DISCUSSION/ACTION Office of the Superintendent of Schools ......The following considerations are included in the recommended 2015–2016 school year calendar: • School beginning

DISCUSSION/ACTION

Office of the Superintendent of Schools MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rockville, Maryland

November 11, 2014 MEMORANDUM To: Members of the Board of Education From: Joshua P. Starr, Superintendent of Schools Subject: 2015–2016 School Calendar I recommend adoption of the attached calendar for the 2015–2016 school year (Attachments A1 and B). The recommended school calendar allows for the effective use of time for teaching and learning and provides opportunities for professional growth and planning instructional strategies focused on improving student achievement. In preparing Attachment A, I have considered the concerns raised by some representatives of the Muslim community about the desire to recognize Muslim holidays and close schools on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, or at least have these days noted on the school calendar. The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Comprehensive Calendar, a master calendar that contains the school calendar adopted by the Board of Education (Board) as well as a comprehensive listing of all calendar items for each month in MCPS, does in fact note these holidays. The Comprehensive Calendar is distributed to schools every summer and also is posted on the MCPS website. In 2014, Eid al-Adha and Yom Kippur fell on the same day, October 4, and both were noted on the Comprehensive Calendar. I am recommending a different presentation for Attachment A for the 2015–2016 school year, which eliminates the references to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Convention day (Attachment A1). All three of these days are no school days for students and teachers (and no work, no pay days for most Service Employees International Union [SEIU] Local 500 10-month employees). However, as we have discussed in the past, decisions about closing schools on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, specifically, are not based on honoring or favoring a particular religious, cultural, or ethnic group. The decision to close on these days—originally made in the 1970s—has been based on the experience of significant student and staff absenteeism impacting the school system’s ability to continue an instructional program and operate safe schools. I also have included two other options for the Board’s consideration. The first option is the presentation we have used in the past, in which we include the references to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as well as the MSEA Convention day (Attachment A2). The second option, presented in Attachment A3, is the same as Attachment A2, except that Attachment A3 also notes Eid al-Adha on September 23, which is the same day as Yom Kippur.

Members of the Board of Education 2 November 11, 2014 My recommendation is for the Board to adopt Attachment A1, as the reason for closing schools on these days is an operational one only. Given the input received from the community regarding Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, MCPS staff will continue to monitor the impact of the Muslim holidays on school attendance. In prior years, there have been no significant attendance issues on these holidays. Additionally, please note that Attachment A1 identifies those public school holidays that are designated in the Annotated Code of Maryland; therefore a legal requirement that schools close for students on these days. The school calendar is based on 184 instructional days for students (four more than the minimum days required by the state of Maryland) and 193 duty days for teachers. In addition, the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) contract includes 16 hours of unscheduled professional time for teachers. The contingency plan, indicating when days will be made up if the number of emergency closings exceeds four days, also is attached (Attachment C). Stakeholder Involvement During the last several years, changes regarding the school calendar have occurred as a result of key stakeholder involvement. Staff in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer uses a collaborative review process to solicit input on drafting the proposed school calendar that includes representation from the Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA), MCEA, the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals, SEIU Local 500, the Maryland Association of Student Councils—Montgomery County Region, and other parent/community and school system leadership. Every effort was made to schedule professional days on Mondays and Fridays or following a holiday—a more family-friendly arrangement. During discussions with stakeholders, the following comments or questions were raised.

• Parents and community members expressed an interest in knowing all of the early release dates soon after the calendar is adopted rather than in early spring when the school operations calendar is distributed. Early release days are reflected on the calendar. However, early release days for interims and planning for the first and third marking periods remain tentative and will not be finalized until the school operations calendar is distributed in early spring 2015. Early release days for K–8 parent conferences are considered set dates—November 11 (Veterans Day) and November 12, 2015, as is the early release day on November 25, 2015, the day before Thanksgiving.

• Parents continue to express interest in having as many non-school days as possible

occur on a Monday or Friday. The proposed calendar accommodates that request to the extent possible.

• Leadership from the Muslim community was consulted a number of times during the development of the school calendar. The community leadership acknowledged that we are a school district rich in diverse religions, ethnicities, and cultures and wants to be assured that Muslim students are not penalized for being absent on specific holidays.

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Additionally, we received a number of communications (e-mail messages, letters, and conversations) expressing the desire to ensure that Muslim holidays were recognized by MCPS and requesting that the school system consider closing on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha when those holidays fall on a regular school day and asked to have them noted on the school calendar. For the 2015–2016 calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the same day as Yom Kippur (September 23, 2015).

• All three employee associations were pleased that the collective bargaining agreements were amended in spring 2011 regarding the early release day on the Wednesday prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The three agreements allow for employees to leave two hours early without using their leave.

• Appreciation was expressed by all stakeholders for our continued commitment to

seek collaborative feedback annually and prior to the development of a Board-adopted calendar.

• While MCCPTA did not take any formal vote or position, representatives commented that they recognize the dilemma when schools close on certain religious holidays (Jewish and Christian) but not on others (Muslim). They acknowledged that we are a diverse community and it is difficult to determine where to draw the line when closing school. Concerns also were expressed that many students are put in the difficult position of choosing to stay home for a particular holiday and missing school. It should be noted that absences for religious holidays are considered excused; students may make up work and are not penalized.

It is important to note that the MCPS comprehensive calendar distributed to every employee identifies religious holidays so teachers and other school-based staff are aware of those days when students may be absent to observe religious holidays. A copy of the Interfaith Calendar for 2015–2016 has been provided (Attachment D) as a reference for religious holidays that MCPS would consider as excused absences. The school system reminds staff of the need to be aware of regulations and expectations that guide how homework and testing should be managed for students who may be absent due to a religious holiday. In addition to the stakeholder feedback listed above, members of the Board of Education and some stakeholders expressed an interest in receiving school calendars for two years. As such, a draft calendar for the 2016–2017 school year is attached (Attachment E). The greatest challenge with proposing a school year calendar two years in advance is the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) testing calendar. MSDE testing dates have changed a number of times during the last several years, and changes could impact the scheduling of professional days and spring break. Given the transition to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers assessments, it is quite possible that the state testing calendar will be updated. Additionally, in previous years during discussions regarding the school calendar, members of the Board of Education indicated that they desire to know the testing dates when adopting the Board

Members of the Board of Education 4 November 11, 2014 calendar. The most current version of the MSDE testing calendar is provided for your information (Attachment F). It is important to note that the state of Maryland has changed these dates in prior years. Finally, Board Member Patricia O’Neill requested that we include information in this memorandum and our discussion about what the impact would be on the calendar if we could not open school prior to Labor Day as proposed by Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot. Labor Day in 2015 is September 7, 2015, which is as late as it can occur on the calendar. If we were not able to start school until September 8, 2015, the last day of school would be June 24, 2016, and the contingency calendar would extend until July 1, 2016. This would have a tremendous impact on school system operations including summer school and training programs. It also would impact community programs for students that begin when school ends in June. Professional Days As previously indicated, the MCEA contract includes 16 hours of unscheduled professional time for teachers. The designated professional days/time will be used to implement professional learning communities for teachers and other staff to discuss best practices and instructional strategies and review student data, focusing on specific activities related to the achievement of their students and the teaching and learning process. The 16 hours of professional time provides flexibility to meet the needs of school staff and individual teams and departments. The schedule for these hours will involve work after the normal school day, on weekends, or on other days not scheduled as duty days for teachers, including additional preservice time. The professional days at the end of each marking period—November 2, 2015, January 25, 2016, and April 4, 2016—will be non-school days to be used for report card preparation, planning, and professional development. The early release days on the calendar are for interim grade reports and planning, parent conferences in November for elementary and middle schools, and the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. Summary The following considerations are included in the recommended 2015–2016 school year calendar:

• School beginning on Monday, August 31, 2015

• A student year of 184 instructional days, including 4 contingency days

• A teacher year of 193 duty days, plus 16 hours of unscheduled professional time

• Nine professional days with no school for students—five preservice days beginning Monday, August 24, 2015; three days for report card preparation/planning—Monday, November 2, 2015; Monday, January 25, 2016; and Monday, April 4, 2016; and the last day of the school year for teachers on Friday, June 20, 2016.

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• Non-school days on Tuesday, September 14, 2015; Wednesday, September 23, 2015; and Friday, October 16, 2015.

• Tentative Early Release Days—two early release days for all students on Friday, October 2, 2015, and Friday, February 26, 2016, for planning and interims (per the MCEA negotiated agreement)

• Early Release Days—Two early release days for parent conferences in elementary and middle schools on Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2015, and one early release day on the day before the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

• Spring break the week beginning the Monday after Easter, which falls on March 28, 2016.

• Thirteen holidays

• The last day of school for students on Friday, June 17, 2016

Please refer to Attachment C, the School Contingency Calendar for 2015–2016, which identifies when days will be made up if we exceed four days of emergency closings. Recommended Resolution WHEREAS, The establishment of school terms by the Board of Education is required by Maryland State law; and WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Schools parents, community members, students, and staff should be informed of the Board-adopted school calendar each year and the subsequent contingency plan identifying days that will be used to make up lost instructional time due to emergency closings; now therefore be it Resolved, That the proposed calendar and contingency plan for Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2015–2016 school year be adopted. JPS:LAB:rlc Attachments

Attachment A1 School Calendar for 2015–2016

2015 Friday, July 3, 2015 Holiday Independence Day August 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Professional days for teachers Monday, August 31 First day of school for students Monday, September 7 Holiday Labor Day Monday, September 14 No school for students and teachers Wednesday, September 23 No school for students and teachers Friday, October 2 Tentative Early release for all students— planning/grades/interims Friday, October 16 No school for students and teachers Monday, November 2 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Wednesday and Thursday November 11 and 12

Early release days, K–8 parent conferences

Wednesday, November 25 Early release, K–12 Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27

Holidays* Thanksgiving Day and the day after

Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25

Holidays* Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 28, 29, 30, 31 * Winter break—no school for students and teachers 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 Holiday* New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Holiday* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 25 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Monday, February 15 Holiday* Presidents’ Day Friday, February 26 Tentative Early release for all students—planning/grades/interims Friday and Monday, March 25 and 28

Holidays* Friday before Easter and Monday after Easter

Tuesday through Friday March 29, 30, 31 and April 1

Spring break—no school for students and teachers

Monday, April 4 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Tuesday, April 5 Holiday* Primary Election Day Monday, May 30 Holiday* Memorial Day Friday, June 17 Last day of school for students—early release, K–12 Monday, June 20 Professional day for teachers

*Public school holidays designated in Annotated Code of Maryland, Education


2015 Friday, July 3, 2015 Holiday Independence Day August 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Professional days for teachers Monday, August 31 First day of school for students Monday, September 7 Holiday Labor Day Monday, September 14 No school for students and teachers (Rosh Hashanah) Wednesday, September 23 No school for students and teachers (Yom Kippur) Friday, October 2 Tentative Early release for all students—planning/grades/interims Friday, October 16 No school for students and teachers (Maryland State Education

Association Convention) Monday, November 2 Professional day for teachers (no school for students)—

planning/report card preparation and duty day for designated 10-month employees

Wednesday and Thursday November 11 and 12

Early release days, K–8 (parent conferences)


Holidays* Thanksgiving Day and the day after



December 28, 29, 30, 31 Winter break—no school for students and teachers 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 Holiday* New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Holiday* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 25 Professional day for teachers (no school for students)—

specified 10-month employees work Monday, February 15 Holiday* Presidents’ Day Friday, February 26 Tentative Early release for all students—planning/grades/interims Friday and Monday, March 25 and 28







2015 Friday, July 3, 2015 Holiday Independence Day August 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Professional days for teachers Monday, August 31 First day of school for students Monday, September 7 Holiday Labor Day Monday, September 14 No school for students and teachers (Rosh Hashanah) Wednesday, September 23 No school for students and teachers

(Yom Kippur; note: Eid al-Adha) Friday, October 2 Tentative Early release for all students—planning/grades/interims Friday, October 16 No school for students and teachers (Maryland State Education

Association Convention) Monday, November 2 Professional day for teachers (no school for students)—

planning/report card preparation and duty day for designated 10-month employees

Wednesday and Thursday November 11 and 12

Early release days, K–8 (parent conferences)


Holidays* Thanksgiving Day and day after



December 28, 29, 30, 31 * Winter break—no school for students and teachers 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 Holiday* New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Holiday* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 25 Professional day for teachers (no school for students)—

specified 10-month employees work Monday, February 15 Holiday* Presidents’ Day Friday, February 26 Tentative Early release for all students—planning/grades/interims Friday and Monday, March 25 and 28






2015

2016

SCHOOL CALENDARFOR 2015–2016

JULYS M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBERS M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

AUGUSTS M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

FEBRUARYS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29

NOVEMBERS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

MAYS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

SEPTEMBERS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

MARCHS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

JUNES M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

Holiday

No school for students and teachers

First and last day of school for students

Professional day

Early Release Day

ATTACHMENT B

DECEMBERS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

JANUARYS M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

APRILS M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30

Attachment C

SCHOOL CONTINGENCY CALENDAR 2015–2016 School Year

If the school year should be disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed—

5 days—a contingency day will be used on June 20, 2016; 6 days—two contingency days will be used, June 20 and June 21, 2016; 7 days—three contingency days will be used, June 20, June 21, and June 22, 2016; 8 days—four contingency days will be used, June 20, 21, 22, and June 23, 2016; and 9 days—the school year will be extended by five days to June 20, 21, 22, 23, and June 24, 2016

ATTACHMENT D

Attachment E

DRAFT School Calendar for 2016–2017

2016 Monday, July 4 Holiday Independence Day August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Professional days for teachers Monday, August 29 First day of school for students Monday, September 5 Holiday Labor Day Monday, October 3 No school for students and teachers Tuesday, October 11 No school for students and teachers Friday, October 21 No school for students and teachers Friday, November 4 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Tuesday, November 8 Holiday* Presidential General Election Day Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11

Early release days, K–8 parent conferences


Holidays* Thanksgiving and the day after

Monday, December 26 Holiday* Christmas December 27, 28, 29, 30 * Winter break—no school for students and teachers 2017 Monday, January 2 Holiday* New Year’s Day Monday, January 16 Holiday* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 23 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Monday, February 20 Holiday* Presidents’ Day Friday, March 31 Professional day for teachers—no school for students Monday through Thursday April 10–13

Spring break—no school for students and teachers (tentative pending MSDE testing calendar)

Friday and Monday, April 14 and17


Monday, May 29 Holiday* Memorial Day Wednesday, June 14 Last day of school for students—early release, K–12 Thursday, June 15 Professional day for teachers *Public school holidays designated in Annotated Code of Maryland, Education

MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Student Testing Calendar School Years 2014-2015 through 2016-2017

Official as of September 15, 2014 Updates to this test calendar are available by logging on to https://docushare.msde.state.md.us.

Note: Testing in Special Placement (Non-public) Schools is governed by the Special Placement Schools State Testing Calendar Edition, available on Docushare

Official as of September 15, 2014 Page 1 of 6 MSDE_Testing_Calendar_20140915

The Student Testing Calendar for the school years 2014-2015 through 2016-2017 includes the following Maryland State assessments:

High School Assessments (HSA) Last administration of English and Algebra/Data Analysis – Summer 2015 End-of-course Tests: English*, Algebra/Data Analysis*, Biology*, and Government

Modified High School Assessments (Mod-HSA) Last administration – Summer 2015 End-of-course Tests: Mod-English*, Mod-Algebra/Data Analysis*, Mod-Biology*, and Mod-Government

Maryland School Assessment (MSA) End-of-course tests in Biology* Grades 5 and 8 in science

PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Grades 3 – 12 in English/Language Arts and mathematics PBA (Performance Based Assessment) EOY (End of Year assessment)

Alternate Maryland School Assessment (Alt-MSA) Grades 3 – 8 and grade 10 in reading and mathematics, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science for students with

significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in the Maryland School Assessment, even with accommodations

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) Test of English language proficiency administered to active English learners in Grades K through 12 Measures English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, comprehension, and

literacy

Statewide Primary Test Administrations Are Not Scheduled on These

Religious Holidays**

Holiday 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Rosh Hashanah Sept. 25-26, 2014 Sept. 14-15, 2015 Oct. 3-4, 2016

Yom Kippur Oct. 4, 2014 Sept. 23, 2015 Oct. 12, 2016

First of Ramadan*** June 18, 2015 June 6, 2016 May 27, 2017

Eid Al-Fitr*** July 17, 2015 July 5, 2016 June 25, 2017

Eid Al-Adha*** Oct. 4, 2014 Sept. 23, 2015 Sept. 1, 2017

Passover April 4-5, 2015 April 23-24, 2016 April 11-12, 2017

Good Friday - Western April 3, 2015 March 25, 2016 April 14, 2017

Good Friday - Orthodox April 10, 2015 April 29, 2016 April 14, 2017

Shavuot May 24, 2015 June 12-13, 2016 May 31-June 1, 2017

ATTACHMENT F



Note: Testing in Special Placement (Non-public) Schools is governed by the

Special Placement Schools State Testing Calendar Edition, available on Docushare


*The end-of-course tests in Biology is part of both the High School Assessment program and the Maryland School Assessment Education accountability program. **Make-up test administrations may be scheduled on religious holidays, as long as another make-up testing date is available for students who were unable to test due to a religious observance. ***Actual dates may differ locally as determined by authoritative religious leaders. Students who observe holidays and miss school on alternative holiday dates should be allowed to use local make-up dates.

Test or Action 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Alt-MSA: Opening of Test Administration Window

Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 5

Unique Accommodation and Multiple Day Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the October HSA/Mod HSA Administration

August 22 August 21 August 19

Local Accountability Coordination Meeting

Sept. 9 Sept.22 Sept. 13

ACCESS for ELL’s Logistic Training (Webinar)

For LACs and ESOL program managers and/or ESOL testing specialists

Sept. 30 Sept. 24 Sept. 22

HSA October Administration - Paper

Note: October HSA and Mod-HSA (Paper) have one make-up day for each content

Oct. 6 – Oct. 10 Oct.5 – Oct.8 Oct.3 – Oct.6

10/06 — Government 10/07 — English 10/08 – Biology 10/09 – Alg/DA 10/10 — Make-up for all contents

10/05—Government 10/06— Biology 10/07— Government Make-up 10/08—Biology Make-up

10/03—Government 10/04—Biology

10/05—Government Make-up 10/06—Biology Make-up

HSA & Mod-HSA October Administration- Online

Oct. 6 - 17 Oct. 5 -16 Oct. 3 -14

Unique Accommodation and Multiple Day Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the January HSA/Mod HSA Administration

Nov. 25 Nov. 20 Nov. 25


Meeting to be held at MAG Conference

Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Oct. 18


Test Administration Training – MSA/PARCC

Jan. 6 Jan. 5 Jan. 3






Test or Action 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

MSA Science

Pre-test file submission

Jan. 2 – Feb.27 Jan. 4 – Feb. 26 Jan. 2 – Feb. 24

ELPA (ACCESS for ELLs®)

Administration Window

Jan. 12 – Feb. 13 Jan. 11 – Feb. 12 Jan. 9 – Feb. 10

ELPA Make-Up Window Feb. 16 – Feb 27 Feb. 15 – Feb. 26 Feb. 13 – Feb. 24

HSA & Mod-HSA January Administration - Paper

Jan. 12 - 15 Jan 11 - 12 Jan. 9 - 10

1/12 - Government 1/13 - English 1/14 - Biology 1/15 - Alg/DA

1/11 - Government 1/12 - Biology

1/09 - Government 1/10 - Biology

HSA & Mod-HSA January Make-up Testing - Paper

Note: January HSA and Mod-HSA (Paper) have one make-up week

Jan. 20 - 23 1/20 - Government 1/21 - English 1/22 - Biology 1/23 - Alg/DA

Jan. 13 - 14 1/13 - Government 1/14 - Biology

Jan. 11 - 12 1/11 - Government 1/12 - Biology

HSA & Mod-HSA January Administration – Online

Jan. 12 - 23 Jan. 11 - 15 Jan. 9 - 13






Test or Action 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Unique Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the PARCC Fall administration

PBA: Oct. 17

EOY: Oct. 31

PBA: Oct. 2

EOY: Nov. 6 TENTATIVE

TBD

PARCC Assessment – Operational Fall

Fall 2014-2015 will be paper based (PBT) ONLY.

PBA: Dec. 1--19

Braille Form: Dec 15 - 19

EOY: Dec.15—Jan. 16

Braille Form: Jan 12 - 16

PBA: Nov. 2 - 20 & Nov 30 -Dec. 4

EOY: Dec. 7—18 & Jan.4--15 (No testing week of Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 – Jan. 1)

TENTATIVE

TBD

Unique Accommodation and Multiple Day Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the Senior HSA Administration

Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 17

Unique Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the MSA Science Administration

Feb. 27 Feb. 26 Feb.3

Local Accountability Coordination Meeting (via Web-Ex)

Feb. 5 Feb. 4

Feb. 2

Alt-MSA: Last date for Portfolio Construction

Mar. 2

The National Center for State Collaborative (NCSC) assessments replaces the Alt-MSA TBD

The National Center for State Collaborative (NCSC) assessments replaces the Alt-MSA TBD

Unique Accommodation and Multiple Day Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the May HSA/Mod HSA Administration

April 4 April 3 April 8

MSA Science Test Administration – Paper

Science testing in Grades 5 and 8

Paper April 13 – 24

Online April 13 – May 1

Paper April 4 – 15

Online April 4 – 22

Paper March 20 - 31

Online Mar 20 – Apr 7

MSA Science: Deadline for LACs to submit Post-test files June 5 May 27 May 12






Test or Action 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

PARCC Assessment – Spring Operational

Paper-based Testing (PBT)

Computer-based Testing (CBT)

PBA: 3/2/15 – 5/8/15 PBT Mar. 2 - Apr. 24 CBT Mar. 2 - May 8 EOY: 4/20/15 - 6/5/15 PBT Apr 20 - May 15 CBT Apr 20 - June 5

TBD TBD

HSA & Mod-HSA Senior Administration - Paper

Apr. 13-16 Apr. 4-7 Apr. 3--6

Note: Senior HSA and Mod-HSA (Paper) have one make-up day used for all contents

04/13—English 04/14—Biology 04/15—Alg/DA

04/16—Make-up for all contents

04/04—Government 04/05—Biology 04/06—Government Make-up 04/07—Biology Make-up


04/05—Government Make-up 04/06—Biology Make-up

HSA & Mod-HSA Senior Administration - Online

Apr. 13 – 17 April 4 – 8 Apr. 3 - 7

HSA & Mod-HSA May Administration - Paper

May 18 – 21 May 23 – 26 May 22 - 25

5/18—Government 5/19—English 5/20—Biology 5/21—Alg/DA

5/23—Government 5/24—Biology 5/25—Government Make-up 5/26—Biology Make-up

05/22—Government 05/23--Biology

HSA & Mod-HSA May Make-up Testing – Paper

May 26-29 & June 1-4

May 25—May 30

May 24—May29

Note: May HSA & Mod-HSA (Paper) have two make-up weeks

5/26-Government 5/27—English 5/28—Biology 5/29—Alg/DA


5/25-Government 5/26—Biology


05/24—Government Make-up 05/25—Biology Make-up 05/26—Government Make-up 05/29—Biology Make-up

HSA and Mod-HSA May Administration - Online

May 18 – June 4 (No testing May 24)

May 23 – May 30

May 22 – May 29






Test or Action 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Unique Accommodation and Multiple Day Accommodation Requests are Due to MSDE for the Summer HSA Administration

June 12

June 10

June 9

Local Accountability Coordination Meeting (This full‐day meeting includes training for Alt‐MSA Administration for next testing year) Intended participants: LACs and Alt‐MSA Facilitators

June 9 June 7 June 6

HSA Summer Administration Week #1 Testing ‐ Paper Note: First Summer HSA and Mod‐HSA (Paper) testing week has one make‐up day used for all contents.

July 27 – 31


7/31—Make‐up for all contents

July 25 – 27


7/27—Make‐up both contents

July 25 –29

07/25—Government 07/26—Biology 07/27—Make‐up for both contents

HSA Summer Administration Week #1 Testing – Online

July 27 ‐ 31 July 25 – 28 July 25 ‐ 28

HSA Summer Administration Week #2 Testing ‐ Paper Note: Second Summer HSA and Mod‐HSA (Paper) testing week have one make‐up day used for all contents

Aug 3 ‐ 7 8/03—Government 8/04—Biology 8/05—Alg./DA 8/06—English

8/07—Make‐up for all contents

Aug 2 – 4 8/02—Government 8/03—Biology


Aug 1 ‐ 3



HSA Summer Administration Week #2 Testing ‐ Online

Aug 3 ‐ 7 Aug 2 – 5 Aug 1 ‐ 4

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DISCUSSION/ACTION Office of the Superintendent of Schools ......The following considerations are included in the recommended 2015–2016 school year calendar: • School beginning