SBAC Assessment
Dear 3rd Grade families,
Please be aware that students in 3rd-6th grades will be taking the Smarter Balanced assessments (SBAC) this spring. In schools across the country, teachers have been implementing Common Core standards that provide consistent guidelines in English and math at each grade level and help prepare students to graduate high school ready for college and the workplace. These benchmarks challenge students to develop a deeper understanding of subject matter, learn how to think critically, and apply what they are learning to the real world. To help parents, teachers, and school leaders know whether students are on the path to success, states joined together to develop improved tests of student achievement. Administered online, the SBAC assessments will adapt to each student’s ability, giving teachers and parents better information to help students succeed.
Our SBAC Testing Dates are scheduled for…
May 29, 30, 31 & June 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
Please do not plan any vacations or appointments that would take you child out of school during this window.
You can help at home by allowing your child to work on their keyboarding skills. Most importantly, your child will be ready to show their best effort on the test when you help him or her to:
- Go to bed by 8:00 PM – a rested brain and body works best!
- Eat a healthy breakfast – hungry children do not perform well!
- Get to school on time (8:10) – start the day off right!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.