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HSGQE Re-Test

Fall 2010

1. The Alaska H.S.G.Q.E. is a proficiency-based criterion-referenced test developed specifically for Alaska. Test administration will occur October 5-7, 2010. Schools will administer Reading on October 5, Writing on October 6, and Mathematics on October 7. Juniors and seniors who need to take one or more sections of the HSGQE will participate in the Fall Re-test.

2. 4 AAC 06.755 requires that all sophomores take the spring administration of the H.S.G.Q.E. Each student who is a junior or senior, who has failed to pass the entire examination, shall be retested at least once each year on those portions of the examination that the student has not passed. Any student who passes any portion of the examination may not retake that portion of the examination.

3. The H.S.G.Q.E. is part of the Alaska Comprehensive System of Student Assessment (CSSA) mandated by the legislature under the Quality Schools Initiative. The test measures attainment of Alaska Standards adopted by school districts across Alaska.

4. When the legislature passed Senate Bill 133, they made it very clear the H.S.G.Q.E. was to measure “minimum competencies of essential skills.” In order for students to receive a diploma, they must meet our district’s graduation requirements and demonstrate proficiency on all three subtests of the H.S.G.Q.E. or be eligible for and granted a waiver.

5. The H.S.G.Q.E. is not timed but is expected to take approximately three hours each day to complete. Students who are making progress but have not completed the session within the estimated time will be given as much time as they need to finish within the same testing day. The H.S.G.Q.E. will be proctored by certified teachers with at least one proctor for every 30 students.

6. There are no make-ups for the HSGQE.

7. Parents are asked to help by having their students rested and ready for testing on each test day. Eating a nutritious breakfast is important. Please have your student to school on time and avoid scheduling appointments on October 5, 6, and 7.

8. Results for the Fall 2010 administration of the HSGQE Re-Test will be reported to our district in December.

Just a reminder…

The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is September 25, 2010. This will be a great opportunity to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe and legal manner. The water supply will be protected and unneeded prescription drugs will be safely collected instead of ending up in the dump or used illegally.

The collection sites statewide will be at Trooper Offices. In Anchorage, the Troopers Office is at 5700 E. Tudor Road and the hours are 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. I understand that the 3 major Anchorage hospitals will be participating and many Fred Meyer Pharmacy locations.  Find a Collection site @ http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/takeback/
The official release information is listed below.

Nurse Wendy

May Panama Trip

Parents, here are a few tentative details about the trip planned for May to Panamá.  Please refer questions to Jen or Nina!  Thank you.

Price includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare for the routing Anchorage Panama City // Panama City  Anchorage. (Travel dates are subject to airline confirmation.)
  • Airport transfers
  • Land transportation by bus and/or boat as noted on the itinerary
  • All tours and excursions listed on the itinerary
  • Immersion activity T.B.D. (visit to school or community center)
  • Hotel accommodations in triples
  • Entrance fees for listed activities
  • Insurance (trip cancellation and medical) as specified on ISE website
  • Liability insurance for leaders
  • All current applicable taxes (9/9/10)
  • Student preparation materials

Not included:

  • Fuel surcharges are determined at the time of final billing.  (Current fuel surcharges are $240 (5/12/10).)
  • Tourist card purchased upon departure from US or arrival in Panama. (Price is $5 per card as of  November 2009)
  • Airline baggage fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Price Estimate**:
$2,735 – $2,835 per student based on 10-14 students + 1 leader
$2,975 – $3,075 per student based on 10-14 students + 2 leaders
$2,795 – $2,895 per student based on 15-19 students + 2 leaders
**Estimate is based on current airfares; significant changes in the airline industry may affect the final cost.
Deposit:   $350 ( $100 is non-refundable)

Youth Court Registration Opens

Anchorage Youth Court classes for students in grades 7–12 begin Sept. 20 and continue through Nov. 1.

Anchorage Youth Court gives youth offenders personal accountability, youth attorneys good training and the opportunity to make a significant difference in others’ lives and the public an effective and comprehensive public safety system.

Registration is $25. Some low-income scholarships are available.

Students must bring a completed registration form to the AYC office, located at 838 W. 4th Ave., from noon–6 p.m., Mon.–Thur. by Sept. 16, or until classes fill.

For more information visit the AYC website.