Jerome Joint School District No. 261

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 2605

Advancement Requirements (Grades 6 through 9)

The District has established a set of advancement requirements for 6th through 9th grade students which will act as a guide in helping student move methodically and purposefully on a course that will eventually lead to high school graduation. Therefore, the District sets the following advancement requirements:

1. To advance to the 7th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 6th grade and be in compliance with the District’s attendance policy.

2. To advance to the 8th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 7th grade and be in compliance with the District’s attendance policy.

3. To advance to the 9th grade, students must earn at least 80 percent of the credits attempted in 8th grade, complete instruction in career explorations, and be in compliance with the District’s attendance policy.

Additionally, unless the student’s parent/guardian provides the District with a written request that the plan not be

developed, the student must develop a career pathways plan which outlines the student’s plans for high school and beyond as required by IDAPA 08.02.03.104.2.a. The District shall make a good faith effort to notify each student’s parent/guardian of their responsibility for assisting in the development and approval of the student’s career pathways plan. Each year following the development of the plan until the student graduates or leaves the District, the plan shall be reviewed by the student and teacher advisor or counselor.

Students who failed more than 20 percent of the courses attempted in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade may make up the credits needed to achieve the minimum portion of credits attempted by retaking the necessary courses(s) during the summer, online or through correspondence.

Cross Reference: 2600 Promotion/Retention

3050 Attendance Policy

Legal Reference: IDAPA 08.02.03.107 Middle Level Credit System

IDAPA 08.02.03.104 Career Exploration Instruction

Policy History:

Adopted on: 03/19/2024