained in grades1-8. A second retention will require approval from the Department of Instruction (and Special Education approval, if applicable). 6. A student retained in a grade or assigned to the next grade shall have the Retention/Assignment Form completed by the teacher and placed in the cumulative folder. 7. Students who have not met the requirements for promotion may be administratively assigned to the next grade by the principal after conferencing with the teacher and parents. The Administrative Assignment Section of the Retention/Assignment Form will be completed and signed by the teacher, parent, and administrator. This form shall be placed in the cumulative folder. The words assigned to shall be used in lieu of the words promoted to on the report card and cumulative folder. 8. Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained by agreement of the parents and the Superintendent or his/her designee. 9. The decision regarding the assignment or retention of students in special education programs shall be made using the same criteria as the regular education students unless academic and/or social-emotional deficits are addressed by the Individual Education Program (IEP). Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

5 7.3.7 Credit Recovery The Superintendent is authorized to develop procedures for a program through which a student may recover credits in one or more failed courses, in compliance with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Education. The curriculum will align with the State Board of Education course of study and study content standards in which the student seeking credit recovery is deficient. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code (12)] 7.4 Testing The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement a standardized testing program that will include, at a minimum, all testing required under state and federal law. All standardized tests are to be conducted in accordance with the appropriate test administration manual guidelines and any rules or regulations that are intended to ensure their security and validity. Teachers are authorized to conduct tests for their courses in order to determine their students abilities, knowledge and skills, and to use in calculating a student s grade. 7.5 Summer School Operations A summer school program may be implemented in compliance with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Education. Summer school is provided as a service by the Board and is separate and distinct from the regular academic year. The Superintendent is authorized to develop and maintain rules and regulations for the operation of summer school, including requirements for enrollment, attendance, transportation, and tuition, which will be subject to approval by the Board. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code (6)] 7.6 Non-Traditional Learning Dual Enrollment Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may establish guidelines in accordance with the regulations of the State Department of Education by which qualified high school students are allowed to take postsecondary college courses for high school credit. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code (11)] Correspondence or Online Courses Credit for correspondence and online courses may be recognized if the conditions and criteria established by the Alabama Department of Education for such programs are met. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code (12, 13)] Cooperative Education/Work Study Programs Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may approve cooperative education or work-study programs in accordance with State Department of Education regulations (including the Cooperative Education Manual) and other appropriate terms and Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

6 conditions. These programs will combine school-based instruction and workbased experience. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code ] Live Work The Superintendent is authorized to develop guidelines and procedures, including business/industry certification requirements, for live work to be conducted in the school system. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code ] Foreign Exchange Programs The Superintendent is authorized to develop guidelines and procedures, to be approved by the Board, under which foreign exchange students may attend Madison County Schools and Madison County student may participate in foreign exchange programs. 7.7 Extended Programs: Community Education Upon their approval by the Board, the Superintendent is authorized to implement programs and projects designed to meet the needs of the community served by the school system in accordance with any laws or regulations governing such programs. [Reference: Ala. Admin. Code ] 7.8 Graduation, Certificate of Completion, and Commencement Students who have satisfactorily completed requisite course work, met minimum attendance criteria, and passed required examinations are eligible for graduation. Student participation in graduation ceremonies and related graduation activities will be subject to the principal s approval and payment of outstanding financial obligations. Participation in a graduation-related ceremony may be prohibited by the principal if the student violates disciplinary standards or if, in the judgment of the principal, the student s participation could lead or contribute to disorder or disruption of the ceremony or activity Student Ranking Students will be non-ranked within each graduating class; however, discretion is left to each high school principal to establish special honors in addition to these guidelines. The honor insignia worn during graduation may include the insignia that represents the designated special honor and the National Honor Society. No other types of insignia will be permitted Early Graduation Early graduation may be permitted in accordance with approved state and local board of education criteria. The Superintendent is authorized to develop additional guidelines and procedures relating to early graduation. Students who graduate early may participate in regularly scheduled graduation ceremonies Fifth Year Seniors Upon the recommendation of the counselor and approval of the principal, a student who has completed four full academic years of high school Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

7 7.9 School Wellness but who has not completed the required course work for graduation will be allowed to attend the number of class periods necessary to complete the courses required for graduation. In furtherance of its commitment to fostering healthy nutritional and physical activities that support student achievement and that promote the development of lifelong wellness practices, the Board endorses the following programs, practices, and activities: Nutrition Education Nutrition education that teaches the knowledge, skills, and values needed to develop healthy eating behaviors will be integrated into the curriculum and offered throughout school campuses, including school dining areas and classrooms, by appropriately trained personnel Nutrition Standards The Board will ensure that reimbursable school meals meet the program requirements and nutritional standards established by applicable state and federal regulations. The Board will encourage students to make nutritious food choices and will monitor all food and beverages sold or served to students, including those available outside federally regulated child nutrition programs. The Board will consider nutrient density and portion size before permitting food and beverages to be sold or served to students Physical Education and Physical Activity Opportunities The Board will offer physical education opportunities that include the components of a sound physical education program. Physical education will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to maintain healthful lifelong physical activity. Physical education instruction will be aligned with the curriculum. All students will be provided the opportunity to participate in supervised physical activities that are intended to maintain physical fitness and to impart the benefits of maintaining a physically active and healthy lifestyle Other School-Based Activities Designed to Promote Student Wellness The Board may implement other programs that help create a school environment that conveys consistent wellness messages and that is conducive to healthy eating and physical activity Administrative Implementation The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement administrative rules and directives that are consistent with this policy and that are based on input from teachers (including specialists in health and physical education), school nurses, parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school food service program, school board members, school administrators, and the public. The Superintendent will report to the Board, as requested, on programs and efforts that are designed to meet the purpose and intent of this policy. Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

8 7.10 Selection of Materials for the School Libraries The Superintendent is authorized to develop criteria for selection of materials (other than textbooks) that are used in conjunction with student instruction and for circulation in school libraries. The Superintendent is further authorized to develop a procedure for review of objections to instructional and library materials Parent/Family Involvement Meeting the Requirements of No Child Left Behind Act of Parental Involvement, Partnerships Encouraged Training and appropriate resources will be provided for teachers, administrators, and parents to strengthen the ability of strong parent-school partnerships to enhance student achievement. Parents will be involved in jointly developing appropriate parental involvement policies and in reviewing school improvement through meetings with the school system s Parent Advisory Committee. Policies developed through this process will be distributed to parents of students attending Title I schools. Additionally, the Board will provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist Title I schools in planning and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student achievement and school improvement. The Board will coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies with other programs as appropriate Annual Evaluation of Initiatives An annual evaluation will be conducted, with the involvement of parents, to determine the effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools. The evaluation will include parent surveys, focus groups, and student assessment data. Parents will also be given the opportunity to submit suggestions and concerns regarding the parental involvement policy to the parent advisory committee. This information will be reviewed annually and used to make revisions to the school system plan as necessary Impediments to Parent Participation to be Identified The Board will identify barriers to greater participation by parents in parental involvement activities, with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or whose racial or ethnic background may impede effective participation. To the extent practicable, all information required under Section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( ESEA ), 20 U.S.C et seq., will be provided to parents in a uniform, understandable format and upon request, in an alternative format and language that the parents understand Elementary and Secondary Education Act Compliance The school system will work with its schools to ensure that school-level parental involvement policies meet the requirements of section 1118(b) of the ESEA and each includes a school-parent compact consistent with section 1118(d) of the ESEA. This policy will specify that each school will: Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

9 a. Convene an annual meeting to explain the school programs to parents and inform them of their responsibilities and right to be involved in the program; b. Offer a flexible number of informational parent meetings, including building a strong home/school connection, parenting skills, and literacy development; c. Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in planning, review, and improvement of school programs; d. Provide timely information about its school programs to parents, describe the curricula, student assessments, opportunities for regular meetings e. where parents can provide input, and respond promptly to parent suggestions; and f. Provide parents with an opportunity for meaningful and ongoing consultation and communication about the academic quality of the school Notice of Rights and Information The Board will comply with the Parents Right to Know provision of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, including the rights of parents to be informed of the credentials/qualifications of their child s teacher(s) and their school choice and/or supplemental educational services options when schools are identified for school improvement or determined to be unsafe within the meaning of the Act Homeless, Migratory, Immigrant, Foster Care and ELL Enrollment/Education Admission Pursuant to the requirement of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Mckinney-Vento Homeless Education Act, all homeless, migratory, immigrant, foster care, and limited English proficient children in the district will have access to the education and services needed to ensure that an opportunity is available to meet the same academic achievement standards to which all students are held. The enrollment of homeless, migrant, immigrant, foster care and limited English proficient children shall not be denied or delayed due to any of the following barriers: Lack of birth certificate Lack of social security number Lack of school records or transcripts Lack of immunization or health records Lack of proof of residency Lack of transportation Guardianship or custody requirements Language Barriers Disabilities Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

10 The student will be admitted to the district school in the attendance area for which the student is actually living or to the student s school of origin as requested by the parent, guardian, or homeless liaison in the case of an unaccompanied youth, and in accordance with the student s best interest. Transportation will be provided to and from the student s school of origin at the request of the parent, guardian, or in case of an unaccompanied student, the district s liaison for homeless students. In the event circumstances are not in the best interest of the student to attend the school of origin based on determination by the parent, guardian, or liaison, the student will attend the school in the attendance area of current residence Removal of Barriers - The district will ensure that homeless, migratory, immigrant, foster care, and limited English proficient students are not stigmatized nor segregated on the basis of their individual status and that there are no barriers within the school system' either in the form of school board policies, procedures, or practices that would inhibit theses student s full participation in all phases of the school program Procedures for Disputes The Madison County Board of Education acknowledges the rights of homeless children and youth under ESSA. Students wishing to enroll at the school level as homeless students must satisfy general indicators of homelessness and will be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought by the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth. The homeless liaison at the school level will forward referral forms to the District Homeless Education Liaison for verification of status. The following procedures are established for resolving disputes regarding eligibility status and placement decisions of homeless children and youth: a. If a dispute arises regarding the denial of the homeless status, the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth must be informed of the right to challenge the decision through the following levels: The Homeless Education Liaison The Superintendent s Office The Board of Education The Alabama State Department of Education b. If a dispute arises over the school placement of a child or youth clearly meeting the definition of homeless under the ESSA/McKinney-Vento provisions, the following dispute resolution procedure is in effect: Parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth are to be advised through the school-level contact person, the homeless education liaison: 1. To challenge the placement decision orally or in writing, and Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

11 2. To be advised of the dispute resolution procedure. Following a written or verbal notification of a desire to enter into a challenge of the placement decision by the parent/guardian, or unaccompanied youth, the formal dispute resolution process may then be initiated by the Homeless Education Liaison. During the dispute resolution process the student shall remain enrolled. (The term enroll includes attending classes and participating fully in school activities.) The placement decision will be made by the Homeless Liaison in writing and shall include an explanation of the placement decision. The communication will be provided within five (5) to ten (10) working days to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth. If needed, the communication shall be presented orally, in a language that the parent/guardian can understand. A copy of the appeal rights will be provided to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth. Parents/guardian or unaccompanied youth may further appeal the decision to the Superintendent of the schools and the Board of Education verbally or in writing. The placement will be made, presented in writing, and shall include an explanation of the placement decision. This communication will be provided within ten (10) working days to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth, the Homeless Education Liaison. If the dispute has not been satisfactorily resolved at the district level, parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth should be informed of their right to appeal the decision to the Homeless Education Coordinator at the Alabama State Department of Education. Note: Enrollment disputes between school districts should be resolved at the state level. Source: McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act of 2001 and Evert Student Succeeds Act of Instructional Program Madison County Board of Education Policy Manual

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