March 14, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment is a mandated computer-based assessment of Mathematics and English Language skills that measure whether students are meeting the common core standards implemented by the state of New Jersey.
Please review the following information with regard to PARCC testing:
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PARCC tests will be administered to students in grades 7-11 from April 18th through April 25th.
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Demonstrating proficiency on the PARCC exam for students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will fulfill the student’s state requirement for graduation.
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PARCC tests will be administered in the morning to all students.
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English Language test will be administered in three units, each ranging from 90-110 minutes in length.
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Math tests will be administered in three units, each 80 minutes in length.
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Based on information we have received from the state at this time, the spring 2016 PARCC testing results will be available by the summer of 2016.
We acknowledge that PARCC is an assessment of proficiency in the common core standards and the district’s curricular programs. It is important for you to know that our teachers remain committed to incorporating best instructional practices which support both the technology and content assessed on the PARCC assessments. As a parent/guardian the best way to keep PARCC testing in perspective is to remember these scores are just one assessment component of your child’s academic performance, and one small piece of the overall holistic view of your child’s achievement.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions regarding PARCC testing.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Capuano
Principal