The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards in the core content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Importantly, Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with critical information for their own achievement and their readiness for their next level of learning - be it the next grade, the next course, or endeavor (college or career).
Informing parents, educators, and the public about how well students are learning important content is an essential aspect of any educational assessment and accountability system.
Parents, the public, and policy makers, including local school districts and boards of education, can use the results as a barometer of the quality of educational opportunity provided throughout the state of Georgia.
As such, Georgia Milestones serves as a key component of the state's accountability system - the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Students are not permitted to use, or bring into the testing environment, any electronic device that could allow them to access, retain, or transmit information (e.g., cell phone, smartphone, PDA, electronic recording, camera, or playback device, etc.). Possession or improper use of such devices during testing may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the system's student code of conduct and/or test invalidation. Devices such as those mentioned above that are brought into the testing environment must not remain in the student's possession during testing.
End of Course and End of Grade Resource Guides for students and their families are found at: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOG-Study-Resource-Guides.aspx. and http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOC-Study-Resource-Guides.aspx . See sample test question and experience the Georgia Milestones platform at http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/.
From the Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Due to several close calls with our assigned crossing guard at the intersection of Thornton Road and Charles Way, we are currently in the process of slightly changing the traffic flow. We are attempting to make more space between our crossing guard and passing vehicles. Our county road department has made a temporary fix until a more permanent solution can be scheduled with a lane marking company. During peak traffic hours in the mornings and evenings, several traffic cones will be placed at a slight angle for traffic traveling south toward Hwy 41S. Please use caution and pay special attention when driving on this road in the coming week.
At the Tuesday, April 10 Board of Education meeting, each school's Teacher of the Year will be recognized, and the System Teacher of the Year will be announced. The Board of Education will begin their spring work session at 3 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. The Teacher of the Year recognition will follow the board meeting at
