Monday, February 27, 2017

Testing Update


Where and When am I testing?
All students should be getting a letter in the mail from Visions this week with testing days, locations, times and particular tests. If you do not receive a letter by Friday, please let me know. If we have not already spoken about testing location, you are assigned to Grace Church in Jackson (3/13 - 3/15). Testing at Grace is in the morning from 9 to 12. If you need a change of location, please contact me immediately. The school is planning for equipment and staffing and needs to get assignments set asap. Thank you.

What Tests am I Taking?
All 3 - 8th and 11th graders are taking the SBAC/caaspp test. There is a Language Arts portion and a mathematics portion. Some students complete the testing in two days, often completing one subject per day. The tests are not timed, however, so many return for the third day to finish up. All 5th, 8th and 12th graders will also take the Science test. This test is scheduled for the third day of testing.

SBAC Information

California Science Pilot Test CAST - (Replaces the CST)
  • Grades 5, 8, and 12 (might be different high school grade next year) will test this year
  • The test is computer-based (no longer paper-pencil like the CST was)
  • Because this year, and more than likely next year, is a test of the test, no scores will be reported
  • Scores are not reported, but the CAST will be counted in our participation reports

Upcoming & Notable


  • Last Day to Add/Drop (High School Only) - Friday, March 3
  • Curriculum Vendor Fair - Monday, March 6 - (Wire page with vendor list)
  • Rescue Project Fair - Wednesday, March 8 (Flyer)
  • SBAC Testing in Jackson - Monday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 15 - (9:00 - 12:00
  • SBAC Testing in Rescue - Tuesday, March 21 - Friday, March 24 - (1:00 - 4:00)
  • LP 7 Ends - Friday, March 24
  • Last day to order curriculum, computers and vouchers - Friday, March 31
    • For other ordering deadlines click here

  • Spring Break - Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14
  • LP8 Ends - Friday, April 21
  • SBAC Make-Up Testing in Rescue & Carmichael - Tuesday, April 25 - Thursday, April 27

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 2/27
Office Day

Tuesday
Ione
Justin - 11:00
Joseph - 12:05
Tiffany & Madison - 1:10

Wednesday
Ione
Grace D. - 11:00
Bonnie - 12:10
Charlotte - 1:30
Khloe & Sadie - 2:35

Thursday
Ione - Clark's
Leila - 11:00
Lucas - 12:05
Ione
Jasmine & Roxie - 1:30

Friday
Office Day