0.6 Arizona education law review: instruction  (Page 2/9)

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Do teachers determine whether to promote or retain a pupil in grade in a common school on the basis of the Board's prescribed promotion criteria? (See ARS 15-521 in Chapter 5 of this handbook.)

[ ] Yes [ ]No

If the Governing Board reviews the decision of a teacher to promote or retain a pupil in grade in a common school, does the Board base its decision on the prescribed promotion criteria? (See ARS 15-342 in Chapter 3 of this handbook.)

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Does the Governing Board issue certificates of promotion to pupils whom it promotes from the eighth grade of a common school?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Within any high school or union high school district, does the superintendent of the high school district supervise the work of the eighth grade of all schools employing no superintendent or principal?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Does the governing Board ensure that it has established procedures for determining the admissibility of pupils who are under 16 of age and who do not hold 8th grade certificates?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars†15-701.01 high school; graduation; requirements

Has the Governing Board of the school district prescribed a course of study and curricula for excellence that include the essential skills in the required subject areas?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Has the Governing Board prescribed criteria for the graduation of pupils from the high schools in the district? Do these criteria include accomplishment of the essential skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies as determined by district assessment?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Does the teacher determine whether to pass or fail a pupil in a course in high school on the basis of the competency requirements, if any have been prescribed? (See ARS 15-421 in Chapter 5 of this handbook.) Note: A pupil with an individualized education program or a 504 plan who graduates from high school but who is not required to achieve a passing score on a competency test in order to graduate shall receive the standard diploma issued by the district.

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Does the Governing Board, if it reviews the decision of a teacher to pass or fail a pupil in a course in high school, base its decision on the competency requirements if any have been prescribed? (See ARS 15-342 in Chapter 3.)

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Does the Governing Board allow graduation requirements to be met if the pupil passes courses in the required or elective subjects at a community college or university, and if the course is at a higher level than the course taught in the high school attended by the pupil, or if the course is not taught in the high school, the course is equal to or higher than the level of a high school course? (See also ARS 15-1821.)