Grade Promotion and Benchmarks Policy

This is a statement of best practices employed by Flex Academy (FA) regarding grade promotion in relation to checkpoints and benchmarks in grades three, six and nine. This policy is to provide guidance as to how FA can effectively address the requirements for addressing Ministry of Education prescribed curricular competencies for grades kindergarten through nine.

Grade Promotion/Retention

Promotion through the grades is determined through teacher summative and formative assessment together with the consultation of parents or guardians regarding the child’s readiness. If retention is being considered, school leadership is included in the process. For more details, please view the Acceleration and Retention Policy.

Addressing Ministry Curricular Competencies - Benchmarks

The Ministry of Education has established grades three, six and nine benchmark years to help students stay on track. Kindergarten through grade three competencies should be completed by the end of grade three. Grades four through six competencies should be completed by the end of grade six. Grades seven through nine competencies should be completed by the end of grade nine.

Our Process

Teachers are responsible for tracking the curricular competencies that are covered by each student over the course of each school year.

Particular attention is paid to students entering grades three, six, and nine. During the first and second reporting periods, the teacher is responsible for monitoring the progress in moving towards completion of the curricular competencies. Teachers will make adjustments to the student’s studies as needed to target completion of the competencies by year-end.