DD failed both reading and math SOL
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Anonymous
Have you reached out to her school? They should be able to offer summer remediation programs. If not your school, then they should recommend another one in the county. |
Anonymous
+1 She was so close! This isn’t something to ruin her whole summer over. |
Anonymous
FCPS Tutor here- also SOL remediation tutor- on top of understanding subject perhaps also invest in how to test take effectively. Shame- there is no way to connect on this on this site. In which city is your DD’s school? |
Anonymous
If she doesn't have a passing reading SOL score, she will probably need to take a literacy support class in middle school. She will lose an elective because the literacy support course will take the place of a standard elective course. If she wants to take the electives she chose, there is a benefit to taking the SOL retake. |
Anonymous
389 is really close to the cut off. Have her do the retake if you're so inclined. She'll be offered one b/c she's within 15 points of passing. |
Anonymous
THIS. This is so important. One of the best things my child's math tutor has done for her this year is teach her test taking strategies. She was much better equipped to take the SOL this year than she has been in previous years. |
Anonymous
Do they have a math support class in middle school? |
Anonymous
Isn't this considered prepping in the AAP forum? |
Anonymous
| Guessing not in AAP? |
Anonymous
| How come you did not realize that she was not thriving in school? This decline has not happened in one year. |
Anonymous
That’s pricy. Our Preply tutors are under $20 an hour, all great. |
Anonymous
+1 I just heard this from an administrator that middle schools will look at SOL scores to determine electives and students who don’t pass may be placed into support classes rather than their desired elective. If you don’t want that, it’s worth retaking to try to pass. |
Anonymous
Let’s try it, OP here. If you see this reach out to me. I just set up a Gmail account because I can use the advice! HelpwithSOL@gmail.com |
Anonymous
Oh goodness I had no idea. Thanks for that update! |
Anonymous
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OP, I strongly recommend requesting a formal evaluation for learning disabilities. It took too long for my child with mild dyslexia to get properly assessed, and I wish I had pushed sooner. Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done just because the school year is almost over—they can absolutely conduct evaluations and hold IEP meetings during the summer (though it may involve different staff members). Keep advocating—you have the right to start the process now. 1) Submit a written request to your child’s school principal, teacher, or the Special Education Lead at your school. Include: Your child’s full name Grade and school Your concerns (e.g., did. It pass the SOLs and ect..) And request for a formal special education evaluation Sample Language: “I am requesting a comprehensive evaluation for my child, [Child’s Full Name], to determine if they are eligible for special education services under IDEA. I have concerns about [briefly describe]. Please let me know the next steps and timeline.” 2) School Holds a “Referral” or “Initial Meeting” Within 10 business days, the school will schedule a meeting called a School-Based Team (SBT) meeting or Referral Meeting. At this meeting, the team (which includes you) will decide whether to move forward with an evaluation. 3) Consent for Evaluation If the team agrees, you’ll be asked to sign formal consent for the evaluation. FCPS then has 65 business days (from the date of consent) to complete the evaluation and hold an eligibility meeting. |