At GMS, the following dates have been scheduled for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) testing:
MCAP ELA and Math Assessments:
- May 14, 15, 19 and 20
- Testing begins schoolwide promptly at 7:50am each day
MCAP Social Studies Assessment (8th Grade Only):
- May 8, 9, 22 and 23
- Testing will occur during students’ social studies classes
It is essential that students come to school on time on testing days, and we ask that you not schedule appointments or early dismissals on testing days to limit the time your student will miss classes to make up the assessment(s) at a later date.
On testing days, please remind your student to bring:
- A fully-charged Chromebook and a charger (no personal laptops)
- Wired headphones (ELA testing only). To eliminate sharing school provided headphones/earbuds, we request students bring their own wired headphones/earbuds from home (must have a plug that works with the Chromebook).
Finally, please ensure your student receives a good breakfast on testing days as well as a good night’s sleep the night before the assessment. If your student wears eyeglasses or hearing aids, be sure they come to school with them during the days of testing.
Please contact Heather Cassetta at heather_cassetta@hcpss.org or call 410-313-5520 with any questions.
As always, thank you for your support and flexibility!