Sumner High School

SPARTAN UPDATE: News for Students and Families
March 2008

Sumner High School WASL Information 2008

State testing for high school students begins soon. Passing the WASL is now a graduation requirement. As a result, the state has mandated specific dates and times for each different exam (see schedule on back page). To accommodate this requirement, we will be having eight late arrival days.  On these testing days, all 9th graders and students required to test will report to school at their normal time with school starting at 7:35AM. Attendance is required for these students. Seniors, and juniors who have passed that day’s respective exam, will not be required to begin school until 10:15AM.  Prior to the start of testing, each student will be given an individualized schedule indicating the tests they need to take, and the locations they will need to report to.  Below is information I hope will be helpful as you make preparations for your student. Should you need any further clarification please feel free to call us at 891-5500. 

Updated WASL Schedule

WHEN AM I SUPPOSED TO BE AT SCHOOL?

9th Graders are required to be at school for the 7:35AM start time each day. 9th graders had the option to sign up to take the Reading, Writing, and Math parts of the 10th grade WASL this year.  Those students who signed up for different WASL exams will take it on the appropriate day. Those 9th graders who have elected not to take the WASL this year will receive supplemental instruction in their core academic teams (Math, Science, and English) while the other students are testing.

10th Graders who have not previously passed that day’s respective WASL exam are required to be at school for the 7:35AM start time to take the WASL. Many 10th grade students have already passed various parts of the exam. Any student who has already met the passing standard (level 3) may elect to come to school for the 10:15AM start time. 10th grade students who have already passed may still come to school at 7:35AM if they choose; a supervised study hall will be provided for them.

11th Graders are not required to begin class until 10:15AM UNLESS they have yet to pass that day’s WASL exam.  If a student has not passed that day’s exam they are required to be at school at 7:35AM. 11th grade students who have already passed may still come to school at 7:35AM if they choose; a supervised study hall will be provided for them.

12th Graders are not required to begin class until 10:15AM. 12th grade students may still come to school at 7:35AM if they choose; various supervised activities will be provided for them including AP review, senior project, and study hall.

IB Students may be required to attend in the morning during WASL testing days (depending on which IB courses they are taking); these students will be informed of their meeting times via their IB teachers.

**10th and 11th graders who have passed the WASL, as well as any senior who elects to be at school from 7:35AM.-10:15AM must participate in one of the supervised study options.

WHAT TESTS DO I NEED TO PASS TO GRADUATE? Students must pass the reading, writing, and math tests, or a state-approved alternative. Students who are unable to pass any of the math options can graduate if they earn two math credits after 10th grade and attempt the WASL every year.

TRANSPORTATION-- Please note that buses will be on the normal schedule. 10th and 11th graders who have passed the WASL, as well as any seniors who choose not to participate in the supervised study options, must arrange for their own transportation to school and should NOT arrive before 10:00 a.m.

TESTERS--Remember: State high school WASL rules mandate that NO makeup opportunities be given should students miss part of the test. For example, if a student misses day one of the math test, they will not be allowed to make it up, nor will they be able to take day two. Moreover, students who arrive more than ten minutes late will also not be allowed to take that test section. Makeup tests will only be offered August 11-14, so please be sure not to schedule any appointments during the WASL weeks and remember to be on time!

Donations Needed! At Sumner High School we like to give all of our test takers a snack (granola bar) and a bottle of water.  We are hoping to do this again but we need your help! If you are able to donate either of these items you can drop them by the front office at SHS anytime between 3/9 and 4/17. We would be so grateful for anything you can offer!

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