Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

d. Component 4: The following information will be considered as appropriate:
Enrollment data: mobility and attendance
Previous records of retention and student’s age
Universal Screening Data
Record of previous intervention, Individual Intervention Plan
Previous referrals for special education
Documentation of the Early Intervention Team
Schedules and notes from parent conferences
Parent contacts
Any other appropriate information from the student’s cumulative folder
8. In exceptional cases, placement of a student at the appropriate grade level may occur with
the approval of a campus committee.
9. Fifth grade students must pass the reading and math STAAR tests as prescribed by state law
in addition to meeting local regular promotional standards in order to be eligible for
promotion to the sixth grade.
10. A fifth grade student who does not demonstrate proficiency in reading and math by meeting
all STAAR standards may only advance to sixth grade by a unanimous decision made by
the Grade Placement Committee and by successfully completing accelerated instruction as
prescribed by state law.
Encounters (G/T) Program Student Review
By April of each year, the principal of each intermediate school will direct G/T teachers and
counselors to review the progress of each G/T student. If any student is not performing to a level
that is acceptable to remain in his G/T component, the student will be referred to the G/T screening
committee for evaluation. (Sufficient documentation of parent contact must be in the student folder.)
The screening committee will review, evaluate, and recommend continued placement or removal
from the G/T component.
Additional Promotion Standards
1. Limited English Proficient students must make a minimum of one year’s growth in
English/reading to be promoted.
2. Fifth grade students must pass the STAAR reading and math tests in order to be eligible for
promotion to the sixth grade in addition to meeting regular promotional standards.
3. A fifth grade student who does not demonstrate proficiency in reading and math by meeting
all standards may only advance to sixth grade by a unanimous decision made by the Grade
Placement Committee.
4. Students in grade 5 who do not pass the science STAAR tests and 6th grade students who
do not pass the reading and math STAAR tests must successfully participate in accelerated
instruction in order to be eligible for promotion.
5. In exceptional cases, placement of a student at the appropriate grade level may occur with
the approval of a campus committee.
Special Programs
1. Tutorial Classes: Any student who is not meeting minimum grade level requirements in
language arts, mathematics, science or social studies may participate in tutorial classes.
2. Title I: All schools in Aldine ISD have school-wide Title I programs. All teachers and
students may benefit from the program funds with an emphasis being given to those
students needing instructional assistance in language arts, mathematics, science, or social
studies.
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