EHS Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 12

Table of Cont . Grad . Req . Disciplinary Responibilities Stud . Activities School Services Miscellaneous
“ exemptions ” from this Board policy as early in the program planning stage as may be feasible but after the student has participated in the CAPT assessment .
G . Modifications and Accommodations :
Students who have been identified as ESL / ELL may be allowed modifications or accommodations by a school review committee in order to meet any of the conditions set forth in the performance standards section . The review committee may exempt such students if , in the opinion of the committee , they deem the language barriers to be a significant impediment to satisfying the conditions set forth in Section C . 1 .
H . Options for Students Who Fail to Meet Performance Standards :
Individuals who have met all other graduation requirements except the literacy and / or numeracy standards are entitled to retake the DPT during the times scheduled and published by the school district or provide evidence of acceptable SAT / ACT scores to meet graduation requirements until attaining the age of 21 , consistent with the age limits for returning to school as stated in CT Statute 10-220 . Upon reaching the age of 21 , this option no longer will be offered , and individuals must then seek an Adult Education Diploma .
If an individual elects to enroll in Adult Education , he or she must follow the guidelines established for the Adult Education Diploma .
Policy Adopted : May 11 , 2021
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