ISY Secondary Blog

September 6 Update

Christina Powers, Secondary School Principal

September 6, 2019

Dear Parents,

Next week, we will start MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in the Secondary School (Grades 6 to 9). MAP assessments are online adaptive assessments that provide useful data in developing a fair and accurate assessment of a student’s academic achievement and growth.

To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of a student’s academic growth and achievement, teachers combine MAP assessment data with all other student data that they have collected in the classroom. This combination of data informs teacher instruction in meeting the needs of each student.

Students will sit the MAP tests on their own computer. Students will need to bring their computers fully charged throughout the week.

 
Middle School Week Without Walls: On September 16, 2019, at 5:00, the middle school team will be facilitating a parent information evening regarding middle school WWW adventures. Room locations will be shared at a later date. 
  • Grade 6 – Location: Pyay, Dates of Travel: October 7-October 10
  • Grade 7 – Location: Bago, Dates of Travel: October 7-October 10
  • Grade 8 – Location Chang Mai, Dates of Travel: October 7 – October 11 
 
This Week in Secondary School 
Monday 
  • MAP Testing for grades 6-9
Tuesday 
  • MAP Testing for grades 6-9
Wednesday
  • MS Basketball with ILBC at ISY 
  • MAP Testing for grades 6-9
Thursday 
  • Senior University Night at 5:30 in the cafeteria
  • HS Volleyball with YIS at Y.I.S
  • Ohlone College (CA)  lunch visit
  • Seattle Central College lunch visit
  • MAP Testing for grades 6-9
Friday
  • MAP Testing for grades 6-9
Saturday 
  • MS/HS – Movie Marathon (Avengers) 11:00AM-5:00PM in SAS411