2015 Testing

[Mary Beth Jones]

It’s 2015 Achievement Testing Time!
For CIAS Students in Grades 3-12

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Timed Testing: Mon-Tues, April 6-7
The Iowa ITBS for Elementary & Middle School students (grades 3-8)
The Iowa ITED for High School students (grades 9-10 & some 11-12)

Arrive at 8:30 at Charity Chapel, West Wing (NOT at CIAS)
5820 Montgomery Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32526

Testing will begin promptly at 9 AM.
Testing hours are approximately 9 AM-1:00 PM each day; students may be released earlier each day. Please arrange to pick up your students by 1:30 PM, unless otherwise instructed by test proctor.

What to Bring:
• 2 sharpened #2 pencils
• Fruit or nutritious snack
• Water or vitamin drink
• High school: calculator for math

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Testing with Accommodations: Wed-Fri, April 8-10
All students in grades 3-12 requiring accommodations will also be tested at Charity Chapel (NOT at CIAS).
Arrive at 8:30 AM
Testing from 9-12 noon
Pick-up by 12:30 PM. End of test days will depend on individual student’s progress through the test (it should end around 12 noon each day), so give your child a cell # to reach you.

This testing option is for students who require testing accommodations (extended time, untimed, or verbal/oral testing) as per their Academic Plan, or for students who have been officially diagnosed with learning issues (specified or unspecified disabilities) as per a professional evaluation. These may include, but are not limited to the following: processing disorder, low working memory, anxiety, test panic anxiety, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. See list above for what to bring to testing.

Testing Fees:
Timed Testing: $45
Testing w/accommodations: $70

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Other local testing options:
West Florida Home Education Support League
Timed testing only
Email Alisa Dillard at [e-mail]

Independent Thinkers
Timed testing only
Contact Cathy Pascoe by email [e-mail] or via her website: www.ithinkers.org

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Out of Town testing option:
Bob Jones University Testing & Evaluation Services- Stanford or Iowa tests
4-year degree required, will need enrollment verification from CIAS
www.bjupress.com/services/testing/

[Mary Beth Jones]

Infor for 2015 Testing for Home Education with Independent Thinkers

We have some DATES!!!

Session 1 March 10 & 11 Northridge Church North Pensacola
Session 5 May 7 & 8 Good Shepard Lutheran Gulf Breeze
Session 4 May 25 & 26 Living Word Panama City
Session 6 June 25 & 26 Good Shepard Lutheran Gulf Breeze

Early registration is
$51 per student postmarked by Feb 28
after Feb 28 $63 per student

Please share this information with other homeschoolers and home education groups and let them know everyone is welcome to join in our wonderful experience.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
　
Please go to our website and use the printable form to register each student.
www.ithinkers.org

I will apologize in advance that I have not been able to update the dates/fees/location (the 2014 is still showing). But the directions and forms are still valid. My mother (who lived across the street from me) passed away Feb 2, 2014 after the ice storm. It has been a very different year with out her. I am very blessed to have had the support of so many of you during the past year. Your thoughts and prayers are so very appreciated. As many of you have heard me say in the past your children are a bright moment in my life, even if we only see each other once a year. You all are dear to me too. Be Blessed, Cathy Pascoe

[Mary Beth Jones]

You need to familiarize yourself with the ACT and/or SAT websites.
There is study material, practice tests, and information that is important for you to know and learn!
www.actstudent.org
www.sat.collegeboard.org

TUTORING:
Dr. Mike Bere
377-3566
He is an excellent resource for tutoring for either the ACT or the SAT. His testing insight is an invaluable part of your pushing your scores as high as you possibly can. I always say, a few hundred dollars spent in test prep can yield thousands of dollars in scholarship money! Tell Dr. Bere that I sent you to him.

FREE study websites:
www.testprepreview.com/act_practice.htm (scroll down to see the linked study pages)

www.number2.com/ (set up a free account, enter Mary Beth Jones as your coach and [e-mail] as my email)

BUY study books/materials:
smile.amazon.com/Barrons-ACT-36-2nd-Perfect/dp/0764147056/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427410544&sr=8-3&keywords=act

smile.amazon.com/Practice-Questions-College-Test-Preparation/dp/0307945707/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1427410544&sr=8-4&keywords=act

VIDEOS:
Utilize Youtube videos to help you prepare for the ACT and/or SAT.

Here is a video to watch to help prepare you for the writing essay in the ACT and/or SAT:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qir0xgSrD8

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Juniors & Parents!

It's that time of year...

If you are following a college preparatory diploma plan and have not already done so, you need to register for the June 13 ACT. The registration deadline is May 8.
Go to www.actstudent.org to register to take the ACT.

Register to take the ACT with the writing test.

Enter the CIAS CEEB when asked about your high school: 101-614
We will automatically receive your test scores if you follow this instruction.

You will be given the opportunity to send your ACT scores (free of charge) to up to four colleges/universities of your choice. If you are planning to attend universities in or out of state right out of high school, you should take advantage of this opportunity.

It should take 45 min to 1 hour to complete the registration if you answer the questionnaire.

If you prefer to take the June 6 SAT instead, its registration deadline is May 8.
Go to www.sat.collegeboard.org to register for the SAT.

All of the above instructions will apply

If you are following an academic diploma plan or have an IEP/adjusted diploma plan, you are not required to take an ACT or SAT this spring and may need to take another Iowa test (ITED) or prepare for the ASVAB or TABE/PERT. Please contact Mary Beth to see what type of testing that you need to take to validate your school year and prepare for your senior year.


Have questions? Please drop by the school office or call M-F between 8-12!