Public School Academic and Attendance Calendaring Highlights Source: 2016–2017: Student Attendance Accounting Handbook 3.8 Calendar A school day must be at least 420 minutes each day including intermission and recesses (420 minutes equate to the old 1 day rule) Provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction (equates to 180 days) • Includes intermissions and recesses for students • Minus any minutes waived by the TEA in writing up to 4200 minutes (equates 10 days) • Or your district has been approved to provide fewer school minutes to certain students through a program such as the Optional Flexible Year Program (TEC, §25.081) • Under no circumstances may it offer fewer than 71,400 school minutes (equates to 170 days) Flexibility with: • Start and end date and number of days per semester • 6-wk reporting periods but must be approximately six equal periods • Teacher preparation days 3.8.1 Length of School Day A school day must be at least 420 minutes each day, including intermissions and recesses. Open-enrollment charter schools are not subject to this requirement and may have a shorter school day if their charter so provides. 3.8.2.4 Early-Release Day Waivers 3.8.2.6 Waivers Related to Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with Calendars of Fewer than 75,600 Minutes 3.8.2.7 Waivers Related to Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at IHEs with Calendars Beginning before the Fourth Monday in August ATTENDANCE RULES 3.6.2 Time of Day for Attendance Taking Each campus must determine attendance for all grades by the absences recorded at the one particular point in time the campus has chosen for roll to be taken (a snapshot, for example, 9:45 a.m.) during the second or fifth instructional hour of the day or its equivalent. The selected time may vary from campus to campus within your district. However, once a time has been selected, a campus must not change it during the school year. 3.6.2.2 Alternative Attendance-Taking Time for Certain Student Populations Your campus may choose an alternative attendance-taking time for a group of students that is scheduled to be off campus during the regular attendance-taking time, such as the following (Note that this is not an exhaustive list): • dual-credit students who are attending classes at an institution of higher education • career and technical education students who are scheduled to be at a worksite Section 11 Nontraditional Programs (as it relates to ECHS) Section 11 Nontraditional Programs Early College High School 19 TAC §§4.151–4.161 and §102.1091 A HS model that provides students at risk of not graduating with a blended HS and college curriculum (students earn a HS diploma and 60 college credit hrs tuition-free) Awarded immediately by the PS institution offering the course; recognized by the school district and PS institution based on articulation agreement Eligible The district or charter in which the student is enrolled must pay for tuition, fees, and required textbooks, to the extent those charges are not waived by the institution of higher education No cost to student; a student enrolled in an ECHS course for HS graduation credit must not be required to pay for tuition, fees, or required textbooks 1 To operate an ECHS, districts and PS institutions must receive ECHS designation from the TEA and THECB 2 1 per 19 TAC §102.1091(d)(3) 2 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Public School Academic and Attendance Calendaring Highlights Source: 2016–2017: Student Attendance Accounting Handbook
3.8 Calendar A school day must be at least 420 minutes each day including intermission and recesses (420 minutes equate to the old 1 day rule) Provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction (equates to 180 days)
• Includes intermissions and recesses for students • Minus any minutes waived by the TEA in writing up to 4200 minutes (equates 10 days) • Or your district has been approved to provide fewer school minutes to certain students through a program such as the Optional Flexible Year Program (TEC, §25.081) • Under no circumstances may it offer fewer than 71,400 school minutes (equates to 170 days)
Flexibility with: • Start and end date and number of days per semester • 6-wk reporting periods but must be approximately six equal periods • Teacher preparation days
3.8.1 Length of School Day A school day must be at least 420 minutes each day, including intermissions and recesses. Open-enrollment charter schools are not subject to this requirement and may have a shorter school day if their charter so provides.
3.8.2.4 Early-Release Day Waivers 3.8.2.6 Waivers Related to Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with Calendars of Fewer than 75,600 Minutes 3.8.2.7 Waivers Related to Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at IHEs with Calendars Beginning before the Fourth Monday in August ATTENDANCE RULES 3.6.2 Time of Day for Attendance Taking Each campus must determine attendance for all grades by the absences recorded at the one particular point in time the campus has chosen for roll to be taken (a snapshot, for example, 9:45 a.m.) during the second or fifth instructional hour of the day or its equivalent. The selected time may vary from campus to campus within your district. However, once a time has been selected, a campus must not change it during the school year. 3.6.2.2 Alternative Attendance-Taking Time for Certain Student Populations Your campus may choose an alternative attendance-taking time for a group of students that is scheduled to be off campus during the regular attendance-taking time, such as the following (Note that this is not an exhaustive list):
• dual-credit students who are attending classes at an institution of higher education • career and technical education students who are scheduled to be at a worksite
Section 11 Nontraditional Programs (as it relates to ECHS)
Section 11 Nontraditional Programs Early
College High School 19 TAC
§§4.151–4.161 and §102.1091
A HS model that provides students at risk of not graduating with a blended HS and college
curriculum (students earn a HS diploma and
60 college credit hrs tuition-free)
Awarded immediately by the
PS institution offering the course; recognized by the
school district and PS institution based on
articulation agreement
Eligible The district or charter in which the student is enrolled must pay for
tuition, fees, and required textbooks, to the extent those charges are not waived by the institution of higher education
No cost to student; a student enrolled in an ECHS course for HS
graduation credit must not be required to pay for tuition, fees,
or required textbooks1
To operate an ECHS, districts and PS institutions must receive ECHS designation from the TEA and
College Academic Calendaring Highlights Source: THECB Website
Common Calendar Public universities, community, technical, and state colleges in Texas share elements of their calendars. For fiscal years 2011-2012 through 2020-2021, university and college schedules must adhere to the following details:
Year Fall Semester First class day on or after
Spring Semester First class day on or after
Summer Session First class day on of after
2015-2016 Aug. 24 Jan. 18 June 6 2016-2017 Aug. 22 Jan. 16 June 5 2017-2018 Aug. 28 Jan. 15 June 4 2018-2019 Aug. 27 Jan. 21 June 3 2019-2020 Aug. 26 Jan. 20 June 1 2020-2021 Aug. 24 Jan. 18 June 7 2021-2022 Aug. 23 Jan. 17 June 6 2022-2023 Aug. 22 Jan. 16 June 5 2023-2024 Aug. 28 Jan. 15 June 3 2024-2025 Aug. 26 Jan. 20 June 2 Notes:
1. A semester normally shall include 15 weeks for instruction and one week for final examinations or a total of 16 weeks instruction and examinations combined. Every fall semester will end before Christmas and no later than December 23.
2. Each of the two summer terms shall include no less than 5 1/2 calendar weeks, including registration, instructions, and final examinations. 3. Each college and university shall establish its own dates for orientation, registration, holidays, final examinations, and the end of each semester and
summer term consistent with this calendar. 4. A public university or community, technical, or state college that begins its fall and spring semesters and its first summer term within 7 days of the date
set by the common calendar above is in compliance with the common calendar and does not require a waiver. Note Typical Holidays Fall
• Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day and Friday thereafter
Note Typical Holidays Spring • MLK Day • Spring Break • Good Friday
Note Typical Holidays Summer • Independence Day
ECHS Year One Fall Semester One 2017
ECHS Teaching and Learning Session Schedule Building Opens at 7:30 a.m. for Study Hall
Report to Study Center or Cafeteria Daily Immediately Upon Arrival
Semeter One: August 28, 2017 through January 12, 2018 August 28, 2017-October 27, 2017 Monday through Friday October 30, 2017-December 15, 2018 Monday-Wednesday-Friday December 18, 2017-January 12, 2018 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
12:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. College Class 2:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. College Class
IHE College Schedule of Classes 2017-18 Scheduled Closures for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
Monday, September 4, 2017
Thursday-Sunday, November 23-26, 2017
Monday, December 11-Friday, January 8, 2018*
Monday, January 15, 2018
Monday-Sunday, March 12-18, 2018
Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
The colleges are also closed on Fridays in June and July.
Regular 16 Week Fall Schedule of Meeting Classes 2017-18 Regular 16 Week Fall Session August 28, 2017 through December 15, 2017* All classes meet:
MW or TR MWF 7:30-8:45 am 11:30-12:45 pm 8:00-8:50 am 12:00-12:50 pm 9:00-10:15 am 1:00-2:15 pm 9:00-9:50 am 1:00-1:50 pm 10:30-11:15 am 2:30-4:15 pm 10:00-10-50 am 2:00-2:50 pm 11:00-11:50 am 3:00-3:50 pm
Regular 16 Week Spring Schedule of Meeting Classes 2017-18
Regular 16 Week Spring Session January 16, 2018 through May 11, 2018* All classes meet:
MW or TR MWF 7:30-8:45 am 11:30-12:45 pm 8:00-8:50 am 12:00-12:50 pm 9:00-10:15 am 1:00-2:15 pm 9:00-9:50 am 1:00-1:50 pm 10:30-11:15 am 2:30-4:15 pm 10:00-10-50 am 2:00-2:50 pm 11:00-11:50 am 3:00-3:50 pm
Other Special Session Options Start Two 14 Week Fall Session Fall Flex Calendar Winter-Mester Start Two 14 Week Spring Session Spring Flex Calendar May-Mester Summer I and Summer II Summer Eight Week Session
Curriculum Alignment High School Core Curriculum Correlating Texas Core Curriculum English Core Requirements (4.0 + Speech 0.5) Communication Requirements 6 hours English 1 English 2
1.0 1.0
English 3 0.5 0.5
ENGL 1301 Comp 1 ENGL 1302 Comp 2
Speech 0.5
Additional Communication 3 hours SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech
English Core Requirements Language, Philosophy, and Culture Requirements 3 hours English 4 0.5 ENGL 2322 British Literature 1 Additional Language, Philosophy, and Culture 3 hours English 4 0.5 ENGL 2327 American Literature 1 Math Core Requirements (4.0) Math 3 hours Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry
1.0 1.0 1.0
Math 4 1.0 MATH 1314 College Algebra Science Core Requirements (4.0) Life and Physical Science 6 hours Biology Chemistry Physics
Student Expectations High School Level Student Expectations College Level
• Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • No Level 2 or higher discipline infractions • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 80.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 79.9 GPA or Below • Meet TSI Requirement/s by Semester Two • Allot two hours per night for homework
• Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • Zero Discipline Issues • Meet TSI Requirement/s • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 3.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 2.99 GPA or Below • Allot two hours per course for homework
Student Skills High School Level Student Skills College Level • Academic integrity and personal responsibility • Self-discipline and persistence • Self-confidence and resiliency • Self- motivation and independent learner • Problem solve and think critically • Play well with others and collaboration • Apply knowledge to practice • Individual study skills and time management • Group study skills and group study learning experiences
• Everything in the left column and MORE • Knowledge of TSI requirement for every college course • Know ledge of course syllabus for every college course • There is no such thing as extra time or extra credit • Social skills college level appropriate • Communication skills college level appropriate
Activities and/or Other Things in Which I Want to Participate • HS Athletics, Dance Team, Cheerleading, Band, etc. • CTE programs, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, etc. • Social events during the school week and weekend
• All those listed in the left column • College level to be determined
Where and how can I fit all this into my daily, weekly, and monthly Freshmen schedule?
Sample Year Two Advanced Diploma Multi-Disciplinary Studies Associate of Arts Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Year 2
High School Course
HS Credit Earned
HS Credit Earned
Year 2 Two College Courses Per Semester All Students Semester One or Two As Qualified and/or Not Completed
College Credit Earned
0.5
EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks (HS Equivalent College Readiness Study Skills)
1.0
English 2 Pre-Advanced Placement
1.0
1.0
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre (HS Equivalent Introduction to Theatre )
3.0
Algebra 2 Pre-Advanced Placement
1.0
1.0
KINE 1304 Healthful Living (HS Equivalent Health/Advanced Health)
HIST 2321 World Civilizations 1 HIST 2322 World Civilizations 2 (HS Equivalent World History)
3.0 3.0
Spanish 2 Pre-Advanced Placement
1.0
0.5
SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech Communications Or SPCH 1321 Business Profess Communications
(HS Equivalent Professional Communications)
3.0
5.0 3.5-4.0
Year 2 Total HS Credits 8.5 to 9.0
Year 2 Total College Credits
10.0 To
12.0
Student Expectations High School Level Student Expectations College Level • Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • No Level 2 or higher discipline infractions • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 80.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 79.9 GPA or Below • Meet TSI Requirement/s by Semester Two • Allot two hours per night for homework
• Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • Zero Discipline Issues • Meet TSI Requirement/s • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 3.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 2.99 GPA or Below • Allot two hours per course for homework
Student Skills High School Level Student Skills College Level • Academic integrity and personal responsibility • Self-discipline and persistence • Self-confidence and resiliency • Self- motivation and independent learner • Problem solve and think critically • Play well with others and collaboration • Apply knowledge to practice • Individual study skills and time management • Group study skills and group study learning experiences
• Everything in the left column and MORE • Knowledge of TSI requirement for every college course • Know ledge of course syllabus for every college course • There is no such thing as extra time or extra credit • Social skills college level appropriate • Communication skills college level appropriate
Activities and/or Other Things in Which I Want to Participate • HS Athletics, Dance Team, Cheerleading, Band, etc. • CTE programs, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, etc. • Social events during the school week and weekend
• All those listed in the left column • College level to be determined
Where and how can I fit all this into my daily, weekly, and monthly Sophomore schedule?
Sample Year Three
Advanced Diploma Multi-Disciplinary Studies Associate of Arts Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Year 3
High School Course
HS Credit Earned
HS Credit Earned
Year 3 Three to Four College Courses Per Semester
All Students Semester One or Two As Qualified and/or Not Completed
College Credit Earned
Any HS course still needed Any other college course not yet completed
(English III)
1.0
1.0 ENGL 1301/ENGL 1302 Composition I & II
(High School Equivalent English III)
6.0 (Geometry) 1.0 (Physics) 1.0
1.0
HIST 1301/HIST 1302 US History I and II (High School Equivalent US History)
6.0
1.0 SPAN 1411/SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish
(High School Equivalent Spanish 3)
8.0
0.5 PSCH 2301 General Psychology
(High School Equivalent Psychology)
3.0
0.5 SOCIO 1301 Intro to Sociology
(High School Equivalent Sociology)
3.0
Year 3 Total HS Credits
6.0+
Year 3 Total College Credits
26.0+
Student Expectations High School Level Student Expectations College Level • Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • No Level 2 or higher discipline infractions • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 80.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 79.9 GPA or Below • Meet TSI Requirement/s by Semester Two • Allot two hours per night for homework
• Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • Zero Discipline Issues • Meet TSI Requirement/s • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 3.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 2.99 GPA or Below • Allot two hours per course for homework
Student Skills High School Level Student Skills College Level • Academic integrity and personal responsibility • Self-discipline and persistence • Self-confidence and resiliency • Self- motivation and independent learner • Problem solve and think critically • Play well with others and collaboration • Apply knowledge to practice • Individual study skills and time management • Group study skills and group study learning experiences
• Everything in the left column and MORE • Knowledge of TSI requirement for every college course • Know ledge of course syllabus for every college course • There is no such thing as extra time or extra credit • Social skills college level appropriate • Communication skills college level appropriate
Activities and/or Other Things in Which I Want to Participate • HS Athletics, Dance Team, Cheerleading, Band, etc. • CTE programs, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, etc. • Social events during the school week and weekend
• All those listed in the left column • College level to be determined
Where and how can I fit all of this into my daily, weekly, and monthly Junior schedule?
Sample Year Four
Advanced Diploma Multi-Disciplinary Studies Associate of Arts Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Year 4
High School Course
HS Credit Earned
HS Credit Earned
Year 4 Three to Four College Courses Per Semester
All Students Semester One or Two As Qualified and/or Not Completed
College Credit Earned
Any HS Course as Needed Any other college course not yet completed
1.0 ENGL 2322/ENGL 2327 Brit/Amer Literature
(High School Equivalent English 4)
6.0
1.0 Math 1314 College Algebra
(High School Equivalent Math Ind Study 1)
3.0
1.0 Any transferable Science Course for Majors
(High School Equivalent Scientific R and D 1)
8.0
1.0 GOVT 2305/GOVT 2306 US & TX Government
(High School Equivalent US Government)
6.0
0.5 ECON 2301 Principals of Economics 1 (High School Equivalent Economics)
3.0
Year 4 Total HS Credits
6.0+
Year 4 Total College Credits
26.0+
Total Credits Accumulated
28+
Total College Credits Accumulated
66.0+
Student Expectations High School Level Student Expectations College Level • Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • No Level 2 or higher discipline infractions • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 80.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 79.9 GPA or Below • Meet TSI Requirement/s by Semester Two • Allot two hours per night for homework
• Knowledge and understanding of graduation requirements • Zero Discipline Issues • Meet TSI Requirement/s • Maintain 95+% Attendance • Maintain 3.0+ GPA • Mandatory Tutoring 2.99 GPA or Below • Allot two hours per course for homework
Student Skills High School Level Student Skills College Level • Academic integrity and personal responsibility • Self-discipline and persistence • Self-confidence and resiliency • Self- motivation and independent learner • Problem solve and think critically • Play well with others and collaboration • Apply knowledge to practice • Individual study skills and time management • Group study skills and group study learning experiences
• Everything in the left column and MORE • Knowledge of TSI requirement for every college course • Know ledge of course syllabus for every college course • There is no such thing as extra time or extra credit • Social skills college level appropriate • Communication skills college level appropriate
Activities and/or Other Things in Which I Want to Participate • HS Athletics, Dance Team, Cheerleading, Band, etc. • CTE programs, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, etc. • Social events during the school week and weekend
• All those listed in the left column • College level to be determined
Where and how can I fit all this into my daily, weekly, and monthly Senior schedule?
