Week in Review for Apr 3rd – Apr 9th, 2011

 

What are they thinking and what do you think about it?

What are they thinking and what do you think about it? As I visit our schools and run into people all over the community, the current legislative session and the working state budget is what I am asked most about these days. Many people ask questions about their job’s future or their student’s educational future […]

 

Food Services Give All Students FREE Breakfast FCAT Week

Food Services Give All Students FREE Breakfast FCAT Week The  Citrus County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will again be offering FREE breakfast to all students taking the FCAT next week.  The breakfast we serve meets the federal guidelines for nutrition standards.  Encourage your student(s) to partake of this offering as they prepare enough breakfast […]

 

Testing Tips for Parents

“Monday April 11th FCAT test begin. Hope these quick reminders and video below are helpful” ~Thomas Testing Tips for Parents Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test. On the morning of the test, your child needs to get up in plenty of time so he/she won’t feel rushed. Feed […]

 

Budget bills pass legislature

Budget bills pass legislature House, Senate differ on crucial details about the extent of cuts By BILL KACZOR, St. Augustine Record TALLAHASSEE — Virtually no sector of state government, from public schools to programs for the sick and disabled, is spared from the budget axe in spending bills passed Thursday by the Florida House and […]

 

Testing Calendar From April thru End of school year

To help families and students as we begin finishing out school year.

 

 

13th Annual Superintendent’s Golf Classic

13th Annual Superintendent’s Golf Classic All proceeds benefit the Citrus County Education Foundation and support school programs. Date and Time: Saturday, April 30,2011, 8:30 a.m.  Shotgun Start Place: Sugarmill Woods Country Club Format:  Four person scramble (field limited to first 144 players) Entry Fee: $55.00 per person (includes, golf, lunch after golf, door prizes, hole […]

 

Senator Dean Presents Senate Resolution for CHS 100th Anniversary

Senator Charles Dean Presents Senate Resolution for Citrus High School 100th Anniversary Florida Senate – 2011 SR 2082 By Senator Dean Senate Resolution A resolution recognizing Citrus High School on the occasion of its 100th anniversary celebration and congratulating the students, faculty, administration, and staff of Citrus High School on achieving and maintaining an “A” […]

 

Central Ridge Elementary School – Ridgeback Artists

Ridgeback Artists Miss Buck  the Art Teacher of Central Ridge Elementary has developed a new web site: www.RidgebackArtists.com. This site was created for those who would like to bring the Art Room home with them! Browse around, explore the photographs, and enjoy her lessons going on in the Art Room. Art is her passion and […]

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“Monday April 11th FCAT test begin. Hope these quick reminders and video below are helpful” ~Thomas

Testing Tips for Parents

1. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test.
2. On the morning of the test, your child needs to get up in plenty of time so
   he/she won’t feel rushed.
3. Feed your child a good breakfast.  Research shows that children do better on tests if they have had a good breakfast.
4. Do as much as you can to make your child feel comfortable.  Try not to say things to make him/her feel more nervous.
5. Reassure your child that no matter the outcome of the test you will still love him/her.  Encourage them to simply do their best.
6. Take an active role in your child’s education throughout the school year.  Let your child know you are interested in his/her learning by taking part in the entire process.
7. Find out all you can about the test.  Ask questions of the teacher and/or principal.
   The more you and your child know about the test, the better prepared your child will be.
8. When the scores are sent to you, talk to your child’s teacher and/or principal.  This will help you to understand them more clearly.
9. Give your child praise even if he or she didn’t do well on the test.

State testing tips for parents by students

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District Wide Testing Calendar
From April thru End of school year

• March 30 – April 6 FCAT – Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
  • READING AND MATHEMATICS SSS RETAKES (Eligible Students Only)
• Grades 11 – Adult (New Students/Retakes)
• April 4 – May 27 TIMSS – Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Selected Schools Only)
• Grades 4 & 8 (Math & Science)
• April 4 – May 27 PIRLS – Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (Selected Schools Only)
• Grade 4 (Reading)
• April 4 CBAT – Citrus Benchmark Assessment Test Grades 9 – 10 (Math EOC)
• April 9 ACT – American College Test (For more information, please visit www.actstudent.org )
• April 11 – 22 FCAT – Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
  • READING AND MATHEMATICS , FCAT (SSS) / FCAT 2.0 (NGSSS), Grades 3 – 10
  • SCIENCE Sunshine State Standards (SSS), Grades 5, 8 & 11
• April 13 Write Score – Grade 3
• May 2 – 13 AP – ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS (Scheduling information available at www.collegeboard.com )
• May 7 SAT & SUBJECT TESTS (For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com )
• May 16 – 20 EOC – End of Course Computer Based Test (Alegebra I) & (Geometry & Biology 1 Field Test)
• May 18 Last Day for Seniors
• May 24 – 25 Early Release – End of 4th Quarter – Last Day of School for Students
• June 4 SAT & SUBJECT TESTS (For more information, please visit www.collegeboard.com )
• June 11 ACT – American College Test (For more information, please visit www.actstudent.org )

Prepared by Citrus County Schools Research and Accountability
http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/departments/research_&_accountability/2010-11TestingCalendar.pdf

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