CAT 5 SURVEY TESTING 2012

Offered to home schooled students by River City Educational Services

This fulfils the Washington State requirement for the annual testing of home schooled children, eight years of age and older.

REGISTRATION FEES:

*Please make checks payable to: Priscilla Lindseth

$29 per child, if parent corrects the test

$34 per child, if parent corrects test and requests computer printout

$38 per child, if staff corrects the test and mails computer printout

$5 per child, for late registration (less than 10 days before test)

LOCATIONS AND DATES:  (Registration opens at 9 AM.  Testing begins at 9:30)

JUNE 6-7 (Wed./Thurs.) EMMAUS CHURCH,  1317 E. 12^th,  SPOKANE, WA     (NEW LOCATION)

JUNE 12-13 (Tue/Wed)  CAMAS ASSEMBLY, 500 Everett Rd., Camas, WA 98607

JUNE 14-15 (Thurs./Fri) BATTLEGROUND BAPTIST, 1110 NW 6^th Ave.,

Battleground, WA  98604

WHEN WILL WE SEE THE RESULTS?
During the afternoon of the last day of the CAT 5 test session, the parent will score their child’s tests with the answer grids and charts provided, and take the results when he/she leaves. Parents may stay to review answers and evaluate specific areas of strength and weakness, without actually correcting the test. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the computer printout of the test results to be mailed, if you have registered for this option.

WHAT TO BRING? Bring a snack and a book to read.

www.homeschooltesting.org                    Phone: 509-638-2980

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Dear Home-Schooling Family:

We will be administering the California Achievement Test CAT 5 Survey in a group setting at the locations listed here. Annual assessments are required for home-school students ages 8-18 who are not enrolled in state approved private school extension program. Each testing session begins at 9.30am, is over by 12.00pm and takes two mornings to complete.

ABOUT THE CAT TEST:

The two-day session minimizes testing fatigue and creates a more conducive environment for accurate results.

Each CAT 5 test will be hand-scored by the parent, so that the results can be more carefully analyzed to determine specific learning gaps.

We will “coach” each parent through the scoring and analysis process for the CAT 5 test. Parents will take home the results on the afternoon of the second day, after they have completed the scoring. If the parent cannot assist with the scoring and analysis, there will be an additional charge per student.

If your child has considerable difficulty with a traditional testing environment, or is not reading fluently at a 2nd grade level, you may want to consider using a non-test assessment approach. We may be able to refer you for this.

In order to be sure we have a sufficient number of tests for each level, please mail the CAT Reservation Form (be sure to indicate the appropriate level of tests), postmarked two weeks before your first testing date for the location you have chosen. If postmarked after the deadline for early registration, there will be an additional $5. Fee. To guarantee a place for your child, return the reservation form with your payment as soon as possible.

CALIFORNIA ACHIEVEMENT TEST
CAT 5 Survey
12 Grade 1.6 – 3.2
13 Grade 2.6 – 4.2
14 Grade 3.6 – 5.2
15 Grade 4.6 – 6.2
16 Grade 5.6 – 7.2
17 Grade 6.6 – 8.2
18 Grade 7.6 – 9.2
19 Grade 8.6 – 10.2
20 Grade 9.6 – 11.2
21/22 Grade 10.6 – 12.9

Note: The CAT requires adequate reading skills. For instance, at level 13, the student should be READING very comfortably AT A SECOND GRADE LEVEL. Level 13 indicates grade 2.6-4.2 and meets the needs of many eight and nine year old students. If your child has not mastered his or her reading skills yet or has difficulty with a traditional testing environment, the level 13 test will be a total frustration and will not show his true academic progress. In choosing the appropriate test level, realize test levels overlap somewhat. If your child has performed at an average level and is not overly stressed by testing, the test that will give the most information (as to new areas to work on for next year) is the higher level. If, however, your child is highly stressed by testing and/or somewhat behind in academics, a lower level is recommended or you may wish using a non-test assessment approach.

PARENT HELP WITH PROCTORING

Parents are welcome and needed to help as proctors for the 2nd and 3rd graders during testing. Please indicate on your registration form the day or days you would be available to help. Proctor tips and “how to’s” will be available at the testing site. Please arrive 20 minutes early to prepare for this most important position. Thank you ahead of time for all of your help. Proctors will be reimbursed the cost of one student’s test registration.

Refunds are possible for cancellations given one week prior to the first day of testing.

Please allow 15 days for the computer printout of the test. . .

Are you interested in learning a new instrument? Would you like your child to enjoy private music lessons? The Lindseth School of Music has been operating in Spokane since January 2008. We are accepting students of all ages today. Please feel free to contact us. We specialize in piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, flute and voice. One benefit for parents is the “SIBLING SCHEDULING”. We are often able to schedule siblings’ lessons with two different teacher during the same time slot, so that the parent waits 30 minutes, instead of an hour! Our teachers are :

Priscilla Lindseth (U of W graduate with a B.A. in Music Education, mother of 9 –enjoys children!)

Rees Lindseth, also an excellent pianist, singer, guitarist. Rees is enrolled at SFCC in the Associate of Fine Arts music program and enjoys arranging and recording music.

Let us know what you are interested in and begin this week! Our School of Music is located in our home on 4905 S. Ferrall Street on the South Hill of Spokane. Music recitals are offered in the late fall and early summer.

Click HERE to contact us!

Hello, Everyone!

The 2012 registration form will be live with our updated times and locations for all of our testing sites soon. Click the link below to view the form and print at home. Review all of the updated material and detach the bottom part of the last page to mail in and register today!

View 2012 Registration Form

Here is a quick list of the dates and locations of our 2012 testing schedule.

Camas Assembly, June 12th and 13th

500 S.E.  Everett Rd.,  Camas, WA (map)

Battle Ground Baptist Church, June 14th and 15th

1110 NW 6th Ave. Battle Ground, WA (map)

Spokane,  June 7th and 8th  (location to be announced)

Are you interested in learning a new instrument? Would you like your child to enjoy private music lessons? The Lindseth School of Music has been operating in Spokane since January 2008. We are accepting students of all ages today. Please feel free to contact us. We specialize in piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, flute and voice. One benefit for parents is the “SIBLING SCHEDULING”. We are often able to schedule siblings’ lessons with two different teacher during the same time slot, so that the parent waits 30 minutes, instead of an hour!

Information about our School of Music is coming soon.

We have room for more students this upcoming school year and are currently accepting new applicants! Musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join!