On Tuesday, February 20, Students from grades 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 will participate in state mandatory test TAKS.  They will be testing in reading, writing, and English Language and Arts.  Exit level TAKS for high school students for science, ELA, and social studies will be conducted from February 20 to 24.   

Parents can help their kids to succeed in the exams by providing encouragement and sending them with a positive attitude. 

Some Tips for Parents and Students for TAKS preparation

Parents:
   See that your child is well rested and eats breakfast.
   Wear comfortable clothing, as long as they follow school dress code.
   If kids are supposed to wear glasses or contacts, make sure they wear them.
   They need to take their medications as prescribed by their doctor.
   Encourage your kid(s) and send them to the school with a positive attitude.
   See that you child arrives to the school on time and is relaxed.
 

For kids
  Get plenty of sleep the night before and have a nutritious breakfast.
  Arrive on time.
  Have two or more #2 pencils ready.
  You have been preparing for this, so it is time to show what you know.
   Relax, breath deeply and stay focus on the test.
  Pace yourself during the test. Remember you have as much time as you need.
  Ignore other test takers.
  Think positively.
  Do not give up!
 

During the test
  Read all directions carefully.
  Do the sample questions even though you think you understand.
  If you do not completely understand what to do, do not hesitate ask for clarification.
  If you need to re-read the question or directions, do so to make sure you are answering what is being asked.
  Do not guess wildly on a question. Try to eliminate one or more choices and try to make an educated guess.
  Answer the easiest questions first. Skip over the more difficult items and come back later.
  Make sure that all your answers are on the answer document