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Info on MCAS Testing for Grades 9 & 10 Next Week
Published on May 28, 2021 15:27

Dear MHS Parents/Guardians/Caretakers,

 

As we head into the long weekend, I wanted to remind everyone of the MCAS schedule for next week.  As noted previously, MCAS tests are required by state and federal law.  Our 10th graders will be taking MCAS tests in English Language Arts (ELA) on 6/1 & 6/2 and Mathematics on 6/3 & 6/4 next week.  Our 9th graders will be taking the science test in Biology next week on 6/3 & 6/4, as they are also required to take and pass a test in science and technology/engineering.  Our 9th graders will take tests in ELA and mathematics next year.  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 tests will begin promptly at 8am on test days, and student classroom assignments will be posted throughout the building (they have also been emailed to the students).  Tests in ELA and Math will be computer-based, and students should come in with their ChromeBooks fully charged each day.  They are allowed to use a calculator on the second day of Math testing only.  The Biology test is paper-based, so students should remember to bring #2 pencils with them.  Students can use a calculator during the Biology exam, though the Biology test was designed to be taken without the aid of a calculator.  Though students have the entire school day to complete testing, each day of testing typically takes 2-3 hours.  Remote students coming in to take the exams will be able to go home to Zoom back into their classes when they are dismissed from testing. 

Below is the MCAS schedule for MHS students next week.  Parents/Guardians are asked to make sure their students get a good night's sleep before each exam day, have a good breakfast each exam day, and get to school on time each day.  We are confident that our students are well-prepared to be successful on these important exams.  Thanks to parents/guardians for their support in helping students clear this graduation hurdle.  Good luck to our Grades 9 and 10 students as they take their MCAS Exams next week!  Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Test

Date

Time

MCAS ELA - Grade 10

6/1 & 6/2

8am

MCAS Mathematics - Grade 10

6/3 & 6/4

8am

MCAS STE (Biology) - Grade 9

6/3 & 6/4

8am

 

Sincerely,

Mark Awdycki

Principal



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