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Public School Testing

February 6, 2013

Q. I have a child who needs help with reading comprehension. Can I have him tested through the public schools? A. Public schools will

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Stanines, Percentiles, and Grade Equivalents

May 9, 2012

Q. What are stanines, percentiles, and grade equivalent scores? A. STANINE SCORES Stanine is short for standard nine. A stanine score ranges from a low of

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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