School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-25

STUDENTS

Student Placement

1. Elementary Schools
   
   Students who transfer from other elementary schools within the school division shall be placed in the grade which has been recommended by the previous school.
   
   The Superintendent shall develop procedures for the placement of transfer students from outside the division.
   
   
2. Secondary Schools
   
   Students who transfer from other secondary schools within the school division shall be placed in a level best reflecting their earned units of credit, regulations for promotion and graduation requirements as established by the school board.
   
   The Superintendent shall establish procedures for evaluating transcripts of transfer students and for awarding credits.

Adopted by School Board:  October 21, 1969
Amended by School Board:  September 20, 1983
Amended by School Board:  August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board:  July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board:  June 15, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: April 4, 2006