Science PSSA Test Monday & Tuesday

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year.      See the 2017 PSSA Class Schedule   

PSSA TESTING:

 May 1 & 2 9:45-11:30 AM SCIENCE

Read more about PSSA Testing in the 8th grade from our blog.  

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE:

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. If you are currently reading a book on an electronic reader, please make the necessary arrangements to find your novel at the library in the old fashioned book form.All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in your locker.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

Spring Break Math PSSA Prep

There is a PSSA Math Preparation Test available on the google classroom for all students interested in preparing for the Math PSSAs.  For every 5 questions the student answers correctly, the student will earn 5/5 points.  Students should write down their answers on a piece of paper and submit to Ms. Costantino by April 24 for points.  

PSSA Testing continues Monday

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year.        

PSSA TESTING:

 April 24-26  8:00-10:30 AM MATH

 May 1 & 2 8:00-10:30 AM SCIENCE

Read more about PSSA Testing in the 8th grade from our blog.  

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE:

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. If you are currently reading a book on an electronic reader, please make the necessary arrangements to find your novel at the library in the old fashioned book form.All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in your locker.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

PSSA Testing starts Monday

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year.        

PSSA TESTING:

April 3-6 8:00-10:30AM ELA  

 April 24-26  8:00-10:30AM MATH

 May 1 & 2 8:00-10:30AM SCIENCE

Read more about PSSA Testing in the 8th grade from our blog.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork missed.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, they should stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

PSSA Testing in April & May

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year. 

PSSA TESTING:

ELA April 3-6 8:00-10:30AM
MATH April 24-26 8:00-10:30AM
SCIENCE May 1 & 2 8:00-10:30AM

Read more on the 8th grade blog!

Students in Grade 8 to take PSSA / Keystone Tests

Students in Grade 8 will take PSSA tests in April & May and Keystone Algebra Exams in May. The 8th Grade Team will post more information to the AMS 8 Blog in early 2017.

Below are the testing windows published by the PA Dept of Education. During these time periods, students will be completing each of the required 8th grade PSSA subject tests.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA/Keystone exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork you miss.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

May & June Calendar Update

Monday, May 2

American Legion Award Resume due to Mr. Smith by Monday

Make Up PSSA Testing

Tuesday, May 3

Make Up PSSA Testing

Wednesday, May 4

Make Up PSSA Testing

2 hour delay

Thursday, May 5

 Make Up PSSA Testing

 [Event] Bridge Engineers Visit AMS 8

Friday, May 6

Make Up PSSA Testing

AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM

[Civics] Layered Curriculum Unit Test

[Event] BAAHA Presentations

YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE!

Tuesday, May 10

12:25pm [Event] Holocaust Activity

Wednesday, May 11

 AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM

Thursday, May 12

 [Field Trip] Nicky's Family - South Side Works Cinema

Friday, May 13

10:00am [Event] Holocaust Survivor

Tuesday, May 17

Keystone Exams

Thursday, May 19

Keystone Exams

6:00pm [SCHEDULING] BUMP UP NIGHT

Friday, May 20

History Center Field Trip

Tuesday, May 24

[Field Trip] Kennywood Field Trip

Thursday, May 26

[Event] AMS 8 Bridge Exposition

Friday, May 27

[Event] Middle School Olympics

Monday, May 30

Memorial Day - School Closed

Wednesday, June 1

[Event] Grade 8 Commencement

Friday, June 3

Fourth Grading Period Ends

Last Day for Students

PSSA Testing to Finish Next Week

 Read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade from the blog. 

PSSA TESTING:

• April 25 & 26 PSSA Science

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in a locker.

Read more about cell phones and the PSSA tests. 

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

PSSA Testing Continues Tomorrow & Next Week

 Read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade from the blog. 

PSSA TESTING:

• April 15 - PSSA English-Language Arts
• April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics
• April 25 & 26 PSSA Science

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in a locker.

Read more about cell phones and the PSSA tests. 

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

PSSA Testing starts Next Week!

 Read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade from the blog. 

PSSA TESTING:

• April 11, 12, 14 & 15 - PSSA English-Language Arts
• April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics
• April 25 & 26 PSSA Science

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in a locker.

Read more about cell phones and the PSSA tests. 

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

Parent Network Request for PSSA Snacks

From AMS Parent Network:

Hello Middle School Families,

Happy Spring!  Along with the warmer weather and excitement of spring comes the tedious task of PSSA testing for our children.  :(  Testing begins next Monday (4/11-15)  and runs through the following week (4/18-22), and even continues into the following week for 8th grade testing in Science (4/27-29).  Parent Network likes to help "ease the pain" a bit during these long weeks by organizing a snack for the kids each day.  Mr. Haskins informed me that the total number of individually wrapped snacks needed this year is 1,110!  Needless to say we could use your help.  Any donations of "healthy" snacks would be GREATLY appreciated:)  If you are able to help, please send your snack to the office byMonday, April 11th marked with your child's grade.

Healthy snack ideas:

*pretzels
*granola bars
*goldfish
*cheez-itz
*fruit snacks
*fruit
*cheese crackers

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Sincerely,

Beth Yovetich

PSSA Testing Starts in April

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year. The dates below were updated March 14.  Read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade from the blog. 

PSSA TESTING:

• April 11, 12, 14 & 15 - PSSA English-Language Arts
• April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics
• April 25 & 26 PSSA Science

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE:

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in a locker.

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

PSSA Testing in April

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year.        

PSSA TESTING:

April 11, 12, 14 & 15 - PSSA English-Language Arts 8-11AM
April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics 8-11AM
April 28 & 29 PSSA Science 9:45-11:20 AM
 

Read more about PSSA Testing in the 8th grade from our blog.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork missed.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, they should stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

Grade 8 Students to take PSSA Tests

Students in Grade 8 will take PSSA tests in April and Keystone Algebra Exams May. The 8th Grade Team will post more information to the AMS 8 Blog in early 2016.

Below are the testing windows published by the PA Dept of Education. During these time periods, students will be completing each of the required 8th grade PSSA subject tests.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA/Keystone exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork you miss.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

8th Grade Students to take PSSA Tests

Students in Grade 8 will take PSSA tests in April and Keystone Algebra Exams May. The 8th Grade Team will post more information to the AMS 8 Blog in early 2016.

Below are the testing windows published by the PA Dept of Education. During these time periods, students will be completing each of the required 8th grade PSSA subject tests.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA/Keystone exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork you miss.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

Science PSSA Test Next Week

Science PSSA

Monday and Tuesday (May 27 & 28)

Read more about PSSA testing from the Grade 8 Blog.

PSSA Make Up Tests

PSSA Test Make Up Days

Thursday and Friday (April 23 & 24) will be PSSA ELA and Math Make Up tests.

REMINDER: Math PSSA Test

Read more about Grade 8 PSSA testing here.

PSSA TESTING:

April  20  -22   - Math (Mon., Tues., & Wed.)

April  27 & 28  - Science (8th grade) (Mon., & Tues.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE:

Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. If you are currently reading a book on an electronic reader, please make the necessary arrangements to find your novel at the library in the old fashioned book form. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in your locker.

The school will not assume any responsibility for electronics stored in lockers, so it best for students to leave them at home.