Parents & Guardians,
You should have received your child’s first quarter report card. If not, report cards are available for pickup in the main office between 8:30 am – 3:00 pm daily. If your child received a letter grade of “D’ or “F’ , please review the promotion policy provided below.
CPS makes elementary school promotion decisions during the second week of June for students in grades 2, 5, and 8. Promotion status is based on student academic performance as reflected by the final reading (2, 5, & 8th grade), math (5 & 8th grade only), science (5 & 8th grade only), and social science (5 & 8th grade only) report card grades.
Students who do not meet promotion criteria will be required to attend and satisfactorily complete Summer Bridge in order to be promoted to the next grade.
All elementary school students must pass The Constitution of the United States of America and The Constitution of the State of Illinois exams to receive an eighth grade diploma.
School/Parent Guide to Elementary Promotion Policy
Help Your Student Meet Elementary School Promotion Criteria
- Monitor your student’s academic progress throughout the school year.
Ensure that you have access to Aspen’s Parent Portal and set grade alerts - Review homework assignments
- Ask to see quizzes and tests
- Communicate with your student’s school counselor and teacher
- Parent and Student Portal (Aspen)The Aspen platform provides students and families with convenient access to grades, attendance, and additional information about student progress.www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/parent-and-student-portal/