Eye of the Dragon
John Dewey Academy of Learning, March 22 - 26, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the John Dewey Academy of Learning is to provide students
with a rigorous project-based curriculum and a safe, caring community in which to learn.
By developing the whole person - academically, professionally and personally -
JDAL will assist students in reaching their full potential.
Upcoming Standardized Testing Dates
GENERAL INFO:
- Students who are testing should arrive ON CAMPUS by 8:00am.
- Breakfast and lunch will be served for students who are testing.
- Lunch pick up sites are available for students working virtually.
- All other students work virtually on standardized testing days.
4/13/21: ACT + Writing (11th grade students only)
4/21/21: ACT ASPIRE SUMMATIVE (9th and 10th grade students only)
4/28/21: WI FORWARD (6th, 7th, 8th AND 10th grade students only)
- 10th grade students only need to take the social studies exam and can leave campus after the test
- 6th - 8th grade students must attend all day to take all four exams
Please see below for frequently asked questions.
Jen + the JDAL Staff
Frequently Asked Questions About Standardized Testing
What if I don’t want my child to participate in state assessments?
Wisconsin Law and District Policy allow parents to excuse their children from state testing with the exception of ACCESS for ELLs. Parents or guardians wishing to excuse their child from participating in the Wisconsin Student Assessment System must place their request in writing to the principal of their child's school.
What about students learning in a virtual environment?
Wisconsin requires that all students enrolled in public schools participate in state testing. We will be in touch with families to arrange for a time to bring your child to school to complete the required state testing.
What are the ACT High School Assessments?
ACT, Inc. has provided testing services for more than 50 years, and their assessments have evolved over the years to reflect the nation's view of education to embrace lifelong learning and prepare students to be college and career-ready after high school graduation. This year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) entered into a partnership with ACT, Inc. to comprehensively assess Wisconsin high school students:
9th-grade & 10th-grade students will take the ACT Aspire Early High School assessment in Spring.
11th-grade students will take the ACT Plus Writing
The ACT Aspire assesses student readiness in English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing. The ACT Plus Writing consists of four multiple-choice tests; English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science; and a 30-minute essay test that measures student writing skills.
How are these test results used?
All students in grades 9-11 will be given these assessments except for approximately 1% of students with significant cognitive disabilities who will be tested with an alternate assessment. This system of assessments will allow teachers to measure a student’s growth throughout high school.
Wisconsin will also use The ACT® Plus Writing for the high school accountability measure in order to determine the extent to which schools and districts across the state meet proficiency standards.
What type of scores will be provided?
ACT Aspire™ Early High School scores are reported on a 3 digit scale. These scores will predict future ACT scores. ACT scores range from 1 to 36 for each of the subtests along with one overall score called a test composite which also ranges from 1 to 36. In most situations, scores earned on the ACT can be used by students for college enrollment, scholarships, and NCAA eligibility requirements. Many UW System colleges require ACT scores for college entrance.
Where can I find sample or practice test questions?
Practice tests and sample test questions are available from ACT. Actual test items are not released.
ACT Aspire Early High School sample items available at
https://www.discoveractaspire.org/assessments/test-items/
The ACT Plus Writing practice is available at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
What learning standards do the ACT High School Assessments measure?
ACT assessments are developed using the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. However, ACT and Wisconsin work together to ensure that the ACT assessments measure what students have learned through our Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Wisconsin students are taught with the rigor and complexity as required by the Common Core and are well prepared to be successful with the ACT assessments.
Graduation 2021!
#jdalPRIDE
Cole W. , a member of Teen Leadership Green Bay, is leading the Hygiene Supply Drive for Golden House. Students can place items in the drop box at the 2nd floor entrance.
Fiber Waste Drive!
Have any old clothes or fabrics that you don’t use anymore? Don’t donate them to a thrift store or throw them away! Bring them to John Dewey Academy of Learning and we will gladly reuse them! We need things like old blankets, sheets, shirts, pants, used fabrics or materials, sewing supplies, and monetary donations. A group of students are volunteering to help prevent fiber waste. Fiber waste is caused by the act of throwing away materials such as cotton, polyester, and other fabric materials that could potentially pollute the Earth. Reusing these materials to make something useful will reduce the negative effects on the environment. All donations should go to John Dewey Academy of Learning. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering to help us give back to our community, please contact Riley Z., Mackenzie L., Cameron M., Isabelle C., Katelin Z. or Ms. Jenny.
Students for Equitable Education Summit: Moving From Advocacy to Action
Free Virtual Event
Saturday, April 24, 2021
11 AM – 3 PM ET / 8 AM – 12 PM PT
SEE Us All is a student-led movement calling for equitable education that values, honors, and affirms the identity of every student.
Log Your Service Learning Hours!
Summer School
Jen Agamaite, Coordinator of Charter Schools
Email: jmagamaite@gbaps.org
Website: jdal.gbaps.org
Location: 701 Cherry Street, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920.272.7074
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