August 26, 2005
MAP Testing
Beginning on Monday, all Freshmen and Sophomore students will take a test called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). This new assessment is replacing the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and a variety of other district and building assessments. LPS is administering the MAP test to determine your student’s instructional level and to measure academic growth from year to year. All students in grades 3 – 10 will take the reading test this year. The MAP test will be taken on a computer.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to your student’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. MAP tests allow us to administer tests over a shorter time period, using less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth. This test requires approximately one hour to complete.
Students will take the test again in the spring in order to measure their growth in reading. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s results and growth. The first parent report will be sent home in October. Teachers will receive the results as well and understand the benefits of the data for student learning.
We are truly excited to begin a new assessment that focuses on every student’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help students learn, parents and teachers can have a profoundly positive effect on the lives of our children. If you have any questions, please contact Ron Booth at 303-347-6022 or Patti Turner, Coordinator of Assessment, at 303-347-3437.
Back To School Night
Back To School Night will be next Wednesday, August 31st. For all the details, visit the AHS Web Site and click on more info beneath Back To School Night. Also, if you haven’t signed up for a parent portal account yet, this would be a great night to do so. We will have a table in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm. If you already have an account, we are asking that you please stop by and sign the new Acceptable Use Agreement (this is a result of new School Board policy and is needed for all parents who have accounts). If you do not have an account yet, you can sign up that evening. You must bring a picture id. Save time by downloading and filling out the form ahead of time.
CSAP and ACT Information
You can view Arapahoe’s results on the 2005 CSAP and state ACT assessments on our web site.
Weekly Activities Online
Each week we post online an updated list of the scheduled activities for the next week. Download this week’s edition (requires free Adobe Reader software).
Department Spotlight – Business
It’s not just “Business as Usual” in the AHS Business Department. We’re very excited about our brand new look and style thanks to a complete reconstruction of our area over the summer. We can now boast a new and expanded DECA school store, five new classrooms, including three state-of-the-art computer labs, a new mini-lab equipped with six computer workstations for students to access during their off hours, as well as a new departmental office. Not only do we have new facilities, but we also welcome two new faces to the department. Caroline Swank, who is embarking on a second career after owning her own business, joins us and will be teaching Accounting, Desktop Publishing and Introduction to Computer Applications. The second new member of our team is Jeannie Krueger who comes to us from Las Vegas and will be teaching Career Success, Career Connections and Introduction to Computer Applications this fall. We encourage students to experience the exciting new changes in our department by getting involved in either Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) or DECA (An Association of Marketing Students). FBLA is open to all students and is a great club for anyone interested in studying business, and all students currently enrolled in a marketing class are encouraged to become active DECA members. Both clubs attend competitions at the district, state and national level and participate in many social and community service activities through the year. The first FBLA meeting will be on Monday, August 29th in room S2 at 2:20. Come for pizza, fun and to meet new friends. Everyone is welcome to attend and see what FBLA is all about. See Mrs. Moots and Mrs. Frasier for more information about any business club. Please stop by our department and see how we’re takin’ care of business!
Beginning on Monday, all Freshmen and Sophomore students will take a test called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). This new assessment is replacing the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and a variety of other district and building assessments. LPS is administering the MAP test to determine your student’s instructional level and to measure academic growth from year to year. All students in grades 3 – 10 will take the reading test this year. The MAP test will be taken on a computer.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to your student’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. MAP tests allow us to administer tests over a shorter time period, using less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth. This test requires approximately one hour to complete.
Students will take the test again in the spring in order to measure their growth in reading. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s results and growth. The first parent report will be sent home in October. Teachers will receive the results as well and understand the benefits of the data for student learning.
We are truly excited to begin a new assessment that focuses on every student’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help students learn, parents and teachers can have a profoundly positive effect on the lives of our children. If you have any questions, please contact Ron Booth at 303-347-6022 or Patti Turner, Coordinator of Assessment, at 303-347-3437.
Back To School Night
Back To School Night will be next Wednesday, August 31st. For all the details, visit the AHS Web Site and click on more info beneath Back To School Night. Also, if you haven’t signed up for a parent portal account yet, this would be a great night to do so. We will have a table in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 pm. If you already have an account, we are asking that you please stop by and sign the new Acceptable Use Agreement (this is a result of new School Board policy and is needed for all parents who have accounts). If you do not have an account yet, you can sign up that evening. You must bring a picture id. Save time by downloading and filling out the form ahead of time.
CSAP and ACT Information
You can view Arapahoe’s results on the 2005 CSAP and state ACT assessments on our web site.
Weekly Activities Online
Each week we post online an updated list of the scheduled activities for the next week. Download this week’s edition (requires free Adobe Reader software).
Department Spotlight – Business
It’s not just “Business as Usual” in the AHS Business Department. We’re very excited about our brand new look and style thanks to a complete reconstruction of our area over the summer. We can now boast a new and expanded DECA school store, five new classrooms, including three state-of-the-art computer labs, a new mini-lab equipped with six computer workstations for students to access during their off hours, as well as a new departmental office. Not only do we have new facilities, but we also welcome two new faces to the department. Caroline Swank, who is embarking on a second career after owning her own business, joins us and will be teaching Accounting, Desktop Publishing and Introduction to Computer Applications. The second new member of our team is Jeannie Krueger who comes to us from Las Vegas and will be teaching Career Success, Career Connections and Introduction to Computer Applications this fall. We encourage students to experience the exciting new changes in our department by getting involved in either Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) or DECA (An Association of Marketing Students). FBLA is open to all students and is a great club for anyone interested in studying business, and all students currently enrolled in a marketing class are encouraged to become active DECA members. Both clubs attend competitions at the district, state and national level and participate in many social and community service activities through the year. The first FBLA meeting will be on Monday, August 29th in room S2 at 2:20. Come for pizza, fun and to meet new friends. Everyone is welcome to attend and see what FBLA is all about. See Mrs. Moots and Mrs. Frasier for more information about any business club. Please stop by our department and see how we’re takin’ care of business!
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