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NAEP
(National Assessment of Educational Progress)
NAEP is given by the U.S.Dept. of Ed. and tells us what American students know and can do in key subject areas. In February 2009, NAEP will test 8th grade students in mathematics, reading or science. More information will be sent home after the Christmas break. If you would like to have additional information about NAEP, please visit the website at: http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard.
2008 WESTEST
The WESTEST will be administered on May 14th, 15th, 16th and 19th. Make-ups for the test will be administered on May 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd. A brochure entitled Preparing for the WesTest as an informational tool will be sent home with your child/children for parents/guardians to review. This brochure describes the WESTEST assessment, the types of test scores and the use of test results to measure students’ levels of performance on the WV Content Standards and Objectives.
We respectfully request that each parent/guardian encourage your child/children to perform to his/her best ability during the WESTEST.
RESA VII TESTING OUT PROGRAM
In order to meet the needs of student who seek verification of mastery of course goals and objectives through self-study, a regional testing out program is available. Students interested must submit a valid RESA VII registration form to their respective county office by Thurs., May 15, 2008.These tests will be administered the week of July 28-August 1, 2008 and are scheduled to be given at Bridgeport Middle School.
If anyone is interested, please pick up the necessary forms in the Counselor’s office at your earliest convenience.
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: AUXILIARY TO UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER
In the spring of 2009 any student interested in volunteering for UHC’s Junior Volunteer program, there will be applications to be filled out in the Counselor’s office. Any questions, call the Volunteer Office at 624-2231
To qualify, the student must:
- maintain at least a 2.5 GPA
- be at least 14 years old by
- be mature
- willing to work
- be of good character
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5 YEAR PLANS FOR 8TH GRADERS
SUMMER SCHOOL AT NOTRE DAME HIGH
For any 8th grader or high school student interested in taking some summer school courses, please come into the Counselor’s office to pick up the necessary forms to apply for Summer School.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Students who will graduate from the 8th grade this and enter the 9th grade in fall of 2008 are eligible to apply for a cadet position at the WV Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Academy. Applications can be picked up in the Counselor’s office at BMS.
DIVERSITY SCHOLAR OUTREACH SUMMER CAMP
Applications can be found in the Counselor’s Office for students who are interested the Diversity Scholar Outreach Summer Camp to be held on the Fairmont State University Campus this summer, with no cost involved. This 2-week summer camp is opened to any minority students in grades 7th, 8th and 9th of the 2008-2009 school year. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 16, 2008. If anyone is interested, please pick up an application in the Counselor’s office.
WESLEYAN SUMMER GIFTED PROGRAM
Anyone interested in finding out about the Wesleyan Summer Gifted programs that are available for students in grades 6 through 12, please contact Rebecca Stevens at 304-473-8072 or e-mail her at sgp@wvwc.edu.
MAKING YOUR SUMMER COUNT AT WEST VIRGINIA WESELYAN COLLEGE
This camp offers educational enrichment camps and sports camps that will energize both the mind and body of any middle school or high school student. For applications and more information, call Alisa Lively at 304-473-8112 or e-mail: lively_a@wvwc.edu.
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