allen809
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02-05-14 06:40 PM - Post#166041
I recently came across a Facebook page called Texas Parents Opt Out of State Tests. I did not know this was an option. Apparently, people are doing this successfully (but with a lot of resistance). Are there any parents in Allen who have opted their child out of the 5th grade or any of the high school STAAR tests? If so, did they still graduate from high school?
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RRRquilter
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02-06-14 07:30 AM - Post#166045
In response to allen809
Just out of curiosity, what are the reasons you would want to opt out?
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allen809
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02-06-14 11:12 AM - Post#166048
In response to RRRquilter
Many reasons....I am not against standardized testing. I am against that one test could hold my child back a grade. He is a straight A student but does not do well on the STAAR. Last year he failed the Math portion. I may have to start him on Vyvanse (ADD medication) just so he can get through a 4 hour test. We had him tested for ADD (because his private tutor/former teacher) recommended we have him tested. He is not a hyper child. He just loses focus. Obviously this does not affect him with the regular 5th grade curriculum because he is making straight A's. So now I am faced with drugging my child so he can get through a test. Very frustrating and heartbreaking.
Edited by allen809 on 02-06-14 08:09 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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optimist
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02-06-14 07:21 PM - Post#166061
In response to allen809
Any 5th grader who is not at school on testing day and does not have a test scored will be reported as 'not meeting the standard.' An individual plan is then created for that student to receive extra support and tutoring until he can retest during the second administration at a later date. If he again does not meet the standard, he is required to attend summer school and take it a third time. There is a committee that determines if a student is promoted to the next grade or if he needs to repeat.
My guess is that any student who consistently receives the grade of A in a regular education classroom would not automatically be required to be retained because he could not meet the standard on the STAAR. I would definitely contact the teacher about your concerns. The teacher can't exempt him from the test, but might have some suggestions to help with test anxiety.
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