Can a child who has completed a 4- or 5-year-old kindergarten be “held back” or “retained” at that grade for another year prior to moving into the next grade level?
School districts have the ability to “retain” a pupil who has not made progress in a prescribed program, based on established school board policy. Because all school districts are required to offer 5K, districts are required to report 5K retention data on the School Performance Report. Since 4K is an optional program, the district is not required to report 4K retention data.
Related Questions
- Can a child who has completed a 4- or 5-year-old kindergarten be "held back" or "retained" at that grade for another year prior to moving into the next grade level?
- My child has been home-schooled for kindergarten (or first grade). Can he/she transfer to Baltimore City kindergarten (or first grade) during the year?
- Can my child be admitted to first grade after transferring from a kindergarten program in an out-of-district public or private school?
