It is my goal to provide the reader with current education information from both a state
and local perspective. The Maryland State Board of Education voted in October 2007, to
require the passage of 4 high school assessments as part of earning a high school diploma
in the state of Maryland. This decision affects all classes beginning with the current
junior class, the class of 2009. The assessments are based on the Maryland High school
Core learning Goals. The tests are freshman and sophomore level and were developed by
Maryland teachers.
The high school assessments are end of courses exams in: algebra/data analysis, biology,
government, and English. All students must take these courses in order to graduate.
In October, the state BOE, also approved the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation for
those students who have been unable to pass the test, even after interventions have been
provided at the school level.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Bridge plan a student must have:
Passing the assessments is only one graduation requirement. Other requirements include
passing each of the courses, earning the state specific credits, completing service
learning requirements and full filling attendance requirements.
For more detailed information go to www.HSAexam.org
If you need more assistance in the local area, feel free to contact me at
Marie@blackfrederick.com or call 301.696.6891. Another great resource is a local
organization called Eliminating Achievement Gaps (EAG). Meetings are held the third
Saturday in every month from 10 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Elementary A Building (220 East
Madison Street, Frederick). All are welcome!!
and local perspective. The Maryland State Board of Education voted in October 2007, to
require the passage of 4 high school assessments as part of earning a high school diploma
in the state of Maryland. This decision affects all classes beginning with the current
junior class, the class of 2009. The assessments are based on the Maryland High school
Core learning Goals. The tests are freshman and sophomore level and were developed by
Maryland teachers.
The high school assessments are end of courses exams in: algebra/data analysis, biology,
government, and English. All students must take these courses in order to graduate.
In October, the state BOE, also approved the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation for
those students who have been unable to pass the test, even after interventions have been
provided at the school level.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Bridge plan a student must have:
- Failed the assessment at least twice
- Have participated in intervention programs in their school
- Maintained satisfactory attendance
- Maintained satisfactory progress toward earning a diploma on time in all areas
except high school assessments - Passed the high school assessment course
Passing the assessments is only one graduation requirement. Other requirements include
passing each of the courses, earning the state specific credits, completing service
learning requirements and full filling attendance requirements.
For more detailed information go to www.HSAexam.org
If you need more assistance in the local area, feel free to contact me at
Marie@blackfrederick.com or call 301.696.6891. Another great resource is a local
organization called Eliminating Achievement Gaps (EAG). Meetings are held the third
Saturday in every month from 10 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Elementary A Building (220 East
Madison Street, Frederick). All are welcome!!
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High School Assessments
Contributed by Ava Maria Whittimore,
BlackFrederick.com Education Nation Editor
Contributed by Ava Maria Whittimore,
BlackFrederick.com Education Nation Editor
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