ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please refer to this page for updates and important information/announcements throughout the school year.
BENCHMARK #2 ASSESSMENTS
JANUARY 8 - 26, 2024 (Due to weather concerns, the window has been extended to January 31, 2024)
Assessed coursed inlude:
English & 10, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry
Biology, Biology PDP
LSN Government & AP Government
Please click on the Benchmark/FAST tab for more information about this assessment.
Parent Letters:
ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA) Testing
All Parkdale ELD Scholars will participate in the
Contact your child's teacher, Ms. Ektaben Bhatt, ELD Department Chairperson or Ms. Andraea Sydnor, ELD Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT), for more information regarding this assessment and the date/time your child is expected to take the assessment.
This is a Maryland State Department of Education Mandatory Assessment.
FALL/WINTER MCAP ASSESSMENTS
We are well on our way to administering the Fall/Winter MCAP assessments to our seniors and eligible underclassmen (Grades 9 - 11).
Don't forget to check the list regularly.
The list will be updated again by Thursday, December 21, 2023 to include eligible students (Grades 9 - 12)
If your name is not on the list and you meet the following criteria, please reach out to Ms. L. Scott, M.ED., School Test Coordinator to verify your eligibilty to take a Fall/Winter MCAP assessment.
Grade 12: Passed the assessed course but did not take the assessment.
Grade 12: Graduating senior currently enrolled in the assessed course and still in need of the assessment.
Grade 9 - 11: Passed the assessed course but did not take the assessment.
What happens if I do not take the
Senior Parent Night
Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join us for Senior Parent Night at Parkdale High School.
You are sure to hear from various key PHS Personnel eager to share vaious informtaion with you to include:
Graduation Requiremens
Service Learning Hours
Planning and Applying for College
Scholarships
Testing Requirements
Boys and Girls Club (Support & Service Learning Hours available)
Ordering Graduation Material
Prom Night Information
and much more!
WELCOME SY2024
WELCOME TO SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024!!!
I am excited to bring this site back to you to provide you information regarding the required assessments at Parkdale High School.
I will use this site as a communication tool to keep you up to date will testing requirements for your scholar. I look forward to working with you throughout the year to make certain your scholar remains on task and in the know. Together We Can Achieve More (TEAM)!!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email (lenora.scott@pgcps.or) or by calling the school (301) 513-5700 ext. 85213.
Best regards,
Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
Teachers and students in grades 9-11 will take part in responding to the Maryland School "Climate" Survey. The survey collects important information about relationships, engagement, the school environment, and safety. School leaders use results to learn about and improve the school community./
Best, Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
PARENT CONFERENCE DAY
Monday, FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Did you know that all scholars who wish to receive a diploma from a public high school in Maryland must meet the MSDE Testing Requirements for Graduation? It's true! All scholars must participate in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program by completing the required assessments - Algebra 1, ELA 10, Biology and Government.
"The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) will build a pathway to college and career readiness by the end of high school, mark students' progress toward this goal from grade 3 through high school, and provide teachers with timely information to inform instruction and provide student support."
Not sure whether or not your scholar has met the testing requirements for graduation? Sign up to meet with the Parkdale High School Testing Coordinator, Ms. Lenora Scott, M.Ed. Simply scan the QR code to the right or click the link below to schedule a conference with Ms. Scott, M.Ed., STC this Parent / Teacher Conference Day!
Best, Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
SAT SCHOOL DAY 2022
On March 2, 2022 we will administer the SAT to our scholars classified as Grade 11. Scholars are not required to register for this assessment. They will automatically be scheduled to take the assessment. Scholars that are absent on test day may have the opportunity to make up the assessment on the March 23, 2022 make-up day.
Student Guide (downloadable booklet)
Official SAT® Practice | Khan Academy (online practice for the SAT)
Best, Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA) TESTING
Each year we are required to administer the ACCESS for ELLs to scholars in our ESOL department. We will be administering this assessment to student through March 4, 2022. Please encourage our scholar to report to school and the test site to take this mandated assessment. If you have any questions regarding this assessment, please contact Ms. Rachel Eskow, Department Chair (rachel.eskow@pgcps.org).
Best, Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
FALL ACCUPLACER TESTING (October 2021)
According to the College Board, the ACCUPLACER is a testing tool used by colleges to determine if students are college ready. Students who are considered college ready are able to take credit bearing courses in their program of study immediately. Students who are not considered college ready may need to take remediation or co-requisite courses first.
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) offers the ACCUPLACER to eligible students enrolled in Grades 11 & 12 in the fall and to eligible students enrolled in Grades 10 & 11 in the spring. Students taking the ACCUPLACER may earn scores qualifying them of the Dual Enrollment Program. For more information about the PGCPS Dual Enrollment Program, please contact your child's Professional School Counselor and/or visit the PGCPS Dual Enrollment Site (https://www.pgcps.org/offices/dual-enrollment).
Eligible students received several emails and a hard copy congratulatory letter with their test dates, time and location as it relates to the October administration of the ACCUPLACER at Parkdale High School.
Best, Lenora Scott, M.Ed., School Test Coordinator (STC)
Parkdale High School
SPRING 2021 BENCHMARK #3 TESTING
Benchmark #3 (May 17 - June 11, 2021): English 9, English 10, ESOL Advance & ESOL Intermediate
Benchmark #3 (May 24 - June 11, 2021): Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2
Please click on the Benchmark/FAST tab for more information
SY2021 ACCESS for ELLs Testing Cancelled
PGCPS, with guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, has decided that we will NOT be giving ACCESS for ELLs in School Year 2020-2021.
There will also be no ACCESS testing in the fall of School Year 2021-2022. We will return to testing as usual during our regular testing window in January/February of 2022. Please see the memo that was sent to principals HERE.
Benchmark #2 & FAST #2 Administration
Benchmark #2 (Jan. 25th - Feb. 19th): English & 10, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry
FAST #2 (Feb. 1st - Feb. 19th): Biogeochemical Systems, Honors Chemistry, LSN Government & AP Government
January 25, 2021 - February 19, 2021
Please click on the Benchmark/FAST tab for more information
Benchmark #1 & FAST #1 Administration
Benchmark #1 (Nov. 2nd - Dec. 4th): English & 10, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry
FAST #1 (Nov. 16th - Dec. 4th): Biogeochemical Systems, Honors Chemistry, LSN Government & AP Government
November 2, 2020 - December 4, 2020
Please click on the Benchmark/FAST tab for more information
BRIDGIND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS (BDAs)
English, ESOL English, Math, Science and Social Studies
September 8 - 30, 2020
Please click on the Bridging Diagnostic Assessment (BDA) tab for more information
On Wednesday, March 25, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Karen Salmon announced that all Maryland public schools will remain closed through Friday, April 24.
El miércoles, 25 de marzo, la superintendente de educación del estado, la Dra. Karen Salmon, anunció que todas las escuelas públicas en el estado de Maryland estarán cerradas hasta el viernes, 24 de abril.
(The announcement above is the announcement posted on the PGCSP homepage)TECHNOLOGY TIPS: Remote Learning Tips for PGCPS Students and Families
MCAP Spring 2020 Testing Cancelled
Due to the disrupted school year, the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program assessments, which administers statewide assessments for third grade through high school students, will not be administered in the spring of 2020. Academic Validation Projects (AVP) have also been cancelled for seniors graduating at the end of SY2020. Click this link to review the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) updated testing calendar.
Practice MCAP Assessments at home
Although the MCAP Spring 2020 assessments have been cancelled, all students are encouraged to continue practicing and preparing for these assessments for future administrations. This is a great way to continue your educational growth. Feel free to contact your School Test Coordinator (STC) for assistance as needed.
Click this link to practice and prepare for Algebra and English Assessments
ACCUPLACER TESTING SY2019-2020
Eligible students are taking the ACCUPLACER daily September 17 - 30, 2019 & February 18 - March 2, 2020. We offer two sessions per day. Encourage your child to check the schedules posted in the Multipurpose Room, across from Room 212 and shared electronically with teachers and eligible students.
PSAT/NMSQT will be administered the first 50 students in Grade 11 to sign up. Please see Ms. Kristeal Cunningham, Professional School Counselor for more information!
This year, PGCPS will sponsor the PSAT 10 and the SAT to Grade 10 and Grade 11 students in March 2020. As a result, we will not have our regular administration of the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall. Instead, we are opening the opportunity for students to take this assessment on October 10, 2019 for the cost of the test book, $17.00. Please see Ms. Kristeal Cunningham, Professional School Counselor if you are interested. Only the first 50 students to sign up will be able to take the test.