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State Testing: A Letter From Mrs. Feilmann
You should have received the following letter in you email inbox earlier this afternoon:
Dear Golden Eagle parents/guardians,
This year, we are trying something different for CMAS to lessen the impact it has on both students and staff. 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 March 27th!
Please read the following very carefully, as there are a lot of moving pieces to state testing!
CMAS
Monday, March 27th
ALL middle school students need to arrive by 7:50am for day 1 of 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
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 7:50am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
- Students in college courses should check with their professor to see what is required for that class
Monday, April 3rd
ALL middle school students need to arrive by 7:50am for day 2 of 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
ALL high school students will be at home participating in asynchronous remote learning
-
“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 7:50am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
- Students in college courses should check with their professor to see what is required for that class
Monday, April 10th
ALL middle school students need to arrive by 7:50am for day 3 of 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
- 6th grade students won the penny wars! Their prize is a movie during study hall on this day.
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 7:50am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
- Students in college courses should check with their professor to see what is required for that class
Monday, April 17th – 8th and 11th graders only
8th and 11th grade students need to arrive by 7:50am for day 4 of 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
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 7:50am and must be turned in by 3pm to be counted present
- Students in college courses should check with their professor to see what is required for that class
PSAT/SAT
Wednesday, April 12th
- ALL 11th graders will take the SAT at CEC Fort Collins
- You will receive more details in the coming weeks
Thursday, April 13th
- ALL 10th graders will take the PSAT 10 at CEC Fort Collins
- You will receive more details in the coming weeks
Friday, April 14th
- ALL 9th graders will take the PSAT 9 at CEC Fort Collins
- You will receive more details in the coming weeks
*To view the full state testing schedule, CLICK HERE! Please note that dismissal times are different for regular and extended time rooms. If you are unsure whether or not your student receives 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 allow for students to see their growth, set goals, and understand where they may need additional support. State tests also allow schools to ensure they are meeting the needs of all students, and they allow districts and authorizers to provide additional support/resources for schools who may need it. For more information on Colorado assessments, click HERE.
FAQs
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What if my student cannot participate in remote asynchronous learning due to technology concerns? 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, there will be no tutoring on testing 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 [email protected].
Happy Testing!
Rebecca Feilmann, Director of Instruction
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