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8th Grade Information
Welcome to the 8th Grade Page
Here you will find essential information
for 8th graders transitioning to the 9th Grade campus.
Please keep checking this page for updates on a monthly basis.
Information about testing, magnet programs, and early college
opportunities will be announced as we receive it from
the person in charge.
Stay tuned for the latest updates to ensure a smooth
and informed transition to your next academic adventure!
Meet your font 8th Grade Counselors
Mrs. Nereida Ramon & Mrs. Terrie Martinez
Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month
October Honoree
Viviana Guerra
November Honoree
Jaime Ortiz
December Honoree
January Honoree
February Honoree
March Honoree
April Honoree
Outstanding 8th grader of the year for 2025-2026
LULAC Recipient
September Honoree
Alberto Cantu
October Honoree
Eli Beltran
November Honoree
December Honoree
January Honoree
February Honoree
March Honoree
April Honoree
The difference between Early College and Early Start
Early College Program:
- Requirements: Current 8th-grade student
- Grade Level: 8th grade
- Deadline: January of the 8th-grade year
- Admission: Performance-blind lottery
- Enrollment Capacity: 100 students for AHS, UHS, USHS, & BLSIA; 125 for LBJHS
- TSI: Not required for admission; required for 10th-grade college course enrollment
- Magnet Participation: Allowed if accepted into the same campus
- Campus Eligibility: Can apply to the campus in the student’s attendance zone. BLSIA accepts students from all high schools.
- College Hours: Associate of Arts degree/Associate of Science Degree (BLSIA) or up to 60 college hours.
Early Start Program:
- Requirements: 85 GPA & TSI ELAR
- Grade Level: 8th-11th grade
- Deadline: May of 8th-11th grade
- Admission: Based on meeting requirements
- Enrollment Capacity: No enrollment limit
- TSI: TSI ELAR required for admission; TSI Math required for Math and Science college courses
- Magnet Participation: Allowed if accepted into the same campus
- Campus Eligibility: Can apply to the campus in the student’s attendance zone.
- College Hours: Up to 33 college hours with additional summer opportunities available.