Promotion : : Elementary

In the lower school, students are promoted to the next grade at the end of the school year, if their work has been of a passing nature during the year. Students who fail one subject are passed to the next grade on academic probation for the first semester. Students who fail two or more subjects for the year are required to repeat the grade, or make up the subjects during summer school, or withdraw from the school.

In certain cases, particularly among our younger children, retention may be recommended to parents even though their child may be passing. The reason for this is generally due to the need for more maturity on the part of the child before going on to the next grade.

No retention is made under any circumstances without a conference or communication with parents. The Principal may seek the professional recommendation of a school psychologist as a third party.