4x4: An Overview
Who Will This Impact:
Any student who entered 9th grade in 2007 or after and is seeking graduation on either the recommended or distinguished plans.
What Is 4x4:
4x4 is a plan that the Texas Education Agency implemented to assist students in their academic preparedness and to ensure that students are receiving rigorous and relevant instruction throughout their entire 4 years of high school. Simply put, 4x4 is the requirement for students to complete 4 years of all 4 basic core subjects – English, math, science and social studies.
What Changed With 4x4:
On the recommended and distinguished graduation plans, students previously only had to complete 3 years of math and science and 4 years of English and social studies. This means they now have 2 additional courses required in order to graduate, thus increasing the required credits for the recommended and distinguished plans from 24 to 26.
When:
4x4 was implemented for all high school students entering 9th grade in 2007 or after.Where:
All school districts in the state of Texas will be required to follow 4x4 legislation.How:
Garland Independent School District has multiple opportunities available to assist students in completing their high school graduation requirements:- High school courses offered in 8th grade
- Academic Advancement Program via online courses
- Academic Intervention Program·· Summer School