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FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTMiddle SchoolCourse Selection Guide2021–22
Welcome toStudentsand ParentsThe purpose of this guide is to assiststudents and parents in planning acourse of study tailored to individualstudent needs, interests, and aspirations.After an introductory section on generalrequirements, grades, academic placement,and student classification, the program ofstudies provides a brief description of theprerequisites and content of the courses FortBend ISD offers. These descriptions shouldbe consulted in selecting courses for nextyear. Students and parents with questionsregarding courses and the implications ofselecting them are encouraged to consultwith school counselors. Information in thisguide is accurate as of date of printingand subject to change at any time dueto updates in local, state, and federalpolicies. Please refer to the online versionof this guide for the most up-to-dateinformation.Students and Parents: Review the state and local courserequirements included in the guide. Alsoreview the graduation requirements for theFoundation High School Plan. Consider your post-secondary educationplans and career interests. Decidewhich college or other post- secondaryinstitutions you might attend. Review the core course and electiveofferings. Complete the course selection process asdirected by your school counselor and/oradvisor.Availability of courses listed in theprogram guide depends on studentrequests, staffing and other resources ateach campus. Some courses may not beavailable on all campuses in a face-toface traditional format. Other formats(online learning or distance learning)may be utilized to provide a course tomeet student requests within districtprocedures. Fort Bend IndependentSchool District provides equaleducational opportunity without regardfor race, color, religion, national origin,sex, gender, disability and/or age.Additional information can be foundon the Fort Bend ISD website, www.fortbendisd.com.A Fort Bend ISD Graduate has a rigorousacademic foundation, strong character,and is quipped with skills for life.eFort Bend ISD graduates exhibit grit and determination in all aspects oflife; respect self and others; engage in healthy life choices; are literate andarticulate; proficient with technology; and meaningfully and practicallyapply knowledge in productive ways. servant leader.aFort Bend ISD graduates demonstrate confidence while maintaining ahumble and kind demeanor; prioritizing the needs of others while acceptingresponsibility for themselves and are accountable for their own actions; areoptimistic; and strive to bring out the best in others. n effective communicator.aFort Bend ISD graduates communicate clearly both orally and in writing;respectfully and actively listen to others; appropriately engage incourageous conversations; and appropriately adapt their communicationstyle to the audience. critical thinker.aFort Bend ISD graduates are visionary and solutions-oriented problemsolvers; are inquisitive and innovative; and have the courage to activelychallenge conventional methods in order to improve themselves and theworld around them. compassionate citizen.aFort Bend ISD graduates are empathetic totheir fellow citizens, exhibiting care and concern for others; are inclusiveand embrace differences; are culturally aware; actively engage in improvingour diverse community; exercise their right to vote; and are dependable,respectful, trustworthy, and self-disciplined. collaborative team member.aFort Bend ISD graduates work effectively with others to achieve groupgoals; take actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; yieldtheir own objectives to the goals of the team; and positively facilitate andcontribute to teamwork. life-long learner.aFort Bend ISD graduates approach life with wonder and curiosity; seekopportunities to be creative; possess a thirst for knowledge and the ability toadapt to change; and are academically prepared to pursue and attain futuresbeyond what they can imagine!
Table of ContentsTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Specialized Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assessment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7English Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15World Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Physical Education/Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Career and Technical Education (CTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Technology Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Specialized Middle School Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Foundation Graduation Program Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23About Endorsements and Pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Endorsements: Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Programs of Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26FBISD MissionFBISD VisionFort Bend ISD exists to inspire and equipall students to pursue futures beyondwhat they can imagine.Fort Bend ISD will graduate studentswho exhibit the attributes of theDistrict’s Profile of a Graduate.2021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection Guide1
General InformationMiddle school students take required and elective courses.6th GRADE COURSE AREAS7th GRADE COURSE AREAS8th GRADE COURSE AREASEnglish Language ArtsEnglish Language ArtsEnglish Language ArtsMathMathMathScienceScienceScienceSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesPhysical EducationPhysical Education/HealthPhysical EducationFine ArtsElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveState Credit CoursesAcademic Eligibility Rules/UILGrading SystemAll courses which are to be counted towardgrade level and graduation requirementsmust be state-approved courses. Therequirement may be waived under certaincircumstances.A student shall be suspended fromparticipation in competition or other publicperformance sponsored or sanctioned bythe school district during the three weekperiod following a grade reporting periodin which the student received a gradelower than 70 in any class. This suspensioncontinues for at least three weeks and isnot removed during the school year untilthe student’s grade in each class is 70 orgreater. A student may continue to practiceor rehearse with other students for anextracurricular activity. Students may regaineligibility seven days after the six weekgrading period ends or seven days after athree week evaluation period. For a studentto be eligible to participate in UIL activities,the student must be classified as a full-timestudent (5 classes). Classes such as officeaide do not meet this requirement.The State Board of Education hasset 70 as a minimum passing grade.Written communication of the student’sachievement is reported to the parents ona nine week basis. When letter grades arerecorded, the following conversions areused.High school credit courses made available tostudents in middle school may be taken onlywith prior written approval of the student’sparent and school counselor. In addition,available courses may be taken only at thestudent’s feeder pattern high school withinthe District if the course is not offered at themiddle school campus. Courses are subjectto alignment between high school andmiddle school schedulesand staff availability. Transportation to orfrom the high school shall not be providedand will be the sole responsibility of eachparticipating student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).Course grades and credits will be includedon the high school transcript.Grade points will also be calculated into theoverall grade point average and will be usedfor high school class rank.Academic OptionsStudents have two academic options whenselecting classes: on-level courses or AACcourses. Students are advised to take coursesat a level where they will be challenged andyet will perform successfully. The optionsavailable for each course are listed withcourse descriptions.2Semester SystemThe Fort Bend Independent School District’smiddle schools operate on a semestersystem. Each school year is divided into twosemesters, and each semester is divided intotwo grading periods. Most courses vary fromone to two semesters in length. Credit forcourses is awarded based on EIE policy.2021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection Guide90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C69-below FActual student numeric grades are recordedin the grade book and averaged as actualgrades. An Incomplete (I) is given on areport card if a student, because of illnessor for some other excused reason, cannotcomplete the required work by the end ofthe reporting period. The student shouldcontact the teacher to arrange to completethe work.The 100-Point GPA ScaleFBISD uses the 100-point GPA scale for highschool class rank, which is applied to highschool courses only. With this system, the100-point scale is calculated by adding all ofthe semester averages earned by a studentand dividing by semesters attempted. The100-point scale can be converted to theFour Point Scale which is the most commonscale for college admissions, the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) andscholarship applications. The grade weightsare reflected in the chart:
Graduating Class of 2020, 2021, and 2022:AdvancedPlacement (AP)Courses/Beyond APAAC, HonorsCourses,Dual Credit CoursesOn LevelCoursesReceives10 point weightReceives5 point weightNon-weightedGraduating Class of 2023 and beyond:AdvancedPlacement (AP)AAC, HonorsCourses/Beyond AP,CoursesDual Credit CoursesReceives10 point weightReceives5 point weightAttendanceStudents must be in attendance a minimumof 90 percent of the days after enrollmentin the course. See the Student/ParentHandbook for more information.Make-Up WorkA student must ask the teacher for make-upwork immediately upon returning to schoolafter an absence. If a test was scheduledbefore the student was absent, then thestudent may be required to take the test theday he/she returns. If a student has missedwork, the teacher will give the student theopportunity to make up the work. Generallyone day for each day of excused absence willbe provided for the make-up work. Failureto meet the deadline may result in a lowergrade.Fitness AssessmentThe Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.101states that a school district must annuallyassess the physical fitness of studentsenrolled in grade three or higher in a coursethat satisfies the curriculum requirements forphysical education under TEC§28.002 (a)(2)(C). Students in grades 3-8, aswell as any student at the high school levelenrolled in a Texas Essential Knowledgeand Skills (TEKS) based course for physicaleducation or any student in a substitutionfor physical education, must be assessed.Students who are enrolled in athletics,off-campus private or commerciallysponsored physical activity programsor, ROTC, must always be assessed. Theassessment instrument is the Fitnessgramwhich evaluates body composition (BodyMass Index), aerobic capacity (one milerun or pacer test), muscular strength andOn LevelCoursesNon-weightedendurance (curl-ups, pull-ups, flexed armhang), and flexibility (shoulder stretch).Off Campus Physical EducationPrivate or commercially-sponsoredphysical activity programs designed todevelop national level capabilities may besubstituted for physical education (PE) creditin grades 6–12, if approved by the schoolboard and the Texas Education Agency.Students who wish to participate in OffCampus PE must receive prior approval fromthe Coordinator of Health, PE and Wellness,must provide his/her own transportation,and must provide a workout schedule andattendance records.The Category I classification requires aminimum of 15 hours per week (Mon.–Fri.)per semester. Examples of Category I OffCampus PE options include equestrian,gymnastics, ice skating, and Tae KwonDo. The Category II classification is onlyoffered to high school students andrequires a minimum of 5 hours per weekper semester. Category II Off Campus PEoptions include physical activity programsthat teach a curriculum aligned to theTexas Education Knowledge and Skills(TEKS) for physical activity. See the FBISDOff Campus PE webpage to complete theonline applications. Applications must besubmitted by the first day of school for boththe fall and spring semesters. Please Note:Category II is not available to middle schoolstudents.2021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection Guide3
Parent Communication:We are reaching out to let you know about a change that College Board has made that may be of interest to you as we want toreassure you there will be no change to the course content or our ability to prepare your student/s for college and advancedplacement readiness. Over the years College Board has allowed school districts to use a blanket course prefix without cost oradditional requirements. College Board has now removed our ability to use the prefix Pre-AP on our district developed courses.College Board has now made a change and is requiring any school or district that utilizes the course prefix in course titles of“Pre-AP” to purchase the rights to use the nationally trademarked prefix Pre-AP. This mean a “Pre-AP” label may not be used inconjunction with any courses where the school district has not purchased the right to utilize the trademark to designate a courseas Pre-AP, from the College Board.Over the years College Board has placed the responsibility for the development of all Pre-AP curriculum onto the individual schooldistricts. This newly mandated prefix requirement from College Board takes effect during the 2021-22 school year. School districtsthat do not purchase the trademark right of use from College Board, for the only seven courses that they would provide fiftypercent curriculum and the ability to use the title prefix, can no longer use the prefix. Therefore, beginning for the 2021-22 schoolyear, the title Advanced Academic Course (AAC) will replace the former prefix label of Pre-AP. It cannot be over emphasized, thatthis change in course title will not change the content or rigor of the courses for our students.Historically, College Board has placed the responsibility of the development of Pre-AP curriculum on school districts. Fort Bend ISDhas always remained committed to providing a curriculum that supports academic growth to include preparation for AdvancedPlacement courses as well as college readiness through our Pre-AP designated courses.College Board has developed only partial curricular support for the seven Pre-AP courses (English I and II Pre-AP, Geometrywith Stat. Pre-AP, Algebra I Pre-AP, Biology Pre-AP, Chemistry Pre-AP, and World History and World Geography Pre-AP) of theapproximately 23 Pre-AP courses currently offered throughout FBISD schools.College Board requires the trademarked prefix re-designation of all courses previously identified as Pre-AP even including thosecourses that do not have any curricular support developed by the College Board.In Fort Bend ISD, staff evaluated the benefits and risks associated with the decision and determined that in order to supportstudent growth, fidelity of the rigor, as well as to maintain consistency, the course designation will be changed to AdvancedAcademic Course (AAC). Students will continue to receive the weighted grade points previously associated with Pre-APdesignations as well as the rigorous curriculum that has prepared students for success in Advanced Placement courses and collegereadiness.Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, all courses formerly designated as Pre-AP will now be designated as Advanced AcademicCourse (AAC) courses. This change will closely align with designation labels that other area districts have adopted.FAQ:What does this mean for secondary Gifted and Talented services?Presently, “identified Gifted and Talented students in grades 6-12 are required to enroll in the Pre-AP or AP course(s) offered for theacademic fields in which they are identified” (FBISD Gifted and Talented Services 2020-21 Handbook, p. 13). This name change willnot affect secondary services. Gifted and talented students will continue to receive their GT services through Advanced AcademicCourses or other GT-specific courses.How does this impact course selection and the FBISD Course Guide?Each year, school counselors and campus leaders provide timely and helpful resources to students to make informed decisionsregarding their courses. As the district transitions from Pre-AP to AAC, course selection materials will include the new designationbeginning the week of February 8, 2021.How will these changes be reflected in Skyward?Courses for 2021-22 will be updated to reflect these changes, however, for previous years, the course name will remainunchanged, thus course taken prior to the 2021-22 school year will still be listed as Pre-AP.42021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection Guide
Specialized ProgramsAVIDEnrichment ProgramsAAC/AP CoursesAdvancement Via Individual Determination(AVID) is an academic elective course thatprepares students for college readinessand success, and it is scheduled during theregular school day as a year-long course.Each week, students receive instructionutilizing a rigorous college preparatorycurriculum provided by the AVID Center,tutor-facilitated study groups, motivationalactivities and academic success skills. InAVID, students participate in activities thatincorporate strategies focused on writing,inquiry, collaboration, organization andreading to support their academic growth. Acomplete list of AVID campuses are availableon the Fort Bend ISD website.Parents may choose to enroll their child inan enrichment program outside of FBISDsuch as a course, camp, or study trip.Some programs advertise credit for theirenrichment activities. However, course creditcannot be accepted by FBISD unless theprogram meets state and FBISD objectives.If students are seeking course credit, parentsshould seek approval before participation inany enrichment program.In middle school, AAC courses are offered in:Students must complete an applicationand interview with approval by a campuscommittee in order to be admitted into theAVID Elective Program.Summer SchoolSummer school offers opportunities forstudents to take remedial courses and/orcourses for original credit. Information willbe available in the counselors’ office afterspring break.For additional information please visit theFort Bend ISD website after Spring Break atwww.fortbendisd.com.Gifted and Talented (GT)ProgramStudents may be referred and evaluated forGT services on an annual basis. Each year,there are two GT nomination windows (falland spring).GT students in grades K–5 are clustergrouped with GT trained teachers.Cluster grouping places a select numberof GT students together for instruction.Grouping gifted students together providesopportunities for them to work withcognitive peers. GT students in grades6–12 are enrolled in AAC and AP English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and/or Social Studies courses. AAC and APcourses provide opportunities for rigorouscoursework designed to promote higherorder thinking and college preparation. GTteachers in all grade levels differentiate thecurriculum to meet the needs of their GTstudents.Enrichment OpportunitiesA predictor for academic success inhigh school is students’ participation inenrichment opportunities. Although theymay vary from campus to campus, many FortBend ISD students may become involved inthe following enrichment activities: Academic Octathlon (9th and 10th grade) Academic Decathlon (9th through 12thgrade) Destination Imagination UIL competitions — academics, art, music,dance, speech/ debate, theatre, andathletic English Language Arts Math Science Social StudiesIn high school, AAC and AP courses areoffered in: English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies World Languages Fine Arts Computer ScienceOther factors to consider include thefollowing: AAC courses are designed to preparestudents for AP coursework, but they arenot a prerequisite for enrolling in mostAP courses. Some AP courses do havespecific prerequisites. Check each coursedescription for any prerequisites. SAT and PSAT preparation seminars National Merit Review Program (11th AAC/AP is not “all or nothing.” Students Literary contests Numerous campus clubs, organizations, It is possible to move from on-level to AAC/grade)and activities Career and Technology competitions Youth Leadership Youth Expanding Service (YES) Program Science Fair National History DayDuke University TalentIdentification Program (TIP)The Duke University Talent IdentificationProgram aims to identify academicallytalented adolescents in 6th and 7th grade.Students who obtained a score in the95th percentile or higher on an approvedstandardized test may choose to take theSAT in December or January, or the ACTin December or February. Participation inDuke Talent Identification Program does notinclude course credit. Further informationmay be obtained on the Duke TalentIdentification Program website at www.tip.duke.edu.may enroll in as many or as few AAC/APcourses as they choose.AP sections from one year to the next. Inmath, it is more challenging due to theacceleration of the curriculum in 6th and7th grades. It is possible that additionalsupport may be needed to support thetransition to AAC math in middle school. Due to the challenging nature of AAC/AP coursework, students may initiallyexperience a drop in grades. Successfulcompletion of coursework is generallydefined as earning a 75 or higher as asemester average. Additional support and encouragementis important to help sustain studentparticipation in rigorous classes.Guidelines for Exiting aAAC CourseExit processes are necessary to assiststudents in making sound course selectiondecisions. Students and parents must beaware that the exact grade from the AACclass shall transfer to the on-level course2021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection Guide5
with no grade adjustments. In the caseof failing grades, teachers may assignalternative assignments in order to fulfill agrade change of up to a 70. These gradeswill be included in calculating the on-levelcourse grade and may impact UIL eligibility. has a physical or mental impairment thatNaviance has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.1. Students are expected to seek supportwhen needed to be successful in a AACcourse. Actions taken should includetutorials and conferencing with theteacher.Parents who believe they have a child whomay qualify for accommodations or servicesshould contact their child’s school counseloror the campus 504 coordinator.Naviance is a comprehensive college andcareer readiness solution for middle andhigh school students connecting academicachievement to post-secondary goals. Hereare just a few of the many things Naviancecan do for students:2. Requests to level down will be consideredafter the first three (3) weeks of school andonly if space is available in the new class.Prior to requesting a change in level, thestudent and parent must have met withthe teacher and put in place a plan forsuccess. If the teacher and student feel theplan has been followed, and the studenthas completed all assignments, a requestfor a conference to discuss removal maybe made.Dyslexia and Related Disorders3. Success in a AAC course is defined ashaving a grade of 75 or above.4. Students who earn an F in a AAC courseat the end of a grading period may beremoved from the class unless otherwiserecommended by the teacher andadministrator. Students assigned to DAEPmay lose their AAC class.Special EducationThe Special Education Department offersidentified students with disabilitiesopportunities to develop abilities in theleast restrictive environment. Locallydeveloped courses with significant contentmodifications are available for students withdisabilities who demonstrate significantcognitive delay and whose needs cannot bemet through state approvedsubstantially limits one or more major lifeactivities,If a child is experiencing reading, writing, orspelling difficulties, the parent should firstcontact the child’s teacher. Further concernsshould be brought to the attention of the504 campus coordinator, school counseloror principal for information on the District’sDyslexia program and appropriate testingfor reading disorders. Copies of the FBISDDyslexia Procedures and the Texas StateDyslexia Handbook in English and Spanishare available to parents through the FBISDwebsite, https://www. fortbendisd.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID 555.English as a Second LanguageFor students who qualify, a comprehensiveprogram in English as a Second Language(ESL) is available. The ESL program providesstructured language instruction designedto teach English to students whose Englishlanguage skills are limited. ESL instructionconsiders students’ learning experiences andcultural backgrounds. ESL is taught throughsecond language methods for teachingproficiency in listening, speaking, reading,and writing in English.courses. The course sequence for specialeducation students is determined by theARD committee as the graduation plan foreach student is developed.Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973It is Fort Bend ISD’s responsibility to identifyand evaluate students who, within the intentof the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section504, need accommodations or related aidesand services in order to access a free andappropriate public education. A student whomay need accommodations or specializedinstruction within the intent of Section 504may be one who:62021–22 Fort Bend ISD Middle School Course Selection GuideSelf-Discovery & StudentAssessmentsThrough self-discovery and collaborationwith parents, teachers and schoolcounselors, Naviance enables students tofind college and career pathways that areright for them.Career ExplorationThe career planning and assessment toolsin Naviance allow students to realize theirstrengths, goals, skills, knowledge, values,constraints, and interests in future careers, tohelp them make better academic decisions.Academic PlanningNaviance offers a variety of academicplanning tools, including individual learningplans, to help enhance school counselingefforts and provide students with the righthelp at the right time.College PlanningNaviance makes college research easy.Whether it’s matching colleges to astudent’s career interests, or comparingadmissions rates at a student’s topcollege choices, our college planningtools allow students and families to makeinformed decisions. Students can alsocompare colleges and universities, explorescholarship opportunities, and track thestatus of supporting application documents(transcripts and letters of recommendation).Plus, all of these tools are managed fromone location, improving communicationsbetween students, schools, and parents andreducing paperwork.
Assessment ProgramsStudents in FBISD participate in a varietyof assessment programs. These includenational, state, and locally developed testsused to assess student achievement. At thestate level, the State of Texas Assessmentof Academic Readiness (STAAR) programincludes students in grades 3-8 and five highschool courses.Middle School STAARRequirementsMiddle school students will be administeredSTAAR assessments in the following contentareas:Grade 6 – Reading, mathematicsGrade 7 – Reading, writing, mathematicsGrade 8 – Reading, mathematics, science,social studiesMid
High school credit courses made available to students in middle school may be taken only with prior written approval of the student’s parent and school counselor. In addition, available courses may be taken only at the student’s feeder pattern high school within the District if the course is
