It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change
~Charles Darwin~

SCHOOL SEMESTER EXAM EXEMPTIONS
FOR SPRING 2010

effective Feb. 15, 2010)

SIXTH GRADE EXEMPTIONS – Reading(LA) and Math exams only.
Must meet minimum TAKS standard (2100 scale score) and a grade of 70 or above in the
applicable course. Must attend exempted class on test day to receive exemption. No removal
to DAEP/JJAEP and no outstanding fees or fines. Students must not have more than 3 absences in the lat 12 weeks of school.

SEVENTH GRADE EXEMPTIONS –Reading(LA) and Math exams only.
Must meet minimum TAKS standard (2100 scale score) and a grade of 70 or above in the applicable course. Must attend exempted class on test day to receive exemption. No removals to DAEP/JJAEP and no outstanding fees or fines. Students must not have more than 3 absences in the last 12 weeks of school.

EIGHTH GRADE EXEMPTIONS –Reading(LA), Math, Science and Social Studies exams only.
Must meet minimum TAKS standard (2100 scale score) on applicable TAKS test and a grade of 70 or above in the applicable course. Must attend exempted class on test day to receive exemption. No removals to DAEP/JJAEP and no outstanding fees or fines. Students
must not have more than 3 absences in the last 12 weeks of school.

NOTE: Students eligible for exemptions may take one or more exams to improve their semester average. This is optional and initiated by the student or parent. Exemptions are contingent upon receipt of TAKS scores from the Texas Education Agency prior to exams.

March 3-Grade 7 Writing
March 8-April 9 TELPAS Window
April 6-Grade 8 Math
April 7-Grade 8 Reading
April 27-Grades 6 & 7 Math
April 28-Grades 6 & 7 Reading
April 29-Grade 8 Science
April 30-Grade 8 Social Studies
May 18-Grade 8 Math Retest
May 19-Grade 8 Reading Retest
June 29-Grade 8 Math Retest
June 30-Grade 8 Reading Retest

Three Weeks Progress Report
March 8
May 3

Six Week/Report Card
April 14
June 3 (mailed)

Friday March 26, 2010 GCMS will host its first annual "Muffins for Mom"

Friday April 2, 2010 GCMS will host its first annual "Donuts for Dad".
Details coming soon!