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Please see the district guidelines for the PSAT, SAT, and TSIA Final Exam Grade Waiver.

Applies to 9th, 10th, 11th grade Regular, Honors, AP or IB English & Math classes (does not apply to Dual Credit or OnRamps)

Students enrolled in regular, honors, AP or IB English or Math classes may be eligible for a grade waiver from the spring final exam when they meet the college ready (TSI) benchmark in that subject area on the PSAT 9, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or TSIA 2.0 exams and they meet the district’s additional requirements listed below for exam grade waivers.

TSI college ready benchmarks by grade level:

The following are the minimum scores to be considered “on track” for college readiness on the PSAT and college ready on the SAT and TSIA 2.0. The goal is to meet these minimum scores by grade level but scoring higher is even better! To be eligible for an exam grade waiver, see the table below for the tests, minimum required benchmark scores, and test dates for each grade level.

The ACT: Students who meet the college ready benchmark on ACT and provide evidence to their counselor may also be considered.

• English & Reading Combined Score = 40 or higher
• Math = 22 or higher

***Students who are enrolled in AP/IB courses in other subject areas besides English and Math can also earn an exam waiver if they take the AP Exam and they meet the additional requirements listed down below.

Students must meet the TSI College Ready Benchmarks above and these additional requirements:

• A minimum overall average of 70 (per class) for the spring semester.
• Students shall have no more than seven (7) absences during the spring semester (per class).
• Students attending school-sponsored events or college visits will not be penalized.
• Students with medical notes for partial day appointments will not be penalized.

• No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Programs Center.

• Students must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
• Students will be required to attend school on the day of their exam in order to meet attendance requirements. Further information will be provided by the campus.

TSI college ready benchmarks:

• Students must meet the TSI-A Math Benchmark in one of the following ways:
• TSI-A 2.0 Mathematics Score:
• A minimum score of 950
  or
• A score below 950 with a Diagnostic Level of 6
• Scores must be documented in the student’s assessment record prior to the final exam window

Guidelines for Students Enrolled in CTE Courses with IBC Exams

Students in grades 9–12 who successfully earn an approved Industry-Based Certification (IBC) during either the fall or spring semester are eligible for a final exam exemption in the corresponding CTE course in which the certification was earned.

• The exemption applies only to the course directly aligned with the earned IBC.
• The IBC must be earned during the same school year in which the exemption is granted.

• Students must maintain a passing grade in the course and meet all other requirements above to qualify.

Readiness is demonstrated by completing one or more of the following:

• Earning a score of 3 or better on an AP examination
• Meeting TSI benchmark criteria via SAT, ACT, TSI-A, or Texas College Bridge
• Completing a dual credit course (9 hours in any subject or 3 hours in English or mathematics)
• Earning an industry-based certification (IBC)
• Graduating with a completed IEP and workforce readiness goals
• Enlisting in one of the armed forces

McMillen High School takes pride in preparing our diverse community of students in a safe and supportive environment to inspire them to be successful lifelong learners.

Relationships. Relevance. Rigor.

Parents, please remember after school pick up is in the back parking lot only, NOT the bus lane. We appreciate your attention to our students' safety.

Who is your counselor?

Sarah Davidson Last names A – F sarah.davidson@pisd.edu

Brandon Rogers Last names G – K brandon.rogers@pisd.edu

Allison Youderian Lat names L – Q Allison.youderian@pisd.edu

Lissa Testa Last names R – Z lissa.testa@pisd.edu

Parents have the ability to review instructional plans for their child’s classes. Visit https://www.pisd.edu/students-families-a6/instructionalplans to view the instructional plans and learn more about your child’s learning experience.

We can’t believe the school year is already coming to an end. We are so grateful to be part of a community filled with such wonderful students, staff, and volunteers.

Congratulations to our McMillen PTSA Scholarship winners Maddie Overhauser and Andres Miguel Gonzalez Skwierwinski.

Wishing everyone the best of luck on finals next week!

McMillen HS PTSA benefits as a result of the placement of a shoes and clothing donation bin at our school in the parking lot. We are paid by the pound for each pound of shoes, clothing, belts, purses, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, hard toys and stuffed animals placed in our bin. Please help our PTSA raise funds for school projects, teacher training, new technology and to generally support the children who attend our school.

Learn more how you can make a difference and clean out your closets.

Get your squad ready—Jungle Jam is coming!

Plano East is hosting a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and teams from ALL schools and communities are welcome. Bring your friends, teammates, or build your own squad—this is open to everyone(including non PISD)!

💥 Event Details:

• May 16th, 2026
• 3v3 Bracket Play
• $100 per team (Cash or Check)
• Multiple divisions (2nd grade-30 years and older)
• T-shirts for all participants
• Prizes for winning teams

🔥 Who will be victorious? 🔥

📲 Register Your Team:
Secure your spot by signing up here:
👉 [Jungle Jam Sign up]

Spots are limited—don’t wait!

— Plano East Athletics

Hello Eastside Family!

It is that time of year again. The Lady Panther Basketball Staff will be hosting camps again this summer. We would love to see loads future Panthers and Lady Panthers this summer!