IMS Student Handbook 2017-2018

SOL Retake Permission Form

August 201 7

Dear Parents/ Guardians, The Virginia Board of Education is giving students in grades 3-8 the opportunity to retake the SOL tests in Reading, Mathematics, and History if they miss passing the test by a narrow margin. This means if your child scores between 375 and 399 on any of their upcoming SOL tests and have passing grades in that subject, he/she will be given the opportunity to receive extra assistance on the skills missed and then retested. We need your permission to retest. The highest score of the two will be what is recorded in your child’s permanent record. For many years high school students have had this opportunity to take an expedited retake in any subject area except Writing. We are excited to help our students that get so close to passing their SOL get over the hump and move on to the next grade level knowing they have attained the necessary knowledge to be successful in their next educational experience.

Sincerely, Wm. Jamey Hale Principal

In the event that my child, _____________________________________, does not pass an SOL test, but scores between 375 and 399, I give permission for him/her to participate in the Expedited Retakes for the 201 7 -1 8 school year.

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Date Signature PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO FIRST PERIOD TEACHER OR YOUR ADVISOR

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