Ms. Diana Ohman, Deputy Director, Europe has sent the following
information
for Accelerated Withdrawals: The provision for permitting the early
withdrawal
of students with full Carnegie credit was based on careful
consideration
of the unique circumstances found in the DoDDS system. It recognizes
that
due to military necessity, families are occasionally required to move
prior
to the end of the school year and that children should not be penalized
for this. The 20-day limit provides reasonable flexibility without
compromising
academic standards. This provision has never been intended to apply to,
or be extended for, the convenience of family travel, visits or other
discretionary
reasons. The policy therefore requires that students present
verification
of the date of their sponsor's departure, i.e., Permanent Change of
Stations
(PCS) or other official orders, to school officials in order to receive
consideration for full academic credit. Students who withdraw prior to
the 20-day limit receive a "withdrawal" grade rather than the final
grade.
10/15/07