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Due to lost instructional time due to inclement weather, our writing SOL tests have been pushed back

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The Virginia Department of Education is allowing school divisions to postpone the spring SOL writing test because of snow closures. Goochland County Public Schools will administer the SOL writing test the week of March 15 for students in grades 5, 8, and 11. The SOL writing test is given in two parts: Multiple Choice and Short Essay. The test schedule we will follow is found below. Please look for additional details from your child’s school.

Date

Test Section

Participating Students

Monday, March 15

Multiple Choice

Grade 11, Day 1 English 11 students

Second opportunity for select seniors, main form

Tuesday, March 16

Multiple Choice

Grade 11, Days 2 English 11 students

Grade 8, all students

Grade 5, all students

Second opportunity for select seniors, alternate form

Wednesday, March 17

Short Essay

Grade 11, all students

Grade 8, all students

Grade 5, all students

Second opportunity for select seniors, main prompt

Thursday, March 18

Short Essay

Second opportunity for select seniors, alternate prompt

Make-up

As necessary

Friday, March 19

Make-up

As necessary

If you have questions about this change, please contact the division coordinator of testing, Mrs. Karren Streagle.