Enrolling from Homeschool or Private School

The first step is to complete an enrollment process for Sanger ISD. Placement decisions are only made for enrolled students.

Sanger ISD uses a variety of information sources when considering grade placement. A student is usually initially placed according to a combination of age and the last “promoted” report card or transcript from a TEA-accredited institution, if available. However, a student could need to spend the first few days on campus taking assessments or having curriculum and work samples reviewed before determining final placement. Students enrolling at the high school will be placed in a grade level based on their previous credits per SISD board policy.

Yes, students in grades 1-8 are required to take appropriate assessments to evaluate existing competency in Reading and Math. If you are able to provide access to the curriculum used by your private school or homeschool along with your student’s grades and work samples, it is possible that the campus administration could find that the student is ready for the grade level you have requested. However, if the samples do not demonstrate readiness alone, then testing is required. Assessments can indicate mastery of prerequisite skills needed before the student enters the requested course(s) or grade level. We want students to be placed in the setting that they are most likely to experience success.

The Texas Education Agency has published a HomeSchooling information page to assist parents with navigating homeschool records and transfers to public schools.

 Click here to read that information on the TEA Website.

Sanger ISD uses either a review of work samples and curriculum completed, or placement testing to inform a decision about appropriate placement upon entering a SISD campus. This practice aligns with Commissioner of Education guidance.

Click here to read that information on the TEA website.

For placement in grades 1 – 3, a student usually takes nationally-normed tests in Reading and Math to determine relative achievement in these areas compared to other students who have received the same grade level of instruction. This gives administrators an idea of whether sufficient mastery of the prior grade level will facilitate success in the next grade level which is being requested.

For placement in grades 4 – 8, students take tests aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for Reading and Math. These tests allow a student to demonstrate achievement in the prior year’s Texas standards that are considered prerequisite for success in the next grade level of instruction.

Secondary students in grades 9-12 may be assessed using credit-by-examination methods for individual subject areas. Please see the current copy of the course catalog for further information.

A secondary student assessed using the credit-by-examination method should be given adequate time to prepare for the test, particularly if multiple examinations are required. Under 19 TAC §74.24(c), the standard of 70% for students to receive credit for courses they have already taken should be used rather than the 80% standard for earning credit for courses not previously taken.

The campus administration may consider a variety of factors including prior academic records, achievement testing, school recommendations, or other factors in a student’s grade placement according to Board policy FD (Local). If your student has received Special Education services or other special program services, it is important to provide information upon enrollment before placement testing is finalized. The primary consideration to ensure student success is the demonstration of academic readiness for the requested grade level.