The Third Grade Retention Decision tool records retention decisions for students targeted for retention by the Read by Grade Three law. Only one record per student per school year is allowed.
Third Grade Retention Tool
Tool Rights for Third Grade Retention
Full rights to the Third Grade Retention tool require RWAD rights to the Student Information > State Programs > Third Grade Retention tool.
Read rights allow the user to view the Third Grade Retention tool.
Write rights allow the user to modify existing Third Grade Retention records.
Add rights allow the user to add new Third Grade Retention records.
Delete rights allow the user to permanently remove Third Grade Retention records.
Users also need at least R rights to Student Information and Modify Rights for the selected calendar.
Third Grade Retention Tool Rights
Manage Third Grade Retention Records
To add a new record:
Click the New icon. A Third Grade Retention Detail editor displays.
Select the appropriate School Year for the record.
Enter the Decision Date in mmddyy format, or use the calendar icon to select a date.
Select the End of Term Status.
Select the appropriate Promotion Reason.
Enter any Comments related to this record.
Click the Save icon when finished.
To print a summary of the student's Third Grade Retention record, click the Print Summary button.
Third Grade Retention Print Summary
Third Grade Retention Fields
School Year
Lists the school year for which the record applies.
Database Location:
ThirdGradeRetention.endYear
Ad hoc Inquiries:
Student > Learner > State Programs > Third Grade Retention > thirdGradeRetention.endYear
Identifies the reason the student was promoted to the fourth grade. This is a required entry when the End of Term Status is Promoted. A value does not need to be entered for this field when the End of Term Status is Retained.
Code
Description
Definition
GCE1
IEP
The student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
GCE2
504 Plan
The student has a 504 plan.
GCE3
English Learner
The student is an English Learner with less than three years instruction in an English Learner Program.
GCE4
Previously Retained
The student has been previously retained, received intensive reading intervention for two or more years, and still exhibits a reading deficiency.
GCE5
Enrolled Less Than Two Years
The student has been enrolled in their current school for less than two years and did not have an appropriate IRIP in their previous school.
GCE6
Parent Request
The student's parent/guardian has requested, in the appropriate time frame, the student NOT be retained, and the superintendent, chief administrator, or their designee has determined that promotion is in the best interest of the student.
PR1
Student Portfolio
The student demonstrates a Grade 3 reading level through a portfolio demonstrating competency in all Grade 3 state ELA standards.
Database Location:
ThirdGradeRetention.promotionReason
Ad hoc Inquiries:
Student > Learner > State Programs > Third Grade Retention > thirdGradeRetention.promotionReason
Third Grade Retention Tool
Third Grade Retention Tool Rights
Third Grade Retention Print Summary