CRMS 2021 STAAR

Hello Canyon Ridge Parents,

The next few weeks of STAAR testing are going to be fast and furious, so we thought we would share some very specific details. Please read through this information carefully, and do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

• Tuesday, May 11, 2021: 8th Grade Science, 6th Grade Reading, 7th Graders remain virtual and work asynchronously

• Thursday, May 13, 2021: 7th & 8th Grade Reading, 6th Graders remain virtual and work asynchronously

• Tuesday, May 18, 2021: 8th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Math, 7th Graders remain virtual and work asynchronously

• Thursday, May 20, 2021: 7th & 8th Grade Math, Algebra EOC Make-up, 6th Graders remain virtual and work asynchronously

If your student is a virtual learner and is testing, please note that all virtual learners will remain separate from in-person learners unless your student receives accommodations for learning difficulties. We continue to follow our social distancing protocols, so all testing groups have 20 or fewer students, and all students and staff are required to wear masks. We are also practicing sanitation protocols, so desks and materials, as well as frequently touched surfaces are sanitized throughout the day.

Asynchronous assignments will be posted in Google Classrooms, along with attendance forms for all students not participating in testing on these dates, and all in-person and virtual learners who are not participating in STAAR testing are expected to participate asynchronously each of the testing days.

Please remind your student to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. We will not take a formal snack break due to the timed test. Your student is encouraged to bring a water bottle and a healthy, nut-free snack to eat during testing. No drinks other than water will be allowed in the classroom. We are anticipating testing will conclude around 12:00 p.m. for each of the upcoming tests (barring any unforeseen circumstances), so students will move back to their regular schedules at that time. Virtual learners will be dismissed from campus around 12:00 p.m.

Students will need to bring two #2 pencils, their fully charged mLISD laptops and chargers (if applicable), and a book to read. Any students who do not have an mLISD device will be provided with a sanitized device to utilize for testing. All students will be provided with a school calculator (where applicable), as personal calculators are not permitted. Please remind your student to dress in layers to maintain comfort in the testing room. Additionally, cell phones and smart watches will be collected by test proctors prior to testing and returned to students upon completion of the test.

Testing will begin immediately following the tardy bell and announcements at 8:10 a.m. Please ensure that your student arrives to school between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on testing days and reschedule all appointments as necessary. Staff will be stationed at all entrances to assist students in finding their testing classrooms, and rosters are also viewable in the AP Google Classroom. We are expecting testing to conclude around 12:00 p.m. (barring any unforeseen circumstances), so virtual learners will need to be picked up from campus at that time.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Ricks, Campus Testing Coordinator, at 512-570-3517 or via email at Cassandra.ricks@leanderisd.org.

Thanks!
Cassandra Ricks, M.Ed.
6th Grade AP/Campus Testing Coordinator

Hello Eagle families,

STAAR testing season is right around the corner, and I want to make sure you have all the information you need for your students. Below, you will find a letter that talks about the requirements from the state and expectations for students this year. Please read it carefully so you can make the most informed decision for your family.

• Students that attend in-person learning on a scheduled testing day for their grade/course must be presented with an opportunity to test.

• A student that is virtual can choose to come to campus and take the test or can choose to remain home and not test.

• In-person learners can choose to come to campus and take the test, or they can choose to stay home and participate in school virtually.

• If an in-person or virtual student chooses to remain home on the scheduled testing date and makeup date, it will not count against him/her.

• Students that stay home will have access to virtual assignments posted in Google Classroom.

• Just to clarify which Math STAAR tests students take, here is a breakdown:

• 6th grade on-level and 6th grade PACE students take the 6th grade Math STAAR.

• 7th grade on-level students take the 7th grade Math STAAR.

• 6th grade double PACE and 7th grade PACE students take the 8th grade Math STAAR.

• 8th grade on-level students and all Geometry and Algebra 2 students take the 8th grade Math STAAR.

• Algebra I students (including 7th double PACE) take the Algebra I End of Course STAAR.

*We are asking ALL Canyon Ridge Middle School families to please complete this CRMS STAAR Form for each student by March 24th. This STAAR form will help our campus plan accordingly for social distancing by you indicating if your student will be coming to the campus to take one or more STAAR assessments. STAAR dates are listed below and also on the form for each grade-level.

Please reach out to myself or Cassandra Ricks with any questions that you may have.

English STAAR letter

Spanish

Thank you,

Wendy Sturdevant

Principal

Canyon Ridge Middle School

• 7th Grade Writing: 4/27, makeup on 5/4

• 8th Grade Algebra 1: 5/4, makeup on 6/2 (make-up on 5/20 for quarantined students)

• 8th Grade Science: 5/11, makeup on 6/2

• 6th Grade Reading: 5/11, makeup on 6/2

• 7th & 8th Grade Reading: 5/13, makeup on 6/2

• 8th Grade Social Studies: 5/18, makeup on 6/2

• 6th Grade Math: 5/18, makeup on 6/2

• 7th & 8th Math: 5/20, makeup on 6/2

Updated (4/9/2021):

In recognition of the many disruptions to our student’s learning this year, we continue to examine ways that minimize lost instruction time and disruptions to the learning environment. To aid in this effort, we are making a slight adjustment in our STAAR make-up testing days. STAAR makeup days on May 5th, 14th, and 21st will be changed to June 2nd for all 6th-8th grade students that are absent the day of their assigned testing date. We will offer one make-up day on June 2nd for all 6th - 8th grade tests, with the exception of the 7th grade Writing exam. The 7th grade writing make-up exam will still take place on May 4th.

Please fill out this form by March 24th for each CRMS student:

CRMS STAAR Form

AP/Counselor by grade-level:

• 6th: Cassandra Ricks/Shirley Dean
• 7th: Mandi Vogel/Staci Cote
• 8th: Monica Diaz Carle/Lauren Gripentrog

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Email: wendy.sturdevant@leanderisd.org
Website: crms.leanderisd.org
Phone: 512-570-3500
Twitter: @Sturdevant_CRMS