Reclassification is the process that determines whether an English Learner should be reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (R-FEP). Reclassification relies on evidence demonstrating that the student has a level of English proficiency comparable to that of average native speakers of English in the district and is achieving and sustaining a level of academic achievement with students whose native language is English. District reclassification policies and procedures are aligned with California Department of Education guidelines. Multiple criteria are utilized to establish that the student is ready to be reclassified. 

 

 

The ELPAC assesses students proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. 

ACCEPTABLE STANDARD

Overall Proficiency Level Advance or Early Advanced with no domains score lower than the intermediate level. The most recent score will be used for reclassification.

 

Criteria 2- GUHSD ELA Skills Test (9th-12th Grade).

The NWEA is given twice a year in the fall and spring and is used as a baseline and growth measure of a student's proficiency in Reading and Language which encompasses reading, language, and writing skills. 

ACCEPTABLE STANDARD 
9th-12th graders receive a Proficient score in the GUHSD ELA Skills Test as measured by the NWEA assessment. Students must earn a score of 215 or higher in both the Reading and Language based assessment tests. 

 

Criteria 3- Semester Grades
The student must pass one semester of a mainstream English course (i.e. College Prep. Honors, AP) with a C or better.

 

The student must also pass one semester of either Science OR Social Science with a C or better.

 

Criteria 4- Parent/Guardian Consultation

Parent/Guardian is notified and given an opportunity to consult with staff regarding programs to further increase prospects for academic achievement.

 

 

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