Hamilton Middle School
139 East 20th Street
Houston, Texas 77008
713-802-4725
questions@alexanderhamiltonms.org

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2007-2008 Testing Schedule

January 15-17: Stanford Testing
March 5: 7th Grade Writing
  8th Grade Reading
April 8: 8th Grade Math
April 29: 6th and 7th Grade Math
April 30: 6th and 7th Grade Reading
  8th Grade Reading Retakes
May 1: 8th Grade Science
May 2: 8th Grade Social Studies
May 13: 8th Grade Math Retakes
July 1: 8th Grade Math Retakes
July 2: 8th Grade Reading Retakes
 Standardized Tests Requirements for Promotion:
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
TAKS: Passing score ("met minimum expectations") in reading and math on English or Spanish TAKS TAKS: Passing score ("met minimum expectations") in reading and math on English or Spanish  TAKS TAKS: Passing score ("met minimum expectations") in reading and math on English or Spanish  TAKS

Stanford or Aprenda: Meets appropriate passing standard for reading and math.
Grade 6 standard = 4.1

 

Stanford or Aprenda: Meets appropriate passing standard for reading and math.
Grade 7 standard = 5.1

Stanford or Aprenda: Meets appropriate passing standard for reading and math.


Grade 8 standard = 6.1

 

 

Test Preparation

 

1.     Tutorials are provided Monday through Thursday after school from 3:50-4:50.

2.     Interactive TAKS Tests are available at the Texas Education Agency’s website, TEA.state.tx.us.  Select “Released Tests”.

3.     Contact your child’s dean at 713-802-4725 to set up a conference with the teachers.

 

 

Test-Taking Tips

 

1.     Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before a test.

2.     All students should eat a healthy breakfast everyday.  This is especially important on the days of a major test.  Breakfast is offered free at Hamilton each morning from 7:30-8:00.

3.     Please make sure that they have sharpened #2 pencils and arrive to school on time.  Not having the proper supplies or running late can add to the anxiety of a major test.

4.     Tell them to take their time and read all questions carefully.

5.     Provide them with positive reinforcement to help build their confidence.

 

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