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Practice Tests Online at Local Libraries
The Johnstown Public Library now has access to online databases that help students practice for a variety of tests, such as Firefighter and Real Estate exams, GED, SAT, ACT and GRE exams, grammar and math skills, and much more. The database is called Practice Tests from Learning Express Library, which can be found by visiting Johnstown Public Library’s public access catalog at www.mvls.info. The practice tests can be found in the “Databases” link under the “Education” section, off of the homepage. The process is so simple — the sample tests can be accessed by using your library card. If you only have a short amount of time to take an online test, you can save your work and revisit it later, what a great resource!

65 Graduation Standard
In July, the Regents approved the amendment to Section 100.5, implementing the phase in of the 65 graduation standard requirement. The phase-in schedule is as follows:

• For students entering grade 9 in 2005: General education students must have at least two scores at 65 or above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.
• For students entering grade 9 in 2006: General education students must have at least three scores at 65 or above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.
• For students entering grade 9 in 2007: General education students must have at least four scores at 65 or above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.
• For students entering grade 9 in 2008: General education students must pass all five required Regents exams at a score of 65 or above.

To view the amendment, click here.

Attention parents! There is now a resource available to answer questions about the State assessments and Regents exams. This Web site provides answers to questions parents have about assessments, such as:

• What State tests and Regents exams will my student take?
• What Regents exams are required for graduation?
• How can I help my student prepare for these tests?

The parent Web site also features a series of fact sheets available to help school administrators, teachers and other education leaders address the concerns parents have about the State assessments and Regents exams.

Go to http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/parents/ to find out more!
 

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