The Board of Education recognizes that a well-articulated sequence of courses fosters academic progress and provides for the best possible use of instructional time. The district's course of study shall provide students with opportunities to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to be successful in high school and beyond.
\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall establish processes for ensuring the articulation of courses across grade levels within the district and, as necessary, shall work with representatives of appropriate area districts to ensure articulation of courses between elementary and secondary schools.
\n\nElementary Grades
\n\nThe Board shall adopt a course of study for elementary grades that sufficiently prepares students for the secondary school course of study.
\n\nSecondary Grades
\n\nThe district shall offer all otherwise qualified students in secondary grades a course of study that, upon promotion from 8th grade, prepares them to meet the requirements and prerequisites for taking A-G required courses in local high schools. (Education Code 51228)
\n\n\n", "contentText": "The Board of Education recognizes that a well-articulated sequence of courses fosters academic progress and provides for the best possible use of instructional time. The district's course of study shall provide students with opportunities to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to be successful in high school and beyond.\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall establish processes for ensuring the articulation of courses across grade levels within the district and, as necessary, shall work with representatives of appropriate area districts to ensure articulation of courses between elementary and secondary schools.\n\nElementary Grades\n\nThe Board shall adopt a course of study for elementary grades that sufficiently prepares students for the secondary school course of study.\n\nSecondary Grades\n\nThe district shall offer all otherwise qualified students in secondary grades a course of study that, upon promotion from 8th grade, prepares them to meet the requirements and prerequisites for taking A-G required courses in local high schools. 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