STAAR Information

STAAR is the state assessment program for students enrolled in schools who are accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

Courses requiring a STAAR EOC exam for graduation from Texas Tech High School:
- English I
- English II
- Algebra I
- Biology
- U.S. History
Students must meet STAAR requirements for graduation from Texas Tech High School.
Assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the curriculum standards for the state of Texas.
STAAR EOC exams are three times per year: Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Students in Texas should register online to test "out-of-district" (OOD) about 8-10 weeks prior to EOC test dates. The test site will be chosen from a list of test sites/schools on the registration website. Please contact the TTU K-12 District Testing Coordinator for assistance if there is no test site listed for your area, or to confirm which EOC exams are required.
Full-time TTU K-12 diploma students should indicate the Home District and Campus as Texas Tech University K-12, and Texas Tech HS, as well as participation in the Texas Tech University K-12 Diploma Program on the registration form, and notify the TTU K-12 District Testing Coordinator of their registration.
Registration:STAAR Out of District Tests: End of Course Exams Registration
Contact Information: You may contact the TTU K-12 District Testing Coordinator for more information on STAAR EOC.

STAAR 3-8 exams are given each spring semester. It is recommended that students in grades 3–8 take the appropriate STAAR assessment for their grade level.
Students residing in Texas will receive an email in January from the TTU K-12 District Testing Coordinator, and the Elementary/Middle School Principal, with detailed information regarding STAAR 3-8. The email will include a letter to be presented to the "District Testing Coordinator" for your local Texas public school district requesting approval to test "out-of-district".
Check the STAAR Testing Calendar for test dates

STAAR 3-8 exams are given in Texas public school districts. TTU K-12 Elementary and Middle School students may test "out-of-district" at local public schools if approved by local school district personnel.

Students must be enrolled in the 2nd semester (B) of STAAR-tested courses in current grade level to be eligible for STAAR 3-8. It is highly recommended that students enroll in “B” semester prior to February 1 to have the best opportunity for success on STAAR.
Students enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, U.S. History are required to take the corresponding STAAR EOC exam.
Contact Information: You may contact the TTU K-12 Elementary/Middle School Principal or the District Testing Coordinator for more information on STAAR 3-8.

Students residing outside of Texas will need to contact the TTU K-12 District Testing Coordinator for information regarding the process for out-of-state testing.
Students will need to locate a proctor for approval, and submit the required paperwork and fees to TTU K-12 at least 8 weeks prior to the test dates.

ALL Students must present a valid photo ID at the testing location.
Full-time TTU K-12 students can request a student ID using the Student ID Request/Identity Verification form.

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