In order to pass, an 8th grade student must have an overall average of 70, as well as a 70 average in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. In the 7th grade at the end of the school year, a student must have a 70 average in both Math and Language Arts. Beginning with the 07-08 school year, all 8th grade students must pass Language Arts and Math TAKS tests or they will not be promoted to 9th grade.
In the 8th grade, students may replace a failing yearly class average grade in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies with a passing TAKS score if the failing yearly class average grade is a 65 or above. In the 7th grade, students may replace a failing Math and Language Arts yearly class grade with a passing TAKS score in Reading, Writing and Math if the failing yearly class average grade is a 65 or above.
Extended year academic programs are available for students who do not succeed in class and/or fail TAKS during the regular school year. |
At the end of each school year, students are recognized by their awards program for a variety of reasons. One way is by earning academic letters for outstanding grades. How do you earn these letters? Academic letters can be earned in the required subject area: English, math, science, and history. In order to receive an academic letter, a student must achieve a 95 overall average for the first through fifth six weeks, or a 92 overall average in honors classes. We hope to recognize many Bulldogs for their successes in the spring. |