Standardized Testing Information

Staff

Spring AP/IB/SOL Testing

Lewis HS Cell Phone Policy during SOLs

AP Testing

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing

The current AP exam testing schedule can be found here. 

College Board Testing Accommodations 

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for testing accommodations through their school must submit application and parental consent forms before January 15th in order to provide schools time to meet the submission deadline established by the College Board. Please contact your school’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) coordinator for additional information. Families can also submit requests directly to College Board. 

Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. 
 

FCPS AP Exam Registration and Fees

Please refer to the FCPS website for additional information. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Registration and Fees 

PSAT/NMSQT For 10th/11th Graders

Date:               September 6, 2024

From:             Lewis High School

Sent to:          Parents/Guardians of Grade 10-11 Students Taking the PSAT/NMSQT and/or Grade 12 students Taking SAT School Day 

Subject:         PSAT/NMSQT / SAT School Day Schedule and Pre-Survey Opt-Out 

 

On Wednesday, October 9, tenth and eleventh grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam, and all registered twelfth grade students will be participating in SAT School Day.

School Day Schedule

All FCPS high schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule. High school academy courses and all high school shuttles will be canceled on this day. 

Transportation

FCPS transportation is available for all students participating in the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day. Regular bus routes will be provided in the morning and after the early release. Families of students requiring alternate transportation arrangements due to accommodated testing will be contacted directly by the PSAT Coordinator or SAT School Day Coordinator .

Pre-Survey

Prior to test day, students will complete a digital readiness check during an advisory lesson at school. During the digital readiness check, students will see a voluntary pre-survey that asks questions about a variety of topics. You may opt out of this pre-survey for your student. Additional information about the content of the pre-survey and how to opt out can be found on the SAT and PSAT Pre-Survey Opt-Out Policy webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/node/36639.  

If you choose to opt your student out of the pre-survey, please notify Assessment Coach Stephanie Dawley at sldawley@fcps.edu by Friday, September 20, 2024, and include your student’s full legal name and FCPS ID number in the email. Please be sure to talk to your student about your opt-out choice so your student knows they should not answer the survey questions during the digital readiness check. 

If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day administration, please contact us at @email. 

 

SAT School Day for Seniors

Date:               September 6, 2024

From:             Lewis High School

Sent to:          Parents/Guardians of Grade 10-11 Students Taking the PSAT/NMSQT and/or Grade 12 students Taking SAT School Day 

Subject:         PSAT/NMSQT / SAT School Day Schedule and Pre-Survey Opt-Out 

On Wednesday, October 9, tenth and eleventh grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam, and all registered twelfth grade students will be participating in SAT School Day.

School Day Schedule

All FCPS high schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule. High school academy courses and all high school shuttles will be canceled on this day. 

Transportation

FCPS transportation is available for all students participating in the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day. Regular bus routes will be provided in the morning and after the early release. Families of students requiring alternate transportation arrangements due to accommodated testing will be contacted directly by the PSAT Coordinator or SAT School Day Coordinator .

Pre-Survey

Prior to test day, students will complete a digital readiness check during an advisory lesson at school. During the digital readiness check, students will see a voluntary pre-survey that asks questions about a variety of topics. You may opt out of this pre-survey for your student. Additional information about the content of the pre-survey and how to opt out can be found on the SAT and PSAT Pre-Survey Opt-Out Policy webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/node/36639.  

If you choose to opt your student out of the pre-survey, please notify Assessment Coach Stephanie Dawley at sldawley@fcps.edu by Friday, September 20, 2024, and include your student’s full legal name and FCPS ID number in the email. Please be sure to talk to your student about your opt-out choice so your student knows they should not answer the survey questions during the digital readiness check. 

If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day administration, please contact us at @email. 

 

How To Apply For Testing Accommodations For Students With Disabilities

To request EL supports for SAT School day

This is the site to request EL supports for SAT School day. https://www.fcps.edu/node/42717

WIDA TESTING INFORMATION

WIDA Testing at Lewis HS- We will start WIDA testing on February 1st. All students will receive their WIDA testing schedule via their school emails. Please pay attention to the emails with WIDA in the subject line. If you have any question, feel free to email our assessment coach, Mrs, Kj Sachdeva at @email

 Federal Guidance

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 requires an annual ELP assessment be administered to all students identified as ELs in grades K-12 ELP levels 1-5 and 9). ELs whose parents/guardians have refused ESOL services are still required by federal law to participate in the annual assessment. The purpose of assessment for all ELs to determine their ELP level and to demonstrate progress towards English proficiency.

  • What is WIDA? A test to measure English language proficiency to determine what kinds of supports English language learner students may need. WIDA test is a federal requirement for students with ELP level 1-4.

·         Why is my child scheduled to take the WIDA test? When your child was enrolled in public school, you indicated that another language besides English is spoken in your home. And your child has ELP level 1-4.

  • Do the students with ELP levels 1-4 need to take it each year?

      WIDA ACCESS for ELLs® 2.0 is administered annually to all English learners (ELs) with an English language proficiency (ELP) levels of 1-4 in grades Kindergarten through 12 until you reach the criteria for ELP level 6 and are designated English proficient. WIDA test has four components-Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Students are required to take all four components.

·         How long is the test? The test is given on two different days. Each day, the student takes two parts (Day 1=Reading & Listening; Day 2=Writing & Speaking). Each day, students will test for about 90-120 minutes. Students may have additional time if they need it. 

·         What supports can English language learners receive if they take the WIDA test? Supports like dictionaries on SOL tests, extra time on assessments, and being able to have test questions read aloud are some of the supports available to students who take the WIDA tests and score below a 4. Some students also may be assigned classes that are taught by an ESOL teacher or in English Language Development class if their scores show they would benefit from extra help as they learn English.

·         When will we have our child’s score? Scores will be mailed to parents over the summer.

·         What happens if my child doesn’t take the test? Students who do not take the test this year will need to take the test next year to ensure they have a correct score. We must report our absent students to Virginia state. Please let us know the reason for your child’s absence, so that we can accurately report information about our absent students.

  • What do my child need to do to prepare for WIDA? There is no special preparation needed for WIDA. But you may access WIDA Practice and Sample Items on this site- https://wbte.drcedirect.com/WIDA/portals/wida. And click on Test Practice under ACCESS FOR ELLs

 

  • Health and Safety Protocols- A public webpage is available to understand the health and safety protocols followed during testing at school.