It shall be the policy of the River Valley School District to evaluate student achievement in grades kindergarten through 12. The issuance of grades on a regular basis serves to:
a. Promote a process of continuous evaluation of student performance;
b. Inform the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian of the student's progress; and
c. Provide a basis for bringing about change in student performance if such change is deemed necessary.
Specific grading guidelines shall be developed for use in the district.
The River Valley School District shall not discriminate in the methods, practices and materials used for evaluating students on any basis prohibited by law.
LEGAL REF.: Section 118.13 Wisconsin Statutes
PI 9.03 (1), Wisconsin Administrative Code
CROSS REF.: Policy #345.11 - Final Exams
Policy #411 - Equal Educational Opportunities
Policy #411-Rule - Discrimination Complaint Procedures
APPROVED: April 13, 1989
REVISED: February 24, 1997
APPROVED: March 31, 1997
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