STAAR Assessments (6-8):
Beginning in the spring of 2012, all students in grades 6-8 will take be assessed through the STAAR test (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). These STAAR Assessments replace the TAKS assessment system which has been in place since 2003. STAAR will assess the following subject areas:
- Reading: 6, 7, 8
- Writing: 7
- Math: 6, 7, 8 (and any HS courses taken)
- Science: 8
- Social Studies: 8
STAAR EOC Assessments (9-12):
Beginning in the spring of 2012, all freshmen who entered high school for the first time in 2011-12 will be assessed through the STAAR test (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). These End of Course (EOC) assessments replace the TAKS assessment system which has been in place since 2003. STAAR will assess the following subject areas:
- English I, II, III
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- World Geography, World History, U.S. History
Students taking the End of Course Assessments must score an average score within each subject area that meets the standard to be set by TEA. In addition to the cumulative averages, students must pass the English III and Algebra II exams with passing scores. Students only take the EOC for the courses in which they are currently enrolled (including correspondence, dual credit, credit by exam, etc.)
