Classification by school grade description and authority.

67-19-01-06. Classification by school grade description and authority. 1. A school must be classified as a secondary school, middle level or junior high school, or an elementary school dependent upon the grade organization in that school. A school district retains the discretion to organize grades in the configurations that are most appropriate for that district. 2. Configurations for school organizations are: a. A secondary school may include any consecutive combination of grades from seven through twelve. b. A middle level or junior high school may include any consecutive combination of grades from five through nine. 2 c. An elementary school may include any consecutive combination of grades from prekindergarten through grade eight. History: Effective January 1, 2000; amended effective July 1, 2007; January 1, 2010; October 1, 2016. General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-11 Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-11