Resources & Links

Standardized Tests 

Information about standardized tests that will be taken at school.

Middle School

Constructed Response Assessment (CRA) – All middle school students will take the CRA test three times during this academic year.  The test will focus only on math content and measures the content knowledge required by the current state curriculum standards and the new Common Core Standards.  For more information on Common Core Standards, see http://www.tncore.org. 

Middle school students have already taken the first of the CRA tests and will be tested again in February and May.  For more information on the CRA test, please visit http://tn.gov/education/assessment/ConstructedResponseAssessment.shtml. 

TNReady is a timed, multiple-choice assessment given to all middle school students. TNReady test measures skills in reading and language arts, math, science, and social studies. TNReady will be given to our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at East Hamilton.  For more information on this assessment and to see practice TNReady tests, please visit http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/achievement.shtml.

Test anxiety?  For strategies on taking tests and dealing with test anxiety, see http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/doc/tsteststrategies.pdf.  

High School

EOCs - End of Course tests. Standardized tests given to all students taking the following classes: English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, U.S. History, Biology I, Chemistry and Physics. The EOC counts as a student's final exam and is 25% of their final course grade. Go to state.tn.us/education/assessment/secondary.shtml for more information.

TCAP Writing Assessment - A state writing test taken by all 11th graders. It will be given as a computer based test for the first time this school year. Go to state.tn.us/education/assessment/writing.shtml for more information.

ACT - A timed, multiple-choice test that covers English, Math, Reading, and Science. (There is also an optional writing section on national test dates). This test is given to all 11th graders in March. Scores are reported to students' college choices to serve as a criteria for college admissions. Go to actstudent.org for more information.

PSAT - A timed, multiple-choice test that covers Reading, Writing, and Math. Students in the 10th and 11th grade can register to take this test. It is normally given at school in October. Students who take the PSAT in their junior year can potentially qualify for National Merit Scholarships. It also serves as a "practice" test for the SAT. Go to collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html for more information.

SAT - A timed, multiple-choice test that covers Reading, Writing, and Math. Students can register to take this test and have scores reported to colleges to serve as a part of admission criteria. (This test is not given at East Hamilton) Go to sat.collegeboard.org/home for more information.

Community Resources 

Tutoring

Mathnasium: 423-899-2011 mathnasium.com/chattanooga (Located on Gunbarrel Road, offers personalized tutoring in all math subjects)

Academic Solutions: 423-822-5985 Tutoring and Test Prep (Located on Shallowford Rd.)

Huntington Learning Center: 423-661-3200 Tutoring and Test Prep (Located on Lee Hwy near Hwy 153)

Sylvan Learning Center: 866-963-1308 https://www.sylvanlearning.com/ (Located off of Hwy 153)

Counseling-Related Services

Bradford Health Services: bradfordhealth.com; 423-892-2639 (Offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents with drug and alcohol abuse problems)

CADAS (Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services): cadas.org; 423-643-1666 (Offers multiple drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs)

Camelot: thecamelotdifference.com; 

423-605-1192 (Offers outpatient therapy, intensive counseling, substance abuse treatment, and case management)

MCR Foundation: mcrfoundation.com; 

423-622-2666 (Offers information and education about eating disorders and links to treatment centers in the area)

Summit Counseling Center:

www.summitcounselingcenter.org; 423-855-0402 (Offers professional counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Cost is on a sliding scale and some counselors accept insurance)

Youth Villages: youthvillages.org/where-we-serve/tennessee/east-tennessee.aspx; 

423-954-8890 (Offers specialized crisis services for seriously depressed, suicidal, or homicidal students and intensive in-home treatment for troubled teenagers, children, and families.)

Family Services and Resources

First Things First: firstthings.org; 423-267-5383 (Offers information, classes, and special events on relationships, marriage, and parenting)