HCHS Parents and Stakeholders,
As we begin state besting this week, I wanted to take a minute and resend the testing synopsis, along with a few new announcements. As you have questions, please feel free to let us know.
Testing Schedule:
State testing will begin tomorrow! Dates and notes can be found below...
STATE END OF COURSE (EOC aka TCAP) TESTING (in alphabetical order by class)
NOTE: All testing days will have an altered schedule, so please be aware as you schedule appointments and such.
**Biology I EOC: April 22nd
**Algebra II EOC: April 28th
**English II EOC: April 14th (subpart 1) & April 15th (remaining subparts)
**Geometry EOC: April 28th
STATE SDC TESTING (in alphabetical order by class):
**SDC Criminal Justice 3: April 29th
**SDC Marketing 3: April 29th
**SDC Pre-Calculus: April 29th
**SDC Psychology: April 29th
**SDC US History: April 30th
LDC TESTING
LDC testing will occur on April 23rd during affected classes.
AP TESTING
AP testing will begin in May according to the National AP Schedule.
Please note...
**Students have been working hard to prepare for tests associated with their classes. Testing will allow them to showcase their learning, and we are encouraging them to do their very best. Your help for our upcoming testing days is greatly appreciated!
**Per board policy, EOC scores will count as part of the report card.
**Please help us by making sure your child is here, on time, during any scheduled tests.
**Please make sure your child is well rested before a test.
**Please encourage your children to feed their brains before a testing session! Remember...we offer free breakfast daily!
**Though the testing schedule may say a test will happen "during class," please note that the class may be altered just a bit due to lunch schedules, due to the length of a test, etc. For instance, if the class normally eats B or C lunch, we cannot break for lunch during the test and 3rd block students will therefore likely eat lunch before testing begins.
**Students who miss a test will make-up the test upon return.
**State policy allows students or parents to request additional testing time on an EOC subpart, to ensure students are able to finish. When 5 minutes remain in an EOC test, students will be given a verbal time warning and can request then (or at any point prior to the end of testing) to have time added if desired. Up to an additional 20% is allowable on each EOC subpart.
**We will not interrupt classes during testing sessions. Once a test has started, taking a student out of the test to check out will automatically void their test. Additionally, interrupting testing sessions may lead to a testing irregularity report that affects other students as well.
**Please be aware of your child's testing schedule and help us by scheduling appointments at times other than during their tests.
Juniors and Seniors: DE and WBL students during testing...
Juniors and Seniors who have DE (DSCC or TCAT) or WBL during the morning hours should consult their Google Classroom each week during testing to know of any adjustments to their schedule for the week.
REMINDER!
Dyersburg State Community College Information...
Sophomores and Juniors: DSCC Info for those who plan to take DE classes next year:
What: DSCC Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting
Who should attend: Parents of those who plan to take DE DSCC classes next school year (and their students are welcome too)
Date: Tuesday, April 14th
Time:
Rising Seniors who DID have a DSCC DE class as a junior: 5:30-6 pm
Rising Juniors and Seniors who did NOT take a DE class as a junior: 6:15-7 pm
Location: Testing Center (enter across from the red fieldhouse)
Additional Upcoming Dates to know...
** Friday, 4/17: Special Olympics Track & Field Events will be held
**Thursday, 4/23: Top Ten will be announced
**Friday, 4/24-- Fish Fry; No School
**Thursday, 4/30: PreACT for 9th and 10th graders
**Saturday, 5/2: Senior Prom
**Tuesday, 5/5: Professional Development Day (No School for students)
**Friday, 5/8: Senior Banquet
**Tuesday, 5/12: Senior Graduation Walks
**Thursday, 5/14: Top Ten Program
**Friday, 5/22: Class of 2026 Graduation (7:30 pm)
**Monday, 6/1: Summer School begins
As always, please feel free to let us know of any questions.
Go Big Red!
Michele Webb, Ed.D.
Principal

