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This site provides information about the high school graduation requirements. Information about individual graduation committees and alternative graduation requirements for students who entered high school before the 2011-2012 school year can be found on the Individual Graduation Committees webpage.
This site provides information about the high school graduation requirements. Information about individual graduation committees and alternative graduation requirements for students who entered high school before the 2011-2012 school year can be found on the Individual Graduation Committees webpage.
House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program
House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program
The new Foundation High School Program became the default graduation program for all students entering ninth grade beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Additional information about the Foundation High School Program is provided on the House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program webpage.
Endorsements Requirements (State and Local)
Endorsements Requirements (State and Local)
To earn an endorsement a student must successfully complete all course requirements related to the selected endorsement.
To earn an endorsement a student must successfully complete all course requirements related to the selected endorsement.
General Endorsement Requirements: 26.0 - 30.0 credits
General Endorsement Requirements: 26.0 - 30.0 credits
English: 4.0 credits
Math: 4.0 - 5.0 credits
Science: 4.0 - 5.0 credits
Social Studies: 4.0 - 5.0 credits
Speech: 0.5 credit
Languages other than English: 2.0 credits
Physical Education: 1.0 credit
Fine Arts: 1.0 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Business Information Management 1: 1.0 credit
Endorsement Course Requirements/Electives: 4.0 - 6.0 credits
For more information about each endorsement click on any of the endorsements below.
For more information about each endorsement click on any of the endorsements below.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
To earn a distinguished level of achievement a student must successfully complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, including 4 credits in science and 4 credits in mathematics including Algebra 2.
To earn a distinguished level of achievement a student must successfully complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, including 4 credits in science and 4 credits in mathematics including Algebra 2.
Performance Acknowledgements
Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on their diploma for outstanding performance on any of the following:
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on their diploma for outstanding performance on any of the following:
Completing at least 12 hours of college academic courses including those taken for dual credit and advanced technical credit.
Bilingual and Biliteral
On a college AP or IB exam
On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT or ACT
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized industry certification
State Testing Requirements for Graduation
State Testing Requirements for Graduation
In addition to successfully completing all course requirements, students must meet certain state testing requirements for graduation, which are based on performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. Students must meet the Approaches Grade Level standard or higher on exams in English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Retest opportunities for students who fail to meet the standard are provided three times during the year in spring (April/May), summer (June), and fall (December).
In addition to successfully completing all course requirements, students must meet certain state testing requirements for graduation, which are based on performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. Students must meet the Approaches Grade Level standard or higher on exams in English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Retest opportunities for students who fail to meet the standard are provided three times during the year in spring (April/May), summer (June), and fall (December).
Senate Bill 30: Community Safety Education Act
Senate Bill 30: Community Safety Education Act
Senate Bill (SB) 30, also known as The Community Safety Education Act, require Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers, with became effective August 27, 2018. This rule requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
THE EAGLE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, GENDER, COLOR, RELIGION, DISABILITY OR AGAINST ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED GROUP. COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT (830) 773-5181 EXT. 1092.
EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE EAGLE PASS DA IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDAD Y PROVEE PROGRAMAS EDUCACIONALES Y SERVICIOS QUE NO DESCRIMINAN EN BASE A EDAD, ORIGEN, NACIONAL, RAZA, GENERO, COLOR, RELIGION, DESCAPACIDAD, O CONTRA NINGUN GRUPO PROTEGIDO POR LEY. EN CASO DE QUEJAS, DIRIJASE AL DEPARTAMENTO DE RECURSOS HUMANOS AL TELEFONO (830) 773-5181, EXT. 1092.
Revised: March 1, 2022
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