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the second part of grade 3, including meeting satisfactory performance or earning a Level 3
or higher on the Grade 3 FSA ELA, the student will be eligible for promotion to grade 4.

9. Student must demonstrate mastery of K-3 Florida Standards in mathematics, reading, and
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writing. Mastery levels must reflect scores in the 9 stanine or equivalent. In grades 4-5,
student must demonstrate a Level of 5 on the FSA Reading and Mathematics; on Grade 5
Statewide Science Assessment, a performance score of 225-260; and on Grade 4 FCAT 2.0
Writing a Level 5.

Middle School Requirements
For whole-grade promotion and/or midyear promotion to occur, all of the following indicators
must be met:
1. Acceleration for specific core courses should be considered.

2. Gifted program eligibility should be considered.

3. Recommendation supported by a school-based-team including school counselor, two of the
student’s current or former core curriculum teachers and approval from the school
principal, as noted on the Middle School Acceleration Plan and Performance Contract (PBSD
2501). Regional Superintendent recommendation is required if there is a change in school.

4. Student must be in attendance in the school of requested ACCEL for a minimum of 30
consecutive school days. If acceleration will result in the student attending a different
school, a designee from that school should be included in developing the ACCEL Plan.

5. Student must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality during the previous nine
academic months.
6. Student must demonstrate all “3”s and “4”s in conduct on report card from the previous
nine academic months.

7. Student must demonstrate an overall high academic performance by report card ratings of
all “A”s in all classes (core and elective).
8. Students requesting promotion to Grade 9 must demonstrate an overall high academic
performance by earning at least four academic high school credits with grades of “A” or “B”.
High school World Language courses may be included. Grade of “A” is required for middle
school courses.
9. Student must demonstrate an overall high academic performance (i.e., the highest level for
each applicable test) on all standardized tests midyear and end-of-year as applicable,
including, but not limited to EOC Assessments and/or Florida Standards Assessments (FSA).

10. Student must meet all expectations of Characteristics of Proficient Learners. Checklist
located on the Middle School Acceleration Plan and Performance Contract (PBSD 2501).

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