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Updated Spring 2021 MCAS Information
Published on May 5, 2021 14:24
Dear MHS Parents/Guardians/Caretakers,
This is just a quick update on the MCAS exams for this year. As noted previously, MCAS tests are required by state and federal law. High school students in the class of 2023 (10th graders) must take and pass the MCAS tests in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics to earn a high school diploma, in addition to meeting local requirements. Students in the class of 2024 (9th graders) will take tests in ELA and mathematics next year, and they are also required to take and pass a test in science and technology/engineering. This year, our 9th graders will be taking the science test in Biology. Students will have opportunities to retest if they do not pass. There is no remote option for taking the MCAS this year. All testing will be done in-person at Millis High School.
The high school MCAS tests also provide the opportunity for students to qualify for several state awards. These include the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery.
Students in the class of 2022 (11th graders) are not required to participate in MCAS testing this spring, but they can choose to do so to qualify for these awards. Additionally, the state announced this week that in order for a student to be eligible to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy (an opportunity we give in March/April of a student's senior year), they must take MCAS and earn the qualifying score (472 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS exam). They may also choose to wait until the next testing opportunity in fall 2021 to take the tests and attempt to qualify for these opportunities at that time, but again, they are not required to participate in MCAS testing. With the new information about the State Seal of Biliteracy, we are going to extend the deadline to notify us if your 11th grader wants to take MCAS exams this spring to the end of the day this Friday, May 7. Please notify the high school office.
Below is the MCAS schedule for MHS students:
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Test
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Time
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MCAS ELA
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6/1 & 6/2
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School Day
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MCAS Mathematics
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6/3 & 6/4
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School Day
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MCAS STE (Biology)
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6/3 & 6/4
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School Day
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If you have any questions about MCAS testing opportunities, accommodations, or health and safety protocols, please contact myself or the high school office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mark Awdycki
Principal
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