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STAAR. EOC. Elizabeth Lalor Senior Director of Academic Support 832-386-1044 lalor@galenaparkisd.com. New STAAR EOC assessments will be implemented with freshman entering in 2011-2012. STAAR EOC. English: English I, English II, English III
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STAAR EOC Elizabeth Lalor Senior Director of Academic Support 832-386-1044 lalor@galenaparkisd.com
New STAAR EOC assessments will be implemented with freshman entering in 2011-2012.
STAAR EOC English: English I, English II, English III Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Social Studies: World Geography, World History, U.S. History STAAR will focus on readiness for success in subsequent courses and, ultimately for college and career readiness.
15% Second Semester Exam • Level III – Advanced Academic Performance earns a 100 for the second semester exam grade • Level II – Satisfactory Academic Performance earns an 89 for the second semester exam grade • Level I – Unsatisfactory Academic Performance earns a 69 for the second semester exam grade
Graduation Requirements • MHSP • English I • English II • English III • Algebra I • Geometry • Biology • World Geography • World History • US History • RHSP/DAP • All on the MHSP • Plus • Algebra II • Chemistry • Physics
Graduation Requirements • 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 Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance. • A student must achieve a minimum score for each EOC to count towards the student’s cumulative score in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. • A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student’s highest score on each EOC assessment.
Graduation Requirements • If a student does not achieve the minimum score on an EOC assessment, the student shall retake EOC assessment. The student does not have to retake the course in order to retake an EOC. • What happens if I took Algebra I in 8th grade? You are not required to take the Algebra I EOC. You are only required to take an EOC for a course you are currently taking. • Note of Caution: A minimum score earned on each EOC assessment may not be enough for the cumulative score required for graduation.
Graduation Requirements • In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four content areas, students on the Recommended High School Program, students have to achieve Level II: Satisfactory Academic performance on the EOC assessments for English III and Algebra II. • In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four content areas, students on the Distinguished Achievement Program have to achieve Level III: Advanced Academic Performance for English III and Algebra II.
Questions? Elizabeth Lalor Senior Director of Academic Support 832-386-1044 lalor@galenaparkisd.com