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Page 1: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Key Middle SchoolParent Information Session

SO983604 983577es983619983566983582gSp983608i983582g 2021

Wel983545983585983579983541Please keep questions to the end of the presentation Thank you for being here

INTRODUCTIONSJess Tippins

Danielle DanzMonique Borthayre-Dignan

Because of COVID-19 the state has offered SOL flexibility to divisions Reduced testing FCPS is using a state waiver to remove two

SOL tests in Grade 8 for Writing and CivicsEconomics COVID-refusal option A new state policy allows parents to

refuse a SOL test without the student receiving a ldquo0rdquo score Remote test For students attending virtually a new progress

monitoring test will be offered if parents refuse the SOL test

Grade SOL Tests Local Alternative Assessments

7 Reading Mathematics US History part 2

8 Reading Mathematics Science Writing Civics

For middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing mathematics course the Algebra 1 or Geometry SOL test is used to fulfill the federal testing requirement Note that the Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test is not available for high school credit-bearing mathematics courses

Middle School Assessments

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 2: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Wel983545983585983579983541Please keep questions to the end of the presentation Thank you for being here

INTRODUCTIONSJess Tippins

Danielle DanzMonique Borthayre-Dignan

Because of COVID-19 the state has offered SOL flexibility to divisions Reduced testing FCPS is using a state waiver to remove two

SOL tests in Grade 8 for Writing and CivicsEconomics COVID-refusal option A new state policy allows parents to

refuse a SOL test without the student receiving a ldquo0rdquo score Remote test For students attending virtually a new progress

monitoring test will be offered if parents refuse the SOL test

Grade SOL Tests Local Alternative Assessments

7 Reading Mathematics US History part 2

8 Reading Mathematics Science Writing Civics

For middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing mathematics course the Algebra 1 or Geometry SOL test is used to fulfill the federal testing requirement Note that the Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test is not available for high school credit-bearing mathematics courses

Middle School Assessments

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 3: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

INTRODUCTIONSJess Tippins

Danielle DanzMonique Borthayre-Dignan

Because of COVID-19 the state has offered SOL flexibility to divisions Reduced testing FCPS is using a state waiver to remove two

SOL tests in Grade 8 for Writing and CivicsEconomics COVID-refusal option A new state policy allows parents to

refuse a SOL test without the student receiving a ldquo0rdquo score Remote test For students attending virtually a new progress

monitoring test will be offered if parents refuse the SOL test

Grade SOL Tests Local Alternative Assessments

7 Reading Mathematics US History part 2

8 Reading Mathematics Science Writing Civics

For middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing mathematics course the Algebra 1 or Geometry SOL test is used to fulfill the federal testing requirement Note that the Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test is not available for high school credit-bearing mathematics courses

Middle School Assessments

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 4: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Because of COVID-19 the state has offered SOL flexibility to divisions Reduced testing FCPS is using a state waiver to remove two

SOL tests in Grade 8 for Writing and CivicsEconomics COVID-refusal option A new state policy allows parents to

refuse a SOL test without the student receiving a ldquo0rdquo score Remote test For students attending virtually a new progress

monitoring test will be offered if parents refuse the SOL test

Grade SOL Tests Local Alternative Assessments

7 Reading Mathematics US History part 2

8 Reading Mathematics Science Writing Civics

For middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing mathematics course the Algebra 1 or Geometry SOL test is used to fulfill the federal testing requirement Note that the Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test is not available for high school credit-bearing mathematics courses

Middle School Assessments

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 5: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Grade SOL Tests Local Alternative Assessments

7 Reading Mathematics US History part 2

8 Reading Mathematics Science Writing Civics

For middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing mathematics course the Algebra 1 or Geometry SOL test is used to fulfill the federal testing requirement Note that the Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test is not available for high school credit-bearing mathematics courses

Middle School Assessments

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 6: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Grade 7 Grade 8

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

History PBAHistory SOL was removed in 2015Students complete a performance- based assessment (PBA)

Reading SOL

Math SOLDepends on math class taken

Civics SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Science SOLCovers content from grades 6 7 and 8

Writing SOL - Performance Based Assessment

Standardized Assessments by Grade Level for SY 20-21

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 7: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

What is a Performance Based Assessment

In-class assignments that evaluate the standards that would have be assessed on an SOL

Graded by classroom teacher based on a standardized rubric teachers complete a calibration process to ensure consistency

Grades entered in SIS no formal scores generated from VDOE

Will be completed this year for History 7 Writing 8 and Civics 8

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 8: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

What will SOL administration look like this year SOLs will be administered in-person for

Reading 7 and Reading 8 Math (all levels) Science 8

In-person students will take SOLs during the school day Virtual students will be scheduled to come into the building

on Mondays

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 9: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Testing Calendar

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 10: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Testing for Students Attending In-Person

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Families have the right to refuse testing this spring

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

Pre983611983593983582t983549983619i983585983582 983549n983543 983609ec983585983608983542983567n983559 983635il983575 983547983593 983549va983566983575983549983547le 983585983581 K983541983641 we983548983612983566t983541

Tha983581983573 y983585983626

Page 11: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Testing for Students Attending Virtually

All SOL tests must be taken in-person at schools they are not available for remote delivery

Students who attend school virtually will be scheduled a testing appointment to complete the SOL assessment at the school on Mondays

Families who do not wish for their fully virtual student to take SOL tests at school have the right to refuse testing

Those families who choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading and mathematics test for their virtual student will have the opportunity to have their student complete The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test

Con983611983566983542983541ra983619983566983586983582s

Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Parent Refusals

COVID-19 Related Non COVID-19 Related

Related to health concerns around the pandemic

Student will receive a score of ldquoNo Scorerdquo (NS)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

For any reason other than COVID-19 related

Student will receive a score of zero (0)

Data will not be available for teachers to inform instructional decisions

Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Expedited Retakes

There will be no expedited retakes outside of the Algebra and Geometry SOL tests

Students must score between a 375 and 399 to qualify for an expedited retake

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Page 15: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

Next Steps We will be collecting information related to SOLs via a

Google Form to ensure streamlined communication Emailed via eNotify April 7th please submit by Friday

April 16th

Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Helpful Websites

Student Tests and Assessments Assessment Information for Families Assessment Notifications Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments Right to Refuse Assessments

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Page 17: Parent Information Session Key Middle School

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