Star Testing

Preparing for Testing

  • Note test dates on your home calendar; schedule appointments on non-testing days.
  • Encourage your child to take responsibility for homework and class study.
  • Help your child learn how to find information independently.
  • Praise your child for work done well.
  • Encourage your child to ask questions at home and in class.
  • Get to know your child's teachers.
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences.
  • Confer with teachers on a regular basis for progress reports
  • Assure your child knows that you value a good education.


Testing Day

  • See that your child is rested and eats breakfast.
  • See that your child arrives at school on time and is relaxed.
  • Encourage your child to do the best work possible.
  • Do not send your child to school if illness is apparent.
  • Do not remove your child from school on test days for appointments.
  • See that your child comes to school with a positive attitude and ready to put forth their best effort!