Sophomore Conferences
September 2026
Did you sign up for the PSAT test? Do you want to take the ASVAB?
- NISD currently offers the PSAT test to all sophomores and juniors as a tool to prepare for the SAT and National Merit Scholarship program. The test will be administered on October 21st, 2026.
- Students must register through Total Registration by Wednesday, September 23rd in order to participate.
- 11th graders can register for FREE, 10th graders pay either $20, or $10 if you qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Click here to learn more and register!
- Are you interested in taking the ASVAB test? The ASVAB will be offered at no cost to current 10th, 11th and 12th graders this fall. The test will be announced soon, sign up in the counseling office. The ASVAB test is for students who are interested in a career in the military or want to learn more about career placement.
Educational Planning Document (EPD)
Review your EPD for accuracy to ensure you are on track for graduation. The Foundation Graduation Program with Endorsement requires a minimum of 26 credits. Please review the credit requirements with your EPD.
https://www.nisd.net/schools/catalogs/hs/graduation-requirements
Credits & Grades
In order to receive course credit, students must meet both the academic standard and the state attendance requirements. Grades and Attendance can be reviewed using the Home Access Center (HAC).
Promotion to the next grade level is based on accumulation of credits earned.
Grade 9 (0 - 5.5 credits)
Grade 10 (6 - 11.5 credits)
Grade 11 (12 - 18.5 credits)
Grade 12 (19+ credits)
Correspondence Courses
Units of credit may be taken by correspondence, applicable toward graduation, upon approval by the counselor. Only courses from correspondence schools approved by the Texas Education Agency will be accepted for credit.
Attendance matters!
Students must pass a class with a 70 or better, and meet attendance requirements to earn credit.
No more than 9 absences for Fall semester.
No more than 9 absences for Spring semester.
17 absences for a full year class.
