ECS students have completed Terra Nova and ISTEP+ testing for Spring 2010. We are so proud of our students for their diligent work and great effort during testing week!
During the week of May 10, the school office will be mailing a personalized Indiana Parent Network letter to parents of students in 3rd through 8th grades, which will allow parents access to their students' ISTEP+ data for Spring 2010. Each letter has a unique Invitation Code parents can use to create a personal account to track their children's results year after year. Parents also have access to personalized resources and engaging activities. Student results will be available for ISTEP+ in June 2010, and parents can access the website at www.inParentNetwork.com . The website provides technical support and a FAQ sheet about the Parent Network. ECS will not be mailing ISTEP results when they are returned, since this network allows parents to see their child's report. Parents who do not have access to their child's report, however, may come to the East Campus school office in June to request a copy.
1st and 2nd grades students took the Terra Nova achievement test, and their test scores will be mailed to parents at the end of May.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Terra Nova and ISTEP+ Testing April 27-30
The great spring weather means we are counting down the final weeks of the 2009-2010 school year! Here is a friendly reminder that the Terra Nova testing for 1st and 2nd grades, and ISTEP+ testing for 3rd-8th grades are coming up soon. Mark your calendars for April 27-30, and help your child be "test ready" by watching this little video message from me, as I prepare materials for testing week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8G-vatvsgE
Monday, February 22, 2010
ISTEP Testing
During the week of March 1-5, 3rd through 8th grade students will take the Applied Skills portion of the ISTEP test. This is the first ISTEP window for this spring. All 3rd-8th grade students will be testing each morning, and some grade levels will also be testing after lunch periods. It is especially important for students to arrive to school on time. Also, please reschedule any appointments that would cause students to miss school during this week. As always, we appreciate your prayers for our ECS students.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Thank you third grade
I have to admit that I have been busy and have neglected my ECS blog. Today I had 47 comments from ECS third grade students, who told me how their school year was going so far. Thank you third graders for reminding me what a wonderful school we have at ECS! As you talked about your amazing teachers, all the activities you participate in, what you are learning in class, how thankful you are for your school, and how much you enjoy your friends I was impressed again by the academic and extra-curricular opportunities students have at Evansville Christian School. Your comments made my day!
Recently I was reading about the importance of building a culture of leadership within our students. The "7 Habits" in kids' language look like this:
Habit 1, Be Proactive: I am a responsible person; I take initiative; I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions, and I do the right thing without being asked, even if no one is looking.
Habit 2, Begin with the end in mind: I plan ahead, set goals, and do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my schools' mission and vision.
Habit 3, Put first things first: I spend my time on things that are most important, which means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and achieve my goals. I am disciplined and well-organized.
Habit 4, Think win-win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' emotional bank accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
Habit 5, Seek first to understand, then to be understood: I listen to other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints, I listen to others without interrupting, I am confident in voicing my ideas, and I look people in the eyes when talking.
Habit 6, Synergize: I value other people's strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems, because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us can alone. I am humble.
Habit 7, Sharpen the saw: I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with my family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
I see many of these leadership qualities being developed within ECS students at every grade level as a result of incorporating a biblical worldview, teaching good study habits, and implementing effective classroom procedures.
ECS third through eighth grade students will be participating in the third Acuity testing window the weeks of February 15-26 (school is in session on February 15, Presidents' Day as a snow makeup day). The ISTEP Writing Assessment will be during the first week of March.
Recently I was reading about the importance of building a culture of leadership within our students. The "7 Habits" in kids' language look like this:
Habit 1, Be Proactive: I am a responsible person; I take initiative; I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions, and I do the right thing without being asked, even if no one is looking.
Habit 2, Begin with the end in mind: I plan ahead, set goals, and do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my schools' mission and vision.
Habit 3, Put first things first: I spend my time on things that are most important, which means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and achieve my goals. I am disciplined and well-organized.
Habit 4, Think win-win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' emotional bank accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
Habit 5, Seek first to understand, then to be understood: I listen to other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints, I listen to others without interrupting, I am confident in voicing my ideas, and I look people in the eyes when talking.
Habit 6, Synergize: I value other people's strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems, because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us can alone. I am humble.
Habit 7, Sharpen the saw: I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with my family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
I see many of these leadership qualities being developed within ECS students at every grade level as a result of incorporating a biblical worldview, teaching good study habits, and implementing effective classroom procedures.
ECS third through eighth grade students will be participating in the third Acuity testing window the weeks of February 15-26 (school is in session on February 15, Presidents' Day as a snow makeup day). The ISTEP Writing Assessment will be during the first week of March.
Monday, August 10, 2009
It's a New School Year!
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! ECS teachers and staff have been diligently preparing for this year, including praying for the students and families that will be part of the ECS Community. Several teachers spent three days in Chicago in July attending a Differentiated Instruction Conference, which will allow teachers to more effectively meet the varying learning needs of students. All teachers worked on academic standards and technology over the summer and look forward to teaching students in the coming year. We anticipate a successful school year as parents, ECS staff, and students work and pray together.
Friday, April 17, 2009
It's not deja vu...it really is ISTEP time again!
The week of April 27 is the second ISTEP window this spring. Students in 3rd - 8th grades will take the Multiple Choice portion of the Spring 2009 ISTEP. All grade levels will take Mathematics and English/Language Arts multiple choice assessments. Grades four and six will also take science multiple choice assessments, and grades five and seven will take social studies multiple choice assessments. The ISTEP will cover all grade level standards for the subjects tested.
Please pray with us that our students will do their best and will confidently complete each test to the best of their ability.
As we look forward to completing another great year at ECS, we are grateful for the teachers, staff, and families that have prayerfully supported our students.
Please pray with us that our students will do their best and will confidently complete each test to the best of their ability.
As we look forward to completing another great year at ECS, we are grateful for the teachers, staff, and families that have prayerfully supported our students.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
It's ISTEP Time Again!
During the 2008-2009 school year, students in grades three through eight will take the ISTEP test during two testing windows in the spring, in addition to the fall assessment of 2008. The first testing window is coming up soon! The week of March 2nd, all third through eighth grade students will take the Applied Skills Assessment portion that will focus on constructed reponse and extended response to specific standards. In math at all grade levels, test items will focus on problem solving and grade level standards relating to geometry, measurement, computation, and number sense, as well as algebra and functions at the 6th-8th grade levels. In English/Language Arts at all grade levels, students will be assessed on specific grade level standards related to constructed response to a writing prompt. Grades four and six will be tested on specific science standards, and grades five and seven will be assessed on specific social studies standards.
At Evansville Christian School, we use the Indiana Academic Core Content Standards as a guide for curriculum decisions and to drive instruction and assessment in the classroom. The ISTEP assesses student learning on these standards.
We appreciate parent support in preparing students for testing weeks, and student attendance is very important. Also, the prayers of the ECS community on behalf of our students and teachers means so much. The partnership of parents and teachers is such a benefit to ECS students.
At Evansville Christian School, we use the Indiana Academic Core Content Standards as a guide for curriculum decisions and to drive instruction and assessment in the classroom. The ISTEP assesses student learning on these standards.
We appreciate parent support in preparing students for testing weeks, and student attendance is very important. Also, the prayers of the ECS community on behalf of our students and teachers means so much. The partnership of parents and teachers is such a benefit to ECS students.
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