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At Edwards-Knox Central School District, we believe every student has the potential to succeed. We foster a positive and respectful learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full academic potential.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a high-quality education. We believe strong partnerships with families are essential to student success. Families are encouraged to actively engage in their child’s learning journey by supporting daily attendance, ensuring homework completion, fostering a love of reading and maintaining open communication with the school.

Our overall focus is on creating a supportive and enriching educational experience that prepares students for future success. We strive to cultivate a community of learners who are respectful, responsible and dedicated to academic excellence.

Academic Intervention Services (AIS) & Student Support

Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and support are provided to students who:

• Do not meet New York State academic standards.
• Have demonstrated a need for extra help in reading and/or math based on testing and classroom performance

A student will receive primary instruction in a core academic areas (reading, writing, math, science & social studies) and also receive supplemental support in a small-group tutorial session. The school adheres to a strict Respond to intervention (RTI) policy. 

Learn more about Academic Intervention Services (AIS) & Student Support.

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Grade Promotion & Placement Policy

Elementary Level

Every effort is made to place each student in the most appropriate learning level for a successful educational experience. Parents will be kept informed of their child’s progress during the school year. Decisions regarding promotion and retention are based on a review of several criteria, including but not limited to:

• Teacher recommendation
• Record of attendance
• Academic, social, emotional, and physical maturity
• Teacher(s), Building Principal, School Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, parents, and related service provider observation and input
• Academic history and any prior recommendations for retention
• Passing grades, work samples, and demonstration of mastery of grade appropriate NY State Standards.

Quarterly Averages for Grades 4-6

When calculating the quarterly averages in Grades 4-6, core academic areas (ELA, math, science, social studies, PE, art, and music) are weighted as follows: 

Student Placement

At the end of the school year, your child’s teacher, special program teachers and other support staff will conference to establish classroom assignments for the following school year. This collaborative team will take into account such factors as your child’s academic, social and emotional needs, as well as the need to create balanced classrooms. We value open communication between you and your child’s teacher concerning your child’s individual needs. However, classroom assignments cannot be restricted by specific parental requests when placing children and therefore parental requests for a particular teacher are not accepted. 

Grades 7 & 8: 

Students receiving a final grade of 63% or 64% for a course will be allowed the opportunity to do extra work for that course to raise that grade to a 65%, if that student has completed 80% of the coursework on time for that course.

Students who have failed (lower than 65%) core subject areas (math, English language arts, science, and social studies) in Grades 7 or 8 will be expected to attend summer school. Students who are expected to attend summer school due to failing a core course(s) and choose not to attend, or fail summer school, will be retained in their current grade.

Students who fail three or more core subject areas in Grades 7 or 8 will be retained in their current grade. Summer school is not an option.

Students who have experienced extenuating circumstances can make an appeal to the principal. An educational committee may be set up, comprised of the school counselor, two teachers, and two parents. The educational committee will meet to make a recommendation to the principal. The principal will make the final decision. 

Grades 9-12: 

In order to be promoted to the next higher grade, students must pass at least four courses, two of which must be English and Social Studies, and must also meet the minimum number of credits for one year.

Students will not be allowed to double up on their English or social studies classes except in extenuating circumstances when approved by the principal. To remain on track to graduate in four years, students who fail English or social studies will need to attend summer school and pass the course(s).

Students receiving a final grade of 63% or 64% for a course will be allowed the opportunity to do extra work for that course to raise that grade to a 65%, if that student has completed 80% of the coursework on time for that course.

If you fail a course and pass the Regents exam for that course, you have still failed the course.

Grade	Minimum Number of Credits Required for Promotion	Successful Completion of Listed Required Courses
9	4 Credits	English Social Studies
10	9 Credits	English Social Studies
11	15 Credits	English Social Studies
12	22 Credits	English Social Studies

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