Middle School Promotion
Promotional Requirements for Middle School
No student shall be assigned to a grade level based solely on age or other factors that constitutes social promotion or administrative placement. The student progression from one grade to another is partially based on proficiency in reading, writing, science, and mathematics. This does not preclude students from being promoted based upon state law and district policy. In order to be promoted to the next grade level, the student must meet the current teacher judgment and credit requirements as outlined in this document. Each school must hold a parent meeting either in the evening or on a weekend to inform parents about the course curriculum and activities.
To be promoted within middle school at the end of a given year, a student must pass a minimum number of core courses as indicated below:
Table 1
Middle School Promotion Requirements (6-8)
To Grade | Course Requirements |
|---|---|
7 | Successfully complete three or more 6th grade core courses 1,2,34 |
8 | Successfully complete three or more 7th grade core courses and recover the core course not passed in 6th grade, if applicable 1,2,3,4 |
9 | Successfully complete all four 8th grade core courses and recover the core course not passed in 7th grade, if applicable 1.2,3,4 |
Core courses are language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Teachers and administrators have an obligation to provide timely intervention so that students may recover courses (core or elective) during the academic year.
One core course failed and not recovered during the academic year may be recovered during DCPS Summer Education Programs (if available) or during the summer through a private or out-of-county provider to meet course requirements for promotion.
Students shall not repeat previously passed courses.
NOTE: A student with a disability who has been grade-adjusted through the ESE Reevaluation Review Team shall be promoted based on the credits earned in the years completed during middle school. Promotion for these students is not dependent on credits for grades missed by the student due to the grade-adjustment.
Duke Tip
Students who meet eligibility will receive special benefits through middle and high school, including college test prep help, and access to educational programs.
PSAT 8/9
7th and 8th-grade students take the PSAT on National PSAT day on campus. Admission is FREE! Scores are analyzed at school to help students see where they need to improve.
Transition to High School
Each year, the counseling team host a Transition to High School Night for our 8th grade students and parents. Please look for this information around December-January. Information regarding Middle School Promotion, and High School resources, acceleration opportunities, promotion and graduation requirements, and more are provided on that night.