Dear
Parents,
During
the next two weeks our students will be engaged in state standardized testing. We will begin testing promptly at 8:30 each
morning. Testing dates are as follows:
· Tuesday, April
29 – Alabama Science Assessment (5th grade only)
· Tuesday, May 6 –
ACT Aspire Math
· Wednesday, May 7
– ACT Aspire Reading
· Thursday, May 8
– ACT Aspire Writing
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 each morning. 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 location
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 Lauren
Blake
3rd
Grade Counselor 4th
and 5th Grade Counselor
(205)
228-3221 (205)
228-3387
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