Administrative Procedure 5123.2 - General Procedures Pertaining to Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students

Purpose

Promotion and retention of students within Prince George’s County Schools shall be based upon the degree of success the individual student has achieved in completing the educational program designated to meet his/her needs. Promotion and retention will be considered annually in terms of the best placement of an individual student. Promotion is affected when the student has demonstrated appropriate levels of achievement and would benefit from the curriculum designed for the next grade level.

About This Procedure

Last Revised: September 2, 2021

Documents

• Administrative Procedure 5123.2 - General Procedures Pertaining to Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students.pdf

Related Policies and Procedures

• AP 5111.1 - Admission to Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade
• AP 5111.3 - English Learner Students
• AP 5121.1 - Grading and Reporting for Elementary Schools, Early Childhood through Grade 5
• AP 5121.2 - Grading and Reporting for Middle Schools Grade 6 through Grade 8
• AP 5121.3 - Grading and Reporting for High Schools Grade 9 through Grade 12
• AP 5124 - Student Intervention Team (SIT) and Student Support Team (SST)
• AP 6150 - Educational Requirements and Options in Secondary Schools
• AP 6151 - Student Service-Learning Graduation Guidelines

Keywords

• Acceleration of Students