April 20, 2012
Hello NHP middle school parents;
It is time to get ready for the April testing period for STAAR .
Everything went very well last time. Thank you all for the incredible effort you made to have your children at school, on time and ready to test. The staff was able to carry out their duties and we only had to administer one make-up test!Make-up testing for this round of tests is set for Saturday, April 28, 2012. This is a non-negotiable date set by the state. Please continue your best efforts to have your child at school at the required time in order to avoid having to be here for the make-up.
Here is the schedule of remaining MStests :
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -6th and 7th Grade Math
Wednesday April 25, 2012 – 6th and 7th Grade Reading
(8th Grade Field Experiences forboth days duringtesting)
Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 8th Grade Science
(6th and 7th grade regular schedule)
Friday, April 27, 2012 – 8thGrade Social Studies
(6th and 7th grade regular schedule)
EOC’s for Algebra and Geometry will take place the week of May 7, 2012. More information will be forthcoming as schedules are adjusted to accommodate the students.
At morning meeting Monday,April 23, 2012 we will assign all classrooms. Please be sure your child is wearing his ID badge on that morning so we can attach the assignment label.
Students testing will need to bring a sack lunch of food that does not require heating and a drink so they can eat lunch in the testing rooms or outdoor space depending on weather and timing. They also need to bring a book to read. No cell phones will be allowed in the testing rooms and a violation can result in a confiscation of the phone and the test. Please remind your children of the gravity of that mistake.
8th graders will also need a sack lunch for Tuesday and Wednesday as they will not be on campus during the regular lunch period.
We look forward to a very successful week and thank you in advance for your support.