Accommodations Testing

Specialized Academic Curriculum (SAC) Students

NCEXTEND1

Students following SAC programming will take the NCEXTEND1 their 10th grade and 11th grade years. The tests are used to determine their mastery of topics in English, Math, and Biology (depending on which grade they belong).

For more information pertaining to NCEXTEND1 programming, follow this link.

2018-2019 Dates

Feb. 20 - Mar. 6 | NCEXTEND1 (grade 11)
Apr. 8 - May 3. | NCEXTEND1 field test (grade 10)
May 23 - Jun. 7 | NCEXTEND1 (grade 10)

Jan. 28 - Mar. 8 |Alternative ACCESS

SAC students with concurrent English Learner (EL) designation are required to take the Alternative ACCESS test yearly.

Test results are used to identify student growth in English acquisition and relate to four domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

English Learners (EL) Students

Jan 28 - Mar 8 | ACCESS TESTING

Students receiving direct services from the English Learners (EL) Dept. are required to participate in ACCESS test annually. Test results are used to identify student growth in English acquisition and relate to four domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Additional Notes:

testing is online
each section (4) takes around 30 minutes and is self-paced
students must complete a test demo in advance of the test
testing takes place during the school day; students will be marked present for the courses they miss

The school testing coordinator will work with students to complete these required tests during the approved testing window.

Year-Round | WIDA Screener

Language minority students without a current WIDA Screener or ACCESS score will complete the WIDA Screener. The test identifies strengths and weaknesses in English acquisition; the school uses the results to determine the level of support the student needs from the EL Dept.

The school testing coordinator will work with students newly enrolled with Phillip O. Berry on an individual basis to complete the test.

Occupational Course of Study (OCS) Students

CCRAA

Nov. 14 | CCRAA 10th Grade
Jan. 20 - Mar.3 |CCRAA 11th

Students following OCS programming will take the CCRAA their 10th grade and 11th grade years. The tests are used to determine their mastery of topics in English, Math, and Biology (depending on which grade they belong).

Participating students will take this in place of the PreACT and ACT tests administered by NCDPI.

For more information pertaining to CCRAA alternative testing, follow this link.

Accommodations for National Standardized Tests

Accommodations for College Board Suite of Tests

Because the SAT, SAT subject tests, and all AP Exams are privately own and administered by College Board and are not state mandated, students do not automatically receive regular testing accommodations. This includes most scheduled accommodations as mandated by IEP, 504, and EL plans. However, families may apply to receive services.

Please read the following to help guide you through the accommodations application process as outlined by College Board. *this does not include ACT

To Apply for College Board Accommodations via Phillip O. Berry:*Step 1: Review the accommodations offered by SSD at bit.ly/CBaccomm*Step 2: Contact the school AP coordinator to begin the application process ASAP-must provide a signed copy of the College Board affidavit to the AP coordinator *follow link*Step 3: Make sure medical documentation with the school is up-to-date-medical documentation must be up-to-date within a year of the application submission date-all required documentation must be submitted seven weeks prior to the test in question-it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to make sure all documentation is up-to-date and submitted to the AP coordinator prior to the due dateStep 4: the AP coordinator will submit the accommodations application once all documentation is receivedStep 5: College Board’s SSD will contact the AP coordinator with a final decision^{*parent/guardian responsibility}
Items of Note:1. School accommodations are not College Board Accommodationsa. No student qualifies automatically. b. The use of testing accommodations without College Board approval results in cancellation of scores.2. College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) approves most requests if the student’s records indicate EACH of the following:a. The student has an up-to-date, medically documented disabilityb. The disability results in a relevant functional limitation that impacts speaking, reading, writing, AND/OR sitting for extended periodsc. An accommodation is neededd. The student receives and uses the accommodation at school regularly3. SSD may determine that alternative accommodations are appropriate, NOT the accommodations for which the student applied 4. Approval through SSD takes at least seven weeks upon the receipt of ALL documentationa. The review process through SSD will not begin until all documentation has been received5. Once approved, accommodations do not require yearly renewal6. College Board is NOT ACTa. A separate application must be made for ACT accommodations

Accommodations for ACT (NCDPI administration & national)

ACT is a national test which NCDPI provides students in their junior year as a measurement of College & Career Readiness. Because it's considered a state exam, students with IEP, 504, and/or EL plans may take the test with the accommodations listed in their plans; however, ACT must ALSO approve the intended accommodation prior to testing in order for the score to be a college reportable score.

Please read the following to help guide you through the accommodations application process as outlined by ACT.

*this does not include AP tests

To Apply for ACT Accommodations:***Step 1: Review the accommodations offered by SSD at bit.ly/ACTaccomm*Step 2: Contact the school test coordinator to begin the application process ASAP -must provide a signed copy of the ACT affidavit to the testing coordinator *follow link*Step 3: Make sure medical documentation with the school is up-to-date -medical documentation must be up-to-date within a year of the application submission date -all required documentation must be submitted seven weeks prior to the test in question -it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to make sure all documentation is up-to-date and submitted to the AP coordinator prior to the due dateStep 4: the school will submit the accommodations application once all documentation is receivedStep 5: ACT will contact the testing coordinator with a final decision*parent/guardian responsibility**The school will initiate parent contacts for the Spring administration to Juniors in December.

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