COUNSELOR’S QUICK SHARE
“SPECIAL KPREP PARENT PREP ISSUE”:
FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE PARENTS
Sharing Quality Information In A Quick & Parent-Friendly Manner”
Shacklette Elementary
5310 Mercury Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
Phone: 485-8325
Kevin Garner, Principal
SPECIAL KPREP
PARENT PREP
ISSUE #1
APRIL 15, 2015
KPREP ACCOUNTABILITY TESTING:
WHAT’S IT REALLY ALL ABOUT?
Hello 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Shacklette Shark Parents!
THE ANNUAL KPREP TESTING IS ALMOST HERE!
THE NEW
KPREP TESTING
DATES ARE
MAY 15-22!
LET’S HAVE
100%
ATTENDANCE !
IN THIS ISSUE
KPREP: What’s It Really All
About?
KPREP: What Academic Areas
Will My Child Be Tested In?
KPREP: What Can I Do As A
Parent To Help My Child Do
Their Best On This Test?
In a little over 4 weeks, the entire 3rd, 4th and 5th grade student body will be taking the annual KPREP statewide accountability test. And while our teachers and
your child are working diligently to review the academic content from this year, I
thought that I would start sharing some KPREP parent prep information every
week until the test begins on Friday, May 15-Friday, May 22, 2015. The goal of
each parent prep issue is to help decrease any stress that you may have about
your child taking this accountability test.
You may be asking yourself, “What is this KPREP test really all about?” Well, according to the Kentucky Department of Education, KPREP, which stands for Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress, is an “ accountability
system that is designed to provide in-depth information about the performance of
students, schools, districts and the state as a whole”. KPREP is a way of measuring the effectiveness of schools and districts to ensure that we are preparing your
child to be proficient and prepared for lifelong success.
While many may not understand it entirely or agree with the KPREP system, it is
not going away. So here at Shacklette, the entire administration team and staff
are committed to making certain that your child is well informed, equipped, and
prepared to achieve KPREP proficiency. And this year, we are making concerted
and intentional efforts to ensure that you as a parent, are also well informed,
equipped and prepared to help your child reach proficiency.
During the next several weeks, please pay close attention to all information
that your child brings home and respond accordingly. Also, we are asking that
your child has a 100% attendance between Friday, May 15 and Friday,
May 22, 2015. I know that as a Shacklette family, we can reach this goal.
(Please note that due to election day, there is no school on Tuesday, May 19,
2015.)
If you have any questions or concerns about KPREP testing, please feel free to
contact me in one of the following ways:
Phone: 485-8325
Email: [email protected]
For more detailed information about KPREP, please visit the Kentucky Department of Education at http://education.ky.gov/comm/ul/documents/parents%
20guide%20accountability%20082812.pdf .— Ms. White, Counselor
KPREP: WHAT ACADEMIC AREAS
WILL MY CHILD BE TESTED IN?
In the five days that your child will be testing, they will be answering a combination of multiple choice and extended response questions in the following areas:
3rd grade students— Reading parts A, B, C
Mathematics parts A, B, C
4th grade students— Reading parts A, B, C
Mathematics parts A, B, C
Science one part
Language Mechanics one part
5th grade students— Reading parts A, B, C
Mathematics parts A, B, C
Social Studies parts A, B, C
On Demand Writing parts A, B
Each part of the test is timed. If your child has a 504 plan, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a Program Services Plan (PSP), then they will receive all accommodations listed on their current plan. If you
would like a current copy of your child's 504 plan, IEP or PSP, please contact me no later than
Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Please understand that because of the five day testing window and the number of testing items, your
child may take multiple parts per testing day. Therefore, it is extremely important that your child is
thoroughly rested, ready and arrives to school on time. Thank you in advance for an awesome KPREP
testing this year.
KPREP: WHAT CAN I DO AS A PARENT TO
HELP MY CHILD DO THEIR BEST ON THIS TEST?
Please remember that the new dates for KPREP are Friday, May 15—22, 2015
with makeup dates on May 26-29, 2015.
In order for your child to reach their highest academic testing potential, KPREP
prep must be a team collaboration between home and school. Below are some tips that Ms. Wahl, one of
our 3rd grade teacher agreed to share with parents. Ms. Wahl wants to encourage you as a parent to:
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Make certain that your child has a peaceful and good nights’ sleep.
Bring your child to school on time everyday. Remember, we would like 100% attendance.
Before your child comes to school, encourage them with positive words that make them feel special.
Stress the importance of your child focusing during the test, answering all the questions so that there
are no blanks, and remind them to use their time wisely throughout each timed part of the test.
5) Encourage your child to relax and answer every question to the best of their ability.
We strongly encourage your support and collaboration during this years’ KPREP testing. Please check our
website, Facebook page and your child’s folder each week leading up to the test for KPREP information,
tips and how you can prepare your child to demonstrate proficiency on this very important accountability
test. Until next week. - Ms. White, Counselor