Hello Primary Families!
Next week K-8 students at GCA will take the DRC BEACON assessments. K-2 students will only take one test - a math assessment called DRC BEACON Early Years. This test is specially designed for students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd. The test measures the early numeracy skills of young learners and provides teachers with high-quality tools to help them meet the needs of their class. Students will not use the DRC BEACON platform for their reading assessment. Teachers will meet with students in the breakout room individually for a short one-on-one fluency check-in.
DRC BEACON Early Years is an online, adaptive assessment. Your student will likely need your assistance to log in to the platform. During the test session, your teacher will provide a username and password that is specific to your student. Please assist your student with logging in and then allow them to take the test independently.
🔊IMPORTANT! Please DO NOT HELP your student read this assessment or provide any hints or answers while they are testing. Portions of the test will include read aloud by the program.
🗓️We will have a modified schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4-5. Once your student has completed their assessment, your teacher will dismiss you from class.
✅On Tuesday & Wednesday morning, students will find the Required Live Assessment Session on their Homeroom Course Canvas Calendar. This calendar event will provide the session link to join. Students should resume their regular schedule in the afternoon using the “Today’s Live Classes” button to join their regular sessions.
Please let your teacher know if you have any questions regarding the schedule next week.
DRC BEACON Early Years Brochure with more information: https://url.gadoe.org/02y55
Sincerely,
Ingrid Bailey
GCA Primary K-2 Principal
