standards-based promotion

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Senior Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

DISTRIBUTION: All Secondary Schools and Offices ROUTING Local District Superintendents SUBJECT: DATE: OFFICE:

BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 (Rev.) EIGHTH GRADE STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION POLICY, PARENT NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND APPEAL PROCESS December 17, 2003 Beyond The Bell Branch

Local District Directors of Instruction Local District Directors of Support Services Local District School-Based Promotion/Intervention Coordinators Local District Secondary Literacy Coordinators Local District Coordinators, English Learners Local District Special Education Coordinators Local District Math Coordinators

APPROVED:

John Liechty, Associate Superintendent

Principals Assistant Principals Assistant Principals, SCS Literacy/Math Coaches EL Coordinators School Administrative Assistants UTLA Chapter Chairs

For further information, please contact Local District Standards-Based Promotion Coordinators. (See Local District Staff Directory, Attachment A). For assistance with Secondary SIS, contact (213) 241-4850. This revision replaces the Bulletin No. M-102 (Rev.), Parent Notification and Appeal Process for Eighth Grade Standards-Based Promotion, issued April 3, 2003 and Bulletin No. M-6, Standards-Based Promotion Policy dated March 17, 2003 from the Office of the Senior Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services. The content has been revised to reflect changes in the Standards-Based Promotion Policy for eighth grade. I. BACKGROUND

In September 1998, the Los Angeles Unified School District developed the Standards-Based Promotion Policy in accordance with Education Code 48070.5(1) (d), which was passed into law in September 1998. The Standards-Based Promotion (SBP) policy adopted by the Board of Education requires students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5/6 (highest elementary grade) and grade 8 to meet minimum identified criteria using multiple measures in order to promote to the next grade. The Standards-Based Promotion policy

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mandates retention in grades 2, 3, 4, 5/6 and 8 for students not meeting identified criteria, unless teachers recommend promotion with mandatory intervention (Attachment B).

The SBP policy also provides for systematic parent notification when students are at risk of not meeting promotion standards (Attachment C). It further states that an appeal process must be implemented when parents disagree with the promotion determination of a student. A student may be retained at any grade level K-12 if written approval from the parent/guardian is obtained. Documentation of retention must be kept in the student’s cumulative file, as well as entered in the Elementary/Secondary Student Information Systems (SIS) as a voluntary retention.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the Standards-Based Promotion Policy as it pertains to grade 8 and to delineate the process for parent notification, documentation, and appeal.

III. CRITERIA FOR 8th GRADE PROMOTION

Students will promote to the 9th grade if they meet the minimum criteria given below in each of the following subjects.

A. Reading

1. At or above the 21st percentile on the CAT/6 Reading OR 2. Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) score at or above 52 OR 3. Spring Final Report Card English grade of D or above

B. Mathematics 1. A score of “Basic” or above on California Standards Test (CST) from previous

school year OR 2. Spring final report card mathematics grade of D or above

C. English Learners

1. Pass Fall or Spring ESL block OR 2. Overall CELDT score as follows: Students Minimum CELDT

enrolled in score for promotion ESL 1A/1B 1 ESL 2A 2 ESL 2B/ESL 3 3 ESL 4 4

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English Learners in the Spanish Bilingual Program must meet the criteria given in Section C-2 and a minimum score of 36 on the Aprenda. If the Aprenda score is not available then a SABE score of 36 is required.

D. Special Education

Students with disabilities in grade eight are expected to meet grade-level standards, follow the same matriculation requirements as students in the core program, as outlined in Section J of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Through the IEP process, the individual needs of students are described and appropriate accommodations and/or modifications for instruction, assessment, and/or evaluation are determined.

IV. IDENTIFICATION OF STUDENTS

Secondary SIS will provide directions to schools to generate the following information: 1. Identification of students not meeting the criteria for promotion. 2. “Exceptions list” of students who cannot be screened because they are missing essential scores or grades. 3. Documentation of promotion/intervention recommendation(s) made by the

teacher to be entered into SIS. V. OPTIONS FOR 8th GRADE STUDENTS NOT MEETING THE CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION

A. The options for 8th grade students who do not meet the criteria for promotion will

include the following: 1. Retention OR 2. Promotion with mandatory intervention(s) as recommended in writing by the

teacher (Attachments G and H)

B. Intervention options for specific subjects are given below: 1. Reading

a. Developing Readers and Writers Course (DRWC), Level 1 and 2, is offered during the academic school year and is focused on developing the foundations for reading and writing including phonemic awareness phonics, decoding, encoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. This course is a two period instructional course offering. Students promoted to the 9th grade and placed in DRWC, Level 1 or 2 will receive credit for 9th grade English and an English elective, Strategic Literacy (230141/42).

b. The Developing Readers and Writers English-Language Arts (DRW-ELA)

course Level 1 and 2, is offered during the summer/intersession as a two hour


block. This course focuses on English content standards, literature and writing activities to further prepare students for grade level work. (DRW-ELA, Level 1, is not an appropriate placement for students who have not completed DRWC, Level 1).

2. Mathematics

a. A district-mandated algebra intervention course is offered during summer/intersession.

b. Placement in Grade 9 mathematics course-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 will be dependent upon mark earned in summer/intersession.

3. English Learners a. The District mandated 120 hour ESL course is offered during

summer/intersession. Participation will be determined by student need and will address English Language Development (ELD) standards, with state approved materials.

b. Placement in subsequent double block ESL course will be dependent upon mark earned during summer/intersession.

4. Students with disabilities

a. General education programs, if meeting the District criteria b. Extended School Year/Intersession If a student with a disability is not progressing toward grade-level standards or the goals and objectives established in the IEP, then an IEP meeting must be convened to consider the need for and benefit of retention. The IEP team should consider and discuss the following:

1) Does the current IEP appropriately address the student’s academic, linguistic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs?

2) Are all the necessary accommodations identified in the IEP? 3) Were the accommodations administered in accordance with the IEP?

Appeals of retention decisions must be addressed through Special Education procedures. VI. PARENT NOTIFICATION

A. Standards-Based Promotion Policy Notification

As early as possible in the school year, schools shall provide parent(s)/guardian(s) with a SBP Parent Brochure (Attachment D) and Letter to Accompany Parent Brochure (Attachment E) that explains:

1. The criteria used to identify students at risk of not meeting promotion standards.


2. The process used to inform parents of their child’s progress toward meeting the

standards. a. The services and school personnel available to support students.

b. Process that parents may use to appeal the final decision to retain their child.

B. Fall/Spring Notification Regarding At-Risk Students 1. Parents of eighth grade students at risk of retention shall be notified in writing using

the Standards-Based Promotion/Intervention Grade 8 Parent Notification Form (Attachment F) that their child is not meeting grade level standards for promotion. At each reporting period, teachers should use the comments available in Secondary SIS when students do not meet the standards and requirements of the course.

2. English Learners who do not have minimum tests scores required for ESL

(CELDT) and Spanish Bilingual program students (Aprenda/SABE) and have a Fall failing mark in ESL classes are at risk of retention if they receive a second fail at the end of the Spring semester. Parents should be notified immediately when the fifteen week/required progress report indicates that a student has a fail or comments that suggest the student will not meet promotion standards at the end of the year (Attachment F).

3. Students with disabilities expected to meet grade-level standards in

English/Reading and mathematics should be screened if they meet the criteria outlined above.

C. Final Notification of Retention or Promotion with Mandatory Intervention 1. No later than two weeks before the end of the regular school year, parents of identified students will receive SBP End of School Year Promotion/ Retention Letter (Attachment G) that will explain one of the following:

a. Student does not meet criteria for promotion; however the teacher recommends promotion and completes the Justification for Promotion Form (Attachment H). Student is promoted to the ninth grade and is recommended for mandatory intervention(s).

b. Student is retained. Final determination for promotion/retention is re-evaluated upon completion of mandated Summer School/Intersession (requirement for English Learners and algebra students).

2. If a student with disabilities is not meeting grade-level standards or the goals and objectives established in the IEP, then an IEP meeting must be convened before a determination of retention is made. The IEP team must consider the following:

a. Does the current IEP appropriately address the student’s academic, linguistic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs?

b. Are all the necessary accommodations identified in the IEP?


c. Were the accommodations administered in accordance with the IEP? d. If yes is the answer to the questions above, the IEP team should carefully

consider, discuss, and document the need for and benefit of retention. VII. DOCUMENTATION

Secondary schools must document all decisions related to retention and promotion with mandatory intervention. The principal shall designate a staff member (e.g. assistant principal, SCS) responsible for maintaining the following records and documents:

A. Red folders (kept in the cumulative record) for students identified at-risk of not meeting standards for promotion. The following documents should be placed in the folder:

1. Parent Notifications a. The Fall/Spring Parent Notification with the signature of the administrator

(Attachment F). b. The End of School Year Promotion/Retention Determination Letter (Attachment G). c. Justification for Promotion Form (Attachment H).

2. Secondary Standards-Based Promotion Log- (Attachment I).

3. Any forms or correspondence related to the Appeal Process if the parent appeals.

B. Enter data into Secondary SIS for students who are retained, promoted or promoted with mandatory intervention.

VIII. APPEAL PROCESS Parents/guardians are granted the right to appeal decisions to retain or promote with mandatory interventions. During the appeals process, the child shall remain in the District- assigned placement until an appeal decision is reached. Students with disabilities with an existing IEP shall remain in their current placement until the IEP team reaches a decision or a decision is reached through special education due process procedures. Appeals to retention decisions for students with disabilities must be addressed through Special Education procedures. Please see Section IV-C, page 26 and 27 of the Special Education Compliance Guide, Publication # 966 121 8565. Procedures for appeal meetings are outlined below: A. At the school level: 1. If parents/guardians do not agree with the decision to retain or promote with mandatory intervention, they may appeal the decision by completing the Request for Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Meeting (Attachment J).


2. Within three school days, the Standards-Based Promotion (SBP) Appeal Team, consisting of the principal/designee and a teacher, shall notify parents of an appeal meeting at the school. This meeting should occur within seven school days after receipt of the request. 3. The SBP Appeal Team shall render a decision within three school days after the meeting has occurred. The principal/designee shall notify parents/guardians in writing of this decision on the Notification of School-Site Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Decision form. (Attachment K). B. At the Local District level:

1. If parents/guardians do not agree with the school’s decision, they may request a Local District-level meeting by completing the Request for Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Meeting at the Local District Level (Attachment L). This form should be submitted to the school principal. 2. Within three school days, the school will forward the request and pertinent information to the Local District SBP Coordinator.

3. Within five school days of receipt of the request, Local District personnel shall notify parents of an appeal meeting scheduled at the Local District Office. This meeting should occur within seven school days after receipt of the request.

4. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing of the Local District appeal decision within five school days after the meeting occurs. (Attachment M). The Local District decision shall be final. A copy of the Local District decision will be sent the school. The principal/designee shall make any necessary changes in the

student’s current status or educational program and update all student records.

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BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENTS

A. Local District Staff Directory B. Standards-Based Promotion Policy Grades 8 C. Standards-Based Promotion Parent Notification and Appeals Process D. Standards-Based Promotion Policy Parent Brochure (English/Spanish) E. Letter to Accompany Standards-Based Promotion Parent Brochure (English/Spanish) F. Standards-Based Promotion/Intervention Grade 8 Parent Notification Form (English/Spanish) G. Standard-Based Promotion End of School Year Promotion/Retention Determination Letter

(English/Spanish) H. Justification For Promotion Form Grade 8 (English/Spanish) I. Standards Based Promotion Log – Secondary J. Request For Standards-Based Promotion School Site Appeal Meeting (English/Spanish) K. Notification of Standards-Based Promotion School Site Appeal Decision (English/Spanish) L. Request For Standards-Based Promotion Local District Appeal Meeting (English/Spanish) M. Notification of Standards-Based Promotion Local District Appeal Decision

(English/Spanish)

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Associate Superintendent, Educational Services

BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT A December 17, 2003

DISTRICT COORDINATOR LOCATION PHONE FAX E-MAIL

A Michelle Bennett 8550 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 150 Northridge, CA 91325

(818) 256-2817 (818) 894-8236 [email protected]

B Diane Agliam The Academy Bldg. 5200 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 755-5362 (818) 755-6728 [email protected]

C Rich Dewey (ES)

Marianne Cleary (MS) 6621 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406

(818) 654-3665

(818) 654-3602 (818) 343-9613

(818) [email protected]

[email protected]

D Jacquelyn Mack (ES)

Sally Erskine (MS)

3000 S. Robertson Blvd., #100 Los Angeles, CA 90034

(310) 253-7827

(310) 253-7812 (310) 842-9170


[email protected]

E Roberto Martinez

Isaias Martinez

Harbor Building 4201 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 204 Los Angeles, CA 90010

(323) 932-2613

(323) 932-2298 (323) 932-2114


[email protected]

F Barbara Valastro 2151 North Soto Street Los Angeles, CA 90032

(323) 224-3131 (323) 222-3247 [email protected]

G Donna Simien 3741 S. Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016

(323) 421-2861 (323) 291-7251 [email protected]

H Fay Chu 1115 South Boyle Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90023

(323) 266-7355 (323) 266-2654 [email protected]

I Bea Lamothe

Adrianna McNally AT&T Center 611 West 6th Street, 35th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 599-5876

(213) 599-5872 (213) 627-9220


[email protected]

J Rebecca Chavira 5800 South Eastern Avenue Commerce, CA 90040

(323) 278-3959 (323) 720-9012 [email protected]

K Howard Vogel

1208 Magnolia Avenue Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 354-3423

(310) 527-2957 [email protected]

SBP COORDINATORS

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BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT B December 17, 2003

Standards Based Promotion Policy Grade 8

CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION

All Programs: EO, IFEP, RFEP, AND PRP Reading: At or above the 21st percentile on the CAT/6 Reading from the previous year OR

a Degrees of Reading Power raw score at or above 52 OR Spring Final Report Card English grade of D or above AND

Mathematics: A score of “basic” or above on the California Standards Test in Mathematics from the previous year OR Spring Final Report Card Mathematics grade of D or above

All Programs: English Learners in ESL courses: Overall CELDT score as follows:

Students Enrolled in Minimum CELDT score ESL 1A/ 1B 1 ESL 2A 2 ESL 2B/ ESL 3 3 ESL 4 4 OR Pass Fall or Spring ESL Block

CRITERIA FOR RETENTION

All Programs: EO, IFEP, RFEP, AND PRP

Reading: At or below the 20th percentile on the CAT/6 Reading from the previous year AND a Degrees of Reading Power raw score at or below 51 AND Spring Final Report Card English grade of Fail

OR

Mathematics: A score of “far below basic” or “below basic” on the California Standards Test in Mathematics from the previous school year AND Spring Report Card Mathematics grade of Fail


Students Enrolled in CELDT score or below ESL 1A/ 1B N/A ESL 2A 1 ESL 2B/ ESL 3 2 ESL 4 3 AND

Fail on Fall and Spring ESL Block on Final Report Card

MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN INTERVENTION

All Programs: EO, IFEP, RFEP, AND PRP

Reading: At or below the 20th percentile on the CAT/6 Reading from the previous year AND a Degrees of Reading Power raw score at or below 51 AND Spring Final Report Card English grade of Fail

AND/ OR

Mathematics: A score of “far below basic” or “below basic” on California Standards Test in Mathematics from previous school year AND Spring Report Card Mathematics grade of Fail


Students Enrolled in Minimum CELDT score ESL 1A/1B N/A ESL 2A 1 ESL 2B/ ESL 3 2 ESL 4 3 AND Fail on Fall and Spring ESL Block on Final Report Card

Students with disabilities qualify to participate in Standards-Based Promotion Mandatory and Voluntary Summer

School/Intersession Programs if they meet the eligibility criteria as indicated on their IEPs. Attendance is in lieu of ESY.


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Standards-Based Promotion Parent Notification and Appeals Process

Early in the school year Send Standards Based Promotion Parent Brochure and

Letter to Accompany Parent Brochure.

Two weeks before the end of the school year Send End of School Year Promotion/Retention Letter to parents of identified students at risk

of not meeting grade-level standards.

Summer School/Intersession Student attends Summer School/Intersession.

All SBP Mandatory students are reassessed at the end of Summer School/Intersession and a

Parent Conference is held.

Send End of Summer School/Intersession Promotion/Retention Letter to parents of identified students at risk of not meeting grade-level standards.

Students who continue to meet the criteria for retention will be retained unless the summer school/intersession teacher recommends promotion, a conference with the teacher, parent

and administrator is held and a Justification for Promotion Form is completed. Inform parents of retained students of their right to appeal

Appeal process begins when parent requests forms at the home school.

Appeal Meetings – Site Level Request for SBP School Site Level Appeal Meeting.

Notification of School Site SBP Appeal Decision.

Appeal

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Appeal Se

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Throughout the school year Identify students at risk of not meeting grade level standards.

Notify parents using the SBP Parent Notification Form. Guarantee that in-class instructional modifications have been implemented. Ensure that all intervention documentation is filed in student’s red folder.

General Education Students Meeting – Local District (LD) Level. equest for LD SBP Level Appeal. of LD Level SBP Appeal Decision.

Student Retention

Student Promotion

Special Education Students Through Special Education Procedures ction IV-C, Page 26 and 27 in the cial Education Compliance Guide.

For more information please contact the Standards-Based Coordinator in your

Local District

PARENT NOTIFICATION PROCESS

Parents are notified through teacher con-ferences, progress reports, and letters when their child is at risk of not meeting grade-level standards for promotion. All written no-tification must be signed by the parent and returned to the school.

PARENT APPEAL PROCESS

A parent may appeal the decision to retain their child to the school principal during the first month of school. The principal and teacher will meet with the parent to resolve the matter. If the parent does not agree with the principal’s decision, he/she may appeal to the Local District Director of School Sup-port Services. A meeting will be held to dis-cuss the appeal and all evidence will be re-viewed. The final decision will be mailed to the parent.

STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION

GRADES 2-5 & 8

PARENT BROCHURE

Los Angeles Unified School District

Roy Romer, Superintendent

2003-2004

Los Angeles Unified School District Offices of the Local District Superintendents

District A (818) 256-2800

Debbie Leidner

District B (818) 755-5300 Sue Shannon

District C (818) 654-3600

Robert J. Collins

District D (310) 253-7100 Ronni Ephraim

District E (323) 932-2266

Liliam Leis-Castillo

District F (323) 224-3100 Richard A. Alonzo

District G (323) 421-2800

Sharon V. Robinson

District H (323) 266-7300 Rowena Lagrosa

District I (213) 599-5800

Sylvia Rousseau

District J (323) 278-3900 Dale Vigil

District K (310) 354-3400

Edgar Z. Seal


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ATTACHMENT D

Para más información favor de comunicarse con la Coordinadora con Base a la s Normas

Académcas de su Distrito Local.

PROCEDIMIEN TO DE NOTIFICACION PARA LOS PADRES

Los padres son notificados a través de las conferencias de padres y maestros, el informe de progreso académico y por correo cuando el nino(a) se encuentra en riesgo do no reunir las normas de nivel de grado para la promoci?n. Todas las notificaciones por escrito deben ser firmadas por el padre y regresarlas a la escuela.

PROCEDIMIENTO DE

APELACION DE PADRES El padre debe apelar con el director de la es-cuela la decisión de retener a su hijo/a du-rante el primer mes de clases. El director y el maestro se reunirán con el padre para re-solver el asunto. Si el padre no esta de acuerdo con la decisión del director el/ella puede apelar al Director de Servicios de Apoyo de Escuelas del Distrito Local. Una reunión se llevará a cabo para discutir la apelación y toda la evidencia será revisada. La decisión final se enviará por correo al pa-dre.

PROMOCION DE GRADO ESCOLAR CON BASE

EN LAS NORMAS ACADEMICAS

GRADOS 2-5 y 8tavo.

FOLLETO PARA PADRES

Distrito Escolar Unificado

de Los Angeles Roy Romer, Superintendente

2003-2004

Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles Oficinas del Distrito Local y sus Superintendentes

Distrito A (818)256-2800

Debbie Leidner

Distrito B (818) 755-5300 Sue Shannon

Distrito C (818) 654-3600

Robert J. Collins

Distrito D (310) 253-7100 Ronni Ephraim

Distrito E (323) 932-2266

Liliam Leis-Castillo

Distrito F (323) 224-3100 Richard A. Alonzo

Distrito G (323) 421-2800

Sharon V. Robinson

Distrito H (323) 266-7300 Rowena Lagrosa

Distrito I (213) 599-5800

Sylvia Rousseau

Distrito J (323) 278-3900 Dale Vigil

Distrito K (310) 354-3400

Edgar Z. Seal


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INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT

PROMOTION Students at risk of not meeting grade level stan-dards are identified early in the school year and offered a variety of interventions for assistance: • Classroom instruction wi th the teacher

assisting students in small groups and individually

• Additional instruction providing academic

support for students beyond the regular instructional day.

- Extended Learning Programs (ELP) Grades K-8 before school, after school, or weekends. - Extended Learning Academies (ELA) Grades 6-12 at selected secondary multitrack schools. - Summer School/Intersession programs grades 2-12 during off-track time.

BACKGROUND

The Los Angeles Unified School District has a standards-based promotion policy in ac-cordance with Education Code Section 48070.5(1)(d). The law requires that all Boards of Education adopt a policy that establishes criteria regarding promotion and mandatory retention of students at specific grade levels. Students must demonstrate achievement of grade level standards be-fore being promoted to the next grade. This policy affects students in grades 2 through 5 and 8.

CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION

• English proficient students in grades 2-5 and 8 must demonstrate progress to-ward meeting grade level standards in English Language Arts and in grades 4, 5, and 8 in Mathematics.

• English Learners in grades 2-5 must demonstrate progress toward meeting English Language Development (ELD) standards by advancing one ELD level per year or one ESL level per semester in grade 8.

• In addition to the above, English Learn-ers in a Spanish bilingual program in grades 2-5 and 8 must demonstrate pro-gress toward meeting grade level stan-dards in Spanish language arts and in grades 4, 5, and 8 in mathematics.

• Students with disabilities will meet the criteria as indicated on the IEP.

STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION POLICY

• Secondary students who meet specific

criteria for intervention in grades 6 through 9 are enrolled in the Developing Readers and Writers Course for a double period daily during the regular school year.

• Secondary English Learners in grades 6-8

are enrolled in the English as a Second Language Course for a double period daily

during the regular school year.

CRITERIA FOR RETENTION

Students who do not meet the criteria for pro-motion are mandated to attend intervention and will be retained unless the classroom teacher determines retention is not appropri-ate. During the retention year, students will partici-pate in on-going interventions and attend summer school/intersessions during their off-track time.

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ATTACHMENT D

INTERVENCIONES PARA AUXILIAR LA PROMOCION

Estudiantes en riesgo de no cumplir las normas de nivel de grado son identificados poco después del año escolar y se les provee una variedad de intervenciones para ayudarlos: • El maestro ayuda a los estudiantes en la

instrucción en grupos pequeños e individu-almente.

• Instruccion adicional que prove apoyo aca-

demico para estudiantes más allá de un dia instructional regular.

− Programas de Aprendizaje Suple-mentarios (ELP) en kindergarten al octavo grado antes de clases, despues de clases o fines de se-mana.

− Centros de Aprendizaje Suplemen-tarios (ELA) del sexto al doceavo grado en las escuelas secundarias seleccionadas de año redondo.

− Escuela de Verano/Programas de Intervención del segundo al do-ceavo grado durante el periodo de vacaciones.

FORMACION ACADEMICA

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles ha implementado una Política Educativa para la Promoción de Grado Escolar con Base en las Normas Académicas en acuerdo con el C?digo de Educación Sección 48070.5(1)(d). La ley requiere que todas las Juntas de Educación adopten una política que establezca un criterio respecto a la promoción y retención mandatoria estudiantil a un nivel de grado especifico. Los estudiantes deben demostrar que han alcanzado las normas académicas del grado escolar antes de ser promovidos al siguiente grado. Esta política afecta a los estudiantes de los grados segundo al quinto y oc-tavo.

CRITERIOS PARA LA PROMOCION

• Los estudiantes competentes de inglés de los gra-dos segundo al quinto y octavo deben demostrar progreso en el cumplimiento de las normas de nivel de grado en Disciplinas Linguisticas de Inglés y los grados cuarto, quinto y octavo en Matemáti-cas.

• Estudiantes de Ingés en los grados segundo al quinto deben demostrar progreso en el cum-plimiento de las normas en la Capacitación Pro-gresiva del Idioma Inglés (ELD) avanzando un nivel por año en (ELD) o un nivel en Inglés como Segundo Idioma por semestre en el octavo grado.

• Ademas de lo ya mencionado, estudiantes de inglés en el programa de Español bilingue de los grados segundo al quinto y octavo deben demostrar progreso en el cumplimiento de las nor-mas de nivel de grado en Disciplinas Linguisticas de Español y del grado cuarto, quinto y octavo en Matemáticas.

• Un estudiante con incapacidades reunirán los criterios como estan indicados en el IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizada).

Política Educativa para la Promoción de Grado Escolar con Base en las Normas

Académicas

• Los estudiantes de secundaria que reúnen

el criterio especifico para el programa de intervención de los grados sexto al no-veno son inscritos en el Programa para el Desarrollo de la Lectura y Escritura en un periodo doble diariamente durante el año escolar.

• Estudiantes de Inglés en la secundaria de

los grados sexto al octavo son inscritos en el Programa de Inglés como Segundo Idioma en un periodo doble diariamente durante el año escolar.

CRITERIOS PARA LA RETENCION

Los estudiantes que no reúnen el criterio para la promoción son obligados a asistir a las clases de intervención y serán retenidos a menos que el maestro determine que la retención no es apropiada. Durante los años de retención, los estudiantes participarán en retenciones continuas y asistirán a la escuela de verano/intersesion durante el periodo de vacaciones.


ATTACHMENT D BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 December 17, 2003

DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE LOS ANGELES Despues de la Campana

BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO E 17 de deciembre del 2003

(MEMBRETE)

CARTA DE MUESTRA QUE SE ADJUNTA AL FOLLETO DE LAS NORMAS ACADÉMICAS DE PROMOCIÓN DESTINADO A LOS

PADRES Fecha: Estimados Padres/Guardianes: El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles ha establecido la Póliza de Promoción basada en las normas para asegurarse de que todo alumno tenga la oportunidad de cumplir con las normas académicas para su promoción al próximo grado escolar. Adjunto usted encontrará un folleto que explica el criterio para identificar a los alumnos que están a riesgo de no cumplir con las normas académicas, el proceso que se usará para informarles del progreso académico de su hijo hacia las normas académicas y los servicios disponibles para apoyar a su hijo. Nosotros, en la escuela , trabajaremos con usted y su hijo para alcanzar el exito académico. Atentamente, Director(a).


BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT E December 17, 2003

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LETTER TO ACCOMPANY STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION

PARENT BROCHURE

Date: Dear Parent/Guardian: The Standards-Based Promotion Policy adopted by the Los Angeles Unified School District has been established to ensure that each student has every opportunity to achieve grade-level standards for promotion. Attached you will find a brochure that explains the criteria for identification of students who are at risk of not meeting promotion standards, the process that will be used to inform you of your child’s progress towards meeting these standards and the services that are available to support your child. We, at __________________________ School, will work closely with you and your child to promote academic success. Sincerely, Principal

DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE LOS ANGELES

Vicesuperintendente de Servicios Educativos BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO F 17 de diciembre del 2003

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FORMULARIO DE NOTIFICACIÓN A LOS PADRES CON HIJOS EN EL OCTAVO GRADO SOBRE LAS NORMAS ACADÉMICAS REFERENTES A PROMOCIÓN/INTERVENCIÓN

A los padres o tutor ____________________________ Nombre del Estudiante Fecha de Nacimiento

Semestre de Otoño Semestre de Primavera El propósito de esta carta es informarles que su hijo(a) corre el riesgo de no cumplir con las normas correspondientes de su grado escolar en la(s) siguiente(s) asignatura(s):

Lectura Estudiantes que aprenden el idioma inglés: ESL (Capacitación en el idioma inglés) Matemáticas De acuerdo con la póliza de promoción de grado escolar con base en las normas académicas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles y el código estatal de educación 48070.5 (1) (d), se podrá recomendar que repitan el curso aquellos estudiantes que no puedan cumplir, a finales del año escolar, con las normas académicas establecidas. A fin de apoyar con éxito la superación académica de su hijo(a) se le recomienda el siguiente programa de intervención académica que ofrece el distrito escolar:

ELP/ELAP Estudiantes que aprenden el idioma inglés: Capacitación en el idioma inglés (ELD) Diseño Local ________________ Fechas o días del programa_____________________ Hora: Lugar:_______________________________________________________________________________ Si ustedes desearán participar en una conferencia para hablar acerca de lo informado anteriormente, comuníquese con el consejero, o la consejera de su hijo(a) dentro de un plazo de 5 días para fijar una cita. Gracias. _ Firma del Consejero Firma del Maestro(a) PARA LOS PADRES DE FAMILIA DE ALUMNOS CON DISCAPACIDADES - Pudiera necesitarse una reunión para el Plan de Educación Individualizada (IEP) para analizar, revisar y ver la posibilidad de obtener otras intervenciones. De ser asi, uno de los maestros que se encargue de la educación especial se comunicará con ustedes. Ustedes, además, podrían solicitar una reunión para el Plan de Educación Individualizada (IEP). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Declaración de los padres o tutores: He recibido y entendido la información arriba mencionada en relación con lo que se recomienda para la intervención académica. Comprendo que mi hijo(a) recibirá esta oportunidad por estar en peligro de no cumplir con las normas de su grado escolar para que se promueva y posiblemente no podra superar el Examen del Estado de California para Salir de la Prepa-ratoria (CAHSEE), lo cual es requerido para recibir la credencial.

Otorgo mi permiso para que mi hijo(a) asista. No otorgo mi permiso para que mi hijo(a) asista. Firma del padre o tutor Fecha Domicilio Número de Teléfono

• Por favor regrésenle este notificación al consejero, o la consejera de su hijo(a).

COLOCAR UNA COPIA EN EL EXPEDIENTE ROJO DEL ALUMNO


BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT F December 17, 2003

STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION/INTERVENTION GRADE 8 PARENT NOTIFICATION FORM

To the Parent/Guardian of ___________ Student Name Date of Birth Fall Semester Spring Semester This letter is to inform you that at this time your son/daughter is at risk of not meeting grade-level standards in the following subject area(s):

Reading English Learners: ESL (English Language Development) Mathematics According to Los Angeles Unified School District’s Standards-Based Promotion Policy, State Education Code and Secondary Literacy Plan students unable to meet grade-level standards for promotion may be recommended for retention at the end of the school year. Your student is assigned to the following District intervention program to support improving his/her academics:

ELP/ELAP English Learners: ESL (English Language Development) Other: Dates/days of program: ___________________________________________________Time: Location: If you would like to participate in a conference to discuss the above information, please contact student’s counselor or teacher within five days to schedule an appointment. Counselor Signature Teacher Signature For parents of students with disabilities: An IEP meeting may be necessary to review, revise and/or consider additional interventions. A special education teacher will be contacting you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parent/Guardian Statement: I have received and understand the above information regarding intervention recommendations for students not meeting grade level standards. I understand that my child is being provided this opportunity because he/she may not meet grade level standards for promotion and in the future may not be able to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), which is required to receive a high school diploma with the graduating class of 2006.

Yes, I give permission for my student to attend. No, I do not give permission for my student to attend.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Home Address Telephone #

Return this form to your student’s counselor.

PLACE A COPY IN STUDENT’S RED FOLDER

DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE LOS ANGELES Vicesuperintendente de Servicios Educativos

BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO G 17 de diciembre del 2003

(MEMBRETE) NOTIFICACION FINAL A LOS PADRES ACERCA DEL DICTAMEN DEFINITIVO SOBRE LA

PROMOCION O LA RETENCION ESCOLAR CON BASE EN LAS NORMAS ACADEMICAS DE LOS CURSOS DE INTERVENCION DURANTE LAS VACACIONES O DURANTE EL VERANO

Al padre o tutor de (Nombre del Estudiante) ________________ (Fecha de Nacimiento) (Grado) (Ciclo Escolar) Esta carta tiene el propósito de informarle(s) cuál ha sido la determinación respecto a la promoción o la retención.

El estudiante es promovido para el próximo año escolar.

El estudiante no cumple con el criterio de promoción; sin embargo, el maestro recomienda la promoción y el formulario para la justificación de promoción esta aqui adjunta.

Ecuela de Verano/ Intercesión

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores basado en las Artes del Lenguaje Inglés (DRW-ELA) (Solamente estudiantes actuales DRWC)

_____Primer Nivel (1) _____Segundo Nivel (2) Doble curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) Curso de Algebra del octavo grado

Programas academicos para el año escolar

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores (DRWC) (asignación basada en el critero del programa)

_____Primer Nivel (1) _____Segundo Nivel (2) Doble curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (dependiendo de la calificación recibida en

verano/intercesión) Curso de matemáticas del noveno grado – Algebra, Geometria, Algebra 2 (dependiendo de la

calificación recibida en el verano/intercesión

En este momento su hijo(a) está retenido(a). La decisión final para promover a su hijo(a) será reevaluada después de haber completado el programa de intercesión obligatorio durante el verano (Solamente para estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés y matemáticas).

Comentarios: Firma del Director(a): Fecha: Firma del Consejero(a): Fecha: Firma del Maestro(a): Fecha:



BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT G December 17, 2003

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STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION: END OF SCHOOL YEAR PROMOTION/RETENTION DETERMINATION LETTER

To the Parent/Guardian of (Student Name) (Date of Birth) (Grade) (Track) This letter is to inform you that the following promotion/retention determination has been made.

Student is promoted for the coming year.

Student does not meet the criteria for promotion, however the teacher recommends promotion and the Justification for Promotion Form is attached.

Summer/Intersession:

Developing Readers and Writers English Language Arts (DRW-ELA) course (Current DRWC students only)

___Level 1 ____Level 2

Double block ESL course

Grade 8 Algebra course Academic School Year Programs

Developing Readers and Writers Course (DRWC) (placement based on program criteria) ___Level 1 ____Level 2

Double block ESL course (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Grade 9 Mathematics course-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Student is retained at this time. Final determination for promotion will be re-evaluated upon completion of the mandated summer /intersession program (For Mathematics and ESL courses only).

COMMENTS: Principal Signature Date: Counselor Signature Date: Teacher Signature Date:



BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO H 17 de diciembre del 2003

(MEMBRETE) FORMULARIO PARA LA JUSTIFICACION DE PROMOCION

PARA EL OCTAVO GRADO A los Padres o Tutores de:

_____________________________ _____________ Fecha de Nacimiento Grado Ciclo Escolar El proposito de esta carta es para informarle que su hijo(a) es promovido(a) aunque el/ella no cumple con el criterio de promoción basado en lo siguiente:

Evaluación de proficiencia en lectura. El estudiante del Idioma Inglés quien ha repetido el mismo curso de ESL por dos o más semestres. El reporte final de primavera de matemáticas con calificación de una “F” o un puntaje “menos que lo basico” o “mucho menos que

lo basico” en el Exámen de las Normas de California (CST). De acuerdo con el Código de Educación Sección 48070.5(1)(d) este estudiante estará retenido a menos que el maestro especifique por escrito que la retención no es apropiada y que el estudiante será promovido. De acuerdo con las leyes mencionadas, y basado en una revision del expediente académico del estudiante, el maestro ha determinado que la retención del estudiante no es apropiada. Marque la casilla o casillas apropiadas y ponga sus iniciales a los motivos:

____ El estudiante participa del Plan Educativo Individualizado y el IEP no indica que el estudiante necesita cumplir con las normas ni en el programa profundo ni en el programa de Estudiantes que aprenden el idioma inglés.

____ El estudiante ha sido retenido previamente y la edad limite establecida en la poliza del Distrito require promoción. ____ El estudiante esta inscrito actualmente en un programa de intervención obligatorio por el Distrito (DRWC). ____ Otro: __________________________________________.

Por este motivo su hijo(a) será promovido(a) y asignado(a) a uno de los siguientes programas obligatorios: Escuela de Verano/Intercesión

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores basado en las Artes del Lenguaje Inglés (DRW-ELA) (Solamente estudiantes actuales DRWC)

_____Primer Nivel (1) _____Segundo Nivel (2) Doble curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) Curso de Algebra del octavo grado

Programas academicos para el año escolar

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores (DRWC) basado en el critero del programa. _____Primer Nivel (1) _____Segundo Nivel (2)

Doble curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (dependiendo de la calificación recibida en verano/intercesión) Curso de matemáticas del noveno grado – Algebra, Geometria, Algebra 2 (dependiendo de la calificación recibida en

el verano/intercesión Firma del Maestro: Fecha: Firma del Director : Fecha: Este plan de intervención mandatorio ha sido compartido y discutido con el padre o tutor del estudiante y verificado con la siguiente firma: Firma del Padre: Fecha:



BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT H December 17, 2003

(LETTERHEAD) JUSTIFICATION FOR PROMOTION FORM

8th Grade

To the Parent/Guardian of Date of Birth: ___________________ Track: __________ This letter is to inform you that your son/daughter is promoted, although he/she does not meet the criteria for promotion based on the following: Assessments of reading proficiency English Learner who has repeated the same ESL (English Language Development) level for two or more semesters Spring final report card mathematic grade of F or a score of “Below Basic” or “Far Below Basic” on the California Standards Test (CST) Pursuant to Education Code Section 48070.5(1)(d), this student shall be retained unless the student’s regular classroom teacher specifies in writing that retention is not appropriate and the child will be promoted. In accordance with the above-referenced laws, and based on a review of your child’s academic record, your child’s classroom teacher has determined that retention is not appropriate. (Check appropriate box(es) and initial reason(s):

____ The student has an Individualized Education Plan and the IEP does not state that the student is expected to meet grade level standards in either the core program or the program for English Learners

____ The student has previously been retained and the age limits established in District policy require promotion. ____ The student is currently enrolled in a District-Mandated intervention program (DRWC). ____ Other: _______________________________

Therefore your child will be promoted and placed in one of the following mandated intervention programs: Summer/Intersession:

Developing Readers and Writers English Language Arts (DRW-ELA) course (current DRWC students only) ___Level 1 ____Level 2

Double block ESL course

Grade 8 algebra course Academic School Year Programs

Developing Readers and Writers Course (DRWC) based on program criteria ___Level 1 ____Level 2

Double block ESL course level (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Grade 9 mathematics course-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Teacher Signature ____________________________________________ Date__________________________________ Principal Signature Date This plan for mandatory intervention has been provided and/or discussed with the student’s parent or guardian as verified by the signature below: Parent Signature _____________________________________________ Date ________________________________



BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT I December 17, 2003

STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION LOG-Secondary

School Year: _______________-_______________ Counselor (C.): _______________________________________________ Student Name: _________________________________________________________ Birthdate: ________________________ School of Attendance: ______________________________________ Student ID# ___________________________________ Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________ ESL Level : ________________________________

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Grade______ Grade_____ Grade_____ Grade____ ACTION: Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials *Mid Period Report to Parents _______ _____ _______ _____ _______ _____ _______ _____ sent regarding student at risk of not meeting ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ grade-level standards for promotion. Parent Notification of Intervention Placement Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____

*Participation in Intervention Program(s) Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials ELP, ELAP ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ SS/Intersession ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ Local Design/Other ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____

Warning Indicated on Progress Report Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials (Re: Student is at risk of not meeting grade-level ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ standards for promotion) ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ Parent Communication Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials 1. conference, 2. phone, 3. letter, 4. other ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ (example: 10/21/02 (1) ____) ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ *Warning Notice to Parent--Student may be retained Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date C. Initials Date of Conference ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____

Information on Standard-Based Promotion ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ Appeals Process Given/Sent to Parent ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ Notification—Mandatory Summer/Intersession Intervention ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ For Students with Disabilities - Date of IEP ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ______ ____ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(To be completed by Administrator/Designee) Admin./ Admin./ Admin./ Admin./ Date(s) Designee’s Date(s) Designee’s Date(s) Designee’s Date(s) Designee’s Initials Initials Initials Initials Participation in Mandatory summer/ Intervention Program (Classroom Teacher) _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____

*Promotion Determination Letter Mailed to Parents (Summer School/Intervention Teacher) ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ _____ ______ _____

*Notification of Mandatory SBP Retention (Home School Principal) ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ _____ ______ _____ Promotion Determination Letter Parent Conference/Mailed to Parents ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ _____ ______ ______


DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE LOS ANGELES Despues de la Campana

BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO J 17 de deciembre 2003

(MEMBRETE)

SOLICITUD PARA UNA REUNIÓN DE APELACIÓN SOBRE LA PROMOCIÓN ESCOLAR CON BASE EN LAS NORMAS DE PROMOCIÓN DEL PLANTEL ESCOLAR

Nombre del estudiante: ______________________________________________________________________ Fecha de nacimiento: ____________________ Grado _______________ Ciclo Escolar _______________ Nombre del padre o tutor: Teléfono: Domicilio del hogar:

Solicito una reunión de apelación respecto a la promoción escolar con base en las normas académicas por la(s) siguiente(s) razon(es):

La reunión para la apelación se llevará acabo en el plantel escolar con el Equipo de Apelaciones basadas en las normas académicas. Se hará todo lo posible para resolver la situación en el plantel escolar. Si el asunto no se resuelve en el plantel escolar, entiendo que puedo pedir una segunda apelación a nivel del Distrito Local. Firma del padre o del tutor Fecha Necesitaré un intérprete en el lenguaje ______________________________. Los padres de estudiantes con discapacidades pueden, también apelar el dictamen de promoción académico mediante los procedimientos del programa de educación especial. Por favor regrese esta forma al director(a) de la escuela dentro de diez días.



BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT J December 17, 2003

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REQUEST FOR STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION SCHOOL SITE APPEAL MEETING

Student Name: Birth date: Grade: _____________Track: Parent/Guardian Name: Telephone: Home Address: I request a Standards-Based Promotion Appeal meeting for the following reason(s): The appeal meeting will be held at the school site with the Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Team. Every effort will be made to resolve the issue at the school site level. If the matter is not resolved at the school site level, I understand that I may request a second appeal at the Local District level. ______________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date I will need a translator in _________________________________ language. Parents of students with disabilities must appeal the promotion determination through Special Education Process Procedures. Please return this form to the Principal by _______________.



BOLETIN NO. BUL-721 ANEXO K 17 de diciembre del 2003

(MEMBRETE)

NOTIFICACION DE LA DECISION SOBRE EL RECURSO DE APELACION RESPECTO A LA PROMOCION ESCOLAR CON BASE A LAS NORMAS ACADEMICAS DEL PLANTEL ESCOLAR

Al padre o tutor de (Nombre del Estudiante) _________________ ___________________ (Fecha de Nacimiento) (Grado) (Ciclo Escolar) Después de haber analizado cuidadosamente todos los materiales presentados en relación a la decisión de promoción escolar de su hijo(a), la decisión final del plantel escolar sobre la apelación ha concluido: (marque uno)

El estudiante es promovido para el próximo año.

El estudiante es promovido al noveno grado y asignado a uno de los siguientes programas:

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores (DRWC) basado en el critero del programa ______Primer Nivel (1) ______Segundo Nivel (2)

Curso profundo en Lengua y Literatura con intervenciones Doble curso de ESL con intervenciones Curso de matemáticas para el noveno grado – Algebra, Geometria, Algebra 2.

El estudiante es retenido para el próximo año escolar.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuniquense con el director de la escuela. Si no esta de acuerdo con esta decisión puede apelar completando la solicitud para una reunión de apelación a nivel del Distrito Local. Puede obtener el formulario en la oficina escolar. LOS PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES CON DISCAPACIDADES PUEDEN, TAMBIEN APELAR EL DICTAMEN DE PROMOCION ACADEMICA MEDIANTE LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DEL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL. Firma del Director Fecha



BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT K December 17, 2003

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NOTIFICATION OF STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION SCHOOL SITE APPEAL DECISION

To the Parent/Guardian of _______________________________________________________________ (Student Name) _______________________ __________________ ___________________ (Date of Birth) (Grade) (Track) After careful review of all of the materials presented regarding your child’s promotion determination, the Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Team has concluded:

(Check one)

Student is promoted and placed in one of the following mandated interventions:

Summer/Intersession: Developing Readers and Writers English Language Arts (DRW-ELA) course

(Current DRWC students only)

___Level 1 ____Level 2

Double block ESL course Grade 8 algebra course

Academic School Year Programs:


Double block ESL course level (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Grade 9 mathematics course-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 (dependent upon grade received in summer/intersession)

Student is retained for the coming school year.

If you have any questions, please contact the school principal. If you do not agree with this decision, you may appeal by completing the Request for Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Meeting Local District Level, which may be obtained from the school office. Parents of students with disabilities must appeal the promotion determination through the Special Education Process Procedures. _______________________ Principal Signature Date

PLACE IN STUDENT’S RED FOLDER


Boletin No. BUL-721 ANEXO L 17 de diciembre del 2003

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SOLICITUD DE APELACION SOBRE LA PROMOCION BASADA EN LAS NORMAS ACADEMICAS A NIVEL DEL DISTRITO LOCAL

Nombre del Estudiante: ____________________________________________________________________________ Fecha de Nacimiento: ________________________ Grado: ______________ Ciclo Escoalar: _____________ Nombre del Padre o tutor: _______________________________________ Teléfono: ______________________ Domicilio del hogar: ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Solicito una reunion de apelcación sobre la promoción basada en las normas académicas por la(s) siguiente(s) razon(es): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Fecha: __________________________ Firma del Padre o Tutor Nesecitare un intérprete en el lenguaje _____________________________. El superintendente o designado local se comunicara con los padres o tutores con la fecha , el horario y lugar de la reunion de la apelación sobre la promoción basada en las normas académicas del distrito local. Ademas, entiendo que la decision del distrito local es final. LOS PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES CON DISCAPACIDADES PUEDEN, TAMBIEN APELAR EL DICTAMEN DE PROMOCION ACADEMICA MEDIANTE LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DEL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL Por favor regrese esta forma al director(a) de la escuela para el ______________________. Gracias.


LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Beyond the Bell Branch

BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT L December 17, 2003

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REQUEST FOR STANDARD-BASED PROMOTION LOCAL DISTRICT LEVEL APPEAL MEETING

Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Grade: ________ Track: _________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________ Phone: __________________ Home Address: __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ I request a Standards-Based Promotion Appeal meeting for the following reason(s): ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Date: _______________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian) I will need a translator in _________________________________ language. The Local District Superintendent or designee will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) with the date, time, and location for the Standards-Based Promotion Local District Appeal Meeting. I further understand that the decision at the Local District level is final. Parents of students with disabilities must appeal the promotion determination through Special Education Process Procedures. Please return this form to the school principal within ten days.



BOLETIN NO. BUL - 721 ANEXO M 17 de diciembre del 2003

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NOTIFICACION SOBRE LA DECISION DE APELACION DEL DISTRITO LOCAL BASADO EN LAS NORMAS ACADEMICAS DE PROMOCION

Al padre o tutor de (Nombre del Estudiante) _________________ ___________________ (Fecha de Nacimiento) (Grado) (Ciclo Escolar) Después de una cuidadosa revisión de todos los materiales presentados conserniente a la determinación de promoción de su hijo(a), el equipo de promoción con base en las normas académicas ha concluido: (marque uno)

El estudiante es promovido para el próximo año.

El estudiante es promovido al noveno grado y asignado a uno de los siguientes programas:

Curso de Desarrollo de Lectores y Escritores (DRWC) basado en el critero del programa ______Primer Nivel (1) ______Segundo Nivel (2)

Curso profundo en Lengua y Literatura con intervenciones Doble curso de ESL con intervenciones Curso de matemáticas para el noveno grado – Algebra, Geometria, Algebra 2.

El estudiante es retenido para el próximo año escolar.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuniquense con el/la Coordinador(a) del Distrito Local Basado en las Normas Académicas e Intervensión. Una copia de esta forma ha sido enviada a la escuela de su hijo(a). ______________________________________________________ Firma del Superintendente del Distrito Local/Designado __________________________ Fecha c: Director(a) de la Escuela

COLOCAR UNA COPIA EN EL EXPEDIENTE DEL ALUMNO


BULLETIN NO. BUL-721 ATTACHMENT M December 17, 2003

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NOTIFICATION OF STANDARDS-BASED PROMOTION LOCAL DISTRICT APPEAL DECISION

To the Parent/Guardian of Student Name Date of Birth Grade Track After careful review of all of the materials presented regarding your child’s promotion determination, the Standards-Based Promotion Appeal Team has concluded: (Check one) Student is promoted for the coming year.

Student is promoted to the 9th grade and placed in one of the following programs:


English Language Arts Core course with interventions

Double block ESL course level with interventions

Grade 9 mathematics course-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2

Student is retained for the coming school year.

If you have any questions, please contact the Local District Standards-Based/Intervention Coordinator. A copy of this form has been forwarded to your child’s school.

Local District Superintendent/Designee Signature Date c: School Principal


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