Graduation

Graduation

A student and parent must meet with a counselor to opt out of endorsements, and an ARD must be held for this to be reflected in the 4-year plan.

The 4-year plan must be completed by the counselor and given to the Campus Coordinator before the annual ARD meeting; any changes made by the ARD committee will be given to the counselor.

Personal Graduation Plan

A junior high, middle, or high school student must have a Personal Graduation Plan if:

• The student does not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39; OR

• The student is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the student's enrollment in grade level nine, as determined by the district.

Each Personal Graduation Plan must:

• Identify educational goals for the student;

• Include diagnostic information, appropriate monitoring and intervention, and other evaluation strategies;

• Include an intensive instruction program described by Section 28.0213;

• Address participation of the student's parent or guardian, including consideration of the parent's or guardian's educational expectations for the student; and

• Provide innovative methods to promote the student's advancement, including flexible scheduling, alternative learning environments, online instruction, and other interventions proven to accelerate the learning process and scientifically validated to improve learning and cognitive ability.

(Senate Bill 1108, 78th Texas Legislature, 2003)