Test Administrator
January 16, 2013
Q: A friend told me that testing must be done by a certified teacher. Does it have to be a Virginia certified teacher? A: An
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Transcript and Testing Information
September 11, 2012
Q: On a high school transcript, should I indicate that my special-needs teen took a special type of achievement test or should I list the
Grade Placement
August 5, 2012
Q. How do I place my child at the correct grade level for the upcoming year? Can I use an achievement test? A. Correct placement
Homeschool Classes on Notice of Intent
August 2, 2012
Q. If my child takes two classes at a Christian school, should I include this information in the Notice of Intent or just in the list
Testing Low in One Section
July 2, 2012
Q. I’m in a panic! My student has been testing low and scored below the 23rd percentile on one section of a standardized test. What
Stanines, Percentiles, and Grade Equilavents
May 9, 2012
Q. What are stanines, percentiles, and grade equilavent scores? A. STANINE SCORES Stanine is short for standard nine. A stanine score ranges from a low of 1
Testing History
March 21, 2012
Q. How do I know what type of history my child should be reviewing for the end-of-year test? A. Homeschool students are NOT required to
Practice Achievement Tests
March 16, 2012
Q. I’m concerned about my child’s performance on a standardized achievement test. Can you recommend a practice test? A. Testing jitters are contagious this time
Physical Ed Requirements
March 8, 2012
Q. What are the physical education requirements for homeschoolers, and how do homeschoolers meet them? A. Although the Virginia law (§22.1-200) requires that specific subjects
School District Offers Testing—What Are My Options?
January 19, 2012
Q. I received a letter from my school district offering testing in April for my homeschooler. Is this a good option? What are my other
SOLs and Homeschoolers
October 6, 2011
Q. What are the Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements for homeschoolers? A. A homeschool curriculum does not have to comply with the Virginia Standards of
AP Courses and Tests
September 28, 2011
Q. Does a high school student have to take an AP course before taking an AP exam? A. No, the College Board does not require
Diploma Needed
August 2, 2011
Q. Do I really have to send my diploma? I don’t have it! What should I do? A. Yes, if you checked option (i) on
Notice of Intent & Test Results by August 1?
July 22, 2011
Q. Must I send my child’s test results AND my Notice of Intent by August 1 as stated in a letter from my division superintendent?
Low Test Scores
June 15, 2011
Q. If my child’s achievement test scores were low this year, should I test him again? What test scores are within the acceptable range for
Testing and Religious Exemption
April 27, 2011
Q. Should I send in test results if I’m homeschooling under the religious exemption statute? A. No. If you are homeschooling because you have sincere
Changing Standardized Tests
April 20, 2011
Q. I’m concerned that changing tests might raise a red flag when I report the scores. Can you tell me if you think this might
Testing Other Times of the Year
April 6, 2011
Q. On your website you said that testing should be done “February through July.” Is that the law? Can testing be done other times of
Testing If Moving in the Spring
March 24, 2011
Q. We’ll be moving out of state in June. Am I required to test and send a copy of the results to the superintendent? A.
Homeschool Codes for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT
January 19, 2011
Q. What are the homeschool codes that high school homeschoolers should use for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT? Why do homeschoolers have an identifying code?
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