NORTH OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2011-2012

Unleash the Mustang Within

What are your Goals?

College Teacher Doctor Veterinarian Electrician Computer Design Electronics

Where will you get your education?

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What are you willing to do to get there?

How did we do in Reading for 2011?

Grade 6 84% Met Standard28% Commended

Grade 7 87% Met Standard25% Commended

Grade 8 95% Met Standard41% Commended

How did we do in Math for 2011?

Grade 6 80% Met Standard23% Commended

Grade 7 79% Met Standard15% Commended

Grade 8 85% Met Standard13% Commended

How did we do in Writing for 2011?

Grade 7 92% Met Standard37% Commended

How did we do in Social Studies for 2011?

Grade 8 91% Met Standard20% Commended

How did we do in Science for 2011?

Grade 8 79% Met Standard14% Commended

How do we compare in Reading?

041 Haltom 82

042 North Richland 88

043 Richland 86

044 North Oaks 90

045 Watauga 90

046 Smithfield 96

047 North Ridge 93

How do we compare in Math?041 Haltom 77

042 North Richland 80

043 Richland 77

044 North Oaks 82

045 Watauga 79

046 Smithfield 91

047 North Ridge 84

How do we compare in Writing?

041 Haltom 89

042 North Richland 95

043 Richland 87

044 North Oaks 91

045 Watauga 98

046 Smithfield 97

047 North Ridge 92

How do we compare in Social Studies?

041 Haltom 88

042 North Richland 90

043 Richland 97

044 North Oaks 92

045 Watauga 97

046 Smithfield 99

047 North Ridge 97

How do we compare in Science?

041 Haltom 70

042 North Richland 78

043 Richland 69

044 North Oaks 79

045 Watauga 76

046 Smithfield 93

047 North Ridge 85

From TAKS to STAAR

STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of

Academic Readiness) Some tests are longer More rigor More open ended questions 2 days for Writing test and 2 written

responses 4 hour testing time

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Advanced Performance

Satisfactory Performance

Unsatisfactory Performance

What tests am I taking?

6th grade Reading, Math

7th grade Reading, Math, Writing

8th grade Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science

STAAR Testing dates

March 27th: Grade 7 Writing Grade 8 Math

March 28th: Grade 7 Writing Grade 8 Reading

April 24th: Grades 6,7 Math April 25th : Grade 6,7 Reading April 26th: Grade 8 Science April 27th: Grade 8 Social Studies

What can I do to make sure I reach my goal?

Focus on school!! Stop cheating! Take care of your behavior! Know what your scores are Know your strengths and

weaknesses Do your very best on practice tests Attend tutorials for help On-line help and practice

Just one more question right…

Actual One more correct

Two more correct

Three more

correct

Current 8th gradersPassing

67% 70% 70% 74%

Commended 11% 11% 13% 18%

Current 7th graders Passing 78% 81% 83% 84%

Commended 24% 26% 36% 42%