2006-2007 Testing Schedule
Kentucky public schools frequently test students during the school year to assess their progress. Because the tests are important, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts want you to help prepare your child during these important days. Below is the testing schedule for schools to use as a guideline for the different testing components. Schools have the flexibility to choose when the tests are administered within the testing windows. As a parent, you can help prepare your child for these important tests:
- Know what days the tests are scheduled in your school.
- Schedule student appointments and trips that don’t conflict with the testing period. It’s important that your child be in school to take the tests.
- Be positive. Encourage your child to take the test seriously and do his or her best. Explain to them that the results not only reflect upon their school and teachers, but also on their level of performance.
- Check for information from your child’s school about test preparation and anything else that may be helpful prior to taking the tests, such as practicing with sample questions.
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest – at least eight hours of sleep -- before each test day.
- Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast that includes protein and excludes sugary food the morning of each test day.
- Tell your child to listen carefully to the instructions and to ask questions if he or she doesn’t understand. Encourage them to be relaxed, think positive and confident that they will do well.
- Remind your child to carefully read the test questions and to not rush through a test. If there is time, remind them to check their answers.
- Discuss any concerns or anxieties your child may have about the tests. If you have serious concerns or questions, call your child’s teacher, principal or guidance counselor.
- On the test days, dress your child comfortably and avoid any unnecessary distractions. Get them to school on time, give them a hug and wish them good luck.
2006-2007 Testing Schedule (remember schools have flexibility in scheduling within the testing windows)
Sept. 11-14, 2006 Writing Field Test (2006 only)
grades 6 and 9, on-demand writing
Sept. 18-29, 2006 Readiness Tests (EXPLORE and PLAN)
grade 8 EXPLORE, grade 10 PLAN
Nov. 13-17, 2006 On-demand Writing
grade 12
Jan. 8-Feb. 16, 2007 LEP Tests required for NCLB
LEP students only Title III
Apr. 23-May 4, 2007 Kentucky Core Content Test
grades 3-8 reading and mathematics required by NCLB; grade 10 also tests reading and grade 11 tests mathematics; grades 4, 7 and 11 science; grades 5, 8 and 11 social studies; grades 5 and 8 writing on-demand; grades 4, 7 and 12 writing portfolio; grades 5, 8 and 11 arts and humanities and grades 4, 7 and 10 practical living/vocational studies
Note: The ACT (for all 11th graders) and WorkKeys (optional for grades 10, 11 and 12) will be added in the 2007-2008 school year.