Testing & Assessment

Standards of Learning

Emphasizing the Virginia Standards of Learning throughout the instructional process, Middlesex County provides its students with a sound instructional program and prepares learners for state-required SOL testing.

Intervention plans are available for students who do not achieve a pass/proficient rating on SOL tests. Test accommodations may be provided for identified students with disabilities as documented in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Management Plan and as appropriate. Students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) are also eligible for test accommodations as described in their LEP Plan. Students and families are strongly encouraged to speak with the guidance staff at their school for information about fees, schedules, deadlines and related topics. More specific information for SOL tests is available on-line at:

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/ and www.pen.k12.va.us/2plus4/index.shtml.

Parents of students in Title I schools have a right to know about state or division policies regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by ESSA, including any policy, procedure, or parental right to opt students out of such assessments. If you would like to receive information about this topic, please contact Kathleen Vélez, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs, either by phone at 804-758-2277, or in writing at P.O. Box 205, Saluda, VA 23149

Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP)

Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in grades PK-12 must participate in SELP testing. The SELP test assesses speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of LEP students.

College Entrance Examinations: Scholastic Aptitude

Test (SAT) I: Reasoning Test, SAT II: Subject Test,

and American College Test (ACT)

Most degree-granting colleges require an admission examination of some kind, as

specified in their bulletins or catalogs. Most colleges and sponsors of financial aid

programs ask students to take either the ACT or the College Entrance Examination Board Tests (CEEB). The fall dates of either program are recommended for seniors.

The spring dates are recommended for juniors who plan to apply under an early decision plan or to military academies. Information regarding college entrance examinations are located in the high school guidance office.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test Battery

(ASVAB)

This test is primarily for juniors and seniors. It measures aptitude in various vocational areas to provide assistance in determining possible life-long work-study goals. Results

provide an opportunity to view military service as a potential career option while examining alternative civilian options. The test’s scores are combined to form five

aptitude job clusters. The job reference guide lists civilian job categories and military job specialties for which one of the five aptitudes is most relevant. Information regarding the ASVAB is located in high school guidance offices.