Dear Parent/Guardian, The purpose of this letter is to inform you Ghazvini Learning Center, Success Academy and Second Chance Schools will begin fall testing on November 27th. The tentative dates can be found at the end of the letter. In accordance with Florida Statutes<http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=1003.4282&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.4282.html>, students are required to take End of Course (EOC) exams for certain courses that are tied to their grades, college credit, and/or graduation. In addition, students are required to take Progress monitoring courses in English and Math courses three times a year. These tests are timed, but, if necessary, a student may use up to a full school day for EOCs and half a day for all other tests. If you or your student would like to become familiar with the computer-based platform at home, you may access the sample test and answer key available at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ffsassessments.org%2ffamilies.html&c=E,1,EV43nRWbNcBlk2MsZH5MRyi6AgV3dmvd--gcjtwKqvO5iOH5sEnq8vwzYEzf_tPtm6amsE1w-HuDBaYTFkvaDdPiV0_O_fW4MMsDzxQzatNo&typo=1. Please strive to have your child at school on time during the testing time and allow them to stay for the entire school day, the schedules will be modified during testing days. Please review the following policies with your student before testing: ? Electronic Devices-Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, 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 or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated. ? Testing Rules Acknowledgment-All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment 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 clicking the box in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules. ? Discussing Test Content after Testing-The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Disruptive Behavior - If a student is disruptive to the testing environment, as determined by the test administrator in the room, they will be asked to leave the testing room and the test score will be invalidated. If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Sean Willett at [log in to unmask] For more information about the Florida Statewide Assessments program, please visit the portal at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fFLFAST.org&c=E,1,Gm7CjvXZL8VTFeVrmKiRC5sgyDCXFdzWvLo9lcBrpbdvf7GUdPEyxHXupXZc4CySM8D-BFB97kS-OY_V8xt4doTUqqvMOWT531T9okg5n0fefE7uJQ,,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fflfast.org%2f&c=E,1,zxNmBIG4IwpUyqnmuzM9e0bNMp37EO6DFDdL9BX9E_Iz-SyEH6FsbQKDqy6YbicqB6ExlJA8f1GnfZbltYOWO9IKPq8IcruyJTNAikRvCA,,&typo=1>. Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration. Sincerely, Amy Alvis Testing days November 28th ELA retakes (FAST) November 29th Algebra retakes (BEST) December 5th Progress Monitoring (PM) 2 Reading December 6th Progress Monitoring (PM) 2 Math December 6th FCLE Students will receive emails with their specific test. ________________________________ *SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon County, Florida Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual student records are deemed confidential.