STATE TESTING:
If you need to pick up your student during our state testing window, please make sure he/she/they have a note. Once testing starts, Oregon State Testing guidelines limit how a testing session can be interrupted without creating an impropriety.
Why test?
Sherwood has traditionally scored very high showcasing the academic rigor and success of students at the middle level, a standard we are committed to continuing.
Student participation is imperative for staff asking for resources, programs, and support, so we appreciate your partnership in encouraging your student(s) to do their best.
As an 8th grader, to earn the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, one requirement is growth achievement on the English Language Arts, Math, and Science (if applicable) state testing.
Forecasting for next year:
Forecasting forms were given to students this past Wednesday.
They are due back on APRIL 24th to the front office.
Have your student(s) number their top 10 choices. (#1 is their favorite.)
If your student wants Band or Choir, please label it #1.
If your student chooses an elective that needs a teacher's recommendation or signature, they MUST complete that to be considered for that elective class.
Warning! Students are not guaranteed their first elective choice; it all depends on enrollment and schedules.
FLEX reminders:
Emails are being sent to notify you of your student’s FLEX class. The notice will be sent by Tuesday, the night before a FLEX class, and will tell you whether your student was hard-requested (teacher assigned) or whether he/she/they chose the class to attend.
There are grade-level specific test make-up sessions that students can utilize.
Please encourage your student to sign up in the area(s) he/she/they need support in or would like an extension experience.
This week we were also able to take a FLEX field trip to Evergreen Curling Club to practice curling on ice to extend the learning from their FLEX instruction.
Has a SMS staff member gone above and beyond for you or your student? We would love to hear about your experience and celebrate that staff member. You are invited to nominate any staff member in the building to be recognized using the super quick form linked here.
