Spring State Testing

School districts in Ohio are required to administer spring tests. Last spring testing was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This spring, however, testing will resume. No testing waivers were granted. Students are also required to test in person. We are not permitted to administer assessments remotely.

Testing Begins Next Week for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan: 8th grade students begin on April 12. 7th grade students begin on April 14. 6th grade students begin the following week on April 19.

6-8 Required Ohio State Tests:

6th Grade: ELA and Math

7th Grade: ELA and Math

8th Grade: ELA, Math, and Science

*If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, all testing accommodations will be provided.

Please read below for important testing information for your child.

Students with an IEP or 504 plan will test in person at their home school building (Claggett or Root). See the specific testing day instructions for your building below.

Students will follow the testing schedule below. Arrangements were made for students with testing accommodations to follow the schedule below. Testing over multiple days is intended to offer an optimal testing experience and effectively provide testing accommodations per the student IEP or 504 plan.

To ensure student engagement and concentration, tests are split into two parts and administered over two days. Students in 6th and 7th grade will report to the building four (4) days total in the morning. 8th grade students will report to the building five (5) days total in the morning. Testing hours are listed below by building.

6th Grade Testing Schedule

April 19, 2021: 6th grade ELA Part 1

April 20, 2021: 6th grade ELA Part 2

May 3, 2021: 6th grade math Part 1

May 4, 2021: 6th grade math Part 2

7th Grade Testing Schedule

April 14, 2021: 7th grade ELA Part 1

April 15, 2021: 7th grade ELA Part 2

April 28, 2021: 7th grade math Part 1

April 29, 2021: 7th grade math Part 2

8th Grade Testing Schedule

April 12, 2021: 8th grade ELA Part 1

April 13, 2021: 8th grade ELA Part 2

April 26, 2021: 8th grade math Part 1

April 27, 2021: 8th grade math Part 2

April 22, 2021: 8th grade science Part 1 and 2 - (Claggett)

April 28, 2021: 8th grade science Part 1 and 2 - (Root)

Testing Times and Instructions for Claggett Students

Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Parents drop-off and pick-up students at the Cafeteria entrance (NE) located on the east side of the building. Students will enter the cafeteria and will be greeted by an adult and provided further directions from there.

7th and 8th Grade (AM Testing):

Drop-Off: Arrive no later than 7:45AM

Pick-Up: Ride should pick-up students no later than 10:20AM

8th Grade (AM Testing for Science Test Only):

Drop-Off: Arrive no later than 7:45AM

Pick-Up: Ride should pick-up students no later than 10:45AM (note later pick-up time).

6th Grade (AM Testing):

Drop-Off: Arrive no later than 8:30AM

Pick-Up: Ride should pick-up students no later than 11:10AM

*Please note that if a student has extended time as a testing accommodation, the pick up times will be adjusted as necessary. Students will have an opportunity to contact parents if they will be testing longer than the times listed above.

Testing Times and Instructions for Root Students

Drop-Off and Pick-Up: All student will enter front doors and report to media center on testing days.

6th Grade (AM Testing):

Drop-Off: Report to the main entrance to be buzzed in between 8:15AM-8:25AM students must be in the media center before 8:30.

Pick-Up: Students should have rides arranged to pick them up at 10:50AM.

7th Grade (AM Testing):

Drop-Off: Students should enter the building with all other students at the start of the day around 7:30AM and report to the media center.

Pick-Up: Students should have a ride ready to pick them up at 10:00AM.

8th Grade (AM Testing):

Drop-Off: Students should enter the building with all other students at the start of the day around 7:30AM and report to the media center.

Pick-Up: Students should have a ride ready to pick them up at 10:00AM.

8th Grade (AM Testing for Science Test Only):

Drop-Off: Students should enter the building with all other students at the start of the day around 7:30AM and report to the media center.

Pick-Up: Students should have a ride ready to pick them up at 10:00AM. Students will take both sections of the test in the morning. If the students finish before 10:00AM they will be permitted to leave if they have a ride available.

*Please note that if a student has extended time as a testing accommodation, the pick up times will be adjusted as necessary. Students will have an opportunity to contact parents if they will be testing longer than the times listed above.

*Remember to eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep!

• Chromebook (w/charger)

• Book to read (if student completes test early)

• Face Mask

• Water bottle

• Multiple pencils

• Calculator (for math) -Calculator Guidelines

• Headphones (math and science)

While in the building, students will wear a face mask. Students will also be required to follow social distancing protocols. Staff will monitor and support students in maintaining health and safety procedures while are in the school building.

mattiem@medinabees.org

330-636-3075