Dear Parent/Guardian:
Our state mandated high school testing window is quickly approaching! Students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade will be taking end-of-course exams to earn cumulative points towards graduation. There are six courses that have a required end-of-course exam:
Algebra I
Geometry
English II
Biology
American History
American Government
Each exam is scored on a 5 point scale. Students in the class of 2020, 2021, and 2022 must earn a minimum of 18 graduation points based on the results from seven end-of-course exams. *Note that the English I exam is no longer administered and is being phased out beginning with class of 2023. The new graduation requirements, beginning with the class of 2023, require students to demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I and English II as well as earn two state seals that demonstrate readiness. There are state seals associated with the end-of-course exams in Biology, American History, and American Government. More detailed information on the new graduation requirements can be found
here
.
Students currently enrolled in courses with required testing will be taking online end-of-course exams. Online practice tests and sample questions are available to students anytime using the following link:
AIR PRACTICE TEST
For the fall semester, the end-of-course testing will take place from Tuesday, December 3 through Thursday, December 12 with all testing starting at 7:45 a.m. The exam schedule is listed below for your reference:
Tuesday, December 3 ELA II - Part 1
Wednesday, December 4 Am. History
Thursday, December 5 ELA II - Part 2
Monday, December 9 Am.Government
Tuesday, December 10 Biology
Wednesday, December 11 Algebra
Thursday, December 12 Geometry
Students will receive a testing ticket listing their test time and computer lab testing location the day prior to the scheduled exam. Some of the testing locations will require students to utilize their own Chromebook, which will be indicated on the testing ticket. It is critical that the students come prepared to the testing location with a fully charged Chromebook.
There is an incentive for students who perform well on the end-of-course exams. More details can be found
here
.
It is important for students to come to school prepared to take these exams. A healthy breakfast and good night of sleep can be beneficial to all students! Thank you, in advance, for your continued support and cooperation with state testing mandates.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, please contact Katie Phillips, Associate Principal, in the high school main office.
