The Principal’s Corner

Dear Parents and Students,

Spring testing for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will begin shortly. In previous years students had to take the Norm Reference Test (NRT) and the Sunshine State Standard (SSS) portions of the FCAT. This year, the state eliminated the NRT portion of the FCAT. Students will only take the SSS reading and math FCAT tests this year. Additionally, students in fourth grade will take the FCAT Writes and students in fifth grade will take the Science FCAT. Listed below is a detailed testing schedule.

It is imperative that your child is in attendance during each of the days listed below and
at school on time, as make-up days are limited.

It is essential that students are rested and well-fed before taking the upcoming tests. Thank you for your help. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Mrs. Thornberry, the school's guidance counselor and testing coordinator.

Spring 2010 Reading/Mathematics/Science Test Administration Schedule

3rd grade - 4 testing sessions

Tuesday, March 9 - Reading Session 1 - 60 minutes

Wednesday, March 10 - Reading Session 2 - 60 minutes

Thursday, March 11 - Math Sessions 3 and 4 - 60 minutes each (total 120 minutes)

4th grade - 4 testing sessions + FCAT Writes

Tuesday, February 9 - FCAT Writes - 45 minutes

Tuesday, March 9 - Reading Session 1 - 80 minutes

Wednesday, March 10 - Reading Session 2 - 80 minutes

Thursday, March 11 - Math Sessions 3 and 4 - 70 minutes each (total 140 minutes)

5th grade - 6 testing sessions

Tuesday, March 9 - Math Session 1 - 80 minutes

Wednesday, March 10 - Math Session 2 - 80 minutes

Thursday, March 11 - Reading Sessions 3 and 4 - 60 minutes each (total 120 minutes)

Tuesday, March 16 - Science Session 5 - 55 minutes

Wednesday, March 17 - Science Session 6 - 55 minutes

Sincerely,
Vered Roberts, Principal

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