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Eligibility Requirements
You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Texas Connections Academy @ Houston. Student eligibility requirements are determined by the Texas Education Agency and the Houston Independent School District. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Texas Connections Academy @ Houston for grades 3–11*.
Grade Limitations
To participate in Texas Connections Academy @ Houston, students must:
- Be able to perform at grades 3–11 in a Texas public school curriculum.
Age Limitations
- 3rd Grade: Students entering 3rd grade must be at least 7 years old.
- 10th Grade: Students entering 10th grade may not be older than 17 years old.
Required Documents
A birth certificate copy or copy of a current passport must be provided for every student to verify age eligibility. To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of the birth certificate along with your enrollment documents.
Geographical Limitations
You must reside within the state of Texas and provide acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment.
Required Documents
A copy of one of the following documents must be provided to verify your legal residence. If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the Enrollment Team to discuss acceptable alternatives.
- Gas, electric, or water bill from the last 60 days that includes your name and service address
- Mortgage statement or annual lease agreement
- Valid drivers license showing current address
- State issued ID
Immunizations
All students in Texas Connections Academy @ Houston must provide evidence of their immunizations on either a state of Texas official immunization form or the Connections Academy Immunization form. These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.
Texas allows for medical, personal or religious exemptions. Medical exemptions must be signed by a health care provider. Please use the Connections Academy Immunization/Exemption form if requesting an exemption. Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for personal or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption affidavit form in writing by mail, fax (512-458-7544) or via a secure online request form from the Department of State Health Services, Immunization Branch.
Required Documents
See the Texas school immunization requirements.
Prior Public Schooling Limitations
- Students entering grades 3 thru 8 must have been enrolled in a Texas public school at some time during the 2011–12 school year unless the student is a dependent of an active military personnel or is in foster care.
- Students entering high school must have been enrolled in a Texas public high school at some time during their high school education unless the student is a dependent of an active military personnel or is in foster care.
Other Documentation
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
- Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by a court order, please submit a copy of the order.
- Gifted evaluation: If you are requesting enrollment in a course that is ahead of or behind your student's age-based grade level or you are requesting placement in a Gifted course, an Academic Services Counselor will contact you to request a report card, Prior Academic History Form, and/or state test scores.
- IEP or 504 plan: If your student has an IEP or a 504 plan, providing a copy of the plan and Educational/Psychological Assessment Report will speed your student's proper course placement.
*Offering the 11th grade level has been approved for 2012-2013 school year, however we are in the process of receiving 11th grade course approvals from the state. Once the course approvals have been completed, we will make a formal announcement to families in the process. Please complete all necessary enrollment tasks in the meantime so that your 11th grade student is not delayed in starting school .
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