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2012-2013 Test Info and Dates of Testing

Spring Testing Schedules for Grades 3-12

I will be posting testing information at this site.  We will stick as close to the schedule as possible, but remember these dates are tentative.  Sometimes events beyond our control happen.  It is very important that your student is attendance during testing.  If possible, try not to schedule appointments during testing dates.  Sometimes this is not possible, so if your student is going to be absent on a test date, please notify the office, so that we will be aware of the absence and can schedule a make-up session.  All students must test during the testing window.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

It is also important for your student to do his/her best on these tests.  Please encourage your student to work hard on the test.  Two things that will help your student do well are:  plenty of rest and good nutrition during the testing window.  Students who are well-rested and have eaten a good breakfast will have better concentration.  Thanks for your help in these areas.

These are several types of testing invovled: 

OCCT (Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests):  3rd-8th Grades

3rd, 4th and 6th Grades--Math and Reading

7th Grade--Math, Reading and Geography

5th and 8th Grades--Math, Reading, Science, History, and Writing

EOI (End of Instruction Tests):  9th - 12th Grades

Students take tests over the following subjects they are currently enrolled.

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology, and U.S. History

English II and English III also include writing tests

Students must pass the Algebra I and English II tests and 2 of the remaining 5 tests (4 of 7) in order to graduate.  Students who do not pass these tests must retake these tests until they pass them, so it is very important that students work hard and do their best on these tests. 

OCCT Tests for 3rd- 8th Graders

Testing will begin on April 10th.  We will have two sessions of testing a day wtih one session beginning at 8:25 and the second beginning at 11:30.  All tests will be paper and pencil testing for 3rd-5th graders and a few other students.  8th graders will also have paper and pencil tests for Science and U.S. History.  All other tests given to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be online.  Again, some students will take paper and pencil tests.  I cannot put a specific schedule on the website due to confidentiality reasons, but I will post a general schedule.

Testing will begin on April 10th and will continue until at least April  17th for 3rd - 8th graders.

Wednesday, April 10th--3rd-7th graders will take the math test, 8th will take Science

Thursday, April 11th--3rd-7th graders will take the reading test and 8th will take U.S. History

Friday, April 12th--5th grade will take Science, 7th will take Geography and 8th will take Math

Monday, April 15th--5th will take Social Studies and 8th will take Reading

Please try to arrange appointments around these these days if possible.  I know all can't be changed and we will work with you.  Testing is mandatory for all students.

EOI Tests for 9th-12th Graders

Testing will begin on April 16th and will continue until at least May 7th.  Like grades 3-8, students will have two sessions beginning at 8:25 each morning and 12:30 in the afternoon.  The majority of students will follow the following schedule for testing.  All tests are online except the English II and English III writing tests.  Some students will also take paper and pencil tests. 

Tuesday, April 16th--  Biology I and Geometry Tests

Wednesday, April 17th--  Biology I and Geometry Tests

Tuesday, April 23rd--  English II Writing Test

Wednesday, April 24th--English III Writing Test

Monday, April 29th--  English III and Algebra II Tests

Tuesday, April 30th--  English III and Algebra II Tests

Wednesday, May 1st--U.S. History Test

Thursday, May 2nd--  U.S. History Test

Monday, May 6th--  Algebra I and English II Tests

Tuesday, May 7th--  Algebra I and English II Tests

Please try to arrange appointments around these days if possible.  I know all cannot be changed and we will work with you.  Testing is mandatory for all students.

Important Reminder--I know I have already stated this once, but it is worth repeating.

Students must pass the following tests in order to graduate:

Algebra I and English II are mandatory

They must also pass 2 of the following 5 tests.

Algebra II, Geometry, English III, Biology and U.S. History

This is state law.