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5th Grade
5th Grade (UPPER ELEMENTARY)
5th 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 | 25 | =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:
| 5th Grade | 5 points each | 10 points each | 15 points each |
| Reading | 1424 - 1514 | 1515 - 1605 | 1606+ |
| Math | 1380 - 1470 | 1471 - 1561 | 1562+ |
On Site Essay (Up to 30 points)
The essay is an expository essay based on prompts inspired by 5th 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 |
On-Site Interview (Up to 25 points)
The interview consists of a series of questions designed to identify students who are academically oriented, focused, driven, and thoughtful.
These questions help us connect with students who show potential and align well with our educational model.
Important:
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All applications must be submitted online with all requested documentation attached.
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Once the school verifies that the application is complete, Schoolmint will email you the date and time of the assessment.
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Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.