This spring, all students in grades three through eight will participate in the 2017 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The PARCC is a computer-based assessment intended to show student progress toward achieving the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics.
Our students have successfully participated in PARCC since 2015, and we believe this success is due to students giving their best effort throughout the year, teachers reflecting the learning standards in their classrooms, and parents/guardians giving our district tremendous support. We thank you for partnering with us in all areas of education!
Below are the dates for the PARCC and the New Jersey ASK for Science. PARCC is administered to all students in grades three through eight, and New Jersey ASK for Science is administered to grades four and eight only. One unit of Language Arts will be tested per day. One to two units of Mathematics will be tested per day.
PARCC Testing Windows Grade Levels March 27 – 31, 2017 Grades 3, 4, 5 April 3 – 7, 2017 Make-Ups, Grades 3, 4, 5 May 1 – 5, 2017 Grades 6, 7, 8 May 8 – 12, 2017 Make-Ups, Grades 6, 7, 8
NJ ASK Science Testing Dates Grade Levels May 31, 2017 Grades 4 & 8 June 7, 2017 Make-Ups, Grades 4 & 8
Make-up assessments will be administered, but students should make every effort to participate fully in the regular administration of this assessment. It is important that students are well rested, attend school each day, arrive on time, and avoid early dismissal during the PARCC and NJ ASK assessments.
Thank you again for your support. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Brianna Chapin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at (609) 859-2256, Extension #158 with any questions or concerns.
Resources to Support You & Your Child
Teachers are familiar with the resources below and will have their classes experience the ELA and Math practice tests. Parents are welcome to show their children the links:
o Practice tests: https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ o Sample items: https://parcc.pearson.com/sample-items/ o Tutorials: https://parcc.pearson.com/tutorial/ o Understanding the Student Score Report: http://understandthescore.org/score-report-guide/
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