Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
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instruction during the next school year. A student may be promoted only if the GPC’s<br />
decision is unanimous. The review and final decision of the GPC must be appropriately<br />
documented as meeting the standards adopted by the local school board. These standards<br />
may include but are not limited to the following:<br />
i. Component 1: evidence of satisfactory student performance, including grades;<br />
portfolios; work samples; local assessments; and individual reading and mathematics<br />
diagnostic tests or inventories<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 2012-2013 58<br />
The following information will be used to determine evidence of satisfactory student<br />
performance:<br />
Writing Folders<br />
Satisfactory scores on writing assignments<br />
Benchmark Assessment Scores<br />
Passing grades of at least 85 or above on reading and math tests<br />
Report Card Grades<br />
Students must pass each core class (reading, English, math, science, and social<br />
studies) in order to be promoted.<br />
Norm-Referenced Tests<br />
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Results<br />
TELPAS Reading (ADVANCED)<br />
Checkpoint Tests<br />
Average of 85 or higher on checkpoint tests in reading and math<br />
<strong>Teacher</strong> Observation<br />
Inclusion information through the ARD<br />
ii. Component 2: the recommendation of the student’s teacher(s)<br />
iii. Component 3: extenuating circumstances that have adversely affected the student’s<br />
participation in either the required assessments or accelerated instruction<br />
iv. Component 4: The following information will be considered as appropriate:<br />
Enrollment data: mobility and attendance<br />
Previous records of retention and student’s age<br />
Universal Screening Data<br />
Record of previous intervention, Individual Intervention Plan<br />
Previous referrals for special education<br />
Documentation of the Early Intervention Team<br />
Schedules and notes from parent conferences<br />
Parent contacts<br />
Any other appropriate information from the student’s cumulative folder<br />
f. Elementary students whose report card grades in any subject area are less than 70 may not<br />
participate in any extra curricular activity during the succeeding three-week period. At the<br />
end of the next three-week reporting period, if the student’s grade is 70 or above, he/she<br />
may be reinstated in the extra curricular activity.