Approved: June 29, 2016
CLASS SIZE GUIDELINES
Administrative Rule
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Staffing Range
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Learning Optimum
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Grades K-2
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Kindergarten
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15-18 (AGR)
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15-18
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Grade 1
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15-18 (AGR)
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15-18
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Grade 2
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15-18 (AGR)
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15-18
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Grades 3-5
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Grade 3
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15-18 (AGR)
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15-18
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Grade 4
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21-29
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24
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Grade 5
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21-29
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24
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Grades 6-8
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Grade 6
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22-30
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26
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Grade 7
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22-30
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26
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Grade 8
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22-30
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26
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High School
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Grades 9-12 *
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12-15
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12-15
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Space/safety restrictions
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22-30
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20-24
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Science lab classes
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22-30
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24
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All other classes
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- Band, choir and physical education classes may exceed these limitations.
An effort will be made to maintain a class size maximum of 24 for all writing intensive courses.
Class size guidelines do not apply to special education classes, academic support, and advanced classes such as AP and Honors.
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