Talley Testing Information

It is that time of year again for the Georgia Milestones End of Grade (GMAS EOG) Assessment for students in grades 3-5.

The Georgia Milestones is a statewide summative assessment given toward the end of the school year. It measures student mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence and helps schools and districts evaluate instructional practices, curriculum alignment, and academic programming to best support student learning.

This is an important assessment administered across every district in the state of Georgia, and we want to ensure our students are prepared and able to do their very best. We ask for your partnership in helping ensure we have a successful testing season.

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest each evening during the testing window.

• Provide a well-balanced breakfast. Breakfast is also served at school daily from 7:20–7:40 AM.

• Talk with your child about doing their best. We encourage students to see this as a celebration of their learning, not something to feel stressed about.

• Please make sure your child arrives at school on time. School begins promptly at 7:40 AM. Once testing has started, students cannot enter the testing session and will need to complete the assessment during the make-up window.

• Testing will happen from 8-11 am. If possible, please try to refrain from scheduling appointments during the testing window.

Monday, April 20 – ELA Section 1 (Grades 3–5)

Make-up testing will occur April 27 – May 1, and the state testing window closes on Friday, May 1.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students. With preparation, encouragement, and a calm mindset, our students will be ready to show all they have learned this year.

If you have any questions about the Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment, please feel free to contact Mrs. Mosley, Testing Coordinator, at lmosley@csdecatur.net.

With appreciation,
Lateefah Mosley
Assistant Principal & Testing Coordinator