Education
BY JARRETT WHITENER
JISD approves middle school graduation policy The Judson ISD board of trustees on April 18 approved a policy update for the promotion of middle school students to the next grade level. Two-minute impact Under the new policy, students in grades 6-8 can be promoted by having an overall average of 70 for all subject areas combined, and a grade of 70 or above in three of the following areas: • English Language Arts and Reading • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies Students can make below a 70 in one of the four core classes as long as their overall average is above a 70. Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Mary Duhart-Toppen explained that under the former policy, students could pass the
SCUCISD supports rating system lawsuit Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD trust- ees on April 16 approved a resolution in support of a fair and transparent account- ability system. This action follows a lawsuit started by Kingsville ISD and other districts against the Texas Education Agency over a lack of transparency and failure to give districts ade- quate notice about changes made to the way accountability ratings are calculated under the new A-F accountability ratings system. By passing the resolution, SCUCISD can show support for the other districts part of the litigation without the financial burden of filing a lawsuit, according to the April 16 agenda. School districts across the state have adopted similar resolutions in support of the lawsuit.
"This policy is put in place for those kids who are trying. … We have safety nets for those kids in the next grade up, because this would clearly flag that that child needs further interventions."
JENNIFER RODRÍGUEZ, JUDSON ISD TRUSTEE
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness for reading and math, and still be held back due to failing the class. District staff said that the students who are struggling with subject areas will still have intervention to assist them. Meeting highlights Toppen said with the updated parameters, an estimated 834 students would be held back. Principals are working with teachers on academic contracts for students and other remedial efforts.
New tuition-free preschool enrollment ends July 14 Bezos Academy will begin at Northeast Lakev- iew College in 2024, with registration for the preschool open until July 14. The school will open in late 2024 following renovations. What you need to know The preschool will follow a full-day, year-round schedule, and operating expenses, including meals, will be covered by Bezos Academy. To be eligible for the 2024-25 school year, children must
Income caps
The maximum income for families applying for the Bezos Academy.
Family size Income threshold
$81,760
Two Three Four Five Six
$103,280
be three or four years old by Sept. 1, 2024. The school will operate off a lottery system, and the application deadline is July 14 with fam- ilies expected to be notified of their application status by July 17.
$124,800
$146,320
Northeast Lakeview College in 2023 announced a partnership with Bezos Academy, which will create a space in the college for a tuition-free preschool.
$167,840
NOTE: INCOME THRESHOLDS CAP AT 10 FAMILY MEMBERS
SOURCE: BEZOS ACADEMY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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