R277-463-2. Definitions

  (1) "Course" means the subject matter taught to students.

  (a) Elementary courses are designated by grade level.

  (b) Secondary courses are determined by course content.

  (2) "EL" means English Learner.

  (3)(a) "Individual class" means a group of students organized for instruction and assigned to one or more teachers or other staff members for a designated time period.

  (b) A class may include:

  (i) students from multiple grades; or

  (ii) students taking multiple courses.

  (c) The Superintendent shall determine an individual class from course data submitted to the Superintendent using a combination of course elements, such as:

  (i) CACTUS identification number;

  (ii) teacher of record;

  (iii) class period;

  (iv) term of student enrollment; and

  (v) course cycle.

  (4) "Pupil" means a student enrolled in a public school as of October 1 of the reported school year.

  (5) "Teacher" means a full-time equivalent licensed educator, such as:

  (a) a regular classroom teacher;

  (b) a school-based specialist; or

  (c) a special education teacher.