May 24, 2023



Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

 

I hope that all is well. As noted in the Jr./Sr. High School Calendar, final exams will be administered Monday, June 19th, and Tuesday, June 20th. Wednesday, June 21st and Thursday, June 22nd will be a half day of instruction for all 8th graders. Below you will find the daily schedule for exams and important related information.

  1. For the 2022- 2023 school year, final exams will be administered to the eighth grade in English, Social Studies, and Math only during the above time slots.
  2. Eighth-grade students will be required to report to the building by 7:50 am and participate in the enrichment activity scheduled prior to their English exam on June 19th.
  3. Any student who does not report for a scheduled exam will be required to attend the make-up exam session held in room 105, on June 21 and/or June 22 starting at 12:30 pm.
  4. Students who fail to appear for an exam and who fail to appear for a make-up will be given an incomplete, with a 10-day window to reschedule.


Since the addition of the state-mandated exams, we began evaluating the impact that standardized testing was having on instructional time and student stress. Based on our evaluation, we have reduced the number of final exams an eighth-grade student must prepare for by requiring them in only the subject areas of Math, English, and Social Studies. This compromise will still help to prepare students for the cumulative style exams they will see at the high school level, while also limiting the pressure on them to prepare for several exams at the same time. We will continue to evaluate our exam policies and their impact on the student body. As always, the faculty and staff appreciate your continued support and cooperation. Thank you.


Sincerely,


Troy Lederman

Principal, Park Ridge High School

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