Dealey Parents,

Beginning Thursday, December 15th, 3rd-8th grade students will take ACP exams. For 3rd-5th grades, ACP exams count for 5% of the student’s final semester grade, and for 6th-8th, they are worth 10% of the student’s final semester grade.

These are timed tests (2 hours each), so please make sure your child is at school before 8:30 as all testing will begin immediately after announcements. It is important that students get plenty of rest and bring a snack to eat between tests. Students may not take exams early. They must take the test during the scheduled window. Students with an unexcused absence will receive a score of 0 for their final exam which could impact their semester grade. Students with an excused absence will be able to make-up the exam in January (exact dates TBD). We encourage students to bring lunch.

Exam Schedule

Thursday, 12/15

Grades 5-6: Science

Middle School: 1st and 2nd period

Friday, 12/16

Grades 3-6: Reading

Middle School: 3rd and 4th period

Monday 12/19

Grades 3-6: Math

Middle School: 5th and 6th period

Tuesday 12/20

Grade 6: World Cultures

Middle School: 7th and 8th period

OTHER INFORMATION:

DISMISSAL TIME: 6th - 8th grade students will have early release days 12/16 through 12/21. Lunch will be provided before dismissal, and buses will depart campus at 1:35 pm. The elementary dismissal plan and bus schedule will run as usual.

BUS SERVICE: Normal dismissal on 12/15 at 3:50 pm. We will have separate elementary & middle school buses 12/16-12/21. Elementary buses will pick up ONLY elementary students at 3:50 pm. All 6th - 8th grade students should take the 1:35 pm buses or be picked up. Students who leave campus may not re-enter the building without a parent.

Volunteers and visitors will not have access to students and classrooms until after 1:15 each day.