Dear Parents/Guardians for the Class of 2020:
The administration and faculty at Bristol County Agricultural High School are about to administer the state-wide testing program, the MCAS. The MCAS 2018 tests will be administered to our current tenth grade class on February 5th and 6th in Biology; March 27th, 28th, and 29th in English Language Arts; May 23rd and 24th in Mathematics. All tenth graders will be tested. Any students who are absent for a testing session will be required to take the missed test during a make-up session. Students should plan to complete make-up testing the day they return to school with the exception of the ELA Composition make-up date which is scheduled for April 5, 2018.
The MCAS 2018 test results will be used to determine student eligibility for a high school diploma. Students who are members of the graduating Class of 2020 are required to pass the Grade 10 MCAS English Language Arts test, the MCAS Mathematics test, and the MCAS Science & Technology test and meet all local graduation requirements in order to receive a high school diploma. Therefore, it is to his or her benefit to perform the best he or she can on these tests. The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery are given to high school students who perform exceptionally well on each of the MCAS exams and would give the students the opportunity for reduced tuition at a Massachusetts state college or university.
We strongly encourage consistent attendance during the assigned MCAS testing days, urge your child to eat a nutritious breakfast on the days of testing, and suggest your child gets as much sleep as possible on the nights prior to the tests enabling him or her to concentrate more effectively, settle down quickly, and be alert maximizing his or her chances of success.
If you have any additional questions and would like to speak with us, please feel free to reach out at 508.669.6744. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Respectfully,
Kevin Braga
Principal/Assistant Superintendent
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