Research shows that when we think positive, positive things happen. I would like to encourage our students, parents, teachers and administrators to maintain an optimistic attitude as we gear up for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and the Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (FAIR). A lot of hard work and dedication on behalf of the students and teachers has gone into preparing for these tests.
The FCAT testing schedule is as follows:
- February 28th - March 1st- FCAT Writing will be administered to 4th, 8th and 10th grade students.
- April 9th - 20th - retakes for FCAT Reading and Mathematics and FCAT 2.0 Reading will be given to 11th graders-adults.
- April 16th - April 27th - FCAT 2.0 Reading will be given to 3rd- 10th grade students, FCAT 2.0 Mathematics will be given to 3rd grade- 8th grade students, and FCAT 2.0 Science will be administered to all 5th -8th grade students.
*Most tests are approximately 70-80 minutes in length.*
In preparation for FAIR, we are inviting all parents of K-2 students to attend one of several community meetings throughout the city where district staff will communicate the update to the Student Progression Plan. During the meetings, participants will learn how the FAIR instrument will impact instructional and promotional decisions. The next meeting will be Monday, February 27th at the Jacksonville Public Library (Southeast Regional Branch) from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please visit
our site for a complete list of the meetings.
To help our K-2 students prepare for the FCAT and FAIR, we are pleased to offer elementary students and parents Destination Success. This program includes dynamic reading and math software that can be used at school, home, the library or anywhere there is Internet access. Students can access the program by using their district student login. The program has enrichment activities for all PreK-2 students and FCAT activities for 3-5 students. Log on to:
Destination Success
It is important to remind your child/children to get plenty of sleep the night before the test; eat a nutritious breakfast and arrive on time. Lastly, encourage them to carefully read all prompts and instructions before answering questions.
Good luck to each of you!
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Ed
Pratt-Dannals
Superintendent |
