April 19, 2017

Dear Parents,

On the days of April 24th- May 16rd, 2017 grades three through twelve in the Murray County School System will be taking the Georgia Milestones Assessment. The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a comprehensive summative assessment program. The Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade (EOG) assessment in each content area. Students in grades 9-12 will take an end-of-course (EOC) assessment in select content areas.

Georgia Milestones End –of-Grade Assessment Schedule

Middle/High School Testing Dates:

Date / Test
Monday / April 24 / (EOG) English Language Arts Section 1
Grades 6-8
Monday / April 24 / (EOC) Economics Section 1 & 2
Tuesday / April 25 / (EOG) English Language Arts
Grade 6, Section 2
Grade 7, Section 2 & 3
Tuesday / April 25 / (EOC) Biology Section 1 & 2
Wednesday / April 26 / (EOG) English Language Arts
Grade 6, Section 3
Grade 8, Section 2& 3
Wednesday / April 26 / (EOC) Make-ups- Econ & Bio
Thursday / April 27 / (EOG) Mathematics
Grade 6, Section 1
Grade 7, Section 1 & 2
Thursday / April 27 / (EOC) U.S. History Section 1 & 2
Friday / April 28 / (EOG) Mathematics
Grade 6, Section 2
Grade 8, Section 1 & 2
Friday / April 28 / (EOC) Make-ups- Econ, Bio, U.S. His
Monday / May 1 / (EOG) Science
Grade 8 ONLYSection 1 & 2
Monday / May 1 / (EOC) 9th Lit Section 1
Tuesday / May 2 / (EOG) Social Studies
Grade 8 ONLYSection 1 & 2
Tuesday / May 2 / (EOC) 9th Lit Section 2 & 3
Wednesday / May 3 / (EOG) Grades 6-8 Make-ups
Wednesday / May 3 / (EOC) Make-ups- Econ, Bio, U.S. His, 9 Lit
Thursday / May 4 / (EOG) Grads 6-8 Make-ups
Thursday / May 4 / (EOC) Geometry Section 1 & 2
Friday / May 5 / (EOC) Make-ups- Econ, Bio, U.S. His, 9 Lit, Geo
Monday / May 8 / (EOC) 11th Lit Section 1
Tuesday / May 9 / (EOC) 11th Lit Section 2 & 3
Wednesday / May 10 / (EOC) Comp Econ, Bio, U.S. His, 9 Lit, Geo, 11 Lit
Thursday / May 11 / (EOC) Algebra I Section 1 & 2
Friday / May 12 / (EOC) Make-ups
May 16-19 / (EOG) Grade 8Re-tests

The Georgia Department of Education is requiring that schools account for each student in the system for each section of the test. A written explanation is mandated for those students who miss any part of the test. Make every effort to ensure attendance during this week. No student will be admitted to the testing room after the test has begun; so punctuality is essential.

We are providing you with suggestions to help your child feel comfortable and do well.

1. Express confidence in your child’s ability to do well.

2. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep.

3. Let all conversation about testing be positive and supportive.

4. Make sure your child has a good breakfast at home or allow your child to eat a nutritional breakfast from school. If your child eats breakfast at school make sure he/she arrives to school early.

5. Send two pencils.

If you need more information concerning the Georgia Milestones Assessment, please call the school’s Test Coordinator, Elizabeth Selvage. Thanks for your cooperation! The Murray County Testing Procedures are located on the system website at: and available at child’s school.

Sincerely,

Nathan Ridley

Principal

Pleasant Valley Innovative School

Phone: 1-706-517-5355 Fax: 1-706-517-5339 pleasantvalleyinnovative.murray.k12.ga.us