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Posted Date: 3/27/25 (3:55 PM)
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Notice: We will begin our end-of-year testing in April. 

The students have worked hard all year, and we are excited for them to demonstrate that knowledge!

Juniors will be first up. They will test Monday-Wednesday next week. We had to reschedule the ACT for this coming Monday (03/31/2025). Other grades will not start until the 15th of April. 

The link below is a guide for Parents and Teachers regarding your students' tests this year. It has explanations and practice questions; we encourage you to review it with your child to help them prepare! The State Department provides this resource booklet to all 3rd-5th graders. 6th-8th graders will have to use the link to get the packet. Please let us know if you cannot access it, and we will print you a copy! 


The following are some testing tips for parents:

  • Optimize brain power.
    Teachers say the students who struggle the most on testing days are the ones who didn't have enough sleep or a good breakfast the day of the test. Also, students who are physically or mentally unprepared often encounter problems. Make sure they have every tool they need — pencils, an eraser, paper, a calculator, etc. laid out the night before.
  • Encourage good study habits and challenge critical-thinking skills.
    Reviewing test-taking strategies is essential, but monitoring overall academic progress and good communication with the teacher will help you prevent potential problems. Good reading skills factor heavily in a timed test, so encourage reading (consider magazines, newspapers, or even comic books if they shy away from books) as much as possible. Testing also measures critical-thinking ability, so ask your student to discuss ideas or voice their opinion often to stimulate these thought processes.
  • Relax and remain positive.
    The best test-takers are confident, committed, and at ease. Even if you are nervous about their performance, be wary of transferring that concern to your child. You never know, some kids actually enjoy tests! If they are likely to get nervous, practice a few relaxation techniques, such as counting from one to ten or taking deep breaths, which can help them relieve tension during the test.