Section I

SOMERSWORTH SECTION I: Instruction

Section I: Contains policies on the instructional program; basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.

CODE TITLE UPDATED
IB Academic Freedom November 2021
IC  School Year  February 22, 2024
ICA School Calendar August 2011
IF  Instructional Approach  July 2014 
IFA  Instructional Needs of Each Individual Student  July 2014 
IFB  Remote Learning Adopted-Local Policy
August 25, 2020
IGA  Curriculum Development August 2011 
IGD Curriculum Adoption  August 2011
IGDH  Non-School Sponsored Contests for Students  August 2011 
IGE  Parental Objections to Specific Course Materials  February 2018 
IHAE  Physical Education  August 2011 
IHAH  World Languages Program  July 2014 
IHAJ  Information and Communications Technology  August 2011 
IHAK  Character/Citizenship Education  February 2018 
IHAL  Teaching About Religion  August 2011 
IHAM  Health Education and Exemption from Instruction  February 2018 
IHAMA  Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco  March 9, 2021 
IHAMB  Teaching About Self Protection  August 2017 
IHAM-R  Health and Sex Education Exemption: Opt out Form  February 2018 
IHBA  Programs for Pupils with Disabilities  November 28, 2018 
IHBAA  Determining a Specific Learning Disability  September 2016 
IHBAA-R  Special Education Evaluation Procedures October 2016 
IHBAB School District Criteria for Special Education Evaluations/Parent Request for Independent Evaluation  April 20, 2021 
IHBA-R  Procedural Safeguards for Children with Disabilities  October 2016 
IHBBA  Limited English Proficiency Instruction  October 22, 2019
New Policy 
IHBCA  Pregnant and Married Students  August 2011 
IHBG  Home Education Instruction  December 11, 2018 
IHBG-R Home Education/Dual Enrollment  December 11, 2018 
IHBH  Extended Learning Opportunities  July 2014 
IHBH-R  Extended Learning Opportunities-Application  July 2012 
IHBI  Alternate Learning Plans  November 28, 2018 
IHCA  Summer Activities  July 2014 
IHCD-LEB  Advanced Course Work/Advanced Placement Courses & Stem Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program  Adopted
March 23, 2021 
IHE  Co-Curricular Programs  August 2011 
IIAE  Use of Movies and Other Resources Created for Entertainment  August 2011 
IIB  Class Size  August 2011 
IIC  Instructional Time Schedule  August 2011 
IICA  Repeating a Failed Course  Approved
January 26, 2021 
IIKEB  Class Standing  August 2011 
IJ  Instructional Materials Resources and Instructional Resources Plan  December 11, 2018 
IJK  Supplemental Materials Selection and Adoption  August 2011 
IJK-R  Supplemental Materials Selection and Adoption Form  August 2011 
IJL  Library Materials Selection and Adoption  August 2011 
IJND  Website Policy  August 2011 
IJO School, Family and Community Partnerships July 2014 
IJOA  Field Trips   January 9, 2024
IJOA-R
IJOA R 
(Form 1) Request for Educational Field Trip

(Form 2) Somersworth School District Requirements for Chaperones
Adopted January 28, 2020 
IJOAA  Foreign and Domestic Overnight Travel  Adopted January 28, 2020 
IJOAA-R
IJOAA-R
IJOAA R 
(Form 1) Statement of Agreement Field Trips

(Form 2) Foreign Travel-Overnight Field Trip Permission

(Form 3) Parental Request for Child to Participate in Overnight and-or Foreign Field Trip and Release and Indemnification Agreement 
Adopted January 28, 2020 
IJOB Community Resources Person August 2011 
IJOC  Volunteers  June 11, 2019 
IJOC-R  Volunteer Agreement  August 2011 
IK  Earning of Credit  Sep 2014 
IKA  Grading System
August 2011 
IKAA  Interdisciplinary Credit  July 2014 
IKAB  Student Progress Reports to Parents  August 2011 
IKEA Academic Achievement - Earning of Credit August 2011 
IKB  Homework  July 2014 
IKE  Student Placement/Promotion & Retention of Students  July 2014 
IKEA  Student Promotion Standards  August 2011  
IKEA-R  Student Promotion Standards  August 2011  
IKF  High School Graduation  January 8, 2019 
IKFA  Early Graduation  July 2014 
IKFC  Alternate Diploma for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities  March 12, 2019 
IKFG  Career Readiness Pathways & Credentials  Adopted
August 11, 2020 
IKG  Awards and Scholarships  August 2011 
IL  Evaluation of Instructional Programs  August 2011 
ILBA  Assessment of Educational Programs  July 2014 
ILBAA  High School Competency Assessments  August 2011  
ILD  Non-Educational Questionnaires, Surveys and Research  October 23, 2018 
ILDA  Non-Educational Questionnaires, Surveys and Research  October 23, 2018 
ILD-R  Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment-Supporting Forms  October 23, 2018 
IMAH  Daily Physical Activity  October 23, 2018 
IMBA  Online/Virtual Education  July 2014
IMBC  Alternative Credit Options  July 2014 
IMBD  High School Credit For 7th and 8th Grade Coursework  September 2014 
IMC  Controversial Speakers & Programs  November 2021 Reviewed No Changes
IMD  School Ceremonies and Observances  August 2011
IMDA  Patriotic Exercises  December 11, 2018 
IMG Animals in the Classroom August 2011
IMGA  Service Animals  October 23, 2018