In 1999, the State Legislature passed the Student Success Initiative, which requires third-grade students in 2003 to pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in reading to be promoted to the fourth grade. Beginning in 2004, eleventh-grade students must pass the exit-level TAKS, along with course requirements, to receive their diploma. Fifth-grade students in 2005 must pass the reading and math portions of the TAKS to be promoted to the sixth grade. Eighth grade students in 2008 must pass the reading and math portions of theTAKS to be promoted to the ninth grade. Parents can download information on these testing requirements below. If you have any questions, please email us or call to (361) 806-5900 ext #110