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BHMS Spring Testing Season!
Chromebook Charging and Transportation Reminders!
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Spring Testing schedule
Ga. Milestones Practice Test 4/10
Ga Milestones: 4/18-5/13
🌟April 24th: Early release Make up testing in AM only🌟
MAP: 5/6-5/13
8th Grade Algebra EOC: 5/6 - 5/9
Practice Test this Wed April 10th
We will conduct a GMAS practice test. We will not have WIN time Wed April 10th to allow students to familiarize themselves with the process, and the GMAS test. Students will report to 5th period once they arrive to school. Please help your child ensure they come to school with a fully charged and updated device. We will also be testing the network's ability and device ability to support testing of all students simultaneously.
8th Grade GMAS Schedule
7th Grade GMAS Schedule
6th Grade GMAS Schedule
Ga Milestones Details
6th, 7th, and 8th graders will all take the ELA and Math sections of the Milestones assessment April 18-23rd. 8th grade students will take the Science and Social Studies sections April 25th-26th. We have an earl yrelease day April 24th and we will conduct make up testing on that day.
Testing will begin first thing in the morning, so please be sure students are here on time.
Testing can cause anxiety for students- be sure to check in with them and do what you can to help them be prepared.
How can I ensure my child is ready to do their best?
Ensure they are well-rested and have breakfast each day
Discuss their strengths and remind them that this is an opportunity to show what they have learned
Review the materials from GaDOE so you are informed as well!
How can I ensure my child is ready to do their best?
Ensure they are well-rested and have breakfast each day.
Discuss their strengths and remind them that this is an opportunity to show what they have learned.
Review the materials from GaDOE so you are informed as well!
Please Consider donating mints and jolly rancher candies to your childs teachers to support testing time!
Algebra EOC Testing Details
Students who are taking Algebra (Enhanced 8th Grade Math/Algebra or Algebra) will also be taking the Algebra End of Course exam on May 5th & 6th. Make-up sessions will occur May 7th & 8th.
What do I need to know about this test?
Successfully completing the EOC and passing the course results in a high school credit but does not contribute to a student's high school GPA
Online practice/study guides can be found here.
NWEA MAP Testing Details
MAP testing begins May 5th and will continue through May 13th for all students. Students are being tested during Math and ELA classes.
Testing Administration:
- MAP Math May 6th-8th
- Students taking the Algebra EOC will take the EOC during this Math MAP window. They will take the Math MAP during their usual class time May 14-15.
- MAP Reading: May 9th-13th
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments are norm-referenced, adaptive assessments that are used in the City School of Decatur to understand each student's individual achievement levels and growth. Results from fall MAP assessments will be uploaded to the student's Infinite Campus account, and parents will be able to review results in the parent portal once all testing is complete. This is one of the ways we will monitor student academic progress at BHMS this school year and helps us inform our WIN time scheduling.
💻Is your Device Ready to Support Testing?💻
Updated Devices:
Your Chromebook/your child's Chromebook might be needing an update. If you need help, please watch this video.This is very important to ensure your Chromebook is ready for testing at the end of the semester! If you need help, please come to the media center.
Chargers:
Chargers for devices are part of district-issued equipment. We currently have a low supply of chargers. Please check your charger to ensure it is working and follow the steps for replacement. Every student who does not turn a charger in with a device at the end of the school year will be charged for replacement in accordance with our district-issued Equipment policy. Click here for directions for replacing chargers.
Donations for mints and Jolly Ranchers can be made to:
- 6th /7th Grade donations: 1st period teacher
- 8th Grade donations: 3rd period