State Testing

Dear Tiegerman In-Person Families,

The New York State Grades 3 through 8 English Language Arts State Tests (Session 1 ONLY) will be administered on the following dates:

The New York State Grades 3 through 8 Mathematics State Tests (Session 1 ONLY) will be administered on the following dates:

Please note: 

• This information may change based on State and Federal testing guidance. If we receive any updated information, we will be sure to inform you as soon as possible.
• As per NYS guidance, Session 2 of the exams has been declared as optional and will not be administered at Tiegerman Schools.

*GRADE 4 ONLY:

The New York State Grade 4 Science Test (Written Test ONLY) will be administered on Monday, June 7, 2021. Make-ups will be conducted between Tuesday, June 8^th and Friday, June 11^th. As per NYS guidance, the Lab portion of the exam has been cancelled this year.

Helping your child get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast is always beneficial in having a positive day, especially during testing periods. Our teachers are facilitating a positive outlook on these tests and we ask that you encourage your child to simply do his/her best.

Please note that the above dates do not apply to students participating in the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).

*The 2020-2021 NYSAA testing window is March 8, 2021 - June 11, 2021.

Please feel free to contact me at extension 157 if you have any questions or concerns regarding state testing. You can also reach me via e-mail at mcostantino@tiegerman.org.

*If your child is learning remotely and you would like him/her to come into the building to take any of the above exams, please contact me to schedule an appointment.

Best wishes,

Michelle Costantino

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Michelle Costantino

Testing Coordinator

(516) 609-2000 ext. 157