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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: |
EIF |
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GRADUATION |
(LEGAL) |
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A student may graduate and receive a
diploma only if the student successfully completes: 1. The curriculum requirements identified by the
State Board of Education and has performed satisfactorily on the exit-level
assessment instruments identified in Education Code 39.025; or 2. An individualized education program developed
under Education Code 29.005. [See EHBAB] Education Code 28.025(c) |
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DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPT/
CERTIFICATE OF COURSEWORK COMPLETION. |
Graduates of each high school are
awarded the same type of diploma. The academic achievement record
(transcript), rather than the diploma, records individual accomplishments,
achievements, and courses completed and displays appropriate graduation
seals. 19 TAC 74.11(a), 74.41(a), 74.51(a) [See El for
provisions regarding certificate of coursework completion] |
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EXIT-LEVEL ASSESSMENT |
A student may not receive a high
school diploma until the student has performed satisfactorily on the
secondary exit-level assessment instruments for English language arts and
mathematics, or on: 1. End-of-course assessment instruments in Algebra
I and English II; and 2. End-of-course assessment instruments in either
Biology I or United States History. Education Code 39.023 and 39.025,
as they existed prior to |
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2003-04 AND THEREAFTER |
Beginning with the 2003-04 school
year, students who were enrolled in grade 8 or a lower grade on January 1,
2001, must fulfill testing requirements for graduation with the grade 11
exit-level tests, as specified in Education Code 39.023(c). 19 TAC 101.7 A student may not receive a high
school diploma until the student has performed satisfactorily on the
secondary exit-level instruments for English language arts, mathematics,
social studies, and science. A student is not required to demonstrate
readiness to enroll in an institution of higher education. Education Code
39.023(c), 39.025(a); 19 TAC 101.7(a) A student shall not be required to
demonstrate performance at a To fulfill the testing
requirements for graduation, a student must be tested by either a Texas
school district, Texas education service center, open-enrollment charter
school, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), or other individual or organization
designated by the Commissioner of Education. According to procedures specified in
the applicable test administration materials, an eligible student or
out-of-school individual who has not met graduation requirements may retest
on a schedule determined by the Commissioner. 19 TAC 101.7 |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
STUDENTS |
A student receiving special education
services who successfully completes the requirements of his or her IEP shall
receive a high school diploma. 19 TAC 101.7(c) |
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LEP STUDENTS |
Limited English proficiency (LEP)
students are not eligible for an exemption from the exit-level assessment of
academic skills or the end-of-course tests on the basis of limited English
proficiency. However, LEP students who are recent immigrants may postpone
only one time the initial administration of the exit-level test and end-of-course
test. The term "recent immigrant" is defined as an immigrant who
first enrolls in |
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NOTICE OF |
In order to provide timely and full
notification of graduation requirements, the Superintendent shall be
responsible for: 1. Notifying each student and the student's parent
or guardian in writing no later than the beginning of the student's seventh-grade
year of the testing requirements for graduation; 2. Notifying each student in grades 7–12 new
to the District and the student's parent or guardian in writing of the
testing requirements for graduation; and 3. Notifying each student who shall take the tests
required for graduation and the student's parent or guardian, as well as
out-of-school individuals, of the dates, times, and locations of testing. 19 TAC 101.13 |
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PERSONAL GRADUATION
PLAN (PGP) |
A principal shall designate a guidance
counselor, teacher, or other appropriate individual to develop and administer
a personal graduation plan (PGE) for each student enrolled in a junior high,
middle, or high school who: 1. Does not perform satisfactorily on a state
assessment instrument; or 2. Is not likely to receive a high school diploma
before the fifth school year following the student's enrollment in grade
level nine, as determined by the District. A PGP must: 1. Identify educational goals for the student; 2. Include diagnostic information, appropriate
monitoring and intervention, and other evaluation strategies; 3. Include an intensive instruction program
described in Education Code 28.0213 [see EHBC]; 4. Address participation of the student's parent
or guardian, including consideration of the parent's or guardian's
educational expectations for the student; and 5. Provide innovative methods to promote the
student's advancement, including flexible scheduling, alternative learning
environments, online instruction, and other interventions that are proven to
accelerate the learning process and have been scientifically validated to
improve learning and cognitive ability. A student's individualized education
program developed under Education Code 29.005 [see EHBAB] may be used
as the student's PG P. Education Code 28.0212 |
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EARLY GRADUATION |
A parent is entitled to request, with
the expectation that the request will not be unreasonably denied, that the
parent's child be permitted to graduate from high school earlier than the
child would normally graduate, if the child completes each course required
for graduation. The decision of the Board concerning the request is final and
may not be appealed. Education Code 26.003(a)(3)(C), 26.003(b) [See FMH,
FNG] |
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STATE GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS |
All credit for graduation must be
earned no later than grade 12. 19 TAC 74.11(b), 74.41(b), 74.51(b) |
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NINTH GRADERS IN
1998-99 THROUGH 2000-01 |
To receive a high school diploma, a
student entering grade 9 in the 1998-99, 1999-2000, or 2000-01 school years
must pass the exit-level test and complete the requirements of the Minimum
High School Program, the Recommended High School Program, or the
Distinguished Achievement Program. 19 TAC 74.11(c), (d), 74.12-.13 |
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NINTH GRADERS IN
2001-02 THROUGH 2003-04 |
To receive a high school diploma, a
student entering grade 9 in the 2001-02, 2002-03, or 2003-04 school year must
pass the exit-level test and complete the requirements of the Minimum High
School Program, the Recommended High School Program, or the Distinguished
Achievement Program. 19 TAC 74.41(c), 74.42-.44 |
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NINTH GRADERS IN
2004-05 AND THEREAFTER |
The District shall ensure that each
student entering the ninth grade in the 2004-05 school year and thereafter
enrolls in the courses necessary to complete the curriculum requirements
identified by the State Board for the Recommended or Advanced High School
Program unless the student, the student's parent or other person standing in
parental relation to the student, and a school counselor or school
administrator agree that the student should be permitted to take
courses under the Minimum High School Program. Education Code 28.025(b) 74
TAC 74.51(d), 74.52.-.54 |
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MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM |
A student entering grade 9 in the
1998-99, 1999-2000, or 2000-01 school years must earn at least 22 credits to
complete the Minimum High School Program and demonstrate proficiency in the
program requirements listed at 19 TAC 74.11(c), (d). A student entering grade 9 in the
2001-02 school year or thereafter must earn at least
22 credits to complete the Minimum High School Program. A student must
demonstrate proficiency in the program requirements listed at EIF(EXHIBIT A). 19 TAC 74.42, 74.52 |
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RECOMMENDED HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAM |
A student entering grade 9 in the
1998-99, 1999-2000, or A student entering grade 9 in the
2001-02 school year or thereafter must earn at least
24 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program. A student must
demonstrate proficiency in the program requirements listed at EIF(EXHIBIT B). 19 TAC 74.43, 74.53 |
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DISTINGUISHED
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM |
A student entering grade 9 in the
1998-99, 1999-2000, or 2000-01 school years who wishes to complete an
advanced high school program, called the Distinguished Achievement Program,
and to have that accomplishment recognized and distinguished on the academic
achievement record (transcript) shall complete the requirements listed at 19
TAC 74.13(a). A student entering grade 9 in the
2001-02 school year or thereafter must earn at least
24 credits to complete the Distinguished Achievement Program. A student must
demonstrate proficiency in the program requirements listed at EIF(EXHIBIT C). 19 TAC |
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SUBSTITUTIONS |
No substitutions are allowed for high
school graduation requirements in the Recommended and Distinguished
Achievement Programs, except as provided by State Board rule. 19 TAC
74.12(d), 74.13(a)(4), 74.43(d), 74.44(e), 74.53(d), 74.54(e) |
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CREDIT BY EXAMINATION |
Credit may be awarded with or without
prior instruction if the student has earned credit by examination [see EEJA,
EEJB]. 19 TAC 74.11(d), 74.24(c) |
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AP OR IB COURSES |
College Board Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for required courses
in appropriate areas. Students entering grade 9 in the 2001–02 school
year may use these courses as electives in all three high school graduation
programs. 19 TAC 74.11(d), 74.41(g), 74.51(h) |
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The District may offer a maximum of 3
credits of reading for state graduation elective credit for identified
students if the District: 1. Adopts policies to identify students in need of
additional reading instruction; 2. Has procedures that include assessment of
individual student needs and ongoing evaluation of each student's progress;
and 3. Monitors instructional activities to ensure
that student needs are addressed. 19 TAC 74.11(e), 74.41(d), 74.51(e) |
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PRIVATE OR COMMERCIALLY SPONSORED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS |
For students who entered grade 9 in
the 1997-98 through 2000-01 school years, see 19 TAC 74.11(d)(7)(C),
74.12(b)(9)(B), and 74.13(a)(1)(I)(ii). For students entering grade 9 in the
2001–02 school year or thereafter, the Board may award up to 2 credits
for physical education for appropriate private or commercially sponsored
physical activity programs conducted either on or off campus. The District
must apply to the Commissioner for approval of such programs, which may be
substituted for state graduation credit in physical education. 19 TAC
74.11(d)(7)(C), 74.43(b)(7)(G), 74.52(b)(7)(C), 74.5 3 (b) (7) (C) , 74.54
(b) (7) (C) |
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TRANSFERS FROM
OUT-OF-STATE OR NONPUBLIC |
Out-of-state or out-of-country
transfer students (including foreign exchange students) and transfer students
from Texas nonpublic schools are eligible to receive a Texas diploma but
shall complete all high school graduation requirements under 19 TAC 74.11,
74.41, or 74.51, as applicable, to satisfy state graduation requirements. Any
course credits required for graduation that are not completed before
enrollment in the District may be satisfied by credit by examination,
correspondence courses, distance learning, or completing the course,
according to the provisions of 19 TAC 74.26. 19 TAC 74.11(f), 74.41(e),
74.51(f) [See EEJA, EEJB, EEJC, EHDE, and El] |
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CLASSIFICATION FOR
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
The District shall classify students
for physical education on the basis of health into one of the following
categories: 1. Unrestricted — not limited in activities. 2. Restricted — excludes the more vigorous
activities. Restricted classification is of two types: a. Permanent — A
member of the healing arts licensed to practice in b. Temporary — Students may be restricted
from physical activity of the physical education class. A member of the
healing arts licensed to practice in 3. Adapted and remedial — specific
activities prescribed or prohibited for students as directed by a member of
the healing arts licensed to practice in 19 TAC 74.31 |
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GRADUATION OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION STUDENTS |
A student receiving special education
services may graduate and be awarded a high school diploma if: |
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COMPLETION OF GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
1. The student has satisfactorily completed the
state's or District's (whichever is greater) minimum curriculum and credit
requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education,
including satisfactory performance on the exit-level assessment instrument;
or 2. The student has satisfactorily completed the
state's or District's (whichever is greater) minimum curriculum and credit
requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education and
has been exempted from the exit-level assessment instrument under Education
Code 39.027(a)(2)(B). |
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COMPLETION OF IEP |
A student receiving special education
services may also graduate and receive a regular high school diploma when the
student's ARD committee has determined that the student has successfully
completed: 1. The student's IEP and met one of the following
conditions: a. Full-time employment, based on the student's
abilities and local employment opportunities, in addition to sufficient
self-help skills to enable the student to maintain the employment without
direct and ongoing educational support of the District; b. Demonstrated mastery of specific employability
skills and self-help skills which do not require direct ongoing educational
support of the District; employability and self-help skills are those skills
directly related to the preparation of students for employment, including
general skills necessary to obtain or retain employment; or c. Access to services which are not within the
legal responsibility of public education, or employment or educational
options for which the student has been prepared by the academic program; 2. The state's or District's (whichever is
greater) minimum credit requirements for students without disabilities; and 3. The state's or District's minimum curriculum
requirements to the extent possible with modifications/substitutions only
when it is determined necessary by the ARD committee for the student to
receive an appropriate education. When considering a student's graduation
under this provision, the student shall be evaluated before graduation as
required by 34 CFR 300.534(c), and the ARD committee shall consider the
evaluation, the views of the parent and/or student as appropriate, and, when
appropriate, seek in writing and consider written recommendations from adult
service agencies. Students who participate in graduation
ceremonies but who are not graduating and who will remain in school to
complete their education do not have to be evaluated. In addition, the ARD committee shall
determine needed educational services upon the request of the student or
parent to resume services, as long as the student meets the age eligibility
requirements. |
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AGING OUT |
A student receiving special education
services may also graduate and receive a regular high school diploma upon the
ARD commit-tee determining that the student no longer meets age eligibility
requirements and has completed the requirements specified in the IEP. 19 TAC 89.1070 |
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DATE
ISSUED: 07/22/2004 |
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UPDATE
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EIF
(LEGAL)—P |
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