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Niagara Catholic District School Board Policies

Niagara Catholic District School Board ACCELERATION RETENTION POLICY
Adopted: April 22, 2003 Revised:	Policy No. 400.5

STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is the policy of the Niagara Catholic District School Board to allow students at the elementary level to progress from grade to grade in accordance with their performance. Students will generally be placed in classes with their age appropriate peers.

It is generally understood that from time to time it may be necessary to retain an individual student for a second year or part of a year in a particular grade level. The decision to retain such a student, which is the responsibility of the school Principal, is to be considered in consultation with the parent(s), guardian, classroom teacher and appropriate Student Support Services personnel.

Likewise, from time to time a recommendation may be made to have a student accelerate one year ahead of age appropriate peers. The decision to accelerate such a student, while ultimately the responsibility of the school Principal, is to be considered in consultation with the parent(s), guardian, classroom teacher and appropriate Student Support Services personnel.

The Director of Education will establish Administrative Guidelines and procedures for the implementation of this policy.