Dear parents:
On Thursday February 14, 2013, students will be taking the
Archdiocese Benchmark Assessment 2 in English and Math. By establishing a rich and productive
foundation for understanding student achievement, the assessment provides data
needed by our teachers to monitor student learning.
As with any assessment, it is important that students get a
good night rest and a well-balanced breakfast prior to coming to school on
Thursday morning. If you foresee your
child being absent on Thursday, please send a note with them tomorrow so that
he/she may take the benchmark assessment on Wednesday.
It is St. Jerome’s goal to use the results from the
Archdiocese Benchmark Assessments to promote action to accelerate progress
toward annual goals and provide immediate information that can be used to help
plan and guide subsequent instruction for our students.
Thank you for your time,
Mr. Ortega
Jr. High Department Chair
