April 16, 2018
Post date: Apr 16, 2018 8:00:26 PM
State Test Schedule
The annual state tests (AIR tests) will begin for students at the end of April and beginning of May. I have provided the schedule below.
Please make an effort to schedule doctor's appointments around the testing days. If you know your son/daughter will be missing several days, please notify the office, so we can schedule and plan for make up tests. A good breakfast before school, helps students be alert and at their best.
All tests will occur between 7:30 and 10:00 am unless otherwise noted. Actual testing time ranges from 75 to 120 minutes.
April 17 & 18 - 6th grade Language Arts Test
April 19 & 20 - 7th grade Language Arts Test
April 24 & 25 - 8th grade Language Arts Test
April 23, 26, & 27 - make up Language Arts Tests for all grades
May 1 & 2 - 8th grade Math Tests
May 3 & 4 - 8th grade Science Tests (10:00 - 11:30)
May 3 & 4 - 7th grade Math Tests
May 7 & 8 - 6th grade Math Tests
May 9, 10, & 11 - make up Math & Science tests
If a student's grade level is not testing, he/she will have a normal schedule of classes.
Activity Night
The next Activity Night will be held on April 27. Parents can sign up to volunteer here - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aa8ac29a6f94-hmsactivity1
Band Concert Change
The 8th grade band concert scheduled for May 1 has been moved to May 2 at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium.
PTO Meeting Change
Due to the Washington DC trip, the April PTO meeting will be held at 9:00 am on April 18.
Renewal Levy
The Highland Schools will be asking voters to renew a 7.9-mill operating levy first approved in 1998 for operating expenses.
This is a RENEWAL ONLY, which means NO NEW TAXES.
QUICK FACTS
- The passage of this renewal is critical for the day-to-day operation of our school district.
- If renewed for another 10 years, the levy would cost homeowners $155 a year per $100,000 of property valuation.
- The renewal generates about $4.15 million annually for the district, the same as it does now.
- The 7.9-mill renewal levy on the books expires at the end of this year.