BP 6143 — Course of Study

Section: 6000 - Instruction
Status: Active

Adopted: 2017-11-14

Revised: 2021-04-22

Policy text

COURSE OF STUDY

The Governing Board recognizes that a well-aligned sequence of courses fosters academic growthand provides for the best possible use of instructional time. The district’s course of study shall provide students with opportunities to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to be successful academically, professionally, and personally~~.~~

The Superintendent or designee shall establish processes for ensuring the articulation of courses across grade levels within the district. As necessary, the Superintendent or designee shall work with representatives of appropriate area districts and postsecondary institutions to ensure articulation of courses with other institutions to which district students may matriculate. The sequence of courses shall be designed to ensure that each course provides adequate preparation for the next course in the sequence, only utilizes prerequisites that are essential to success in a given program or course, avoids significant duplication of content, and allows for reinforcement and progression in the subject matter.

The district shall not exclude students from participation in or denied the benefits of any course of the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability.