Given that learning occurs as the result of varied experiences and through multiple settings, progress toward graduation requirements will be based upon demonstrated proficiency in acquired knowledge and skills. Courses will reflect District curriculum and expectations. Completion of coursework, or other approved learning experiences, will ensure that District curriculum standards have been met utilizing common grading, portfolios and/or assessments.
The Board will establish and periodically reconsider the curriculum or basic program for the District.
Elementary Program
The District's elementary grades are established as grades Pre-K- 5.
Delivery of Curriculum
The Board will provide for the delivery of the curriculum in a manner consistent with the District's instructional model.
Middle School
The District's middle school grades are established as grades 6 - 8.
Delivery of Curriculum
The Board will provide for the delivery of the curriculum in a manner consistent with the District's instructional model.
Senior High School
The District's senior high school(s) grades are established as grades 9 - 12. Delivery of Curriculum The Board will provide for the delivery of the curriculum in a manner consistent with the District's instructional model.
Exit Outcomes
The Board has identified measurable exit outcomes for the District's senior high school scholars. These exit outcomes are compatible with the District's educational mission, the Board's goals and established performance objectives. The measurable exit outcomes are described in Policy 7630.
Outcomes Evaluation
The Superintendent will develop an evaluation process to ensure the measurable exit outcomes and performance objectives are achieved by the District's scholars.
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities should be used as a means of developing a wholesome attitude and good human relations, as well as knowledge and skills. The Board may attempt to make such activities available on a voluntary basis to all scholars. The purpose will be compatible with the Board's curriculum goals as well as the District and school missions.
Each school, under the direction of the principal and subject to approval by the Superintendent, may place a co-curricular or extra-curricular activities program, suited to the needs of the scholars, in that particular building. Parent(s)/Guardian(s), scholars, and faculty will determine the type and range of activities to be offered. Participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is considered a privilege, not a right, carrying with it the responsibility of good behavior in school. Failure on the part of any scholar to meet this responsibility may result in their suspension from representing the school, participating in the activity, and/or holding class or organizational office.
Building-level administrators, subject to approval by the Superintendent, will be responsible for the organization of all scholar activities and will provide adequate supervision, administer scholar finances, and approve all scholar activities with the assistance of delegated members of the faculty. This is not intended to apply to external groups (eg. Boosters, PTA/PTSA, etc.)
In planning the program of activities, the Superintendent and staff will take into consideration the breadth of activities offered through other community organizations.
Approval
All new co-curricular activities and organizations or extra-curricular activities will be approved by the building principal and/or Superintendent.
Evaluation
Each activity will be evaluated at least annually to determine if its purposes are being fulfilled and if it is meeting the needs of the scholars of that particular building.
Scholar Funds
Funds remaining m accounts of scholar organizations, which have been inactive for one year, or in accounts of classes, which have been graduated for one year, will be transferred by the Board to accounts of other co-curricular organizations or to the District's general fund upon recommendation of the Superintendent. Any and all funds will be handled consistent with GASB 84 or its ilk.
