Terranova testing for grades K through 8th begins today (March 1st, 2010). Read the rest of this entry for important testing reminders….

Terranova Reminders:

BEFORE THE TEST

• Sharpened #2 pencils must be prepared.
• Bring a healthy mid-morning snack
• Arrive early at school.

Sr. Kathleen Toman helps in the supervision of Ms. Figura's Grade 3 class

DURING THE TEST

• Read all instructions clearly.
• Pencils may not be picked up without the teachers’ permission.
• No calculators are to be used.
• Absolute silence during testing
• Students are to remain seated during testing time.

Grade 8 class takes their last Terranova Test at SFA

AFTER THE TEST

• Students are allowed to put their heads down for a rest between tests
• Students should have book to read while waiting for others to finish
• Bathroom breaks allowed after testing.
• Absolute silence after the test

IMPORTANT!

• Birthdate of student must be absolutely correct. Cognitive score depends on correct birthdate.

Kindergarten class takes their first Terranova tests.

Dear Parents,

On Tuesday, March 10^th at 7:00 PM there will be a very important Parents’ Guild Meeting. Brother Ralph Darmento Assistant Superintendent of School in Archdiocese of Newark will be speaking about Terranova Testing. Brother Ralph is an expert on standardized testing and will be speaking particularly about Saint Francis Academy’s scores.

I urge all parents to attend this very important meeting. It will give you a further understanding of the importance of standardized testing.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Deborah A. Savage,

Principal

Before The Test

• Students – prepared with two sharpened #2 pencils
• Students – prepared with a clean, new eraser
• Parents – prepare your students with breakfast
• Pack extra food for snack time.
• Arrive at school early

During The Test

• Read all instructions clearly
• Absolute silence during the test
• Students are to remain seated during testing time
• Follow the teacher’s instructions (do not begin test until told to do so)

After The Test

• Make sure all the questions are answered.
• Remain seated
• Students should have book to read while waiting for others to finish.
• Absolute silence after the test.

IMPORTANT!

• Birthdate of student must be absolutely correct. Cognitive score depends on correct birthdate.