Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 43 views

    Voa Ed Center Winter Newsletter - 2014

    Uploaded by

    api-258215121

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Voa Ed Center Winter Newsletter - 2014

    Uploaded by

    api-258215121
    43 views1 page

    Original Title

    voa ed center winter newsletter - 2014

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    43 views1 page

    Voa Ed Center Winter Newsletter - 2014

    Uploaded by

    api-258215121

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 1

    WI NTER 201 4

    IMPORTANT DATES
    African American Family Involvement Dinner &
    Conferences: February 13
    Family Involvement & School Improvement
    Parent Meeting: February 13
    Senior Grad Night Parent Meeting: February 13
    Make-up School Day: February 14
    Make-up School Day: March 28
    End of 3rd Quarter: March 28
    SPRING BREAK: March 31April 6
    Quarter 4 Begins: April 7

    - VOA H i g h S c h o o l F a mi l y N e w s l e t t e r P h o e n i x S A L T O p p o r t u n i t y
    Spring is Upon Us and so is Testing Season!
    UPCOMING
    STUDENT TEST DATES:
    ACCESS for ELL
    (Assessing Comprehension and
    Communication in English State-to-State
    for English Language Learners)
    March 5th
    ACT
    March 18th (ALL 11th Graders)
    MCAs: Reading, Math, & Science
    Reading & Math: Mar. 10May 9
    Science: Mar. 17May 16
    While we all hope Spring comes
    quickly, Phoenix-SALT and Opportunity
    students will be looking forward to com-
    pleting their graduation credit require-
    ments and testing this Spring.
    In early March, our English Language
    Learner (ELL) population will be taking
    the ACCESS for ELL test. This test
    sheds light on the language skills of our
    students, and helps teachers assess what
    supports are necessary to help these stu-
    dents reach graduation.
    In March, for the second time, Min-
    neapolis will be offering the ACT test to
    all Junior students attending Phoenix-
    SALT and Opportunity high schools.
    The ACT test is generally required for
    students who are going to college in the
    Midwest. The SAT test is for students
    who will be attending school on the East
    or West coast.
    In April, students will see state stand-
    ardized tests known as the MCAs. Soph-
    omore students will tackle the reading
    test for the first time, and Junior stu-
    dents will attempt the math test. Alt-
    hough we recognize that results from
    these standardized tests do not show the
    whole picture of what our students have
    learned and the academic strengths they
    possess, they are required by Minneap-
    olis Public Schools and Minnesota De-
    partment of Education. They also give
    teachers a snapshot of student strengths
    and areas of focus moving forward.
    At Phoenix SALT and Opportunity,
    we take the tests very seriously. As a staff,
    we do our best to prepare students for
    test content and provide them with test
    taking strategies such as note taking and
    techniques for reading on the computer.
    Please check the test dates listed in
    this newsletter and make sure your stu-
    dent is on time to school on testing days.
    As is true every day, ATTENDANCE
    is very important! If your child misses
    school because of illness, appointments,
    or due to a family emergency, please call
    or send a note so their absence may be
    excused. Poor attendance continues to
    be the biggest obstacle to earning credit
    for many of our students. Excused ab-
    sences, at the very least, allow students to
    make up missed work and stay on track
    with credit earning.
    The staff at Phoenix SALT and Op-
    portunity high schools thank you for
    being involved, and supporting our stu-
    dents, your children. With positive en-
    couragement at home, and hard work at
    school, your student can have great suc-
    cess and envision a bright future beyond
    high school!
    VOA Education Center
    Parent Night!
    Please join us Thursday, February 13th at 4:30 pm for
    Dinner and Spring Conferences!
    We will celebrate Black History Month, African-American
    Family Involvement Day and the hard work your students
    have put into the 2013-2014 school year!
    STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
    The first day I started school at Phoenix-
    SALT high school I felt like I had been
    there for years. Everyone was really nice
    and there wasnt any drama. Every staff
    member and teacher wanted me to gradu-
    ate on time and to be successful in the
    future. Its not the biggest school nor the
    fanciest, but it is a school where appear-
    ances dont matter. It is the only alterna-
    tive school that I have gone to and I have
    found that all students fit in. It took me a
    little while to adjust since I didnt know
    anyone but I gave it a chance and found
    that the students and staff are very
    welcoming. I got a sec-
    ond chance at
    Phoenix-SALT high
    school and I am grateful
    for a school like this.
    Marvin Abrego
    Senior at Phoenix-SALT

    You might also like