The Board of Managers meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 at 6:00 pm and will be held virtually.
2020 – 2021 STAAR Testing Dates
What is STAAR?
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) program, which was implemented in spring 2012, includes annual assessments for reading and mathematics, grades 3–8, writing at grades 4 and 7, science at grades 5 and 8, social studies at grade 8, end-of-course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S History.
2020-2021 STAAR Testing Schedule:
Testing dates are for online testing, paper/pencil dates may differ.
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: | |||
| STAAR – WRITING | Grade 4 | April 06, 2021 | |
| STAAR – MATHEMATICS | Grades 3, 4 & 5 | May 11, 2021 | |
| STAAR – READING | Grades 3, 4, & 5 | May 12, 2021 | |
| STAAR – SCIENCE | Grade 5 | May 13, 2021 | |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL: | |||
| STAAR – WRITING | Grade 7 | April 13, 2021 | |
| STAAR – MATHEMATICS | Grades 6, 7 & 8 | May 11, 2021 | |
| STAAR – EOC – ALGEBRA I | Grade 8 | May 11, 2021 | |
| STAAR – READING | Grades 6, 7 & 8 | May 12, 2021 | |
| STAAR – SOCIAL STUDIES | Grades 8 | May 18, 2021 | |
| STAAR – SCIENCE | Grades 8 | May 19, 2021 | |
| HIGH SCHOOL: | ||
| STAAR – EOC – ENGLISH I | April 06, 2021 | |
| STAAR – EOC – ENGLISH II | April 08, 2021 | |
| STAAR – EOC – ALGEBRA I | May 04, 2021 | |
| STAAR – EOC – US HISTORY | May 05, 2021 | |
| STAAR – EOC – BIOLOGY | May 06, 2021 | |
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Mask Requirement to Stay in Place for All Southside ISD Staff & Students
Southside ISD will continue with masks, social distancing, and all of the safety protocols that we have in place. Nothing has changed for our school district. On March 2, Gov. Greb Abbott announced lifting the mask mandate in Texas in an Executive Order A-34 which addresses the statewide wearing of face coverings (i.e., masks) and takes effect March 10, 2021. TEA’s authority to implement operational requirements for public schools remains in effect (e.g., TEA’s Public Health Guidance).
As a result of the lifting of the order on masks, TEA has updated its Public Health Guidance. Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Superintendent Rolando Ramirez says “we will continue with masks, social distancing, and all of the safety protocols that we have in place. Nothing has changed for our school district.”
TELPAS – Testing Schedules (Elementary, Middle and High School)
What is TELPAS?
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) fulfills federal requirements for assessing the English language proficiency of ELLs in kindergarten through grade 12 in four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. TELPAS reports student performance in terms of four English language proficiency levels: beginning, intermediate, advanced, and advanced high. TELPAS results are used in accountability and performance-based monitoring indicators.
Eligibility Requirements:
All K–12 ELLs are required to participate in TELPAS, including students classified as limited English proficient (LEP) in PEIMS who have parents who have declined bilingual/ ESL program services (PEIMS code C). ELLs are required to be assessed annually until they meet bilingual/ESL program exit criteria and are reclassified as non-LEP.
2020-2021 TELPAS Testing Schedule:
Elementary School:
Monday, March 1 – Grades 2-5, Reading
Tuesday, March 2 – Grades 2-5, Listening and Speaking
Wednesday, March 3 – Grades 2-5, Listening and Speaking
Middle School:
Monday, March 1 – Grades 6-8, Reading
Tuesday, March 2 – Grades 6-8, Listening and Speaking
Wednesday, March 3 – Grades 6-8, Listening and Speaking
High School:
Monday, March 1 – Grades 9, Reading
Tuesday, March 2 – Grades 9, Reading
Wednesday, March 3 – Grades 10, Reading
Thursday, March 4 – Grades 11, Reading
Friday, March 5 – Grades 12, Reading
and
Monday, March 15 – Grades 9, Listening and Speaking
Tuesday, March 16 – Grades 9, Listening and Speaking
Wednesday, March 17 – Grades 10, Listening and Speaking
Thursday, March 18 – Grades 11, Listening and Speaking
Friday, March 19 – Grades 12, Listening and Speaking
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District Schools Closed – Thursday February 18, 2021
Power outages continue to paralyze the area. It appears that it may take longer for electricity to be restored in many of our neighborhoods making it difficult for our students to join classes. We are canceling school for tomorrow, Thursday, February 18. We will continue to monitor the situation and let you know by tomorrow at 3:00 pm. Stay safe and warm.
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Padres del Distrito Escolar Independiente Southside,
Se han continuado reportando cortes de energía en toda nuestra área y parece que tomará tiempo para restaurar la electricidad en muchos de nuestros hogares, lo que también dificulta la conexión de internet para conducir clases. Cancelaremos clases mañana jueves 18 de febrero. Nosotros le informaremos mañana a las 3:00 p.m. qué arreglos se harán para el viernes 19 de febrero. Manténganse a salvo y abrigados.
RESCHEDULED: Board Meeting: Thursday March 4, 2021
The Board of Managers meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2021, has been postponed. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 pm and will be held virtually.