End of the Year Testing

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students:

During the next few months, we will be administering several standardized tests, per state law.
Attached you will find a brief summary of each of the tests, as well as when they will be given.
Specific details will be shared during classes to students that are required to take them. Each
test is a culmination of coursework, and therefore is not something that can be specifically
prepared for; however, as with other important tests and events, there are several things that can
help assure your child does his or her very best:

• Pay close attention in classes, asking questions as needed
• Complete homework and other tasks outside of school to help strengthen weak academic
  areas
• Get plenty of rest the night before the test
• Eat a nutritious breakfast the morning of the test

We encourage you to talk with your child about the specific tests that he or she will be taking in
the upcoming months.

Sincerely,
Veita Jackson-Carter, M.Ed.
Proud Principal

Testing Information:

As in the past, once a student has started a test, he or she will not be able to leave campus and
return to the test at a later date; the test will be invalidated. Also, students who are caught with
any electronic devices before or during a test will have their tests invalidated, per law. Please encourage your child to leave all cell phones, iPods, and or other electronic devices at home during testing days.

April 9-13
FCAT Reading and Math Retakes: 11th and 12th Grades

• 11th and 12th graders who have not yet passed the 10th grade Reading FCAT
• 11th graders will take the Reading Retake on the computer
• 12th graders will take the Reading Retake on paper
• Students who entered 9th grade in the 2009-2010 or before and have not passed the Math FCAT will take the Math FCAT on the computer

April 16-17
FCAT 2.0 Reading: 7th 8th and 9th Grades

• Paper-based test
• 2 sessions, each 70 minutes long, given over 2 days

FCAT Mathematics: 6th 7th, and 8th  Grades

• Paper based test
• 2 sessions, each 70 minutes long, given over 1 day

FCAT 2.0 Reading: 6th Grade

• Computer based test
• 2 sessions, each 70 minutes long, given over 2 days

April 18-20
FCAT 2.0 Reading: 10th Grade

• Computer-based test
• 2 sessions, each 70 minutes long, given over 2 days

FCAT Science: 8th Grade:

• Paper based test

April 30-May 4
Geometry EOC Exam

• Computer-based test
• 1 session
• All students who are taking Geometry must take the EOC.
• Students entering 9th grade in 2011: score on EOC will count as 30% of final grade

May 7-11
Biology EOC Exam

• Computer-based test
• 1 session
• All students who are taking Biology must take the EOC.
  
• Students entering 9th grade in 2011: score on EOC will count as 30% of final grade
  

May 14-18
Algebra I EOC Exam

• Computer-based test
• 1 session
• All students who are taking Algebra I must take the EOC.
• Students entering 9th grade in 2010: score on EOC will count as 30% of final grade
• Students entering 9th grade in 2011: must pass EOC with a level 3 or higher to earn
  credit in the course

May TBA
Advanced Placement Tests:  11th, 12th graders

• Specific date and place of tests will be given to the students at a later date

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