ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

It is the intention of Jonesport School Department to participate in the statewide assessment of students as required by state law and applicable rules of the Department of Education.

The Board delegates to the Superintendent or his/her designee the responsibility for developing, implementing and periodically evaluating a system for assessing student abilities and achievements.

Not less than once each quarter, a teacher assessment of student academic performance will be sent to parents/guardians. Approximately halfway through each quarter, teachers will notify parents/guardians of student assessment which is below acceptable standards.

The school will use the data from student assessment to evaluate, develop and improve the school instructional program.

DATE ADOPTED: July 1, 2003