3 ESSENTIAL TOOLS OF PARENT PIT CREW MEMBERS DURING TESTING
Parents, do you ever feel like a member of a pit crew in the morning as you get your child ready for school? Time is ticking away and you are working feverishly to dress, feed and prepare your child for school. This week, parents will be working even harder to get students ready for testing. In preparation for Georgia Milestones Testing this upcoming week, a few “pit stop” testing reminders may be helpful.
3 Essential Tools of Parent Pit Crew Members During Testing
1. PAINT A PICTURE!
“We have to be at school each day and on time for testing.”
“This is an important week because you get to showcase what you have learned this year!”
2. PHYSICALLY PREPARE - SLEEP, EAT, DRESS.
Children need to get plenty of sleep to be alert and help them perform at their best level. They should eat a nutritious breakfast so they will be able to concentrate.
They should wear comfortable clothes to school since testing requires sitting for long periods of time.
“We have to go to bed early and make sure we get enough sleep so you can do your best on the test!”
“Eat your eggs or toast with peanut butter and drink your milk so you can perform at your best today.”
“Why don’t you wear your favorite clothes today so you can be extra confident and comfortable?”
3. ENCOURAGE! Build your children up emotionally for the test. Express your belief that they can do well. Cheer them on to the finish line!
“This will be your best year!” “You can do this!” “Finish Strong!”
GO, WOLVERINES!
TESTING SCHEDULE 2017-2018
Georgia Milestones (EOG)
Grades 3-8 (Math and ELA)
Grades 5 and 8 (add Science and Social Studies)
4/23/18 (Monday)
ELA, grades 6, 7, 8 - part one
4/24/18 (Tuesday)
ELA, grades 3, 4, 5 - part one
ELA, grades 6, 7, 8 - part two
4/25/18 (Wednesday)
ELA, grades 3, 4, 5 - part two
Math, grades 6, 7, 8
4/26/18 (Thursday)
Math, grade 3, 4, 5
Science, grade 8
4/27/18 (Friday)
Social Studies, grade 8
5/1/18 (Tuesday)
Science, grade 5
5/2/18 (Wednesday)
Social Studies, grade 5
GKIDS
(end of year data)
5/11/18 - Data reported on all K students
Georgia Milestones (EOC)
DCHS students presently taking tested course
5/7/18 (Monday)
American Literature I - AM
5/8/18 (Tuesday)
American Literature II/II - AM
Physical Science - PM
5/9/18 (Wednesday)
Geometry Part I - AM
Physical Science - PM
5/10/18 (Thursday)
Geometry Part II - AM
9th Grade Literature I - PM
5/11/18 (Friday)
9th Grade Literature II/III
5/14/18 (Monday)
Biology - AM
US History - PM
5/15/18 (Tuesday)
Algebra I Part I - AM
US History - PM
5/16/18 (Wednesday)
Algebra I Part II - AM
5/17/18 (Thursday)
Economics - AM
AP Testing
Students taking AP courses
5/11/18 - US History
5/16/18 - English Language/Composition
5/17/18 - World History
5/18/18 - Human Geography
Georgia Milestones (EOG) Retests
Only students in grades 3, 5, and 8 who did not score
Developing Learner or above on EOG assessments
5/17/18 - ELA
5/18/18 - Math
5/21/18 - Make-up any retake
