Counselor Jonathan Thomas

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) program beginning in spring 2012. The STAAR program assesses students in grades 3–8 in reading and math. Students in grades 5 and 8 will take a Science STAAR assessment and students in grade 8 will take a Social Studies STAAR assessment.

For high school, students will take a Biology, Algebra I, English I, English II and U.S. History STAAR EOC assessment. These five EOCs, in addition to completing course requirements, are required to graduate high school.

To view all State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) resources, visit the Texas Education Agency's STAAR webpage. 

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Our 6th graders are being teamed. The teaming is based on the students 4 core teachers, only.  There are many positives to doing this, such as, teachers/counselors/specialty programs being able to conference with each other about their students.  Students having consistency with rules/expectations and discipline will make for a much smoother transition from Elementary to Junior High. Together, we will make our newest Razorbacks successful!  

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Mental Health/Community Resource Links

AISD - With Kids in Mind

Our plan is to provide a wealth of information and resources for the parents and students of Alvin ISD. We take students' social, emotional and mental health very seriously. Each month you will find new articles on the "Publications" page (located at the top of this page) as well as tips for talking to your child about social, emotional and mental health. Check out our "Campus Guidance Lessons" page to see what lessons school counselors will be covering. Above you will find links to resources for both parents and for teens. You can always reach out to specific campus counselors or to the district counseling directors through Let's Talk which can be located on the district web page at here

• Career Interest Survey

• Federal Student Aid for College

• What is AVID?

• Math Help

• Fact Monster

• Career Games

• Mapping Your Future

• Go To College

• College Research

• Online college Campus Tours

• College for Texans

2022-2023 Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction 

Students wishing to accelerate a grade level in elementary or middle school or one or more classes at the high school level may take a Credit by Examination (CBE) provided they have not received prior instruction in that grade level or course. If you are interested in taking a CBE, please visit your campus counselor and request a brochure and application. All CBE applications must be returned to the campus before the deadline set for each administration. A deposit of $25 per test is required to reserve the exam, which is fully refunded after the completion of testing. For students taking a K-12 Credit by Exam, exams are offered in October, February, June and July. If you have questions concerning testing, you can contact your campus or the district assessment office at 281-245-2450.

A copy of the brochure and a link to the review sheets are listed below.

CBE Parent Brochure 

AISD CBE Web Brochure

CBE Reviews:

University of Texas CBE Study Guides

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