Which of the following is NOT a potential document for a SAP Professional Judgment appeal?

• A. Official death certificate
• B. Documentation of commitment outside of school
• C. Personal subjective feelings about school
• D. Physician statement

Answer: (C)

The reasoning behind this choice being the correct answer lies in the nature of what constitutes acceptable documentation in a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Professional Judgment appeal. Documentation for an appeal must be objective and verifiable, providing clear evidence of circumstances that may have impacted a student's academic performance.

An official death certificate, documentation of commitments outside of school, and a physician's statement are all concrete documents that provide factual, third-party verification of the circumstances affecting a student's ability to meet academic standards. These types of documentation clearly demonstrate conditions or commitments that can justify a need for professional judgment consideration.

In contrast, personal subjective feelings about school lack the necessary objectivity and verifiability required for a SAP appeal. While a student's feelings may be important in their overall well-being and may contribute to their academic situation, they do not constitute acceptable documentation that can serve as a basis for a professional judgment decision. Therefore, this option does not align with the requirements for substantiating an appeal.