Mandated by the 81 st Texas Legislature. STAAR/End of Course Tests for Clyde High School Students...

Mandated by the

81st Texas Legislature

STAAR/End of Course Testsfor Clyde High School Students

Clyde CISDPolicies and Practice

STAAREnd of Course Tests


o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012


o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012.

o In 2011-2012 9th grade students began taking the End of Course (EOC) tests for the courses in which they were enrolled.


o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012.

o In 2011-2012 9th grade students began taking the End of Course (EOC) tests for the courses in which they were enrolled.

o The first round of EOC’s were only taken by first time 9th graders and by 8th graders who were taking courses for high school credit. (Algebra I)


o Students must pass the courses required by the 4x4 and their graduation programs – Minimum, Recommended or Distinguished


o Students must pass the courses required by the 4x4 and their graduation programs – Minimum, Recommended or Distinguished

o Students currently in grades 11, and 12 will continue to take the TAKS tests.

English Language ArtsEnglish IEnglish II

English III*

MathematicsAlgebra I

GeometryAlgebra II*

Social StudiesWorld Geography

World HistoryU.S. History

ScienceBiology

ChemistryPhysics

EOC Subject Areas

*Also has College Readiness Score

STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:


More tests


More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity


More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit


More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit Cumulative scoring


More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit Cumulative scoring Scores count as part of final semester grades and affect GPA and class rank

The EOC score will be used to determine students GPA and will affect their class rank.

Credit will be awarded in courses where an EOC test is given based ONLY on the final grade.

New: EOC Scoring

Four different scores

New: EOC Scoring


Minimum Score

New: EOC Scoring


Minimum ScoreEnglish I (Reading)1813English I (Writing) 1798Algebra I 3371 Biology 3367World Geography 3383

New: EOC Scoring


Minimum ScoreEnglish II (Reading) 1806English II (Writing)1807Geometry 3362Chemistry 3348World History 3326

New: EOC Scoring


Minimum ScoreStudents who do not achieve minimum score must retake the EOC

New: EOC Accelerated Instruction

Any student who does not meet the satisfactory performance level on an EOC assessment is required to receive accelerated instruction prior to retesting.

New: EOC Scoring



Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) Phase-in Level II

Satisfactory Performance (Phase-in Level II)

English I/English II (Reading) 1875English I/English II (Writing) 1875Algebra I/Geometry 3500Biology/Chemistry 3500W. Geography/ W. History 3500

New: EOC Scoring



Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) College Readiness Score/Advanced Academic

College Readiness Score/Advanced Academic

English I (Reading) 2304English I (Writing) 2476Algebra 4333Biology 4576World Geography 4404English II (Reading) 2328English II (Writing) 2476Geometry 4397Chemistry 4607World History 4634

New: EOC Scoring



Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) College Readiness Score Cumulative Score

New: EOC Scoring

Cumulative ScoreThe scores from all three tests in the same

core subject area are added together to get the cumulative score.

New: EOC Scoring

In order to meet the cumulative score requirement across a core subject area, a students score must be equal to the passing score (satisfactory performance score) multiplied by three.

New: EOC Scoring


Math/Science/Social StudiesAlgebra + Geometry +Algebra II

3500 + 3500 + 3500 = 10500ELA

1875 + 1875 + 1875 = 5625

New: EOC Scoring


A student could achieve the minimum score on all three tests but not meet the cumulative score requirement.

New: EOC Scoring

Example

Math3371 + 3362 + 3350 = 10083

This is not equal to 10,500 which is required for

graduation.

New:Student Performance Levels


• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance


• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance


• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance• Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance

New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements


Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas)


Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas) Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.



Must meet cumulative score requirement in each subject area.



Must meet cumulative score requirement in each subject area. Must achieve Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance on the Algebra II and English III EOC tests


Distinguished Achievement Program



Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.



Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four subject areas.



Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four subject areas. Must achieve Level III: Advanced Academic

Performance on the Algebra II and English III EOC tests


Minimum Graduation Program


Minimum Graduation Program Must take corresponding EOC tests for completed EOC course.


Minimum Graduation Program Must take corresponding EOC tests for completed EOC course. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core subject areas.


Requirements for entering into the MHSP 16 years of age Completed 2 credits in each of the core areas or Failed to promote to the 10th grade one or more times.

New: EOC Retakes

New: EOC Retakes

o Retake tests will be administered three times a year:o End of Fall semestero End of Spring semestero Summer

New: EOC Retakes


o A student must retake an EOC test that does not meet the minimum score.

New: EOC Retakes


o A student must retake an EOC test that does not meet the minimum score.o A student may retake an EOC test as many times as he/she chooses.

New: Awarding of Credit

New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.

42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester


42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester


42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester


42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester Semester exam from 2nd semester (if given)


42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester Semester exam from 2nd semester (if given)

15% of grade will be the EOC exam

EOC test scores from the first administration will be used to determine GPA and class rank.

English I, English II, and English III have both a reading test and a writing test that are combined to make the 15% EOC test grade.

English I, English II, and English III have both a reading test and a writing test that are combined to make the 15% EOC test grade.

Clyde CISD will count the reading test 60% and the writing test 40% when they combine the scores to make one EOC score for English.

New: Awarding of Credit

Official Report Cards will not be mailed until EOC scores arrive at Clyde High School.

Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100

Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85

Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85 Minimum Score = 75

Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85 Minimum Score = 75 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance = 65

GPA CalculationClyde High School will continue to use the enhanced GPA system.

Maximum grades:AP Course = 110Dual Credit Course = 108Pre-AP Course = 105

New: EOC Courses Taken inJunior High

• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled.


• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled. • The EOC score will count for 15% of the final grade.


• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled. • The EOC score will count for 15% of the final grade.• In the future junior high students MAY have to take both the EOC and the appropriate grade level STAAR test to meet federal accountability requirements.

New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:


Home schools


Home schools Out-of-district schools


Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools


Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools Out-of-country schools


Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools Out-of-country schools

Student transfers must take EOC tests for the courses in which they are enrolled and must meet the cumulative score requirement for each core subject area.

New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses

Non-traditional students include:


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery)


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery) Credit by Exam


Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery) Credit by Exam

Students must take EOC tests for the courses in which they are enrolled and meet the cumulative score requirement for each core subject area.

New: Dual Credit Issue

New: Dual Credit Issue• Colleges award credit by the semester.

New: Dual Credit Issue• Colleges award credit by the semester.• Articulation agreements may require changes that will support the changes in grading policy.

Student Action Plan

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes. Retake EOC tests ASAP.

Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes. Retake EOC tests ASAP. Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with counselors, parents, and teachers.

Parent/Guardian Action Plan


Stay informed about EOC practices and changes.


Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades.


Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores.


Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores. Encourage your child to excel in all EOC courses.


Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores. Encourage your child to excel in all EOC courses. Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with your child, your child’s counselor, teachers, and administrators.

Resources for All

Resources for All

Texas Education Agency

Resources for All

Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment

Resources for All

Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/


http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Resources for All

Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/



http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/

Resources for All

Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us.student.assessment/special-ed/staaralt/



http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us.student.assessment/special-ed/staaralt/

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