Lyford CISD
SB149 Individual Graduation Committee (IGC)
During the 2015 legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 149 was created to offer eligible
students an alterative way to graduate from high school. The intention of the bill was to create
Individual Graduation Committees (IGC) as a method of reviewing a student’s achievement
outside of STAAR EOC to determine their academic preparedness for post-secondary education.
This process has been designed to facilitate the various aspects required and recommended for
students to graduate based on the SB149 criteria. In meeting the expectations of SB149, Lyford
CISD has developed the attached procedures as the criteria for deeming a student eligible and
prepared to graduate under SB 149. Throughout this process, it is expected that all parties will
engage valuable discussions with the attached documents and act in the best interest of each
individual student.
Meeting Agenda
I.
Welcome/Introduction of Committee Members
II.
Completion of Section I: Determination of Eligibility
III. Completion of Section II: Curriculum and Assessment Requirements
a)
Consideration 1: Determination of Content Area Proficiency
b)
Consideration 2: Alternate Assessments for Academic Preparedness
c)
Consideration 3: Additional Opportunities to Demonstration Content Area
Proficiency
d)
Consideration 4: Preparedness and Teacher Recommendations
IV. Completion of Section III: Committee Decision
V.
Adjournment
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Student Information:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
Local ID Number
State ID Number
Date of Birth
Final Decision Date
Date of Parent Notification
or
Meeting Date
Committee Member Information:
Principal/Designee
*Algebra I Teacher/Interventionist
*Math Department Chair/Lead Teacher
*Biology Teacher/Interventionist
*Science Department Chair/Lead Teacher
*U.S. History Teacher/Interventionist
*Social Studies Department Chair/Lead
Teacher
*English I Teacher/Interventionist
*English II Teacher/Interventionist
*ELAR Department Chair/Lead Teacher
Student
Parent/Guardian/Designee
Advocate (Only required if parent does not attend)
*Required for only EOC test failed.
Translator
(As needed, not part of the committee)
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Section I: Determination of Eligibility
As a committee, the following questions must be asked, answered and discussed to determine a
student’s eligibility to graduate under SB 149.
Has the student taken the EOC at
least two times?
Algebra I STAAR EOC
Yes
No
N/A
Highest Scale
Notes/Comments
Score Obtained
Has the student successfully
passed at least 3 EOC
assessments?
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Has the student met the
requirements for graduation
credits?
4 Math Credits
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Biology EOC
U.S. History EOC
English I EOC
English II EOC
4 ELAR Credits
4 Social Studies Credits
4 Science Credits
Required Electives
Has the student been enrolled in
high school at least 4 years?
Eligibility Determination:
If the committee answered no to any of the questions above, the student is not eligible to graduate under
SB149. Please skip section II and complete section III only.
If the committee answered yes to all of the questions above, the committee must complete the Section II
questions before determining the student’s eligibility to graduate under SB149.
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Section II: Curriculum and Assessment Requirements
As a committee, the following questions must be asked, answered and discussed in determining a
student’s readiness to graduate under SB 149. However, the following are not requirements for
graduating, the committee is required to consider the extent to which the student has met the
expectations for the purpose of graduating from high school and prepared for post-secondary education.
In considering the following areas, the committee shall utilize the official transcript to review course
credits/grades and DMAC student portfolio to review STAAR EOC results.
Consideration 1: Determination of Content Area Proficiency
For each failed assessment:
Has the student completed a
project that demonstrates
proficiency in the subject area
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Yes
No
N/A
If yes, indicate courses taken and grade
earned.
Notes/Comments
N/A
If yes, indicate courses taken and grade
earned.
Notes/Comments
Or
Has the student prepared a
portfolio of work samples?
Algebra I STAAR EOC
Biology EOC
U.S. History EOC
English I EOC
English II EOC
Has the student completed dual
enrollment courses in any of the
four core areas?
Math
ELAR
Social Studies
Science
Has the student completed PreAP or AP courses in any of the
four core areas?
Math
Yes
No
ELAR
Social Studies
Science
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Consideration 2: Alternate Assessments for Academic Preparedness
Has the student scored a 50 or
Yes
No N/A
Notes/Comments
higher on a CLEP examination?
Math
ELAR
Social Studies
Science
Has the student met TSI
Benchmarks approved by the
THECB? (If yes, please indicate the
Yes
No
N/A
If yes, indicate scores earned.
Notes/Comments
Has the student scored
Advanced High on TELPAS?
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Has the student completed the
ASVAB?
Yes
No
N/A
If yes, indicate scores earned.
Notes/Comments
specific subject area)
SAT
ACT
TSI
Consideration 3: Additional Opportunities to Demonstration Content Area Proficiency
Has the student attended
# of
remediation/tutoring for the
Type of Sessions N/A
Notes/Comments
Hours
indicated subject area?
Algebra I STAAR EOC
Biology EOC
U.S. History EOC
English I EOC
English II EOC
Has the student completed a
sequence of CTE courses
required to obtain an industryrecognized certificate?
Yes
No
N/A
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Not
Prepared
Prepared
considerations)
Very
Prepared
Consideration 4: Preparedness and Teacher Recommendations
What is the student’s overall
preparedness for postsecondary
success? (Based on previous
If yes, indicate certificates obtained.
Notes/Comments
Notes/Comments
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Does the student meet the 90%
attendance requirement? If no,
has the approved principal’s
plan been completed?
Has the teacher Recommended
the student for graduation?
Algebra I STAAR EOC
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Yes
No
N/A
Notes/Comments
Biology EOC
U.S. History EOC
English I EOC
English II EOC
Has the student met the
requirements for graduation
credits?
Course
Grade
Notes/Comments
Algebra I
Mathematics
Geometry
Algebra II
PreCal/Eng. Math
Biology
Chemistry
Science
Physics
Anat. and Phys/Env
Science/Eng Sci
World Geography
World History
Social Studies
U.S. History
Government
Economics
English I
English Language Arts
English II
English III
English IV
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Section III: Committee Decision
As a committee, the above questions were discussed and considered in determining the student’s
eligibility and readiness for high school graduation under SB 149. The committee understands that the
decision for graduation must be a unanimous decision. By signing below, the committee is
demonstrating their agreement to the decision made.
The graduation committee has met and discussed each of the required criteria for graduation. The
committee decision is:
______ The student is not eligible to graduate from high school based on SB 149 criteria. (Based on Section I)
______ The student will not graduate from high school based on SB 149 criteria.
______ The student will graduate from high school based on SB 149 criteria.
Committee Signatures:
Principal/Designee
*Algebra I Teacher/Interventionist
*Math Department Chair/Lead Teacher
*Biology Teacher/Interventionist
*Science Department Chair/Lead Teacher
*U.S. History Teacher/Interventionist
*Social Studies Department Chair/Lead
Teacher
*English I Teacher/Interventionist
*English II Teacher/Interventionist
*ELAR Department Chair/Lead Teacher
Student
Parent/Guardian/Designee
Advocate (Only required if parent does not attend)
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