Portsmouth School Department Policies - Section I
Instruction
Section I of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.
| Code | Policy Name | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|
| IC | SCHOOL CALENDAR | September 9, 2025 |
| IFA | INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IGA | CURRICULUM | October 8, 2019 |
| IGE | PARENTAL OBJECTIONS TO SPECIFIC COURSE MATERIAL | January 30, 2025 |
| IHAK | CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IHAL | TEACHING ABOUT RELIGION | June 10, 2014 |
| IHAM | EXEMPTION FROM HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTION | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IHAM-R | HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION EXEMPTION: OPT-OUT FORM | October 22, 2024 |
| IHAMA | TEACHING ABOUT ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND VAPING | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IHBA | PROGRAMS FOR PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES | October 8, 2024 |
| IHBA-R | PROGRAMS FOR PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES- SECTION 504- NOTICE OF PARENT AND STUDENT RIGHTS | October 8, 2024 |
| IHBAA | EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES | September 24, 2024 |
| IHBAB | SPECIAL EDUCATION EVALUATIONS | October 9, 2018 |
| IHBAC | CHILD FIND | March 8, 2016 |
| IHBC | PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 | February 10, 2015 |
| IHBCA | ACCOMMODATION OF PREGNANCY AND RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS: STUDENTS | March 25, 2025 |
| IHBG | HOME EDUCATION INSTRUCTION & ACCESS TO CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS | September 13, 2022 |
| IHBH | EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | September 13, 2016 |
| IHBI | ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PLANS | November 28, 2023 |
| IHCA | SUMMER ACTIVITIES | September 24, 2024 |
| IHCD/LEB | ADVANCED COURSEWORK AND STEM DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IJ | INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES | May 9, 2017 |
| IJO | COMMUNITY RESOURCES | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IJOA | FIELD TRIPS | September 12, 2023 |
| IJOC | VOLUNTEERS | September 24, 2024 |
| IK | EARNING OF CREDIT | November 28, 2023 |
| IKA | STUDENT ASSESSMENT | July 11, 2017 |
| IKAA | HIGH SCHOOL INTERDISCIPLINARY CREDIT | November 28, 2023 |
| IKAD | CHANGING STUDENT GRADES | September 13, 2011 |
| IKB | HOMEWORK | September 24, 2024 |
| IKE | PROMOTION OR RETENTION OF STUDENTS | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IKF | HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | January 30, 2025 |
| IKFA | EARLY GRADUATION | May 12, 2015 |
| IKFG | CAREER EXPLORATION, READINESS, PATHWAYS, & CREDENTIALS | September 30, 2025 |
| IKG | AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT | May 12, 2015 |
| IKL | ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY | September 26, 2023 |
| IL | EVALUATION OF THE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| ILBA | ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| ILBAA | HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION COMPETENCIES | July 14, 2015 |
| ILD | NON-EDUCATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRES, SURVEYS, AND RESEARCH | May 14, 2019 |
| IMAH | DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | January 14, 2020 |
| IMBA | DISTANCE EDUCATION | September 24, 2024 |
| IMBC | ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONS | October 22, 2024 |
| IMBD | HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR 7TH/8TH GRADE COURSEWORK | PC Reviewed June 11, 2025 |
| IMDA | PATRIOTISM | July 11, 2017 |
| IMG | ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM | October 8, 2013 |
| IMGA | SERVICE ANIMALS | September 24, 2024 |
| IMGAA | THERAPY DOGS IN SCHOOL | May 28, 2024 |