Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

S. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/WELLNESS PARTICIPATION
All students shall be required to participate in physical education except:
Students enrolled in marching band, dance team, cheerleading, Level 1 R.O.T.C., R.O.T.C., and
students in an approved off-campus activity.
Students who have district approved Category I and Category II physical education waivers. In
the event a student has been ill and the parents have requested that they be excused from
participation in PE for three (3) days, such requests should be honored. No penalty to the
student's grade should be involved in such instances. The note from the parent is to be given to
the physical education teacher who shall honor it. If this becomes a frequent occurrence, then
the physical education teacher should ask the nurse to contact the parent and investigate the
situation further. During the recovery time, the student shall continue to learn the concepts of
the lessons but shall not actively participate in the skill demonstration.
Common sense and good judgment can help with better public relations in all such cases.
Students with medical limitations will be provided additional services through the adaptive
wellness program if determined through an ARD. A student with an injury or who is disabled
can substitute the PE graduation requirement with a course that is decided by the student’s
ARD, Section 504 Committee, or a committee of persons with knowledge about the student.
T. TESTING PROGRAM
Testing dates can be found in the current High School Planning Guide.
Stanford 10
Administered in the fall to all Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in grades
9-12
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
Administered in the spring to eligible students.
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
Administered in the spring to students in grades 9 and 10.
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
Administered in the spring to all Limited English Proficient students in grades 9-12
Testing programs for students receiving special education services
See Section 23, VII – Participation in State and Local Assessments A-J
PSAT/NMQT allows students to examine skills in critical reading, mathematics and writing.
PSAT/NMQT provides the student feedback on potential and readiness for college. Students should
make every effort to take this test when offered. The 11 th grade test opens doors for students to
qualify for National Merit, commended status and scholarship opportunities. Students who take the
PSAT show that they make significant gains on the SAT.
SAT serves as one of the measures for assessing student performance in college. The new SAT
examines proficiency in critical reading, mathematics, and writing. Many colleges use scores as one
of their entrance requirements.
ACT is another testing measure for assessing student performance in college. Reading, math,
English and science are examined for proficiency. An optional writing test is also available for
students. Many colleges use ACT scores as one of their entrance requirements.
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