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