In order for HISD students to earn promotion to the next grade level, they must show that they have met HISD's Promotion Standards. These standards generally include classroom grades, local or state tests, and attendance as follows:

1. State requirement of overall yearly grade average of 70 or above and local requirement of a grade average of 70 or above in reading, other language arts, mathematics, and science or social studies.
2. Note:  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has waived the requirement that 5^th and 8^th grade students must pass (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) STAAR, for the 2017-2018 school year.
3. Sufficient attendance – a student's total number of unexcused absences cannot exceed 10 percent of class meetings.

Note: Texas Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, announced that he is removing the requirement to conduct Grade Placement Committees and any related June 2018 STAAR retests in fifth and eighth grades for districts impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This decision was based on the TEA's commitment to our districts and students, with the priority of ensuring that those affected by the storm can make instructional decisions that are in the best interest of students. As a result, HISD will not participate in the 2018 June STAAR Grade 5 & 8 Reading and Math test administrations.

https://www.houstonisd.org/promotionstandards

For English Language Learner (ELL) students, the Grade Placement Committee (GPC), in consultation with the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), will determine promotion standards.

For students with disabilities, the campus Annual Review and Dismissal/Individual Education Program (ARD/IEP) committee will determine the promotion status based on mastery of IEP goals and objectives and/or course requirements.

If a student does not meet the promotion standards outlined above, the school will contact the parent/guardian regarding opportunities for the student to receive additional instruction.

The School Parent Compact was sent home on Wednesday, October 18th with the Wednesday handouts and bi-weekly newsletter.  Please return to homeroom teacher after it is signed.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Doig.