2020-21 SOL Testing Information
The following sections are below, in order:
- Most Current SOL Testing Week- what to expect
- SOL Overview
- SOL Testing Laptop Preparation
- Technology Support
- Overview of SOL Testing Schedule
SOL Testing, May 17-21
Monday, 5/10
- Math SOL test for virtual students
- There will be NO 8am check-in, but all students who are not testing should complete the reflection activity posted in your child’s Learning Seminar Schoology Course
Tuesday, 5/11
- 7th and 8th grade Math SOL for in-person students (please see below for change to bell schedule)
- Period 1 – 7:30-10:56 (all virtual students will be ASYNCHRONOUS during this time)
- Period 5 – 11:00-1:00 (all students will return to SYNCHRONOUS instruction for the remainder of the day)
- Period 3 – 1:04-1:30
- Period 7 – 1:34-2:00
Wednesday, 5/12
- No SOL. Regular Schedule. Some makeup SOLs will take place.
Thursday, 5/13
- 7th & 8th grade Math SOL for Thursday/Friday students only
- All other students will follow a regular schedule
- Some makeup SOLs will take place.
Friday, 5/14
- No SOL. Regular Schedule. Some makeup SOLs will take place.
SOL Overview
SOLs are fast approaching. Below are our planned testing days for our virtual and in-person students.
Students should bring their charged FCPS laptop, a pencil, and a book to read to all testing sessions. If a student did not receive an FCPS device this year, a laptop will be supplied the day of testing. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, etc…) will need to be turned off and stored in a bag or turned in to the teacher in the room.
As we get closer to the testing dates, we will be communicating changes to our bell schedule and bus transportation information.
SOL Testing Laptop Preparation
With SOL testing coming up we need to make sure all laptops have received all their updates and they have the newest version of TestNav. TestNav is the software needed for SOL testing. To do this we need you to do the following:
- Make sure your FCPS issued laptop is turned on, connected to the internet, and restarted every day. Please follow instructions for restarting laptops given in Learning Seminar. DO NOT just push the power button!
- Check to make sure you have the correct version of TestNav - Directions Here (you must be logged into your @fcpsschools.net account to access this site)
- Install the newest version of TestNav – Directions Here (you must be logged into your @fcpsschools.net account to access this site)
- Take your laptop to any Fairfax school. You can access the Fairfax Wi-Fi from outside the school. This is not required but a great way to get necessary updates to the laptop. At the school:
- Log on to the laptop and connect to the “Fairfax” Wifi
- Restart the laptop. Select Windows button -> Select Power Button -> Select Restart
- Spend 5-10 minutes accessing Schoology, Google Apps, etc.
- Restart one more time before leaving the school.
Technology Support
Students needing technology support should continue to:
- Restart your computer - this solves many basic issues.
- Contact your teacher for support.
- Try these:
- Twain Student Support Site (you must be logged into your @fcpsschools.net account to access this site)
- Self Help Guides - https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/technology-support-familie
- Call Help Desk: 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)
- Submit a Parent or Student Support Ticket https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/
Overview of SOL Testing Schedule
| Date | Test | Who is Testing? |
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Monday, May 3 |
Reading Grades 7-8 | All virtual students |
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Monday, May 10 |
Science Grade 8 | All virtual 8th grade students |
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Tuesday, May 11 |
Reading Grades 7-8 | All in-person students |
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Wed, May 12 |
Science Grade 8 | All in-person 8th grade students |
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Thurs, May 13 |
Reading Grades 7-8 | In-person students with last names M-Z who attend school only 2 days a week. |
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Friday, May 14 |
Science Grade 8 | In-person 8th grade students with last names M-Z who attend school only 2 days a week. |
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Monday, May 17 |
Math All Levels | All virtual students |
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Tuesday, May 18 |
Math All Levels | All in-person students |
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Wednesday, May 19 |
Make-up Testing | In-person students who missed an SOL |
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Thursday, May 20 |
Math All Levels | In-person students with last names M-Z who attend school only 2 days a week. |
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Friday, May 21 |
Make-up Testing | In-person students who missed an SOL |
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Monday, May 24 |
Make-up Testing | Virtual students who missed an SOL |
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Tues-Fri., May 25-28 |
Make-up Testing | Students who missed an SOL |