Progress reporting schedule

• 1st quarter: October 12, 2007

• 2nd quarter: December 18, 2007

• 3rd quarter: March 12, 2008

• 4th quarter: May 28, 2008

Report Card Dates

• The first report card is shared at parent-teacher conferences held on Nov. 9, 13 and 16.

• Second-quarter report cards are sent home January 30, 2008.

• Third-quarter report cards are sent home April 9, 2008.

• Final-quarter report cards are sent home the last day of school, June 27, 2008.

Upcoming Testing Dates

• Nov. 14-15, 2007 - Grade 5 NYS Social Studies Exam

• January 7-10, 2008 - Grade 3-4-5 NYS English Language Arts Exam

• March 3-7, 2008 - Grade 3-4-5 NYS Math Exam

• April 23-29, 2008 - Grade 4 NYS Science Exam

Testing

Kindergarten Diagnostic Instrument (KDI) - This profile is given to all incoming Kindergarten students to better understand their learning skills and experiences. Areas screened include language skills, visual-perceptual motor skills, speaking and hearing skills, and general physical development. The tests enable us to work better with the children when they enter kindergarten. In some instances, suggestions will be made to parents for work in the summer.

Current State Testing includes:

• Grade 2 students are given the Terra Nova, a standardized test, in May. (This test gives us a general idea of abilities and helps us with planning for students needs.)

• Grades 3-5 English Language Arts

• Grades 3-5 Mathematics

• Grade 4 Science

• Grade 5 Social Studies

Questions regarding the tests or results can be directed to the classroom teacher or principal. More information on NYS testing can be found at www.nysed.gov.

Click here to find the Parents' Guide to the NYS Testing Program.

Any parents/guardians who want to learn more about their child's performance on the ELA and Math assessments are encouraged to contact their child's principal.

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