The student promotion policy for Chicago public schools is delineated in this guide. The promotion policy in both elementary and secondary schools is described as consisting of three dimensions: (1) instructional program; (2) intervention and monitoring activities; and (3) assessment, testing, and program evaluation. Components of each of these three areas are presented separately for grades K-8 and grades 9-12. In addition, requirements for the Chicago Mastery Learning Reading Program, and the expected average reading grade range as measured by currently used standardized tests, are summarized. (CJM)