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MIDDLE SCHOOL (7th & 8th Grade)
7th and 8th Grade Point Distribution
Grade Point Average
Norm Referenced Test
On-Site Interview
On-Site Essay
Total Possible Points
20
30
25
25
=100
Breakdown of Possible Point Distribution:
Grade Point Average (20 points possible)
GPA
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-100
Possible Points
12
14
16
18
20
Norm Referenced Test (30 points possible)
Percentiles for MAP, ACP’s or other DISD approved assessments
7th
5 each
10 each
15 each
Reading
(40-60)
1497-1587
(61-80)
1588 -1678
(81+)
1679+
Math
(40-60)
1532 -1622
(61-80)
1623 -1713
(81+)
1714+
8th
5 each
10 each
15 each
Reading
(40-60)
1517 -1607
(61-80)
1608-1698
(81+)
1699+
Math
(40-60)
1536 -1626
(61-80)
1627-1717
(81+)
1718+
On Site Interview (25 points possible)
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.
Rubric
Superior
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Points
25
20
15
10
5
On Site Essay (25 points possible)
The essay is an expository essay based on prompts inspired by 7th grade STAAR Writing prompts. Some sample prompts can be found here.
The rubric is based on the 7th grade STAAR writing rubric.
Rubric
Superior
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Points
25
20
15
10
5