April 1, 2016 (No April Fool’s here! )
Dear Show Low Junior High School Families,
AzMERIT tests will begin next week with writing. Testing will be during the first two classes in the morning. The
schedule is:
AzMERIT Writing, April 4-6
1st period
2nd period
Lunch
3rd period
4th period
Monday, April 4
7:40-9:40 (120m)
9:45-11:45 (120m)
11:45-12:35
12:40-1:35 (55m)
1:40-2:35 (55m)
3rd period
4th period
Lunch
5th period
6th period
Tuesday, April 5
7:40-9:40 (120m)
9:45-11:45 (120m)
11:45-12:35
12:40-1:35 (55m)
1:40-2:35 (55m)
5th period
6th period
Lunch
1st period
2nd period
Wednesday, April 6
7:40-9:40 (120m)
9:45-11:45 (120m)
11:45-12:35
12:40-1:35 (55m)
1:40-2:35 (55m)
In order to meet state requirements, we creatively scheduled the reading and math tests as follows:
AzMERIT Reading and Math, April 11-14 and April 18-20
Monday, April 11 and April 18
Monday, April 11 and April 18
Monday, April 11 and April 18
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Students test from 7:45-11:05
Students will watch a movie in the
Students will go on a walking field trip to
A break and small snack will be provided
auditorium and then play an indoor or
the aquatic center. In case of inclement
between the reading and math tests. In
outdoor game in the morning. In the
weather, students will follow the
the afternoon, students will attend three afternoon, students will attend three
opposite of the 7th grade schedule. In the
classes.
classes.
afternoon, students will attend three
classes.
Tuesday, April 12 and April 19
Tuesday, April 12 and April 19
Tuesday, April 12 and April 19
th
th
6 Grade
7 Grade
8th Grade
Students will go on a walking field trip to Students test from 7:45-11:05
Students will watch a movie in the
the aquatic center. In case of inclement
A break and small snack will be provided
auditorium and then play an indoor or
weather conditions, students will follow
between the reading and math tests. In
outdoor game in the morning. In the
the opposite of the 8th grade schedule.
the afternoon, students will attend three afternoon, students will attend three
In the afternoon, students will attend
classes.
classes.
three classes.
Wednesday, April 13 and April 20
Wednesday, April 13 and April 20
Wednesday, April 13 and April 20
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Students will watch a movie in the
Students will go on a walking field trip to
Students test from 7:45-11:05
auditorium and then play an indoor or
the aquatic center. In case of inclement
A break and small snack will be provided
outdoor game in the morning. In the
weather conditions, students will follow
between the reading and math tests. In
afternoon, students will attend three
the opposite of the 6th grade schedule. In the afternoon, students will attend three
classes.
the afternoon, students will attend three classes.
classes.
TO MAKE SURE THINGS GO SMOOTHLY, WE NEED THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH STUDENT:
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REQUIRED ATTENDANCE DURING TESTING DAYS
EARBUDS
EXTRA SNACKS IF DESIRED
PERMISSION SLIP FOR FIELD TRIP
PERMISSION SLIP FOR MOVIE
Show Low Junior High School | (928) 537-6100
500 West Old Linden Road, Show Low, AZ 85901
SLJHS Field Trip Permission Slip
HAS
/
DOES NOT HAVE
(Student Name)
my permission to attend the walking field trip to the Show Low Aquatic Center on the days assigned for the AzMERIT testing schedule (April 11-4,
18-20). Students will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 11 a.m.
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It is expected that students will bring a towel and swimsuit.
It is not required that students swim. We will have outdoor games as an alternative activity. Students are also welcome to bring a book
or a preferred activity.
We will appreciate any parent that can help us chaperone the trip. If you can chaperone, please indicate the date(s) you are available:
I can chaperone the field trip on
We are sensitive to student needs and want to make sure everyone is included (Check all that apply).
My child will need transportation.
My child has a medical condition. Please describe:
My child and I understand…
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It is expected that students will be on their best behavior in order to attend other activities during testing.
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If a child is involved in legal violation, he/she will be turned over to the police. I will be responsible for transportation home if the police
are involved.
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I release my child to emergency medical treatment if the need arises.
Parent Signature
Student Signature
Date
Parent Phone Numbers:
In case of emergency, please notify the following if I cannot be located:
Name
Relationship
Phone Number
Name
Relationship
Phone Number
Movie Permission Slip
HAS
/
DOES NOT HAVE
(Student Name)
my permission to watch a G or PG rated Disney Movie on the days assigned for the AzMERIT testing schedule.
Parent Signature
Date
Show Low Junior High School | (928) 537-6100
500 West Old Linden Road, Show Low, AZ 85901