Class of 2027
Early Release Information
Class of 2027 Parents and Students,
Senior Eligibility
- Credit Requirement: Have earned the required number of credits to be on track to graduate on time, and
- Attendance: Cannot have been sent to Truancy Tribunal in previous year, and
- Enrolled in course(s) and takes test for college readiness (if applicable) which allows me to potentially earn CCMR (AP, College Prep, or Dual Credit);
Seniors may be eligible for two release periods if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
Credit Requirement: Have earned the required number of credits to be on track to graduate on time, and
- Attendance: Cannot have been sent to Truancy Tribunal in previous year, and
- CCMR/Certification Requirement: Have met one specified CCMR criterion OR
- Have obtained an Industry Based Certification (IBC) and are enrolled in a course to complete the aligned Program of Study (3 courses for 4 credits, one upper-level). Refer to the CTE IBC Alignment Chart.
Students can see their CCMR status under “Educational Milestones” in Skyward
IMPORTANT NOTE
If a student’s eligibility status changes during the 26-27 school year (attendance, discipline, courses enrolled in for CCMR, or credit deficiency), the release period may be removed for the remainder of the school year. Students must be present at school and maintain attendance in accordance with state guidelines and district expectations (TEC § 25.085).
Special Education Students
For students receiving Special Education services, eligibility for an off period will be determined in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and decided upon during their Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meeting.
