{"id":2739,"date":"2024-04-11T14:19:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T18:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/families-matter\/?p=2739"},"modified":"2024-04-11T14:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T18:19:53","slug":"preparing-for-testing-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsite.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/families-matter\/2024\/04\/11\/preparing-for-testing-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Testing Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The purpose of this show is to focus on parents and families within our district. You play a pivotal role in the life of your child\/children. They look to you for comfort after a long day, help with homework, and when they received a good grade on a test. You are the glue that guides your family to success. The role of the parent may look different from household to household. We see you, value you and are here to support you and your family.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-video-407969d1f0d660661\" class=\"ult-video  ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-video-407969d1f0d660661 ultv-6046 \"><div class=\"ultv-video ultv-aspect-ratio-16_9 ultv-subscribe-responsive-none\" data-videotype=\"uv_iframe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__outer-wrap\" data-autoplay=\"0\" data-device=\"false\"  data-iconbg=\"#3A3A3A\" data-overcolor=\"\" data-defaultbg=\"#1f1f1e\" data-defaultplay=\"defaulticon\"><div class=\"ultv-video__play\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/isS5FrP1leE?rel=0&#038;start&#038;end&#038;controls=1&#038;mute=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;autoplay=1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ultv-video__thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/isS5FrP1leE\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__play-icon  ultv-animation-none\" style=\"width:75px\"><svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ultv-youtube-icon-bg\" d=\"m .66,37.62 c 0,0 .66,4.70 2.70,6.77 2.58,2.71 5.98,2.63 7.49,2.91 5.43,.52 23.10,.68 23.12,.68 .00,-1.3e-5 14.29,-0.02 23.81,-0.71 1.32,-0.15 4.22,-0.17 6.81,-2.89 2.03,-2.07 2.70,-6.77 2.70,-6.77 0,0 .67,-5.52 .67,-11.04 l 0,-5.17 c 0,-5.52 -0.67,-11.04 -0.67,-11.04 0,0 -0.66,-4.70 -2.70,-6.77 C 62.03,.86 59.13,.84 57.80,.69 48.28,0 34.00,0 34.00,0 33.97,0 19.69,0 10.18,.69 8.85,.84 5.95,.86 3.36,3.58 1.32,5.65 .66,10.35 .66,10.35 c 0,0 -0.55,4.50 -0.66,9.45 l 0,8.36 c .10,4.94 .66,9.45 .66,9.45 z\" fill=\"#1f1f1e\" ><\/path><path d=\"m 26.96,13.67 18.37,9.62 -18.37,9.55 -0.00,-19.17 z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45.02,23.46 45.32,23.28 26.96,13.67 43.32,22.34 45.02,23.46 z\" fill=\"#ccc\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Assessment Tips &amp; Tricks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23dd9933&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Boogaloo%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/departments\/accountability-assessment\/\">St. Lucie Public School website &#8211; Assessment &amp; Accountability page<\/a> for all resources involving assessments such as testing calendars, understanding score reports and who to contact for help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Below is the SLPS Testing Calendar; included are windows for testing. Please contact your child&#8217;s school for specific testing dates.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2744&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">With testing around the corner, check out this video for more testing tools and strategies!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-video-471569d1f0d660724\" class=\"ult-video  ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-video-471569d1f0d660724 ultv-3323 \"><div class=\"ultv-video ultv-aspect-ratio-16_9 ultv-subscribe-responsive-none\" data-videotype=\"uv_iframe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__outer-wrap\" data-autoplay=\"0\" data-device=\"false\"  data-iconbg=\"#3A3A3A\" data-overcolor=\"\" data-defaultbg=\"#1f1f1e\" data-defaultplay=\"defaulticon\"><div class=\"ultv-video__play\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GJDaByGPof0?rel=0&#038;start&#038;end&#038;controls=1&#038;mute=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;autoplay=1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ultv-video__thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/GJDaByGPof0\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__play-icon  ultv-animation-none\" style=\"width:75px\"><svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ultv-youtube-icon-bg\" d=\"m .66,37.62 c 0,0 .66,4.70 2.70,6.77 2.58,2.71 5.98,2.63 7.49,2.91 5.43,.52 23.10,.68 23.12,.68 .00,-1.3e-5 14.29,-0.02 23.81,-0.71 1.32,-0.15 4.22,-0.17 6.81,-2.89 2.03,-2.07 2.70,-6.77 2.70,-6.77 0,0 .67,-5.52 .67,-11.04 l 0,-5.17 c 0,-5.52 -0.67,-11.04 -0.67,-11.04 0,0 -0.66,-4.70 -2.70,-6.77 C 62.03,.86 59.13,.84 57.80,.69 48.28,0 34.00,0 34.00,0 33.97,0 19.69,0 10.18,.69 8.85,.84 5.95,.86 3.36,3.58 1.32,5.65 .66,10.35 .66,10.35 c 0,0 -0.55,4.50 -0.66,9.45 l 0,8.36 c .10,4.94 .66,9.45 .66,9.45 z\" fill=\"#1f1f1e\" ><\/path><path d=\"m 26.96,13.67 18.37,9.62 -18.37,9.55 -0.00,-19.17 z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45.02,23.46 45.32,23.28 26.96,13.67 43.32,22.34 45.02,23.46 z\" fill=\"#ccc\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186410296 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsassessments.org\/families.html\">FL Assessment Parent Portal<\/a> revamped its resources and now <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186410296 BCX8\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186410296 BCX8\">\u00a0ONLINE Practice opportunities instead of the paper pencil practice options. They want to provide for parents and students the opportunity to see the types of questions and mirror the computer environment that students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186410296 BCX8\">utilize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186410296 BCX8\"> in the State testing platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW210871753 BCX8\">Additionally, parents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> can access State Assessment Scores in grades 3-11 approximately 10 days<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> after<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> sooner<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> the student takes the assessment. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">In the State Parent <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW210871753 BCX8\">Portal, sco<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW210871753 BCX8\">res<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> for students in grades K-2 will not see scores until approximately 2 weeks after the testing window closes. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">A password is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210871753 BCX8\"> to access the Parent Portal. They can find this password in their SLPS Skyward Account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Additional Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23dd9933&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Boogaloo%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Please check out learning resources for your child to access so they can practice taught skills at home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/parents-students\/resources\/#tab-elementary\">Elementary Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/parents-students\/resources\/#tab-middle\">Middle School Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/parents-students\/resources\/#tab-high\">High School Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The purpose of this show is to focus on parents and families within our district. You play a pivotal role in the life of your child\/children. They look to you for comfort after a long day, help with homework, and when they received a good grade on a test. 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