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STUDENT WITHDRAWALS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) PROCEDURES
Withdrawal During the School Year

A student who leaves before the close of the school term shall receive grades on the report
card covering the terms in attendance. A student will not meet promotion requirements unless
he/she enrolls in another school to complete the academic year. The parent(s) of a student who
leaves school during the last two weeks of the school year must show evidence that the
withdrawal is necessary and the student must successfully complete examinations as appropriate.
Principals are authorized to make arrangements for the administration of any tests or
examinations as appropriate, prior to withdrawal.

Principals may determine that the requirements for early withdrawal do not have to be met when
unusual/extenuating circumstances arise. Student withdrawal must be approved by the school
principal and Regional Superintendent.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) PROCEDURES
Withdrawal During the School Year

A student who leaves before the close of the school term shall receive grades on the report
card covering the periods in attendance. A student will not meet promotion requirements
unless he/she enrolls in another school to complete the academic year. The parent(s) of a
student who leaves school during the last two weeks of the school year must show evidence
that the withdrawal is necessary, and the student must successfully complete examinations, as
appropriate, prior to withdrawal. Principals are authorized to make arrangements for the
administration of any tests or assessments, as appropriate.

Students Enrolled in High School Credit Courses
Students enrolled in high school credit courses who leave prior to the last two weeks of any
semester will not be granted credit in those courses, unless they enroll in another school and
complete the course requirements including examinations, if applicable. Yet, pursuant to
Florida Statute § 1003.4295(3), students enrolled in courses with an End-of-Course (EOC)
Assessment who meet satisfactory performance or earn a Level 3 or higher on the assessment
will earn course credit through the Credit Acceleration Program (CAP). Principals are authorized
to make arrangements for the administration of any tests or examinations, as appropriate.
Principals may determine that the requirements for early withdrawal do not have to be met
when unusual/extenuating circumstances arise. Student withdrawal must be approved by the
school principal designee.

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