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IMPORTANT STARTING MONDAY:
Upcoming State-Mandated Testing:
Dear Golden Eagle parent/guardians,
State testing is right around the corner! We know state testing is stressful, so instead of one full week of CMAS testing, we are opting to complete one day of testing each week (on Mondays) beginning April 1st! This schedule was a success last year, so we are opting to do the same once again.
Please read the following very carefully, as there are a lot of moving pieces to state testing!
CMAS
Monday, April 1st, April 8th, and April 15th
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ALL middle school students need to arrive by 7:45am for CMAS testing
- Busses will run normally in the morning and afternoon
- Students are able to be picked up after their final test of the day (schedule below). Students who are not picked up will be in a study hall until 3pm.
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ALL high school students will be at home participating in asynchronous remote learning
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“Asynchronous remote learning” means that students will have an assignment posted on Teams in each class that they must complete to be counted “present” for that class.
- Assignments will be posted by 7:45am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
Monday, April 22nd – 8th and 11th graders ONLY
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8th and 11th grade students need to arrive by 7:45am for CMAS testing
- Busses will run normally in the morning and afternoon
- Students are able to be picked up after their final test of the day (schedule below). Students who are not picked up will be in a study hall until 3pm.
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6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, & 12th graders will be at home participating in asynchronous remote learning
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“Asynchronous remote learning” means that students will have an assignment posted on Teams in each class that they must complete to be counted “present” for that class.
- Assignments will be posted by 7:45am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
PSAT/SAT
Tuesday, April 16th
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ALL 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will take the PSAT or SAT at CEC Fort Collins
- Check in will be at 7:50am
- You will receive more details in the coming weeks
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A bus will be running from CECW to CECFC that morning for students to catch a ride to their test (students must find their own transportation home after testing). Click HERE if your student would like to use this option.
To view the full state testing schedule, CLICK HERE! Please note that lunch times are different for regular time and extended time rooms. If you are unsure whether or not your student has extended time, please reach out to me.
Why are state tests so important?
We highly encourage all students to participate in state testing, as state testing gives students the opportunity to demonstrate what they’ve been learning. These tests are a way to see how well students are connecting with classroom instruction, and it shows them their progress toward mastering grade-level expectations. Students who participate yearly have growth data each year, which is incredibly important data for ensuring positive student outcomes. These tests also show CECW how well we are meeting the needs of our students, and the data gleaned from these tests will allow us to make strategic improvements to instruction to ensure the success of all students. State tests are there for students to see their growth, set goals, and understand where they may need additional support; they are there for schools to ensure they are meeting the needs of all students; and they are there for districts and authorizers to provide additional support/resources for schools who may need it. For more information on Colorado assessments, click HERE.
FAQs
- What if my student cannot participate in remote asynchronous learning due to technology concerns?
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Click HERE to fill out a technology concern form
- What if my child is ill or cannot come to school for another reason on one or more testing days?
- Makeup testing will be happening throughout the four weeks as they are needed. Please note it is very difficult to coordinate makeup testing, so student attendance on all testing days is incredibly important.
- Will there be tutoring on testing days?
- No, tutoring is cancelled on CMAS Mondays.
Please be sure you’ve looked everything over carefully. If you have any questions or concerns once you’ve looked through all the provided materials, please contact me at rebecca.feilmann@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
Happy Testing!
Mrs. Feilmann, Dean of Academics
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