PolicyDecember 12, 2023

School District Policy on Course Offerings and Academic Programs

The official document

What the district published

This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.

Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.

The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This policy (Policy 6143) establishes how Reed Union School District designs and offers courses from elementary through middle school grades. It ensures courses align across grade levels and prepare students for high school and college. The policy requires the district to offer all students equal access to courses regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. It mandates that middle school students receive instruction preparing them for high school graduation, college admission (A-G requirements), and career entry. The policy also addresses parent rights to opt students out of certain instruction when permitted by law. Last revised December 12, 2023.

What this means for your family

This policy ensures your child has equal access to all courses regardless of their background or identity. It guarantees the district offers courses that prepare students for college and careers. Parents have the right to review college-prep courses (A-G requirements) and request their child opt out of specific instruction when allowed by law. The district must provide alternative activities of equal educational value.

Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.