New York State Testing Schedule (Grades 3-8)

April 20-21: Grades 3-8 - New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Exam

May 3-4: Grades 3- 8 - New York State Math Exam

May 22-June 2: Grade 8 only  - Intermediate-Level Science Test (Performance Test)

June 8: Grade 8 only  - Intermediate-Level Science Test (Written Test)

See Assistant Superintendent Adoma's state testing presentation

On Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21, scholars in grades 3 through 8 will take the New York State English Language Arts Exam. Please see below for some important reminders:

Arrival and Dismissal Times
Grades 3-5 will arrive at school and be dismissed at their normal times.
Grades 6-8 will be on a modified schedule.
Grades 6-7 will arrive at 7:20 am (they will be offered pre-fuel (breakfast) before testing, but will not be in the building for lunch). Dismissal will take place at 11 a.m.
Grade 8 will arrive at school at 10:30 am (they will not be present for pre-fuel (breakfast), but will be offered lunch). Dismissal will take place at 2:15 pm.

Any scholar requiring additional time will be offered bussing up until 3:30 pm.

Here are some suggestions to help your scholar be successful during testing:

Please avoid making appointments for your scholar or other planned absences during the dates of your scholar’s grade level tests/make up dates.      
Please ensure your scholar has a good night’s sleep before each test date.
Encourage your scholar to take advantage of our pre-fuel (breakfast) to get a healthy start to the day.
Encourage your scholar(s) to do their best!
Make sure your scholar(s) arrive at school on time. 

Please check your school's website (https://www.middletowncityschools.org/) or the district Facebook page for more information or contact your scholar's school if you have any questions.