1) What programs are implemented at your school to prepare students for standardized tests?
There are several ways we help students prepare for standardized tests, such as review sessions, practice exams, and after-school programming for additional support.
2) Do you believe that standardized tests are an accurate representation of how well students are Learning?
I don’t believe standardized tests always give a full picture of how well students are learning.
3) How do you feel about where this school’s scores have been placed in the past, present, and projected for the future?
(Shaun Sparks is not yet the principal, therefore unable to comment on this particular question)
4) What kinds of struggles do students face when it comes to standardized testing, and what can be done about them?
Many students understand the material but struggle with test anxiety or the pressure of a timed setting, which can affect their performance.
5) Do you think the topic of SOL scores in our local schools is only relevant to people who have children in those schools?
I don’t think SOL scores only matter to parents and families or fully measure the education of a student. Student success has an impact on the entire community. We want to produce students who are citizens of their community with the ability to enter the workforce, college, or the military. At RCHS, students are excelling in the arts, earning industry recognized credentials through Career & Technical Education, and actively engaged in our robust Work Based Learning program, where students connect classrooms to the community. Everyone benefits when schools and students succeed, so it’s something we should all care about.
