HS+10+TESTING

** Distinguished Achievement Program ** (19 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 74) The State Board of Education //Recommended High School Program// has been adopted as the standard graduation plan for any student planning to continue formal study beyond high school at the college/university level or in a vocational/technical institute. ** * * * * * ** ** EXIT-LEVEL TEST REQUIREMENT  **  Students must pass the TAKS , // Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills // (TAKS) test. This test requires mastery of a written composition section, as well as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The fir st opportunity to take the Exit-Level TAKS is during the eleventh grade, and retest opportunities are available during the twelfth grade, as well as during the summer. Students are urged to prepare diligently and master the Exit Test the first time it is administered so that their attention can be fully directed toward career/college preparations during their remaining high school years.  ** * * * * * ** ** AND UNIVERSITIES IN TEXAS ** ** THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) ** The THEA assesses reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering college freshman-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities. Recommended scores for college consideration are: Reading (230); Math (230); and Writing (220). Exemptions from THEA may apply and are outlined below. Students should contact the individual university or college prior to registration to determine the college policies regarding exemption from THEA. Information about the THEA may be found at __www.thea.nesinc.com__.  ** * * * * * **   **  REQUIREMENT FOR ENROLLMENT INTO JACINTO COLLEGE  ** ** COMPASS (Computer-adaptive Placement, Assessment, and Support System) ** The COMPASS is a computerized test developed by ACT that measures skills in reading, writing and mathematics to determine readiness for college-level courses. The COMPASS is an alternative to THEA and is used by San Jacinto Community College. See website: __[]__. Exemptions from the COMPASS may apply and are outlined below. ** * * * * * **   ** REQUIREMENT FOR ENROLLMENT INTO COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND ** ** ACCUPLACER ** ACCUPLACER is a placement test developed by College Board that is used by colleges, universities, and technical schools as an aid to determine the course placement of incoming college students. The purpose of ACCUPLACER is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection. ACCUPLACER is used by College of the Mainland. See website: __ []  __. Exemptions from the ACCUPLACER may apply and are outlined below. ** * * * * * **   ** Exemptions from THEA, COMPASS, and ACCUPLACER **   ** TAKS ** A minimum score of a 2100 on the English/Language Arts and Mathematics section, along with a writing score of a 3 shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. ** SAT Reasoning Test ** A combined verbal and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the verbal test and/or the mathematics test shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. ** ACT ** A composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English and/or the Mathematics test shall be exempt for those corresponding sections.  // Students with disabilities should contact their counselor prior to registering for any Higher Education Assessment to discuss possible accommodations which may be available based on documented ARD recommendations. // || 
 * State Board Of Education Recommended High School/ **
 * REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN PUBLIC COLLEGES**