WGSD Request for Acceleration
The Webster Groves School District will assist students so they progress academically in accordance with their capabilities. Acceleration refers to educational strategies that provide opportunities for students to more rapidly achieve their educational goals. It means matching the level, complexity, and pace of the curriculum to the readiness and motivation of the student. Acceleration is a form of academic intervention.
The acceleration procedure considers the student's assessment data, social-emotional maturity, and academic strengths when making decisions about acceleration. In each instance, the best interest of the student predominates.