Board Policy

BP 6162.53

Instruction

Golden State Examination

The Board of Education believes that participation in the Golden State Examinations can motivate students to succeed in key academic courses.

OPTION 1: Participation in the Golden State Examinations shall be voluntary. The Board strongly encourages students to accept the challenge these examinations present.

OPTION 2: The Superintendent or designee may require students in one or more selected courses to participate in the Golden State Examinations for reasons related to the curricular offerings.

School award programs shall be held to recognize all students who participate in the Golden State Examinations, with special recognition for those who receive honors.

(cf. 5126 - Awards for Achievement)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

51041 Evaluation of educational program

51450-51455 Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

60600-60652 Assessment of academic achievement

Management Resources:

WEB SITES

CDE: http://www.cde.ca.gov

CSBA: http://www.csba.org

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: May 24, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California