The College School

May 12, 2023

Dear TCS Families,

I am writing to remind you that we are preparing to administer the TerraNova assessments to our students beginning the week of May 15th. Once again this will be an opportune time for your child to receive standardized testing practice, while also providing TCS (and future schools) with additional data to target learning and instruction in the classroom.

The testing will occur on the following dates: May 15th, 16th 17th, 18th, 22nd, and 23rd. Make-up testing will be handled on an individual basis. All students will be tested on grade level to obtain an accurate assessment of their current level of performance. Testing accommodations will be provided to any student whose Individual Accommodation Plan documents this need.

TCS will provide students a morning snack on all six testing days. No homework will be assigned for the entire week, therefore, if your child attends After Care, please consider an earlier pick-up IF your schedule permits. We ask that your child receive a good night’s sleep and is offered a healthy breakfast throughout this week. It is also imperative that all students arrive to school on time, as teachers will begin with test instructions promptly at 8:30am and cannot permit interruptions. Students will not be allowed to bring any personal electronic devices (including watches and earbuds) into their classrooms. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these requests.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the TerraNova assessments, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom teacher. Thank you for helping us make this testing week a low-stress learning experience for your child. As always, we are grateful for your active parental support at The College School!

Best regards,
Rachel Mroz
Interim Director