Flour Bluff Junior High 2015-2016

TESTING AND SCHEDULING INFORMATION
STAAR Testing
Seventh grade students will take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
Writing, Math, and Reading assessments in the spring. Eighth grade students take Reading, Mathematics,
Social Studies, and Science STAAR assessments in the spring. STAAR objectives are provided at the
end of this booklet. STAAR and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) information is also
available on the Texas Education Association (TEA) website at www.tea.state.tx.us. In addition, students
who are enrolled in Algebra I will be required to pass the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. Test items on
the assessment will cover content included in the TEKS curriculum for the course. The End-of-Course
testing window will be in May.
Exams for Acceleration
Exams for acceleration are given as needed throughout the year. Applications from current students are
accepted at all times. Testing dates vary slightly each year; however, no advanced placements are made in
a course after the first two weeks of the course due to the loss of time in the succeeding course. Exams
for acceleration may not be utilized to circumvent attendance requirements. Students having an
exceptional command of a subject may apply to take an exam for acceleration by contacting the
counselor's office. If the course is for high school credit, the grade will count toward the
student’s GPA (grade point average).
Promotion/Retention Policy
In grades 7-8, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on an overall average of 70 or above for
the year in all core subject areas (Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies). A
grade of 70 or above is also required in each of the following areas:
1. English Language Arts
2. Mathematics
3. In addition, promotion to the next grade level shall be based on the performance on the
required assessment (STAAR). The Student Success Initiative (SSI) grade advancement
requirements apply only to Mathematics andReading assessments at grades 5 & 8. Students
in grade 8 are required to pass the Math and Reading assessments (STAAR) for promotion to
the 9 th grade.
Students not meeting promotion standards listed above will be retained in their current grade. The parent
or guardian shall be notified by the district of any summer program available in the District that may
permit the student to successfully complete the failed subjects or courses.
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes for students will be considered during the first 2 weeks of each semester
for the following reasons ONLY:
-to modify a student's schedule based on academic needs.
-to correct a mistake in course placement.
-to balance class teacher/pupil ratio.
-requested by teacher/approved by principal.
Students enrolled in high school credit courses requesting schedule changes:
-considered within the first six weeks of each semester only, prior to earning a six weeks grade.
-considerations will be consistent with the above noted-reasons.
Teacher Requests
Teacher requests should be submitted on the Teacher Request Form (located in the Appendix-pg. 33) and
by the deadline for submission (February 27, 2015).
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