Dear Families,
On Tuesday, February 3, Ridgeview Middle School will administer an 8th Grade Standalone Reading Language Arts (RLA) Field Test. This assessment is a field test only, meaning no student or campus data will be reported. The purpose of the field test is to help inform the development of future assessments.
Who Is Testing
8th grade students will participate in the RLA Field Test.
6th and 7th grade students will not test during this time.
Testing Schedule
The testing block will take place from 8:15–10:00 AM. The remainder of the day will follow the following schedule:
8:15–10:00 – Testing
10:03–10:36 – 1st Period
10:39–11:12 – 2nd Period
11:15–11:52 – 4th Period (CARE + 6th Grade Lunch)
11:55–12:32 – 5th Period (CARE + 7th Grade Lunch)
12:35–1:12 – 6th Period (CARE + 8th Grade Lunch)
1:15–1:48 – 3rd Period
1:51–2:24 – 7th Period
2:27–3:00 – 8th Period
3:03–3:35 – 9th Period
Non-Testing Students
Students who are not testing will report to an assigned room for the entire testing block (8:15–10:00 AM). This time will function as a study hall. Students should come prepared with work or materials they can complete quietly and independently, such as:
Classroom assignments
i-Ready lessons
Reading or other independent tasks
Sandy Hook Promise Training
All students in grades 4–12 must be provided the opportunity to view the Sandy Hook Promise student training video. Grades 6–12: Grade-appropriate video length: 25 minutes, 49 seconds
The training video educates students on how to submit tips and why reporting concerns is important. Key focus areas include:
Recognizing the Signs
Identifying warning signs or potential threats and understanding where they may appear, particularly on social media.
Act Immediately, Take It Seriously
Learning how to take action and overcome common barriers, empowering students to be upstanders rather than bystanders.
Say Something
Understanding how to report concerns by notifying a trusted adult or using an anonymous reporting system.
Student Climate Survey
All students will also complete the District Student Climate Survey during the testing block:
6th and 7th grade students will complete the survey after their scheduled morning activity.
8th grade students will complete the survey after finishing the RLA Field Test.
Campus Closed to Deliveries
To help maintain a calm and focused testing environment, the campus will be closed to deliveries during the testing block (8:15–10:00 AM).
Preparing for a Smooth Day
To help your child be successful on February 3, please ensure they:
Arrive to school on time (tardy bell rings at 8:15 AM)
Bring a fully charged Chromebook
Bring a book or materials for quiet, independent work
Thank you for your continued support as we create a calm, focused environment for students during testing and learning days.
Warmly,
Marisa Ramirez
Principal, Ridgeview Middle School
