The board believes that the primary goal of the education system is to educate all students to their highest level of achievement. Since each child develops physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially at an individual rate, every student will not complete twelve grade levels of work at the same time. Some students will need more than twelve years, while others may need less.
The state standards in the state of Iowa and the school district’s curriculum define what students should know and be able to do at various stages of their school careers. Schools are responsible in providing opportunities to master the curriculum. Promotion from grade to grade as well as acceleration and retention should be based on a student’s ability to meet the standards over time.
Approved October 8, 2018
Reviewed December 19, 2022
Revised October 8, 2018
