Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

will need to take the EOC, but will not need to take the corresponding grade-level assessment.
II. For example, a Grade 8 student enrolled in Algebra I will take the following tests:
STAAR Grade 8 reading
STAAR Grade 8 science
STAAR Grade 8 social studies
STAAR Algebra I
2.27 STAAR EOC Performance Standards (Standards will be set in fall 2012)
There will be two standards or cut score labels, which will identify three performance categories:
Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
2.28 STAAR Cumulative Performance Score for Graduation Requirement
I. In order to graduate, a student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product
of the number of EOC assessments taken in that content area and a scale score that indicates
satisfactory performance, Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance
II. For each of the four core content areas, the cumulative score ≥ n x passing scale score, where n
=number of assessments taken.
A student must achieve a minimum score, as determined by the commissioner, for the score to
count towards the student’s cumulative score.
A. Minimum Graduation Plan Students
1. Cumulative score is based on the number of courses taken for which an EOC exists (for
the courses required for graduation on the minimum plan)
2. Cumulative score requirement may vary by subject
B. Recommended High School Program
1. In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of four core content areas
(15 EOCs),
2. Students on the recommended high school program have to achieve Level II: Satisfactory
Performance on EOC assessments for both
a. Algebra II and,
b. English III.
C. Distinguished Achievement Program
1. In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of four core content areas
(12 EOCs),
2. Students on the distinguished achievement program have to achieve
Level III: Advanced Academic Performance (college-readiness components) on the EOC
assessments for both
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 42 Revised: 10/9/2012