To:       All Parents/Guardians

From:   Javhan O’Neal

Date:   May 5, 2008

Re:       IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION

All Biology students throughout the state will be taking the End of Course Biology Test and the Biology Performance Assessment on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th.  AP Biology students will not participate during this examination period.

As per the New Jersey Department of Education, students are NOT permitted to have cell phones or any other electronic devices in the testing rooms.  If a student is found in possession of a cell phone or any electronic device, even in the off position, their test will be VOIDED.    Cell phones & electronic devices should be left at home or secured in lockers.

Reporting Schedule

Transportation will be provided at the normal pick up times for those students who are testing. 

All other students not taking the Biology Test will have a late arrival and report to homeroom as follows:

• Monday, May 19th  - 10:30 a.m. (Bus pick up 3 hours later than normal pick up)
• Tuesday, May 20th  – 9:30 a.m. (Bus pick up 2 hours later than normal pick up)

Due to the importance of this test, please make sure your child comes to school well rested and has breakfast each morning.

BELL SCHEDULE

The Bell Schedule for Monday, May 19, 2008 is as follows:

The Bell Schedule for Tuesday, May 20, 2008 is as follows: