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Our new Curriculum and Instruction webpage is underway. You can view our curriculum guides via our public site linked below.

New Jersey school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects are required by statute (N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6) to annually notify parents or guardians by October 1 or within 30 days of any additional statewide student assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year. It is important to note that not all students may be administered all assessments. Additionally, the allotted time frames are approximate timeframes, and students may be permitted extra time or accommodations as outlined in an IEP or 504**.

The district's list of assessments for the 2026-2027 school year can be found below. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school if you have any questions.

• Students in grades K-3 were screened as part of the New Jersey Literacy Screener mandate. In accordance with this mandate, all screening results will be shared with families. Be on the lookout for more information with your student's results.
• Students in grade 12 that did not meet the graduation readiness requirement on the spring administration of the NJGPA-A must take the the assessment again during the fall administration. This will take place during the week of October 13. All students and families were notified and scores were mailed home.
• NJSLA-A assessment scores from the Spring 2026 administration have recently been released. Score reports will be shared with families.

• We are excited to once again offer a large number of AP courses and exams to our FTMHS students. AP Courses are college-level courses which have been approved by the College Board.

• Although the AP exams seem far away, the cutoff date to sign your child up is quickly approaching.

• As a result, we need to know your child's intention for taking the exam. Each exam costs $99.

• October 30, 2026 - final date to reserve your child’s spot and submit an initial payment of $50
• January 29, 2027 - The remaining $49 is due by to finalize registration.
• You also have the option to pay the full $99 by October 30, 2026.

• **New** Students must log into Total Registration (linked below) to register and pay for their exams.

• If you have completed the Free and Reduced Lunch program application and were approved, the College Board and our District will work together to cover the cost of the exams. You should complete the registration process using the same link below and indicate this when asked on the registration form.
  

• FTMHS currently offers (14) fourteen AP courses for students in grades 9 – 12. These courses provide our students with challenging learning experiences and they also afford our students the opportunity to earn college credits by virtue of their success on AP exams. This also allows our students and parents to save money on college!

• Please review the testing schedule linked below. No late testing will be approved unless the student has a conflict with another exam. No late testing for family vacations will be approved. These dates are set in advance and by College Board. They can not be changed or altered.

• As we come to the conclusion of the first testing window, families have already or will be notified shortly if they qualify for additional intervention support.

• All students in grade 4 will be screened on October 6 for entrance into the Gifted and Talented Program.
• Any students who qualify for the full screening process will be notified after the initial screening window. The follow up testing will take place mid-October and all final notifications will be communicated by early November.

This Month's Term: Title I

Title I is a federal program that gives schools additional funding to help students succeed. In our district, Title I helps provide extra support in reading, math, and social-emotional support for students who need it. Teachers use information about each student’s learning to identify who may benefit from this support. Families are important partners, and we’ll share your child’s progress and ways you can help at home. For more information see the links below.

Please keep these upcoming assessment windows in mind:

September 14–October 8 — Literacy Screener, Grades K–3
September 28–October 8 — i-Ready Fall Diagnostic, Kindergarten
October 6 — CogAT Screening, Grade 4
October 13–28 — NJGPA Fall Administration for eligible Grade 12 students who have not yet met the state graduation assessment requirement
October 28 — PSAT, Grades 9–12

Looking for ways to support learning at home? These trusted resources offer information, activities, and tools for families with students at different stages of their educational journey.

Find simple reading and writing activities, plus answers to common questions about helping your child become a stronger reader.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out using the information provided below.