The Board believes that a student should be placed in the grade level and classes that best meet the
student's academic needs, after consultation with the student's parent/guardian. A student's social
and emotional needs will also be considered, to the extent that they affect academic progress.
Although the district will first consider placing students in grade levels or classes with students of
similar age, age will not necessarily be the determining factor. Further, any student's placement may
be adjusted by the principal or designee as needed, after consultation with the student's
parent/guardian. The district's administrative staff will make the final decision regarding assignment
of students to grade levels or classes. Students at the high school will be assigned grade level based
on credits earned. A student will need nine credits to be classified as a sophomore, 18 credits to be
classified as a junior, and 28 credits to be classified as a senior. This classification will occur on an
annual basis at the conclusion of summer school.
Students receiving special education services will be placed in accordance with law.
Transfers from Accredited Schools
For the purposes of this policy, an "accredited school" is the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program
(MoVIP); a private agency where students with disabilities are placed by a public school; or any
school or school district accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE), the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), the Independent
Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or the University of Missouri Committee on
Accredited Schools Non-Public (CAS). If a school or school district is located in another state or
country, that school or school district must be accredited by that state's or country's department of
education, NCA, ISACS or the equivalent agencies.
In general, if a student transfers to the Farmington R-7 School District from an accredited school,
this district will accept the units of credit completed in the previous school or school district and rely
on the grade-level placement in the previous school to the extent that it coincides with the district's
program. However, the district may adjust the student's placement as needed to meet his or her
educational needs, after consultation with the student's parent/guardian.
All credits must be equated to the Carnegie Unit as defined in Missouri. Only credits that correspond
to course offerings accepted by the Missouri State Board of Education or by the Farmington R-7
School District may be accepted to meet graduation requirements.
Transfers from Unaccredited Schools
For the purposes of this policy an "unaccredited school" is any public or private school or school
district or home school that does not meet the definition of "accredited" above.
1. Credit from schools in this category will be accepted for transfer toward high school
graduation requirements if the student was under the instruction of a teacher who holds state
certification for the subject area and level in question. The incoming student shall obtain
written verification from the school official of the former school regarding instruction time
and a copy of the appropriate teachers' teaching certificates. The letter grades earned in each
of the classes under which such instruction occurred shall be recorded on the Farmington
High School transcript.
2. All credits transferred must equate to the Carnegie Unit as defined in Missouri.
3. Permanent student placement in classes at Farmington High School will be based upon
evaluation of transcripts and testing results. Once placed, the district may further adjust the
student’s placement to meet his or her educational needs, after consultation with the student’s
parent/guardian.
4. To receive a diploma from Farmington High School, in addition to meeting the credit transfer
requirement noted above, and in addition to meeting the graduation requirements, the student
must have completed the last eight units of credit toward the graduation requirements in
residence at Farmington High School.
Transfers of Students of Military Families
If a transfer student is in the household of an active duty member of the military, including some
veterans who are deceased or injured as defined by law, the district will initially place the student
in the same courses and programs the student was in while attending the previous district, to the
extent the district offers such courses and programs. Such placements may include, but are not
limited to: honors classes; vocational, technical and career pathway courses; and International
Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, English Language Learner and gifted programs. After
placement, the district may perform additional evaluations to ensure that the student has been placed
appropriately and may change the student's placement after consultation with the student's
parent/guardian.
Transfers of Students in Foster Care
Students in foster care will be placed in courses and programs pursuant to law and the district's
policy on foster care students.
Courses Completed Abroad (American Exchange Students)
All specific course requirements for Farmington High School students must be completed in an
accredited United States school. Only elective credit will be granted for courses completed abroad.
Credit for coursework completed abroad will be granted on the basis of documented hours of
instruction and coursework will be reviewed for credit conversion. One unit may be granted for 70
hours of instruction per course.
Students will be required to furnish the following information before credit is granted for work
completed abroad. A form will be provided to the student by Farmington High School for
completion by a school administrator in the foreign school.
► Beginning and ending dates of each course
► Enrollment date and withdrawal date
► Number of minutes per session
► Number of days per week of classroom instruction
► Course description
► Proof of passing/meeting course requirements
► Attendance record of student
► Instructor credentials/qualifications
Credit will be transcripted pass/fail.
Grade point average and class rank quotient will be frozen during the time spent abroad.
On-campus attendance requirement will be waived up to two semesters if student provides proof of
attendance abroad.
Farmington School District reserves the right to refuse to grant credit for courses completed abroad,
based upon information received.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section
for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information.
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Adopted: 07/18/1995
Revised: 03/16/2004; 10/16/2007; 02/17/2009; 06/28/201; 05/21/2013
Cross Refs: IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities
IGBCA, Programs for Homeless Students
IGBE, Students in Foster Care
IKF, Graduation Requirements
IKFB, Graduation Exercises
Legal Refs: §§ 160.2000, 161.670, 167.031, 171.171, RSMo.
5 C.S.R. 20-100.230
Farmington R-7 School District, Farmington, Missouri
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