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TEA Cancels 5th and 8th Grade Retest; GISD Summer School Continues as Planned

As a result of ongoing reporting issues with the state’s testing vendor, Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced that the state will be removing student consequences attached to State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for fifth and eighth-grade students for the 2015-2016 school year. He also cancelled the June 21-22 fifth and eighth-grade retest administration.

Greenville ISD’s summer school schedule will not be effected by the Commissioner’s announcement and all summer school activities will go on as planned. Those students scheduled for retesting Tuesday and Wednesday will be given additional remediation time and instruction.

“Even though state requirements have been waived, districts are still encouraged to use local discretion to determine on an individual basis whether accelerated instruction should be offered to support students,” said Commissioner Morath. Greenville ISD teachers will continue to utilize this week of summer school to provide students with individualized mentoring and teaching.

Those with questions on Greenville ISD summer school are encouraged to contact Kelli Tharp, Chief Communications and Business Development Officer, at 903.408.4483 or tharpk@greenvilleisd.com.