Students are assessed on the TEKS and Student Expectations at checkpoints in grades 3-11 by taking tests referred to as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Students in the third grade must pass the reading TAKS test to be promoted to the fourth grade. Students in the fifth grade must pass the Math TAKS to be promoted to the sixth grade. Beginning in Spring '08, students muss pass the 8th Reading and Math TAKS to be promoted to the ninth grade. Students must pass four examinations at the 11^th grade level: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, to receive a diploma in Texas.

Curriculum Scope PowerPoint from May 18, 2007 in-service            Curriculum Scope Website        

TBISD believes instruction is based on the following Components of Quality Curriculum:

 

Clear Learning Objectives	Aligned Curriculum Across Grade Levels	Prior Knowledge and Skills	Differentiated Instruction	Technology Integration
TEKS Managers	Libraries	Assurances	Graphic Organizers	Staff Development

TBISD believes parents are an important resource in the education of each student. Therefore, we offer K12 Planet, which enables parents the ability to view their child's grades and attendance in each class from the web 24/7. Usernames and passwords are required. Contact your child's campus for more information.

Our teachers use a web-based curriculum organizer which helps map and organize the curriculum by uploading lessons and instructional strategies. Eduphoria, the web-based program also makes scheduling district staff development simple and serves as a storage for staff development certificates.