Parent Tech Tips for April 22, 2023
Posted on 04/22/2023
Finish Fierce - the end of the year is nearing
The final marking period of this school year has begun. Now is the time to prepare for the end of the year. Each week, we will be focusing on a new topic to help you prepare. This week we will be focusing on spring state standardized assessments.
Spring state assessments are different from previous years, because the state statute changed. To learn more about how assessments have changed, view this video.
In the spring students in grades K-10 will take the final Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessment for the third and final time. In Grades 6-12, students may also take a state End of Course Assessment if they are enrolled in a certain class. The charts above provide test information for elementary middle and high school students.
Take Action:
Save the dates for state assessments on your calendar
May 1 - F.A.S.T English Language Arts Grades 3-5 and Grades 9-10
May 2 - F.A.S.T English Language Arts Grades 3-5 and F.A.S.T English Language Arts Grades 6-8
May 3 - F.A.S.T Mathematics Grades 3-5
May 4 - F.A.S.T Mathematics Grades 6-8
May 5 - B.E.S.T Algebra I and Geometry End of Course Assessment for middle school students currently taking for high school credit
Make sure students get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast before any state assessment
NOTE: The information can also be found on the OCPS Current Families site under Finish Fierce.
Progress Reports are coming
Progress Reports for the fourth marking period will be available on Thursday, April 27. Now is the time to check your child's grades. The best place to do this is in Skyward Family Access. This is the official gradebook in OCPS. If you cannot login to the OCPS Parent Portal and enter Skyward Family Access, please submit an OCPS Parent Portal Concerns Form.
NOTE: The information can also be found on the OCPS Current Families site under Monitoring Growth.
Save the Dates for upcoming Parent Academies
These virtual and in person family events are designed to help you support your student. Event information can be found on the OCPS website calendar, your school website calendar, on the OCPS Facebook events page and on the Parent Academy registration page.
Digital Tools for Multilingual Families to Help with Homework - April 13, 6 - 7 p.m.
Involving the Whole Family: Game Nights with a Purpose - April 20, 6 - 7 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: Spring Testing & Assessment - April 26, 12 p.m. on the OCPS Facebook page
Register in advance
Parent Action Checklist
Register for upcoming Parent Academies
Check for missing assignments
View progress report
Mark your calendars with important testing dates