PAUSE May 2012 Issue

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Don’t F orge t About School

(A few things to keep in mind before you “lose it” to the never-ending summer heat. (

15% of the grade? STA A R/ E O C English I, II, and * The III writing test will be administered over two days for better assessment, as well as to allow for the inclusion of embedded fieldtest items. will be more open * There ended questions in the math

First time 9th grade students scores from STAAR EOC assessments will be reflected on their transcript and will count towards their cumulative score as a graduation requirement. Scores will NOT factor as 15 percent of their course grade this year.

TA K S The revised math TAKS for high school will be implemented when new textbooks/ teaching materials become available for use.

and science tests (gridable). is designed to * Test determine college readiness.

All students attending any college next year must have proof of a meningitis shot prior to attending school.

Remember: these are tests you’ve been prepared for so don’t stress yourself out.

Summer Reading English I Pre-AP A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

English II Pre-AP The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

English III AP Language and Composition Slouching Toward Bethlehem by Joan Didion

English IV AP Literature and Composition/Dual Credit The Road by Cormac McCarthy

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