William P.

Clements High School

March 3, 2015
Dear Parent or Guardian,
In the coming months, students across Texas will take various assessments within the State of
Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program. Current ninth, tenth, and
eleventh graders will take End-of-Course (EOC) assessments in various courses. Testing season
is in full swing here at Clements High School and we have a lot going on this Spring! The
information below outlines all of the upcoming testing dates, how it impacts your student, and
other essential information to consider on these testing days. It is imperative that your student
be at school on the day these exams are given. Remember, ALL EOC scores count towards your
students graduation requirements and students must make up any missed exams. Please join
us in working toward your childs success by making sure that he /she is in school for each of
these testing days. Additionally, it is required that your child passes and attends these tests in
order to be eligible for exemptions. You may find the exemption policy on Ranger Wire at:
http://rangerwire.wordpress.com/

STAAR/EOC Information
Date

Day

Test

March 30

Monday

English I Reading
and Writing

April 1

Wednesday

English II Reading
and Writing

May 5

Tuesday

Algebra I

May 6

Wednesday

Biology

May 7

Thursday

U.S. History

Tutorial Information
Tues.; 3/17 & 3/24: 6:50-7:20am & 2:45-3:15pm
Thurs.; 3/19 & 3/26: 6:50-7:20am & 2:45-3:15pm
See English Teacher for Room Locations.
Tues.; 3/17 & 3/24: 6:50-7:20am & 2:45-3:15pm
Thurs.; 3/19 & 3/26: 6:50-7:20am & 2:45-3:15pm
See English Teacher for Room Locations.
Tues.; 3/17, 4/14: 2:45-3:45pm
Thurs.; 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30: 2:45-3:45pm
See Math Teacher for Room Locations.
Tues.; 4/7 & 4/21: 2:45-3:45pm
Thurs.; 4/9 & 4/23: 2:45-3:45pm
Room Location: 2517
Tues.; 4/14, 4/21, 4/28: 2:45-3:45pm
Room Location: 1510

On STAAR/EOC Testing Days:

ALL students that are NOT

testing will follow the regular
bell schedule.

Reminders for Students/Parents

In order to meet testing security requirements, parents will not be allowed to visit
classrooms or drop off lunches. Please encourage your child to pay attention in class, to
complete all of their assignments, and to attend after school tutorials, especially if it is a
teacher recommendation. In addition, please help make sure that your child arrives each
testing day on time and having had sufficient rest and a good breakfast in order to be
successful.
Avoid scheduling doctors appointments on these dates, if possible.
STAAR English I & II are a timed 5 hour test!
STAAR Algebra, Biology, & US History are a timed 4 hour test!
Students are expected to bring a fiction book to read (NO Kindles or E-Readers) at the
conclusion of their testing. (Textbooks, non-fiction books, or homework will not be
permitted.)
Music devices, cell phones, data storage devices, video games, or cameras are NOT
permitted. Students in violation will receive no credit on their state assessments and are
subject to disciplinary action. Students are not allowed to have a cell phone on their
person at any time during state testing.
Non-Testing students will report to regular classes. Many classes are relocated for testing,
so students need to remember where their classes will meet (see Important Notes below).

Important Notes
Student Rosters with testing locations will be posted on the windows of the courtyard
and library several days in advance of ALL testing.
Students involved in testing will need to eat a good breakfast on testing dates. NO
SNACKS are provided. Students may bring bottled water to keep under their desk.
Students involved in testing will eat lunch in the testing room. We are recommending
that ALL students testing bring a SACK LUNCH to school on testing days.

Contact Elizabeth.Howell@fortbend.k12.tx.us
for testing inquiries
Liz Howell, Campus Improvement Specialist
Clements High School
Also Visit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ for graduation
requirements and additional information.