Northmont Middle School

December 3rd - English/Language Arts Winter FastBridge Benchmark

December 4th - Math FastBridge Winter Benchmark

December 7th - Science Mania Grades 2-6 - 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

December 9th - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m. at Union Elementary

December 10th - Quarter 2 Job Shadow Day - Career Explorations Class

December 12th - MS Band Concert 7:00 p.m. - HS Auditorium

December 20th - End of Quarter 2

December 23rd - January 6th - Winter Break

Winter benchmarking for middle schoolers refers to the mid-year assessment of students' academic progress in reading and math. These benchmarks help educators evaluate how well students are progressing toward meeting academic standards for their grade level.

Here's what benchmarking involves:

1. Assessment Tools: Northmont City Schools use the FastBridge assessment to measure progress.
2. Skills Measured: Reading and math grade-level concepts
3. Comparison: We compare results to previous benchmarks (fall or earlier assessments) and expected growth targets for your child's grade level.

Here's what benchmarking means for your child:

1. Progress Checkpoint:
   • It shows how much they've learned since the start of the school year.
   • Together, we can identify areas where your child excels or needs extra help.
2. Personalized Learning: Benchmarking results might influence the support your child receives, such as intervention or adjusted classroom instruction.
3. Goal Setting: Your child might set or adjust their academic goals based on their FastBridge results.
4. Accountability: FastBridge scores provide insight into whether your child is on track to succeed in their current grade and prepare for high school-level work.

For students, winter benchmarking is not about grades but about understanding their learning journey and areas for growth. It's a tool to help ensure they get the right academic support.