Dear Grade 3-8 Parents & Guardians:
The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District will be participating in the New York State Education Department (NYSED) computer-based testing for Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students in grades 4 and 8 will also participate in computer-based NYS Science assessments. Students participate in these tests during their class time or within the regularly scheduled school day. Please find the schedule for these tests at the bottom of this letter.
Participating in NYS assessments is important and encouraged as they are a key component of:
Fostering students’ ability to “show what they know” in various ways
Supplying teachers with additional information and insight into students’ learning and growth
Providing the district with valuable information that may affect programming
Allowing students to practice stamina and resilience for future independence
We understand that this has continued to be a unique year for our students and community. We want to say “thank you” to our teachers and teaching staff for their ongoing efforts in supporting our students through these unprecedented times. If you have any questions regarding NYS assessments or your child’s learning, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or principal.
We appreciate you supporting your child as they participate in this valuable assessment process.
Sincerely,
Hakim Jones, Pieter B. Coeymans Principal
Debra Neubart, A.W. Becker Principal
Denise Capece, Interim Middle School Principal
Mr. C. Fred Engelhardt, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Schedule of NYS Assessments 2022
A.W. Becker Testing Dates
Grade | ELA Test | Math Test | Science |
Grade 3 | Wednesday, March 30 & Thursday, March 31 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 – Fri., April 8 | Wednesday, April 27 & Thursday, April 28 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | No Test |
Grade 4 | Wednesday, March 30 & Thursday, March 31 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 – Fri., April 8 | Wednesday, April 27 & Thursday, April 28 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | Performance*: Thursday, June 2 Make-up Date: Fri., June 3 Written: Monday, June 6 Make-up Dates: Mon., June 7 - Fri., June 10 |
Grade 5 | Wednesday, March 30 & Thursday, March 31 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 – Fri., April 8 | Wednesday, April 27 & Thursday, April 28 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | No test |
Pieter B. Coeymans Testing Dates
Grade | ELA Test | Math Test | Science |
Grade 3 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 – Fri., April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | No Test |
Grade 4 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 – Fri., April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | Performance*: Wednesday, May 25 Make-up Date: Friday, June 3 Written: Monday, June 6 Make-up Dates: Mon., June 7 - Fri., June 10 |
Grade 5 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 - Fri, April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 – Mon., May 9 | No test |
Middle School Testing Dates
Grade | ELA Test | Math Test | Science |
Grade 6 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 - Fri., April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 - Fri., May 9 | No Test |
Grade 7 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 - Fri., April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 - Fri., May 9 | No Test |
Grade 8 | Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 1 - Fri., April 8 | Tuesday, April 26 & Wednesday, April 27 Make-up Dates: Fri., April 29 - Fri., May 9 | Performance*: Tues., May 24 & Wed., May 25 Make-up Dates: Thur., May 26 - Fri., June 3 Written: Monday, June 6 Make-up Dates: Tues., June 7 - Fri., June 10 |
*Updated from 21-22 printed RCS Calendar