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4TH GRADE (UPPER ELEMENTARY)
4th Grade Point Distribution
Students will need a total score of 70 or above to be considered for vacancies.
Grade Point Average
(Current School Year)
Norm Referenced Test
(MAP, ITBS, Terra Nova, Stanford 9, ect.)
On Site Essay
Student Interview
Points Possible
15
30
30
15
100
Breakdown of Possible Point Distribution:
Grade Point Average (Up to 15 points)
Core Classes only
A minimum GPA of 75 is required. Up to 15 points will be awarded as follows:
GPA
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-100
Points
3
6
9
12
15
Norm Referenced Test (Up to 30 points)
MAP, ACP’s or other DISD approved assessments
A minimum score of 40% on norm referenced tests (MAP, ITBS, Terra Nova, Stanford9, ect) is required.Up to 30 points will be awarded as follows:
(4 Grade)
5 each
10 each
15 each
Reading
40%- 60%
61% - 80%
81% +
Math
40%- 60%
61% - 80%
81% +
Onsite Essay (Up to 30 points)
The essay is an expository essay based on prompts inspired by 4th grade STAAR writing prompts.
The rubric is based on the 4th grade STAAR Writing Rubric.
Score
1
2
3
4
Points
Possible
10
18
25
30
Student Interview (Up to 25 points)
The interview is a series of questions seeking to identify academically oriented, focused, driven and thoughtful students.
The questions attempt to connect us with students that have potential and compatibility with our model.