Middle School Guidance Homepage

Middle School Standardized Testing- Please make note!

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:28:06 -0500

All students in grades 5-8 complete Educational Records Bureau Writing Assessment (WrAP) and the CTP IV test each spring. (The CTP IV battery of tests is more commonly referred to as "ERBs".) Dates for this year's tests are listed below. It is important that students be well-rested and on time on testing days. A good night's sleep and a good breakfast are vital. Also, we ask that parents try to avoid making any routine medical or dental appointments during this time period. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bitsy Quist or Lori Sanford.

ERB Writing Assessment (WrAP)
Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26, 2008

ERB CTP IV (ERBs)
Monday, May 5, 2008 - Thursday, May 8, 2008

Middle School Testing 2007-08

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:17:49 -0500

Calendar of Testing:

Otis Lennon School Ability Test-
Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Grades 5 and 7.

ERB Writing Assessment-
Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Grades 5-8.

ERB CTP IV-
Friday, May 2 - Thursday, May 8, 2008. Grades 5-8.

Learning Resource Center

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:14:05 -0500

Athens Academy assists all students to achieve in the college preparatory curriculum and recognizes that children learn in many different ways. Addressing individual needs and assisting students to become independent learners is the mission of the Learning Resource Program.

Support is available for all students grades K-12 who need assistance in study skills or actual academic support in a particular class. These students may or may not have a diagnosed learning difference.

The program requires close and frequent communication between parents, faculty, and learning support personnel.

Referral to the program may be initiated by the school, by a parent, or by the student. For more information, please contact Patty Keith.

Learning Styles

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:30:08 -0500

Each one of us have preferences in the way we learn. Understanding what our preferences are helps us to learn more effectively.

Middle School students complete the CAP-SOL Styles of Learning assessment. The CAP-SOL measures nine student preferences from high to low. Students work with their teachers and parents to understand what their preferences mean and how they can employ learning methods in the classroom and at home that promote individual success.

For more information please go to www.stylesoflearning.com or contact Mrs. Quist.

Information on the CAP-SOL and the nine styles of learning can also be downloaded here. Download file

Student Goals

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:54:26 -0500

Learning how to set meaningful goals, working hard to reach them, and evaluating our efforts and progress along the way is an invaluable learning experience for someone of any age. As the new school year begins, middle school students will work with their teachers, peers, and parents to develop two goals for the year. One goal will focus on academics and one will focus on something more personal. Students are encouraged to get creative!