Senior Early Release Class Guidelines and Procedures for Students 

Course #s: 7911 (period 1) and 7918 (period 8)

• The periods assigned will depend on the availability of the other courses the student is taking.
• This course requires submission of a completed application and requires counselor approval.
• Students will be notified if approved for the program or not.
• Students may be released for one period and must be in class for second period.
• Students may apply for Early Release for only one semester if graduation requirements or UIL eligibility warrant it.
• Students and parents should be aware that Senior Early Release classes do not award credit or count
• in class rank.

The student must:

• be officially classified as a twelfth grader for the next school year,
• be able to complete remaining required credits during the school day in order to graduate on time,
• have passed all STAAR EOC exams,
• be enrolled as a full-time student,
• have no NC’s (No Credit) for the second semester of the junior year,
• attend all scheduled classes,
• not be on any NEISD campus during the early release period(s) without written  permission, and
• provide his/her own transportation (NEISD transportation will not be provided for students electing to participate in the Senior Early Release program), and complete and submit the application with the Course Selection Sheet. 

Applications can be accessed by clicking the link below.

2023-2024 Senior Release Guidelines with Application