Rising 9th Grade Course Recommendation Timeline
 for 2021 - 2022

Course Recommendation Override Process-

Parents/guardians of students who did not meet the recommendation criteria for a course may initiate an appeals process if the student demonstrated mastery by earning “E” (Exceeds Standards) in the majority of competencies and have no ”NY/U” (Not Yet Meeting Standards/Unsatisfactory) in order to move into a higher level. Placement recommendations can be changed if “NY/U” happen after recommendations have been submitted. Note: 4 = E; 3 = M; 2 = NY; 1 = U

If you are considering an override of your child's course recommendation, please contact your student's teacher for that subject.  The teacher will explain the appeal process and necessary paperwork:

By Monday, May 3rd  the student must submit a one-page statement in support of entering the desired course and include supporting evidence, i.e. writing samples, tests and quizzes, plans for additional support, etc.

The curriculum leader will then schedule an appeal meeting involving you, your child, the teacher, and the curriculum leader.  This meeting must be concluded before Friday, May 28.

If after the appeal meeting, an agreement cannot be reached between you, your child and the department, the original teacher recommendation stands and your child will be placed on a waitlist for the course the override is being sought for, with priority given to students who have met the prerequisite conditions.

Following the override meeting, you will sign an override statement, acknowledging the recommendation of the professional staff.  If your child is enrolled in a course for which they are not recommended and fails to maintain a B– average or better at the end of the semester, they will be moved to the more appropriate level.  If it is not practical to reschedule your child at that time, they may remain in the course in question but with the clear understanding that they will not be allowed to enroll in a higher level course in that discipline in the ensuing year.  The principal’s decision with respect to such rescheduling will be final.