File:  JGA - Assignment of New Students to Classes and Grade Levels

New students entering from public schools and private schools accredited by the Colorado Department of Education shall be placed in grades and classes on the basis of their grade placement/credits in the school from which they are transferring.  The district shall accept the transcripts from a homebased educational program.

The district administration, through academic achievement tests and other evaluation measures as found necessary, shall determine the appropriate grade level/credit status of students transferring from home schools or private schools that have not been accredited by the Colorado Department of Education.

Adopted October 13, 1987

Revised April 14, 1997

Revised March 12, 2001

LEGAL REFS.:  C.R.S. 22-33-104.5(4)

CROSS REFS.:  IHBG, Home Schooling