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I. PHILOSOPHY
In order to reward academic success, behavioral compliance, and diligent progress towards educational goals established within this building, the following guidelines will be established and followed regarding semester exams held at the end of the school year.
1. Students in 8th and 10th grade who take the WKCE and score at advanced or proficient levels within the core subject areas and have not been suspended (in or out of school) in that school year may be excused from taking the semester exam for that core class only. For example, a student scoring proficient in math on the WKCE may choose to not take the semester exam for the math class they are enrolled in at that time. Elective courses not tested on the WKCE will require student participation in the year-end exam.
2. Special education students will be held to behavior standards as established in their IEP regarding suspensions and academic progress as measured on the WKCE in areas other than those of their disability. In the area of the disability, a basic score on the WKCE (grades 8 and 10) may excuse the student from the semester exam.
ALL STUDENTS MAY ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM. THE ELIGIBILITY FOR EXEMPTION ONLY PROVIDES THE STUDENT WITH THE CHOICE TO PARTICIPATE OR NOT. PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM MAY IMPROVE A STUDENTS GRADE BUT NOT REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE.
ALL STUDENTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION PERIOD.
Adopted: October 20, 2004
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