Course Placement
A student's course placement is determined by his or her performance on standardized tests, namely his or her FCAT NRT (Norm-Referenced Test) score. While NRT's are the primary course placement indicator, attention is given to students' FCAT SSS (Sunshine State Standards) scores as well as their test history over the last three years. In addition, other factors such as teacher recommendations and the student's grade history are considered as needed on a case by case basis.
*Placement in Language Arts, Geography/History, and Science Courses (all grade levels)
Reading NRT 80 and above Honors
50-79 Advanced
49 and below Regular
In grade 6, students scoring below the 20th percentile in reading will be placed in Intensive Language Arts and Reading. In grades 7 and 8, students scoring below the 20th percentile on FCAT NRT reading and/or Level 1 on FCAT SSS reading will be placed in an Intensive 100-minute Reading class in lieu of elective courses. In grades 7 and 8, students scoring between the 20th and 49th percentiles on FCAT NRT reading will be placed in a 50-minute reading class in lieu of one elective class.
*Placement in Math Courses (all grade levels)
Math NRT 80 and above Honors
50-79 Advanced
49 and below Basic
*For 2007-2008, students will be placed by their FCAT NRT reading scores in Language Arts, Geography and Science. Students will be placed by their FCAT NRT math score in Math.
Odalys Pritchard,
Principal
Adams Middle School "Home of the Warriors"
975-7665
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