Parents,
As you know, 3rd
through 5th grade students at Paine Elementary will be engaged in
ACT Aspire testing beginning next week. Our testing window is April
25-May 5, however, students will only test 3 days during this testing
window. Your child’s teacher will send you the specific testing dates and
times for your child’s class if she hasn’t done so already. Make up
testing will take place on Wednesday, May 4, in the afternoon, and Thursday,
May 5.
One way you can
help your child prepare for the ACT Aspire is to have them practice using the
tools for the upcoming tests via this link: http://actaspire.pearson.com/exemplars.html.
Instructions for logging on to each specific practice test are listed on
the site. Our students have learned how to use these tools during their
computer lab specials time with Mrs. Long, but we highly recommend doing this
at home at least once before the test.
Please take note
of the Digital Device Policy from the State of Alabama that applies to
standardized testing.
- The possession
of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3
players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing
or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the administration
of a secure test. If a student is observed in possession of a
digital device during the administration of a secure test then the device
will be confiscated.
- If a student is
observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure
test, testing for the student will cease, the device will be confiscated
and is subject to search, the student will be dismissed from testing, and
the student’s test will be invalidated.
We encourage
our students not to bring digital devices to school during the week of testing, but we also understand that many of our
students rely on these devices to read books and for communicating with parents
before or after school hours. If your child needs to bring a digital
device to school, they must turn the device in to their teacher before testing
each day. The teacher will place the device in a bin and it will be
removed from the classroom during testing. The device will be kept in a
secure place and will be returned to the student after testing concludes for
the day. If the device is in the classroom during testing, it will be
confiscated. Please discuss this state policy with your children and have
them leave all digital devices at home during testing if possible.
We are looking
forward to a great week of testing. If you have any questions, please let
us know.
Sincerely,
Christy Naylor
3rd Grade
Counselor
(205) 228-3221
Lauren Blake
4th and 5th Grade
Counselor
(205) 228-3387
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