AIM(s) to Suceed...
Standardized Tests Around the Corner
AIMS, the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards, will be administered in February and April.
At this time, all sophomores and junior/senior students who have not passed all three tests will be required to take the exams. Seniors must pass the reading, writing, and math portion of the test in order to receive a high school diploma and participate in ACA's graduation.
The sophomore class will also field test the new science portion of the AIMS exam on April 12; however, at this time, the exam is not a requirement for graduation.
In order to meet the state requirements, each school must have 95% attendance for the days the test is given. Currently, ACA is ranked a " performing school."
Second grade and ninth grade students will be administered the Terra-Nova test on April 9th?20th. Exact dates will follow. The AIMS DPA (dual purpose assessment) tests will be administered to the 3rd through 8th grade students on these days as well.
AIMS TESTS DATES:
Writing- February 27
Reading- February 28
Math- April 11
Science- April 12