PCSB Office of Middle School Education
HB 7069
FAQ and PERT Information
Part 2
Middle School PERT testing
What are the options for middle school students who fail to pass the Algebra 1 and/or Geometry courses?
Middle School students who fail to earn a passing grade in Algebra 1 and/or Geometry MUST enroll in Summer Bridge course recovery to meet the middle school promotion requirement in mathematics. Students, who failAlgebra 1 and/or Geometry course recovery, will be retained.
What are the dates for Summer Bridge?
- Dates: June 16 - July 23
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Days: Monday – Thursday
What sites will offer Algebra 1 and/or Geometry course recovery?
All Summer Bridge sites will offer a math course recovery program. Summer Bridge course recovery middle school sites are:
Bay Point, Dunedin Highlands, John Hopkins, Largo, Madeira Beach Fundamental, Meadowlawn, Morgan Fitzgerald, Oak Grove, Osceola, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental and Tyrone middle schools
How to take advantage of the Algebra 1 course recovery?
Log on to the PCS website, under the Site Shortcut tab click on the Summer Bridge, click on Register using the onlineStudent Reservation System, complete the enrollment process.
What process should a parent/student use to sign up for the PERT testing?
Parents/students should make phone contact with the middle school summer bridge site to sign up for PERT testing. All students enrolled in Algebra 1 course recovery will be given the PERT assessment upon completion of the summer bridge program.
Can students who are not enrolled in the Algebra 1 course recovery program, take the PERT test?
Yes, any students who was enrolled in Algebra 1 during the 14-15 school year may sign up to take the PERT test. In order to sign up, parents should make phone contact with the middle school summer bridge site.
What are the dates for the PERT administration?
This assessment will take place during the week of July 13-17, 2015. Middle School students will test within summer bridge middle school sites.
Summer Bridge – Algebra 1 EOC Prep Course
What sites will host Algebra 1 EOC preparatory courses?
The following middle school sites will host Algebra 1 EOC prep: Bay Point, John Hopkins, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon Spring and Tyrone middle schools
-This course is designed for students who desire additional support and those who would like to retake the Algebra 1 EOC in July.
- Dates: Algebra 1 EOC retakes will take place on both July 21 and 22, 2015
- Make up testing will take place on July 23 and 24
- Locations: The Algebra 1 EOC retakes will take place within local PCS High Schools.
-Additionally, any student who missed an assessment and/or whose assessment was invalidated during the spring administration of the Algebra EOC should be directed to enroll in the above preparatory course.
How to take advantage of the Algebra 1 course recovery?
Log on to the PCS website, under the Site Shortcut tab click on the Summer Bridge, click on Register using the onlineStudent Reservation System, complete the enrollment process.
What process should a parent/student use to sign up for the Algebra 1 EOC test?
Parents/students should make phone contact with the middle school summer bridge site to sign up for PERT testing. Schools MUST submit tentative testing rosters to the Office of Middle School Education by June 26, 2015. Therefore parents MUST notify schools in advance by June 23, 2015.
-Parents must provide the school with the name of the high school that they would like to report to for testing.
-Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the testing site.
-Students MUST have a photo ID for testing.
Can students who are not enrolled in the Algebra 1 EOC prep course retake the Algebra 1 EOC assessment?
Yes, however parents must communicate directly with the Office of Middle School Education by June 23, 2015.
-Parents must provide the name of the high school that they would like to report to for testing.
Can a student take advantage of both options Algebra 1 EOC retakes and PERT testing?
Yes, a student can take advantage of both options (please adhere to the information about as it relates to the notification needed schedule testing).
Summer Bridge Site Contacts
SB Site / School Phone / Intern / DMTBay Point MS / 893-1153 / Jaqueline Hurley / Tonya Hunter
Dunedin MS / 469-4112 / Loyd Lawrence / Gloria Hancock
John Hopkins MS / 892-2400 / Karen Mallory / Cynthia Lloyd/ Marina Yeazell
Largo MS / 588-4600 / Barbara Carmichael / Petra Galla
Madeira Beach Fund / 547-7697 / Joanna Bernal / Loraina Grace/ Donna Porterfield
Meadowlawn MS / 570-3097 / Jessica Scott(July 10)/Denise Murray / Michelle Brake
Morgan Fitzgerald MS / 547-4526 / Kim Leitold / Letarshia Hobson
Oak Grove MS / 524-4430 / Salima Lakini / Mary Janca
Osceola MS / 547-7689 / Chad Eiben / Deborah Deleeuw
Palm Harbor MS / 669-1146 / Sara Williamson / Camille Godwin
Pinellas Park MS / 545-6400 / Nicole Harazin / Linda Ray
Safety Harbor MS / 724-1400 / Kim Miller / Anna Zarb
Seminole MS / 547-4520 / Doug Coon / Tamera McGlynn
Tarpon Springs MS / 943-5511 / Julie Bewster / Camille Godwin
Thurgood Marshall Fund / 552-1737 / Brooke Dyett / Brenda Works
Tyrone MS / 893-1819 / Ed Erickson / Lapatia Gibbs/Sharon Deegan
Office of Middle School Education
Dywayne B. HindsMargaret Hoggatt
Executive Director, Middle School EducationSecretary to Mr. Dywayne B. Hinds
Phone: (727) 588-6453
Fax (727) 588-6516