Dear Parent/Guardian,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will take either the paper-based or computer-based Florida Standards Assessments (FSA). The chart below identifies the delivery of each assessment.
ELA Writing/ELA Reading/Mathematics/Science assessments are on the following days:
|
Date |
Test |
Grade |
Delivery |
|
April 7, 2022 |
Writing |
6-8 |
6 Paper 7-8 Computer |
|
May 3 & 4, 2022 |
ELA |
6-8 |
6 Paper 7-8 Computer |
|
May 10 &11, 2022 |
Math, Algebra, Geometry |
6-8 |
6 Paper 7-8 & EOCs Computer |
|
May 17 |
Science and Biology |
8 |
Science Paper Biology Computer |
|
May 18 |
Civics |
7 |
Computer |
For information regarding session lengths for Spring 2022 assessments, please see the
2021–2022
Florida Statewide Grade-Level Assessments Fact Sheet.
To help your student become comfortable with the item types and response formats, the following resources are available at
https://fsassessments.org/families.html
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
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Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell
phones, smartphones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds, at any time during testing
or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be invalidated.
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Calculators—Calculators are not permitted during Grades 3–6 Mathematics tests.
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Calculator Policy— For Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics,
approved calculators may be used during Sessions 2 and 3 only. For Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments,
approved calculators may be used during Session 2 only. If students have handheld calculators during Session 1, their tests will be invalidated. For Biology 1 EOC, a handheld four-function calculator may be used only if the school provides all
students with a handheld four-function calculator.
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Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment printed in
the student’s test and answer book or online that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students
acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by signing below the statement in their test and answer book.
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Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students
before they sign below the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states: “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items, responses, passages, and prompts) after the test.
This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites.” Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic
communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online.
While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.
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Working Independently—Students
are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others.
If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. In addition,
FDOE employs Caveon Test Security to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer
patterns. Student tests within a school that are found to have extremely similar answer patterns will be invalidated.
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Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test session (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she
will not be allowed to return to that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.
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Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 plan, or is an English
Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.
If you have any questions related to this test administration, please contact Susan Griggs at 850-414-2666. For more information about the Florida Statewide Assessments program, please visit the portal at
http://www.fsassessments.org/fsa.html.
Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during Spring 2022 assessments.
Sincerely,
Sue Rishell
Principal
Regards,
Sue Rishell
Principal
Swift Creek Middle School
2100 Pedrick Road
Tallahassee, FL 32317
Phone: 850-414-2670
Fax: 850=414-2650
“Every time I am asked what is the most important job in the world, I always answer teacher! Teachers are the people who hand out life chances for everyone… Our society needs
to value the fact that quality teachers inform and shape quality students who in the future become quality community members. This is what education is all about.”
Patrick Schwartz
From Disability to Possiblity: The Power of Inclusive Classrooms