Graduation Requirements
House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program Overview
House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program Overview
In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature established the new Foundation High School Program as the default graduation program for all students entering high school beginning in 2014-2015. The State Board of Education adopted rules related to the new Foundation High School Program in January 2014.
In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature established the new Foundation High School Program as the default graduation program for all students entering high school beginning in 2014-2015. The State Board of Education adopted rules related to the new Foundation High School Program in January 2014.
Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B. Graduation Requirements (Approved, January 2014)
Requirements for a Diploma from Tulia High School
Requirements for a Diploma from Tulia High School
Students who entered grade nine in the 2014–15 school year and after must meet the following requirements to receive a high school diploma from the district:
Students who entered grade nine in the 2014–15 school year and after must meet the following requirements to receive a high school diploma from the district:
1. Complete the required number of credits established by the state and any additional credits required by the district;
1. Complete the required number of credits established by the state and any additional credits required by the district;
2. Complete any locally required courses in addition to the courses mandated by the state;
2. Complete any locally required courses in addition to the courses mandated by the state;
3. Achieve passing scores on certain end-of-course (EOC) assessments or approved substitute assessments, unless specifically waived as permitted by state law; and
3. Achieve passing scores on certain end-of-course (EOC) assessments or approved substitute assessments, unless specifically waived as permitted by state law; and
4. Demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district, in the specific communication skills required by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
4. Demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district, in the specific communication skills required by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Testing Requirements for Graduation
Testing Requirements for Graduation
Students are required, with limited exceptions and regardless of graduation program, to perform satisfactorily on the following End of Course (EOC) assessments: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. A student who has not achieved sufficient scores on the EOC assessments to graduate will have opportunities to retake the assessments. Tests are typically taken as follows:
Students are required, with limited exceptions and regardless of graduation program, to perform satisfactorily on the following End of Course (EOC) assessments: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. A student who has not achieved sufficient scores on the EOC assessments to graduate will have opportunities to retake the assessments. Tests are typically taken as follows:
English I ~ 9th Grade
English I ~ 9th Grade
English II ~ 10th Grade
English II ~ 10th Grade
Algebra I ~ 8th or 9th Grade
Algebra I ~ 8th or 9th Grade
Biology ~ 9th or 10th Grade
Biology ~ 9th or 10th Grade
U. S. History ~ 11th Grade
U. S. History ~ 11th Grade
Graduation Toolkit
Graduation Toolkit
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, developed the Graduation Toolkit to provide essential information to students, parents, and counselors about the new Foundation High School Program.
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, developed the Graduation Toolkit to provide essential information to students, parents, and counselors about the new Foundation High School Program.
The Graduation Toolkit (PDF, 1MB) provides details about the Foundation High School Program, benefits and explanation of the Distinguished Level of achievement option, endorsement choices, checklists and resources.
The Graduation Toolkit (PDF, 1MB) provides details about the Foundation High School Program, benefits and explanation of the Distinguished Level of achievement option, endorsement choices, checklists and resources.
Manual de Herramientas
Manual de Herramientas
El Manual de Herramientas 2016 (PDF, 626 KB) para graduarse ofrece información detallada acerca del Programa Básico/Fundamental, de los beneficios y explicaciones de la opción del Nivel de Desempeño Destacado, de la elección de especialidades, de las listas de verificación y de distintos recursos disponibles.
El Manual de Herramientas 2016 (PDF, 626 KB) para graduarse ofrece información detallada acerca del Programa Básico/Fundamental, de los beneficios y explicaciones de la opción del Nivel de Desempeño Destacado, de la elección de especialidades, de las listas de verificación y de distintos recursos disponibles.
http://tea.texas.gov/communications/brochures.aspx