Hello Pasadena Families-

The FAST assessment is a series of progress monitoring tests given three times a year to students in English Language Arts (ELA) Reading and in Mathematics. Cycle One testing is the first administration of these FAST assessments within a given school year. These assessments are administered to monitor student progress towards grade-level standards and provide insights to teachers for tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs. 

The cycle one testing window for our students opens August 25 and concludes September 26.  Our teachers will communicate to you when their classes are testing.  In the meantime, please review these test taking strategies with your children to help support and reassure on their test day(s).

WHAT DO I DO IF I DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER RIGHT AWAY?

1. Stop. Breathe. Relax.  Students have as much time as they need to test.  If they need the whole day to complete their assessment they can.  There is no need to rush.
2. Use your resources.  Go back into the text for reading questions.  Work out every math problem on scratch paper.  Use reference sheets and check work.

SHOULD I FLAG OR SKIP A QUESTION?

1. The test adjusts as you answer questions. We call these adaptive tests.  All questions need to be answered in order for the test to determine a student’s correct level.
2. If you flag, your score will lag.  When a student flags a question or skips it, it will count the question WRONG.  Your score will go down and you will get a lower score. 
3. Answer every question in order.  Think carefully and answer each question like your whole score will be decided on by that one question.  Take it question by question.  Do not flag for review.

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE FAST TEST?

1. Revisit what you’ve learned.  Remind your brain that you know info.  Make flashcards, teach family members, and quiz yourself.
2. Read, Read, Read all types of genres.  Build reading stamina.
3. Practice Math Skills Complete as many Dream box lessons as possible weekly

Best of luck-

Mr. Ateek

Principal

Pasadena Principal News from School Update

NEW: Parent/Student Handbook

District Vision:

• 100% student success

School Mission: 

• To create a positive learning environment with high expectations, where students, families, and faculty work in collaboration for 100% student success.

Guidelines For Success:

• Practice Safety First
• Responsible Actions
• Intentional Learning and Listening
• Demonstrate Respect
• Everyone Cooperates

First Day Special:

Kindergarten parents may escort their students to the classroom door only.

All families are invited to the BooHoo/Yahoo provided by PTA.