Charger Notes
Reminders and updates from Chippewa Middle School
Spring testing starting soon!
Testing begins on Tuesday, April 7, and Thursday, April 9, 2026. Chippewa students will take the MCA Reading Test.
Testing Schedule: All grades will be testing from 8:20-10:15 AM. All classes will be meeting on a condensed schedule.
Please review the Chromebook tips, testing schedule, and reminders below. If you have questions about the MCA test, please contact your student’s dean.
Attendance Reminder
Students are expected to attend school both before and after testing. Please note that regular classroom instruction will take place on testing day, and students will be marked unexcused if they are picked up early without a valid reason.
Chromebook Tips
- Turn off your Chromebook completely the night before testing. This allows any needed software updates to install automatically.
- Charge your Chromebook overnight to ensure it's fully powered for testing.
Other Testing Reminders
Headphones
Bring wired headphones for testing.
Wireless headphones are not allowed.
If you do not have wired headphones, a pair will be provided.
All phones and smartwatches must be powered off or silences and placed in a bin on the teacher’s desk during testing.
Students may read or color while others finish.
Please bring a book and colored pencils (coloring sheets will be provided).
Students may bring a water bottle into the testing room.
- Eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep before testing.