In order to provide district pupils with the basic tools necessary for achievement of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, the Ocean Gate Board of Education directs development of strong basic skills courses at all levels of the schools.

The chief school administrator shall work with staff to:

A. Infuse instruction in basic skills into courses of study at all grade levels and ensure the articulation of those skills from grade to grade.

B. Actively seek innovative and remedial programs to ensure that all district pupils acquire the basic skills suited to their grade level and capacity.

The district shall administer state tests as required by law and code and may administer standardized tests as appropriate to determine student achievement levels in basic skills. A child shall participate in a remedial education program as long as he/she does not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Adopted: August 2003
NJSBA Review/Update: January 2009, October 2017
Readopted: January 21, 2009
Revised:

Key Words

Basic Skills, Remedial Education

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:35 4.9 Pupil promotion and remediation; policies and
procedures
N.J.A.C. 6A:8 1.1 et seq. Standards and Assessment
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1, -4.1
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts

Hawkins Stafford Elementary and Secondary Schools Improvement Amendments of
1988 (P.L. 100 297)

Possible
Cross References: *6122 Articulation
*6140 Curriculum adoption
*6141 Curriculum design/development
*6142 Subject fields
*6142.2 English as a second language; bilingual/bicultural
*6146 Graduation requirements
*6171.1 Remedial instruction
*6171.3 At-risk and Title 1
*6171.4 Special education

*Indicates policy is included in the Critical Policy Reference Manual.