Students at schools all across Houston are getting jazzed up in advance of the STAAR exams that begin next week, with activities ranging from tutorials to pep rallies.
Pupils at HISD’s Chávez High School, for instance, got to participate in a relay race and fling cream pies at their principal and teachers during an event held on March 27.
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Garcia Elementary teachers and staff got their students excited by hosting a pep rally. There were performances and a surprise flash mob! Click here to see a video from the event.
Here is a breakdown of the testing schedule:
- Monday, March 31
- English I
- Tuesday, April 1
- Grade 4 Writing Day 1
- Grade 7 Writing Day 1
- Grade 5 Mathematics
- Grade 8 Mathematics
- English II
- Wednesday, April 2
- Grade 4 Writing Day 2
- Grade 7 Writing Day 2
- Grade 5 Reading
- Grade 8 Reading
- Friday, April 4
- Make-up tests
To see a full schedule of upcoming testing dates, visit HISD’s STAAR website. There, you can also find a list of helpful tips and many other resources.
If you have questions about STAAR, visit HISD’s FAQ site or send an email to STAAR@houstonisd.org.