THIS WEEK AT CHS (MARCH 17-21)
Grade 10 MCAS exams begin this week
Canton High School sophomores are ready to excel on this year's MCAS English Language Arts exam this week. Building on a terrific foundation from the past, and after rigorous preparation this year, our Grade 10 students are prepared to demonstrate their reading and writing skills at a high level. CHS annually performs well on the MCAS ELA exam and I'm expecting even better results this year.
Knowing that our sophomores need rest and time to focus on the MCAS exams, sophomores will have no tests or homework during the MCAS exam period. An important note: Once the students start the exam, Grade 10 dismissals are not allowed. Students must work on the exam continuously and complete the exam on the day it was started.Monday, March 17 MCAS assembly
Tuesday, March 18 Composition
Wednesday, March 19 Session 1 and 2 (Reading and
Literary Analysis)
Friday, March 21 Session 3 (Reading and
Literary Analysis)
Attendance each day is very important.
As always, the Canton High School staff and administration offer these reminders for success:
- Work hard and do the best you can on the exam
- Enter the exam rested and knowing that you are prepared
- Eat a good breakfast on the day of the exams (Remember, CHS serves breakfast everyday for $1.50)
- Work diligently and at a pace that works for you. You have unlimited time until the end of the school day to complete the exam. No need to rush.
- Strive to achieve advanced or proficient on the exam. Push yourself to exceed expectations.
- Demonstrate strong writing on the composition and on every open response. The writing portions make all the difference.
- Read the passages actively and use good strategies to determine the answer. ALWAYS look back in the text to find the answer or at least clues for the answer.
- Know your literary terms and elements
- On the day of the Composition, you should have a book or two in mind that you can apply to the prompt.
- Strive for greatness on the Open Responses. Make your claims (answers) and provide great support/evidence for your answers.
- Know that you have the support of the entire Canton Community.
- Embrace the opportunity to be great!
MCAS EXAM Schedule for Grade 10
All sophomores and any juniors who have never taken any MCAS tests will take the English Language Arts (ELA ) portion of the Grade 10 MCAS on March 18, 19, and 21.
Tuesday (ELA Composition) and Wednesday (ELA Session 1&2) exams will take place from 8:16 to 11:25 a.m. in designated rooms. If students need extra time, they have until the end of the school day to complete the exam.
On Thursday (ELA Session 3), the MCAS exam will begin at 8:16 and will run until 10:04. Again, students who need extra time will have until the end of the school day to complete the exam.
Students will be notified of the MCAS testing schedule and of their room assignments in advance of testing. They will be attending an MCAS assembly on Monday, March 17. More information will be forthcoming about MCAS, and we are extremely confident that our students are prepared to excel on this exam.
Tuesday (ELA Composition) and Wednesday (ELA Session 1&2) exams will take place from 8:16 to 11:25 a.m. in designated rooms. If students need extra time, they have until the end of the school day to complete the exam.
On Thursday (ELA Session 3), the MCAS exam will begin at 8:16 and will run until 10:04. Again, students who need extra time will have until the end of the school day to complete the exam.
Students will be notified of the MCAS testing schedule and of their room assignments in advance of testing. They will be attending an MCAS assembly on Monday, March 17. More information will be forthcoming about MCAS, and we are extremely confident that our students are prepared to excel on this exam.
Canton High School March Lunch Menu
We are pleased once again to offer a terrific breakfast to our students for only $1.50. A great breakfast is a good way to start the day. Give it a try...The options are outstanding! Available in the cafeteria from 6:45-7:10 a.m.
**NEW: "Grab and Go" in the main hallway -- yogurt parfait or smoothie, muffin and milk
- Day 6
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- MCAS Assembly, 10:15 a.m.
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
- Day 7
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
- MCAS ELA Composition, 8:16 a.m.
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Parent Meeting for parents of students attending the German Exchange, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
- Day 1
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- MCAS ELA Exam Session 1 & 2, 8:16 p.m. in designated rooms
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Course Selection Meeting: Parents of current 8th graders -- 6 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium
- Course Selection Meeting: Parents of current 9th, 10th and 11th graders -- 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
- Day 2
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- Nation Honor Society Induction rehearsal, 7:30 a.m.
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
- National Honor Society Induction, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
- Day 3
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
- MCAS Exam, Session 3, 8:16 a.m. in designated rooms
SAVE THE DATE
- March 25 -- CHS Spring Concert
- March 26 -- Course Selection Day
- March 27 -- Course Selection Day (for drop period)
- March 27 -- School Committee
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