Grades 5 and 8 ELA, Math, and WCAS



Dear Parent/Guardian FORMTEXT [or actual name]:Your student’s results from the spring 2019 state tests in science, English language arts, and math are enclosed/attached. FORMTEXT [Select: method of including test results]In spring of 2019, 3rd through 8th grade Washington public school students took the Smarter Balanced English language arts (ELA) and math tests. Students in 5th and 8th grade also took the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). The Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests and score results meet state and federal requirements.State tests provide a snapshot of how your student performed during testing. They are not indicators of classroom performance. A combination of classroom performance and state test results provide a picture of your student’s skills and knowledge. If you have concerns about your student’s testing performance, please talk with your student’s teacher(s). If you have any questions about your student’s score report, please contact FORMTEXT [Insert: name and contact information]We pay close attention to state test score results. These results provide additional information about students to help improve instruction and guide students’ learning needs. The webpages Resources, Test Score Guide, and State Testing Overview have information for families about state testing and learning standards. For more information about the science test, visit Science Assessments. FORMTEXT [Insert: School’s performance and any planned efforts to help students with skills]We know you want your student to succeed in school. We want to be partners with you to make that happen. We welcome your calls and your visits. We hope you will share ideas you have on how we can continue to improve your student’s learning.Sincerely, FORMTEXT [Insert principal’s name] ................
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