SOL Parent NightFebruary 25, 2010

Andrew Buchheit, Principal

Kim Werle, Assistant Principal

Amy Cunningham and Robin Vaneman, School Counselors

Jason Bryce, Instructional Technologist

Heather Goode, Intervention Specialist

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-Welcome

SOL Parent Night

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SOL Testing• The state of Virginia sets rigorous academic

standards, known as the Standards of Learning (SOL), and measures achievement through annual SOL tests. The system provides schools, school divisions and the Virginia Department of Education with critical data to inform the development and implementation of effective instructional strategies and best practices.

• SOL assessments measure student achievement in English, mathematics, science and history/social science.

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SOL Tests

• 3rd Grade- Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science (covers curriculum from K-3)

• 4th Grade- Reading, Math and VA History

• 5th Grade- Reading, Writing, Math and Science (the science test covers 4th and 5th grade objectives)

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SOL Test Scores

• 400-499- Passing

• 500-600- Pass Advanced

• 0-399- Not Passing

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SOL History- Grade 3

04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09Reading 84 86 88 94 95

Math 96 98 98 96 94

Plain English Math

75 68 73 61

History 95 97 97 99 98

Science 96 94 97 98 95

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SOL History- 4th Grade

04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09Reading 95 94 91 94

Math 93 94 90 94

Plain English Math

56 58 75 70

VA History 90 91 84 91 98

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SOL History-5th Grade

04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09Reading 96 92 88 92 93

Math 91 94 95 96 98

Plain English Math

57 64 53 66

History 76 73 86 84

Science 92 89 91 94 96

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2008-2009 2009-2010

Math Percentage AYP Target

Percentage AYP Target

All Students 95 79 83Black Students 88 79 83White Students 97 79 83Hispanic Students

90 79 83

Students with Disabilities

92 79 83

Economically Disadvantaged

86 79 83

Limited English Proficient

86 79 83

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2008-2009 2009-2010

Reading Percentage AYP Target

Percentage AYP Target

All Students 94 81 85Black Students 86 81 85White Students 96 81 85Hispanic Students

87 81 85

Students with Disabilities

92 81 85

Economically Disadvantaged

80 81 85

Limited English Proficient

86 81 85

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FOCUS

F= Face It

• Face the fact that this is important.

• Face the teacher for directions.

• Face the test.

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O= Organize It

• Organize the things around me.

• Organize my body position.

• Organize my answers.

• Organize my thoughts.

• Organize my speed.

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C= Conquer It

• Conquer any nervousness.

• Conquer negative thoughts.

• Calm down and breathe deeply.

• Use brain power to study and BEAT the test!

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U= Understand It

• Underline it.• Hear every word in

my mind.• Underline key words

and think through each question.

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S= Scan It

• Scan the entire test.• Double check my

work and the answer sheet to make sure my answers match the test questions.

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Tips for Parents

• Assist with homework and reading assignments.

• Avoid cramming information the night before the test.

• Keep cool.

• Encourage your child to do well.

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Tips for Parents

• Write down test dates.

• Be sure to get enough sleep.

• Encourage your child to eat breakfast.

• Be sure that your child is on time.

• Praise and reward your child when they do well.

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SOL Review Websites

• Study Island – www.studyisland.com – students have passwords

• SOL Pass – Password = Bristow http://www.solpass.org

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Thank you for coming and have a great evening!