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Over the last decade, standardized testing has become more frequent, more debated, and more nationalized than during previous years. If you were to ask an educator, you would want to be ready for a variety of passionate (and even differing) responses on the topic! While the implementation of standardized assessments and the application of results from assessments may be in flux, recent testing trends are expected to continue in the near future. So, because testing is here to stay, Colonial Christian School seeks to take an appropriate role in testing by properly preparing students for the mandated requirements that students are required to fulfil.
The goal at CCS is that every individual strives to do his or her very best on each assessment. CCS does not view assessments as an exclusive measure of educational performance, nor does CCS allow the results to solely determine decisions regarding educational policies. Rather, CCS views standardized testing as merely one tool that can be used to monitor student learning for the purpose of measuring progress against a set of shared expectations. With appropriate methods, CCS seeks to prepare students to make academic progress over a period of time with one of the goals to better prepare students for mandated statewide assessments.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 instructs, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Colonial Christian School strives for excellence in every area, including encouraging students to strive to do their best on assessments. Colonial Assessment Prep is one tool that CCS uses to better prepare students for assessments. Below is a list of questions and answers that will help better explain an opportunity that is available for your CCS student as he or she prepares for standardized testing.
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Q: What is CAP?
A: Colonial Assessment Prep (CAP) is a tool that Colonial Christian School uses to provide students with the best opportunity to be successful in standardized testing. Students participating in CAP practice skills through various test-preparation strategies in an online format.
Q: What is the cost of CAP?
A: The cost of CAP, which provides access to the Study Island program, includes fees paid once per year and will be applied to your school account. The cost is $20 per student per year.
Q: Who can register for CAP?
A. The program’s primary focus is for high school students in grades 10 through 12 better prepare for College Career Readiness exams, such as the ACT and SAT.
Q: How would a high school student benefit from CAP?
A: CAP is available to CCS high school students preparing for College Career Readiness though Advanced Placement Tests, College Entrance Exams such as the ACT and SAT, and general developmental learning in mathematics, reading, and writing. Click Ensure that students have the best college options with expert online SAT® and ACT® exam preparation for more information.
Q: Why is CAP not available to CCS students below tenth grade?
A: Students in kindergarten through second grade do not participate in statewide assessments, so they would not benefit as greatly from CAP. All CCS students in grades 3-10 will receive generic Study Island accounts, the company used for CAP, to access helpful tools in the classroom. Addionally, students in grades 4 through 8 needing supplemental help with testing will receive Exact Path accounts to be utilized at school.
Q: Is CAP required for my student?
A. No, CAP is voluntary.
Q: Can I register for CAP, but not have my student attend the weekly sessions?
A: Yes, if your student is in grades 10 through 12 at CCS, then your student has the flexibility to do what is best for your family’s schedule and may utilize a CAP account on their own at home, in study halls, or other appropriate times during the school day. Regardless of whether you sign up to be in attendance or desire to utilize the program when it is convenient for your family’s schedule, the cost to register for CAP will be the same. At the time of registration, you will be asked to indicate your attendance plans ahead of time so that CCS can be responsible for your student’s whereabouts.
Q: If attendance for CAP is not a requirement for my student, then why would my student attend the weekly sessions?
A: Students in grades 10 through 12 interested in participating in CAP are encouraged to register to attend for the benefit of accountability. Having this time set aside weekly will alleviate the additional pressure of an added event on the family schedule. However, students who find it better suited to practice at alternate times during the week may certainly take advantage of this. Students should not plan to attend some of the time and not attend some of the time as CCS will need know in advance to better be responsible for your student.
Q: When does CAP meet?
A: All students in grades 10-12 registered for attendance for CAP will meet together one time per week from 7:50 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Because of the length of the 30-minute sessions, students attending CAP sessions are strongly encouraged to be present by 8:00. Students not in their seats by 8:10 will be marked tardy to school. Students present for CAP will be admitted to their regular classrooms at 8:20 with no penalty. CAP sessions begin the third week of school and will not meet during standardized assessment and exam weeks.
Q: What program does CAP use?
A: CAP is designed to be “student-driven” as it uses Study Island created by Edmentum. Study Island is a data-driven standards mastery solution that includes over 600,000 unique items and more than 10,000 technology-enhanced items designed to help students master content specified by the Indiana Academic Standards. Its high-impact, high-value learning programs provide academic support through practice, immediate feedback, and built-in remediation to improve students’ performance in specific skill areas. It also includes an intuitive, real-time dashboard that can track student progress and differentiate instruction to continually drive student achievement. Click Study Island Overview to view a short video of the program.
Q: Does Study Island align with Indiana State Standards?
A: Yes, Study Island aligns with the Indiana State Standards as Indiana is a focus state for the company. Additionally, the Indiana Department of Education has approved Edmentum, creator of Study Island, as an online provider of high quality educational services that seeks to meet students’ individual needs, expand learning opportunities, and diversify curricula. As the Indiana Department of Education continues to develop and refine assessments, Edmentum is continuously on the leading edge in ensuring that programs align with the Indiana State Standards. Click Indiana Study Island Programs for more information.
Q: What does “student-driven” mean?
A: CAP is “student-driven,” which indicates that the student is responsible to take ownership of learning as the focus is shifted to the student.
Q: When can my student begin CAP?
A: The registration deadline to enroll in CAP at Colonial Christian School is in August at the start of the school year. This will include students preparing for College Entrance Exams (ACT, SAT). This would include any students in grades 10 through 12 who would like to access the Study Island programs during the school year and the following summer.
Q: What is the benefit of registering for this program versus signing up for an individual home account?
A: While many programs have the capacity to allow students to sign up individually, the benefit of working through a school is that the cost is generally lower and there is the added benefit of accountability and access to an advisor to assist when needed.
Q: Why does Colonial Christian School see a need to offer CAP?
A: In Ecclesiastes 9:10, God’s Word directs: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Colonial Christian School strives for excellence in every area, including encouraging students to strive for their individual best on assessments. Additionally, CAP benefits CCS high school students as they prepare for the college level of their education.
Q: What do I need to do to get started with CAP?
A: If you are interested in registering your student(s) in CAP, please click the blue register button and submit the form prior to the deadline. (Please, one student per form.) You will then receive a unique username and code that your student may use to access the Study Island programs on any device with internet service.
Q: Why does my student have a Study Island account when I did not register them for CAP?
All CCS students in grades 3-10 have a generic SI account that can be used in the classroom for teacher-directed instruction.