▪ The school expects consistent academic performance of all learners.  The current promotion, (and retention), policy is described below and is subject to amendment without notice.  For the latest information contact the Administrative Manager.

PROMOTION POLICY (REVISED OCTOBER  2005)

1. The weighted average of all the 3 terms’ marks will be the basis for promotion to the next grade from Grades 3 till 11/12 inclusive.  These marks will include the marks for Check-Point exams for grades 4, 7 and 9.

2. Conditional promotion will only be at the discretion of the relevant committee for those below an

    aggregate average of 70% in Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 and for those below an aggregate average of 60%

    in Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.

3. Continuous assessment marks will be included in the final totals for all grades from Grade 3

    upward except for Grades 9 & 11/12 in which case these marks will be reflected  on the report

    form but will not be added to the end of term examination mark.

4. Retention in any grade will strictly be subject to availability of place in the grade retained.  If there is no place in the grade to be retained then a social promotion shall be granted.  Such a learner's grades shall not be considered when computing the average grades of the class concerned.

5. Retention of girls in any grade will only be effected after due consultation with the respective

    parent/guardian.

6. Retention of boys will be effected if their percentages are below those as stipulated in this document.

7. The term "Fail" on the report form has been replaced by the symbol "U" which  stands for

    "Unsatisfactory level of work".

8.  Please note that from Grade 7 upward, promotion will not be solely based on the learner's academic performance but will also be based on the learner's overall conduct during the school year.  Any learner having been judged to be incorrigible or a general nuisance to the School will not be considered for promotion.  Such a learner may be liable for de-registration.

9.  In the case of accelerated promotion, the learner will be tested for an advanced class on the request of the parent and on the recommendation of the teacher/s.  If the learner does well, then the respective names shall be submitted to the Promotion Committee for consideration.  The Head Teachers, in consultation with the respective Coordinator, are to prepare a list of all such learners for consideration.  Availability of space in the grade applied for is of paramount importance.  The other possible reason for accelerated promotion can be the advancing age of the learner in relation to the average age of  his current grade.  

10. No promotion will be considered below the cut-off point agreed upon by the Promotion

     Committee.

11. The Promotion Committee reserves the right to promote/retain a learner.

A. NURSERY TO GRADE 2  (FOUNDATION SCHOOL):

▪ No formal or written examination is conducted in this section of the school.  An End-of-Term  Assessment by the teacher teaching the grade, in conjunction with the Foundation School Co-ordinator, is the only form of evaluation.  The learner should complete at least 2 terms’ work for the year in order for promotion at Foundation level.  There is no retention.  An assessment will be carried out on those learners returning from long leave.

B.  GRADES 3 & 4  (LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL):

▪ Continuous Assessment contributes 40% towards the final end-of-year grading whilst end-of-term examinations make up 60% of the final end-of-year grading.  There is no retention at Grade 3 level.  This is only effected from Grade 4.  The learner is expected to achieve at least 60% in all subjects with an aggregate average of 70% for promotion to the next grade.

C.  GRADES 5 & 6  (UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL):

▪ Continuous Assessment contributes 30% towards the final end-of-year grading whilst end-of-term examinations make up 70%.  The learner must achieve at least 60% in English and Mathematics and have an aggregate average of 70% for promotion to the next grade.

D.  GRADE 7:

▪ Continuous Assessment contributes 30% towards the final end-of-year grading whilst end-of-term examinations make up 70%.   All learners are expected to attain at least 60% in each subject.

E.  GRADES 8 & 9  (JUNIOR SECONDARY):

▪ Continuous Assessment contributes 20% towards the final end-of-year grading whilst end-of-term examinations make up  80%.  All learners are expected to attain at least 40% in six subjects, (which will include English and Mathematics), and should acquire not less than the required aggregate average of 60%.

F.  GRADES 10 & 11/12 (SENIOR SECONDARY)

▪ Continuous Assessment contributes 20% towards the final end-of-year grading whilst end-of-term examinations make up  80%.   For promotion to G11, the learner is expected to obtain at least 40%  in six subjects,  (which will include English & Mathematics), and should acquire not less than the required aggregate average of 60%.  

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