Horizon News
January 20, 2017
Iowa Assessments begin on January 30 for 3rd-5th graders
The 2017 Iowa Assessments will be administered to students in third through fifth grades from Monday, January 30th through Friday, February 3rd. The Iowa Assessments are a standardized achievement test. These tests will be administered to students as a general measure of academic achievement. A 30 minute portion of the test will be given each school day at Horizon throughout the testing period.
The Iowa Assessments were initially designed to give schools trend data. In Johnston, it allows us to evaluate the academic achievement and growth of our students to determine how they are performing on the state curriculum as described in the Iowa Core. As a school district, we use the results to evaluate the effectiveness of our curriculum and instructional practices and to assist us in finding ways to improve the educational experience for our students. Individual student reports are available from The Iowa Assessments and will be shared with families when we receive the results. Results generally arrive a month to six weeks following testing. As with any assessment, the Iowa Assessments provides educators and parents information about students’ academic performance.
Please make every effort to have your child in attendance and to school on time during testing days. As much as possible, we will test first thing in the mornings. We are required to have students make up tests missed. Make up tests will be given February 6th through February 11th. Students will miss instructional time to complete makeup tests. During the testing period, families can be of additional help by making sure students get proper rest and nutrition. Thank you for providing positive support and encouragement at home as well.
Upcoming events:
January 22--Warrior Lanes spirit night--12:00-2:00
January 30--February 3--Iowa Assessments for grades 3-5
February 4--Purple Party at JHS from 3:30-7:30
February 7--Horizon night at JHS basketball games: K-2 @ 6:15; 3-5 @ 7:45
February 9--PTO Skate Night at Skate North from 6:00-8:00
Johnston Purple Party is February 4
February 4, 2017
3:30 - 7:30 PM
Johnston High School
$1.00 admission
Related Arts Progress Reports coming home today
Kindergarten registration is open online!
Horizon Night at JHS Basketball--February 7
Horizon students get in FREE! Wear your Horizon t-shirt!
Attendance Phone Line
Students must stay home for 24 hours after vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. Please notify us each day your student is out.
Please email your child's teacher with any dismissal changes early in the day. It is challenging to get messages to teachers throughout the day when they are busy teaching.
Wear Warm Clothing
Horizon Elementary
Email: terri.spencer@johnston.k12.ia.us
Location: 5950 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA, United States
Phone: 515-986-1121
Twitter: @JCSD_HZE