Happy Valley ESD (Santa Cruz) | BP 6146.5 Instruction
Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements
In order to recognize successful completion of elementary school education, the Board of Trustees shall confer diplomas of graduation from the district school.
(cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities)
Diplomas shall be awarded only to students who have completed the course of study prescribed by law and the district. (Education Code 51402)
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)
In addition, students shall meet district requirements for promotion based on grades, assessments or other indicators as specified in Board policy and administrative regulation.
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 5123 - Promotion/Acceleration/Retention)
(cf. 6162.5 - Student Assessment)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48070-48070.5 Promotion and retention
51400-51403 Elementary school diplomas
52507-52510 Requirements for eighth grade graduation (adult school)
60641-60647 Standardized Testing and Reporting Program
60648 Minimum performance levels
Policy HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 9, 2009 Santa Cruz, California