1. SOL Parent Night February 25, 2010 Andrew Buchheit, Principal Kim Werle, Assistant Principal Amy Cunningham and Robin Vaneman, School Counselors Jason Bryce, Instructional Technologist Heather Goode, Intervention Specialist

2. 1 -Welcome SOL Parent Night

3. 2 SOL Testing The state of Virginia sets rigorous academic standards, known as the Standards of Learning (SOL), and measures achievement through annual SOL tests. The system provides schools, school divisions and the Virginia Department of Education with critical data to inform the development and implementation of effective instructional strategies and best practices. SOL assessments measure student achievement in English, mathematics, science and history/social science.

4. 3 SOL Tests 3 rd Grade- Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science (covers curriculum from K-3) 4 th Grade- Reading, Math and VA History 5 th Grade- Reading, Writing, Math and Science (the science test covers 4 th and 5 th grade objectives)

5. 4 SOL Test Scores 400-499- Passing 500-600- Pass Advanced 0-399- Not Passing

6. 5 SOL History- Grade 3 04-0505-0606-0707-0808-09 Reading 8486889495 Math 9698 9694 Plain English Math 75687361 History 9597 9998 Science 9694979895

7. 6 SOL History- 4 th Grade 04-0505-0606-0707-0808-09 Reading 95949194 Math 93949094 Plain English Math 56587570 VA History 9091849198

8. 7 SOL History-5 th Grade 04-0505-0606-0707-0808-09 Reading 9692889293 Math 9194959698 Plain English Math 57645366 History 76738684 Science 9289919496

9. 8 2008-20092009-2010 Math PercentageAYP TargetPercentageAYP Target All Students 957983 Black Students 887983 White Students 977983 Hispanic Students 907983 Students with Disabilities 927983 Economically Disadvantaged 867983 Limited English Proficient 867983

10. 9 2008-20092009-2010 Reading PercentageAYP TargetPercentageAYP Target All Students 948185 Black Students 868185 White Students 968185 Hispanic Students 878185 Students with Disabilities 928185 Economically Disadvantaged 808185 Limited English Proficient 868185

11. 10 FOCUS F= Face It Face the fact that this is important. Face the teacher for directions. Face the test.

12. 11 O= Organize It Organize the things around me. Organize my body position. Organize my answers. Organize my thoughts. Organize my speed.

13. 12 C= Conquer It Conquer any nervousness. Conquer negative thoughts. Calm down and breathe deeply. Use brain power to study and BEAT the test!

14. 13 U= Understand It Underline it. Hear every word in my mind. Underline key words and think through each question.

15. 14 S= Scan It Scan the entire test. Double check my work and the answer sheet to make sure my answers match the test questions.

16. 15 Tips for Parents Assist with homework and reading assignments. Avoid cramming information the night before the test. Keep cool. Encourage your child to do well.

17. 16 Tips for Parents Write down test dates. Be sure to get enough sleep. Encourage your child to eat breakfast. Be sure that your child is on time. Praise and reward your child when they do well.

18. 17 SOL Review Websites Study Island – www.studyisland.com – students have passwordswww.studyisland.com SOL Pass – Password = Bristow http://www.solpass.org http://www.solpass.org

19. 18 Thank you for coming and have a great evening!