May 14, 2018
The week of May 21, 2018 selected students will be taking the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments in Algebra 1 and English 10, the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), and/or the Government High School Assessment (HSA). Below is information about testing including who tests and when. The bell schedule will differ each day and the schedule is below. Students not testing do not need to report to school until after testing has finished, but busses will run at the normal times in the morning and afternoon. Graduation requirements vary by graduation year. A link to specific requirements is included:
Who takes what test?
GOVERNMENT H.S.A.
Students enrolled in NSL Government will take the Government H.S.A. Students enrolled in AP NSL may opt out of taking the test this May since the passing score of 3 or higher will satisfy the testing requirement. Students enrolled in AP NSL should consult with their teacher about taking the test. If a student doesn’t earn a 3 or higher, they will need to test the following year.
PARCC ALGEBRA AND ELA
Students enrolled in Algebra 1B that are completing the course will take the PARCC Algebra assessment. Additional students that have not taken and/or have not passed the assessment will also be required to test. Students not enrolled in the course will receive notification of their testing requirements.
Students enrolled in English 10 (honors or on-level) will take the PARCC ELA assessment. Additional students that have not taken and/or have not passed the assessment will also be required to test. Students not enrolled in the course will receive notification of their testing requirements.
MISA
Select students in the graduating classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 will take the MISA test. All students will be notified if they are required to test.
Any students that are scheduled to take more than one test on Thursday will take the Algebra test and will make up the other test(s) the following week.
Seniors
This is a very exciting time for our seniors and congratulations! Seniors are required to attend all classes May 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. On Friday May 25, 2018 seniors will participate in their graduation rehearsal after a senior breakfast. Graduation rehearsal is required for all students participating in graduation on May 29, 2018. Students should report to school at 8:00 a.m. for the senior breakfast in the cafeteria. Graduation rehearsal will take place in the main gym from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Caps and gowns will be distributed during the senior breakfast.
Other Reminders
School is closed May 28, 2018 for a holiday.
School is closed May 29, 2018 for graduation.
Early Release day/last day of school for students is June 15, 2018.
Report cards will be mailed home from central office on June 21, 2018.