Additional MCAS High School Science and Technology/Engineering Test Administration Opportunity for Grade 12 Students in the Class of 2010
| To: | Superintendents, High School Principals, and Directors of Charter Schools, Approved Private Special Education Schools, Educational Collaboratives, Special Education in Institutional Settings, and Alternative Adult/External Diploma Programs |
| From: | Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| Date: | October 26, 2009 |
As you know, the class of 2010 is the first graduating class to be required to earn a CD in science and technology/engineering in addition to ELA and mathematics. Given this new requirement and my concern that some members of this year's senior class have not yet participated in an MCAS STE test prior to their scheduled graduation date in June, the Department will offer an additional testing opportunity for students in the class of 2010 who have not yet taken or passed an MCAS STE test. Students will be provided with an additional opportunity to be tested in Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, and Technology/ Engineering. The tests (both sessions 1 and 2) will be administered on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Principals will have access to the February 2010 Biology test results prior to the deadline for ordering materials for the April 2010 STE tests. Principals will have access to the April test results in time to inform students of their eligibility for high school graduation in June and, if necessary, order materials for the June 2010 STE tests. Further details about the April 2010 STE administration will be provided later this fall. Please contact the Office of Student Assessment Services at 781-338-3625 if you have any questions. Thank you.
Last Updated: October 27, 2009
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