Grade Acceleration Program

Program Information
Wylie ISD has designated the week of September 21-23 for examinations to be administered for student grade acceleration. By demonstrating mastery of 90 percent or higher on tests covering each of the core subject areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, students may advance one grade or receive secondary credit for a course not yet taken.
WISD Grade Acceleration Program
If you believe your child meets the characteristics listed below and that grade acceleration may be the best choice for your child, please contact the counselor at his/her school. Testing is offered twice a year - in September and in June.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHILD WHERE GRADE ACCELERATION MAY BE APPROPRIATE
  • Consistently performs above peers in an academic environment.
  • Willingness for complexity - curious and inventive.
  • Persistent pursuit of goals - keenly observant.
  • Large vocabulary - facility in expression.
  • Intense attention and long attention span.
  • Adept in analyzing self-strength and weaknesses.
  • High interest in art and/or music.
  • Breadth of information - retains and uses information.
ACCELERATION GUIDELINES
  • Students must take acceleration tests for the grade they are skipping.
  • The counselor at that the campus where the student is currently enrolled administers the test.
  • The student will be accelerated to the next grade at the beginning of the next grading period.
  • The Acceleration Packet needs to be completed with the school's coordinator and your child's teacher.
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Wylie Independent School District
951. S. Ballard Avenue
Wylie, TX 75098
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