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January 10, 2020Dear Home Education Parent/Guardian:Students participating in an established Florida Home Education Program (FHEP) may participate in the Spring 2020 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), Statewide Science Assessments (SSA), and the Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments. A passing score on these tests fulfills the evaluation requirements for educational progress as stated in Chapter 1002.41, F.S. FHEP parents/guardians must complete the online registration form and submit it no later than Monday, March 2, 2020. The online registration form can be accessed by visiting the District’s Parents’ Testing page, , or via the direct link, . Late registrations will not be accepted. Once the student is registered, his/her student information will be verified, and the request disseminated to the appropriate home-zoned school. Schools will make arrangements for the registered students to participate in their testing programs. Students must be present on all testing days and times arranged with the school. Students must take both English Language Arts and Math tests in order to satisfy the annual evaluation for a home education program under Florida Statute 1002.41.Spring 2020 Testing ScheduleTesting Date or WindowGradesTestComputer or Paper-BasedTime (per session)Additional DetailsApril 1 – 77 – 10FSA ELA (Writing)Computer-Based120 min/1 dayExact date varies by schoolApril 1 & 23FSA ELA (Reading)Paper-Based80 min/2 dayApril 24 – 6FSA ELA (Writing)Paper-Based120 min/1 dayMay 4 – 87 – 10FSA ELA (Reading)Computer-Based7th/8th = 85 min/2 days9th/10th = 90 min/2 daysExact dates varies by schoolMay 4 – 8 4 – 6FSA ELA (Reading)Paper-Based4th/5th = 80 min/2 days 6th = 85 min/2 daysMay 11 – 15 3 – 6FSA MathPaper-Based3rd – 5th = 80 min/2 days6th = 60 min Day 1; 120 min Day 2May 11 – 157 – 8FSA MathComputer-Based7th/8th = 60 min Day 1; 120 min Day 2Exact dates varies by schoolMay 11 – 15By CourseFSA EOCs (Algebra 1, Geometry)Computer-Based90 – 210 min/2 daysExact dates varies by schoolMay 188Statewide Science AssessmentPaper-Based160 min/1 dayMay 18 & 195Statewide Science AssessmentPaper-Based80 min/2 daysMay 1, 4, or 20By CourseNGSSS EOCs (Biology, Civics – middle school, US History – high school)Computer-Based160 – 420 min/1 dayExact dates varies by schoolThe parent/guardian of a Florida Home Education Program (FHEP) student participating in the testing program is responsible for the following:Completing the Test Registration Form, , by 3/2/2020. Providing transportation for the student to and from the school for each test day.Providing emergency contact information and any health concerns to school staff on each test day.Providing proof of student’s identification - School photo ID, Government-issued ID, Passport, Fingerprint Card with Photo ID, Parent Driver’s License (if the student does not have photo ID). Ensuring that the student adheres to all school regulations, in particular, those related to the testing program.Notifying the school in a timely manner if the student will be absent on any scheduled test day.The deadline of March 2nd for submitting the registration form must be met to prevent disruption to test administration at the school site. After the online registration form has been submitted, the school testing coordinator will use the contact information provided to notify the family of the specific testing details (date, time, and location). If the family does not hear from the home-zoned school at least one week prior to testing, it is their responsibility to contact the school and verify the student’s specific testing details. If the student requires special accommodations for instruction and will need accommodations for the test setting, such accommodations must be requested in writing on the Test Registration Form, along with supporting documentation at the time of registration. Please note that the guidelines for provision of testing accommodations for each testing program and subject may differ. Some accommodations which may be provided in an instructional setting are specifically prohibited during testing; therefore, those accommodations cannot be provided, even if requested.The table below notes which components of the statewide assessments are administered at each grade level. The tests are available only to students in the grades listed. It is not required for a student to participate in all the tests available at a specific grade level. However, if a test that is administered in multiple sessions is chosen, the student will be expected to participate in all sessions of that test.Grade Levels Tested TestGrade LevelK12345678910FSA ELA Writing√√√√√√√FSA ELA√√√√√√√√FSA Mathematics√√√√√√Statewide Science Assessment √√Algebra 1 EOC AssessmentAlgebra 1 or Equivalent CourseBiology 1 EOC Assessment Biology 1 or Equivalent CourseCivics EOC Assessment Civics or Equivalent Course (Middle School)Geometry EOC Assessment Geometry or Equivalent CourseUS History EOC Assessment US History or Equivalent Course (High School)Note: Due to limited resources, each family will be provided a specific day, time, and location for testing. If the student misses his/her originally scheduled testing session, rescheduling will be available at the school’s discretion.All computer-based testing requires completion of a practice test prior to testing. To access the practice tests for the NGSSS EOCs (Biology, Civics, or US History), please visit . For the FSA Assessments (Algebra 1, Geometry), the appropriate practice tests are located at . Students will log in as guests to a guest session. If the student has not practiced prior to taking the EOC, he/she will be excused from the test site.For more information about the statewide assessments, please visit the Florida Department of Education’s K-12 Assessment website at . Should you have any further questions, please contact: Heather Himes, Curriculum Specialist of Testing Assessment, Accountability, and EvaluationPolk County Public Schools 863-647-4711-phheather.himes@polk- For information regarding the State of Florida Home Education law, options and resources are available at or you may contact them at 1-877-ASK-FPEA (275-3732). FLORIDA HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM TEST REGISTRATION FORMIn order for a Florida Home Education Program student to participate in the Spring 2020 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA), Statewide Science Assessments, and/or the Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments, the online registration form, , must be submitted by Monday, March 2, 2020. **No registrations will be accepted after March 2, 2020.**FSA ELA (Writing & Reading)FSA MathStatewide ScienceFSA Algebra 1 Geometry Biology 1 Civics US History Writing = Grades 4 – 10Reading =Grades 3 – 10Grades 3 – 8 Grades 5 & 8In Algebra 1 In Geometry In Biology 1 In Civics (Middle School Only)In US History (High School Only)Information Needed To Complete Online Registration FormStudent First NameStudent Last NamePolk ID NumberStudent Date of BirthGrade Level for 2019 – 20 GenderRaceHispanic Ethnicity (Y/N)IEP/504 (Y/N) ELL Status Zoned School Student’s Home Address Contact Phone Number Contact Email Address ................
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