In 1999, the Texas legislature enacted the Student Success Initiative (SSI) requiring 5th grade (and 8th grade) to pass both math and reading state assessments in order to promote to the next grade. With the change from TAKS to STAAR last year, TEA did not impose the SSI requirements. This year the passing requirement returns for 5th and 8th grades.
TEA has published a Brochure to help parents understand the expectations for our 5th grade students. Please click on the link below to read about the state requirements.