CHAPTER 4.00 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

4.013 Academic Acceleration

The School Board of Dixie County believes that all children are entitled to an education that is challenging and is commensurate with their abilities and needs. Therefore, students who can exceed grade level and/or subject area indicators and benchmarks shall be provided opportunities to participate in accelerated learning.

(1) Accelerated learning options shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Whole grade promotion;

(b) Midyear promotion;

(c) Virtual instruction;

(d) Subject matte acceleration;

(e) Advanced academic courses;

(f) Credit Acceleration Program;

(g) Enrichment programs; and

(h) Early high school graduation.

(2) All parents and students shall be notified of the opportunities for academic acceleration. Notification shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Accelerated learning options including early graduation;

(b) Eligibility requirements;

(c) Referral process and relevant deadlines;

Statutory Authority: 1001.41; 1001.42 F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1001.43; 1006.28, 1006.29(5); 1006.31; 1006.32, 1006.40 F.S.

History:

Date adopted: 11/20/2012

Date revised:

Formerly: New