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. c. An elementary school may include any consecutive combination of grades from prekindergarten through grade eight.