RAQUEL REEDY
ACTING SUPERINTENDENT
Office of Accountability and Reporting
Accelerate Progress for Students
KATARINA SANDOVAL
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
NM State Assessment Opt-Out Form 2015 - 2016
ROSE-ANN MCKERNAN
Complete the following information. Please print clearly.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING
Student Name
Student Id Number
Grade Level
School Name
I understand that opting my student out of testing may have the following consequences:
When students do not test there is limited assessment information for teachers to create
instructional plans for your student.
Not having accurate assessment information for all students in the school hinders school
improvement planning. School improvement helps to make sure the school has educational
services and programs to meet the needs of all students.
If less than 95% of the students test the School Report Card letter grade will be lowered by one
grade.
Teachers evaluation ratings from the Public Education Department may be affected if students in
their class do not test.
I have read the information above and I am requesting my student not participate in the following state
mandated or district required testing for 2015-16.
HIGH SCHOOL
(Request forms be submitted: One Week Prior to Testing Window)
State Mandated and Federally Mandated Tests:
End of Course Exam (Grades 9th 12th; used for teacher evaluation) See list in back.
High School Graduation Assessment Retakes
Standards-Based Assessment Science (11th Grade)
ACCESS for ELL (English Language Proficiency test; used to measure student
progress in learning English and school grades)
NMAPA/NCSC (Alternate for Special Education Students)
PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) (English
and Math achievement assessment; used for school grades & teacher evaluation)
(English Language arts/literacy: 9th 11th, Math : Algebra I, II, & Geometry)
Standard graduation requirements include passing scores on PARCC English
11, Geometry or Algebra II
Interim Assessment (9th, 10th ELA, Algebra I & Geometry)
By signing below you are confirming that you have read or discussed with an APS representative the possible
consequence that of opting out of testing may have for your student, your students teacher and your students
school.
I also understand that opting out my student from high school tests that are required for graduation may result in
my student not earning a high school diploma.
Parent Signature
Date
Mail form to the APS Service Center at PO Box 25704, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or Fax to 505.855.9051 or Email to [email protected]
End of Course Exams for High School (EoC)
Alternative Demonstration of Competency (ADC)
(Can be used for Graduation)
Reading
Writing
English III: Reading
English III: Writing
Spanish III: Reading
Spanish III: Writing
English IV: Reading
English IV: Writing
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics
Environmental Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Math
Algebra I*
Algebra II
Geometry*
Financial Literacy*
Pre-Calculus
Social Studies
U.S. History
U.S. Government
Economics
N.M. History
World History and Geography
* Students must pass the Algebra II course to implement a passing score on the
Algebra I, Geometry, or Financial Literacy EoCs for graduation.
Non - Alternative Demonstration of Competency End of Course Exams
Basic Computer
Ceramics
Culinary Arts I
Digital Photography
Drama
Driver's Education
General Computer Apps
Health
Introduction to Art
Music
Nutrition
Physical Education
Spanish I
Mail form to the APS Service Center at PO Box 25704, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or Fax to 505.855.9051 or Email to [email protected]
