As the end of the year approaches, testing begins. Starting on April 10th, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking standardized tests at HR. According to procon.org, 93% of studies on student testing, including the use of large-scale and high-stakes standardized tests, found a positive effect on student achievement. Here is a breakdown of where and what you should be doing the week of testing.

What:

  9th: PARCC tests. Bring headphones!

  10th: PSAT test.

  11th: CMAS Science test and the SAT test. Bring headphones!

  12th: Use these late start days to work on any needed community service hours.

Quick Facts:

• All students testing are expected to arrive at 7:30am and the tests will begin promptly at 7:45am.
• Students that are being excused from an exam must be excused by their parents who need to follow the Excusal Instructions on the school bulletin.
• Buses will be running on the normal schedule.
• Students who are excused from testing can work in the library or the commons under supervision until testing is over.
• Thursday and Friday are regular odd and even days.

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Megan de Guzman, Editor in Chief