Grade Reconfiguration

2010-2011 Grade Reconfiguration Process

The Office of Portfolio Planning (Portfolio) manages the process for determining any changes to schools’ current grade levels in consultation with the Office of Student Enrollment, Community Superintendents, School Support Organizations, Community Education Councils, District Leadership Teams and other members of school communities. Reconfigurations include either the expansion or truncation of grade levels served at a school. Portfolio enables the expansion or truncation of grade levels in schools in order to:

Increase student access to high-quality school options
Alleviate situations that may hinder student progress

All grade reconfigurations will be assessed via the following decision factors:

School Quality
Physical Space
Demographic Need
Impact on Enrollment
Community Input

There are two parts to the application process for grade expansions. If an intent to apply letter is approved, a school is asked to submit a grade expansion application similar to a new school application. Expanding grades requires the creation of a new academic program, particularly when schools are expanding to serve new full grade ranges.

Expansions (i.e. K-5 to K-8)

Principal, in consultation with the School Leadership Team, submits Letter of Intent to apply
Principal is notified of approval or denial of Letter of Intent
Principals with an approved Letter of Intent submit grade expansion application
Grade expansion is approved or denied

There is one stage to the approval process for grade truncations.

Truncations (i.e. K-6 to K-5)

Principal, in consultation with the School Leadership Team, submits Letter of Intent to apply
Grade truncation is approved or denied

Schools that have submitted a Letter of Intent to apply for changes to grade levels in 2010-2011 are currently under consideration. If a school is approved to continue in the application process, the school will be asked to submit a full application in the fall. To view schools that have submitted a Letter of Intent, please click on Changes to Our Schools and the interested borough and community school district. Furthermore, if you would like to submit feedback on Letters of Intent, please do so at portfolio@schools.nyc.gov.

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