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High School Requirements
Whole-year and midyear promotion will be determined by the number of credits needed for
the grade level, as defined in the High School Grade Classification for Promotion and Retention
section.

RECOMMENDED ASSESSMENTS FOR SUBJECT AREA ACCELERATION

Elementary and Middle School Assessments (Whole-Grade & Midyear Promotion)

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All available data must be considered. Mastery levels for eligibility reflect scores in the 9
stanine, highest level, or equivalent. The following data/assessments must be considered, if
available:

 Current available FCAT scores, FSA scores, or comparable statewide standardized
assessments
 Most recent SDPBC diagnostic scores

 Psycho-educational assessment

 Midyear and end-of-year assessments, as appropriate for ACCEL request
 Work samples of products

 School District of Palm Beach County’s Literacy Assessment System (for elementary school
only)

 Palm Beach Performance Assessment or Document Based Question (DBQ) Assessment
(CKLA Schools)

PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING ACCELERATION
Elementary School (K-5) Procedures for Requesting Acceleration

Parents and students should contact the school for information related to student eligibility
requirements for whole-grade promotion, midyear promotion, and subject-matter acceleration.

1. Parent submits written request for ACCEL option to the principal. The principal may also
initiate student participation in ACCEL. If the principal initiates the student’s participation in
an ACCEL option, the parent(s) must be notified.

2. School principal prescreens initial student eligibility in accordance with acceleration
guidelines outlined above and a school-based team meeting is scheduled.

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