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The group of tests administered by the American College Testing Program and required or recommended by colleges as a consideration in admissions. The tests measure educational development in English, Math, Social Studies, and Natural Sciences. Scholarship donors also generally require it as part of the application packet.

Career and technical education focuses on equipping students for high-demand, skill-based careers, such as engineering, manufacturing, or health science. Career and technical education is characterized by hands-on learning and real work experience so that students can more readily complete certifications and confidently enter the workforce.

A program administered by the College Board that gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for what they already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 34 examinations.

English, reading/language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics/government, economics, arts, history, and geography.

The structured set of courses and content offered at a school. It outlines what students are expected to learn in each subject at each grade level.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) 37.008, a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) is an alternative education program for students who violate a district's Student Code of Conduct or commit certain other offenses, such as a felony offense.

A program that requires that, in addition to specific course requirements, students successfully complete any combination of four advanced measures that focus on demonstrated student performance at the college level or work equivalent to that done by professionals in the arts, sciences, business, industry or in community service.

A process used to recognize a student's varying background knowledge, readiness, language, learning preferences, and interests. The intent of differentiated instruction is to maximize each student’s growth and individual success.

Dual credit courses may be taught on the high school campus by an approved instructor or on the college campus.

A bilingual/biliteracy program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria in order to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school. Two-way Dual Language Immersion integrates identified emergent bilingual students with English-proficient students to achieve bilingualism, biliteracy, high academic achievement, and global awareness.

Early Childhood is a pivotal period of child development that begins before birth through age 8. This is a period of rapid brain and body development. The experiences and opportunities offered in early childhood lay the foundation for how children grow, learn, build relationships, and prepare for school.

Multilingual students who are identified by state criteria to receive support in English development. In Klein ISD, families of EB students who qualify for services may choose from Dual Language, Transitional Bilingual, or ESL programs. The programs vary by grade level and campus.

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Multidisciplinary

The end-of-course exams are the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests for high school students. The five EOCs required for graduation include English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.

Non-academic activities like sports, clubs, and arts. Participation can enhance social skills and college applications.

Assessments that are ongoing and often informal. They help teachers understand student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.

A high school equivalency program. Individuals who pass the exam earn a high school equivalency diploma. The GED tests cover five subjects: math, science, social studies, writing and reading.

A grade point average measures the average of all the final grades a student has received.

The Individualized Graduation Committee (IGC) will review eligibility and provide a plan for students to meet the graduation requirements if they have not met a passing score for no more than two EOC exams. The IGC must meet to review student eligibility, create a plan for interventions, provide oversight for the process, and ensure the student’s intervention plan is completed successfully.

Klein Prep courses are rigorous honors level courses for students in grades 6-10 aligned to the College and Career Readiness, Advanced Placement and IB Diploma Programme standards.

The ability to read and write. Literacy skills are foundational for all other academic learning.

The NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Test is an advanced tool designed to evaluate and promote your child's academic growth and learning achievements. What makes this test special is its adaptive nature, ensuring a personalized testing experience that adjusts to your child's unique learning level.

An independent, not-for-profit organization that conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program and the National Achievement® Scholarship Program - annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. This organization was established in 1955.

The ability to understand and work with numbers. Numeracy is essential for everyday tasks and is a focus of math education.

Dual Enrollment option for courses provided by University of Texas.  Students earn high school and college credit simultaneously.

The Preliminary SAT, commonly known as the PSAT, is a standardized test administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. The PSAT serves multiple purposes, including preparing students for the SAT exam, providing colleges with data for recruitment, and qualifying students for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Tests of verbal and mathematics ability given by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and required or recommended by colleges as part of the admissions process. Also generally required by scholarship donors as part of the application packet.

Programs and/or services designed to supplement the regular education program for students identified as at risk of dropping out of school.

Specially designed instruction at no cost to parents to meet the unique needs of the child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals and institutions, and in other settings, and includes instruction in physical education.

Exams that are administered and scored in a consistent manner. These tests are often used for assessing student performance on a national or state level.

Standards-based grading is an innovative approach to educational assessment that prioritizes mastery of learning objectives, or "standards," over traditional point-based grading systems. In SBG, each subject or course is broken down into its fundamental concepts and skills, which are then assessed individually. This allows educators, students, and parents to have a clearer understanding of a student's strengths and areas for improvement, providing a more targeted and personalized educational experience.

An educational approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to promote holistic learning and problem-solving. STEAM aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration by applying interdisciplinary skills to real-world challenges. Unlike its predecessor, STEM, which focuses solely on science, technology, engineering, and math, STEAM incorporates the arts to encourage a broader range of skills and perspectives. Schools with STEAM programs often feature project-based learning, hands-on activities, and collaborative teamwork to prepare students for a diverse and rapidly evolving workforce.

An acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education focuses on preparing students for careers in these fields.

Instructional methods that prioritize student engagement. These methods encourage active participation and independent thinking.

Assessments that are formal and graded. They are used to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional period.

The Texas agency that provides leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. Located in Austin, Texas, TEA is the administrative unit for primary and secondary public education. Under the leadership of the commissioner of education, the agency manages the textbook adoption process, oversees development of the statewide curriculum, administers the statewide assessment program, administers a data collection system on public school students, staff and finances, rates school districts under the statewide accountability system, operates research and information programs, monitors for compliance with federal guidelines and serves as a fiscal agent for the distribution of state and federal funds.

State educational standards for what students should know and be able to do from prekindergarten through high school.

Official record of high school or college courses and grades generally required as part of the college(and scholarship)application.

Ongoing process of collecting information on the student’s strengths, needs, preferences, and interests as they relate to the demands of current and future living, learning, and working environments. This process begins at age 14 or earlier and will continue until the student graduates or exits high school.

Education that takes place over the internet. It can be synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (self-paced).