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A Note from Mrs. Rhodus
Dear Lower School Parents, Monday, April 23 begins our first day of ERB testing in Lower School. ERBs are the standardized tests we give in 2nd – 8th grades. ERB results allow Hockaday to determine which of our programs are successfully fulfilling our students’ needs. They also give us a snapshot of your daughter’s strengths or areas for growth as compared to students throughout the United States. This is only one measure and is used in conjunction with other assessments. All students take the online version of the ERB tests. We give the ERBs beginning in 2nd grade, as our first baseline. In my experience administering ERBs, students really enjoy taking this test on the computer. In mid-June, we will mail all 2nd – 4th grade parents the results of their daughter’s ERB testing. Please make sure that your daughter has plenty of play time as well as sleep the week of testing. A good breakfast is also helpful. Most importantly, let your daughter know that we appreciate her help in doing the best she can on this test so that we at Hockaday can better meet her needs. Girls will not have homework during the following weeks they are taking the ERB test. 4th Grade: April 23 – April 27 3rd Grade: April 30 – May 4 2nd Grade: May 7 – May 11 Please avoid scheduling appointments for your daughter during the morning hours of the week she is testing, as we are unable to give make-up tests. In addition, it is important that your daughter arrive on time those mornings. Girls arriving after a test has begun will be unable to take that particular test. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Randal Rhodus |
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.