The FAST Test is a computer adaptive test with around 40 questions with multiple steps.  Students have unlimited time to complete the test. When kids get questions right, the test gets harder. It is normal for kids to miss many of the questions. Kids should not be discouraged when they get an answer wrong. They should just take their time and do their best. You can see some sample test questions and test format for your grade here: https://flfast.org/families.html. For more information on the test design, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. 

Kindergarten-2 Grades will take the Renaissance Star Reading, and Star Math assessments. Each test is less than 30 minutes. Sample test items at home at https://flfast.org/resources/renaissance-star/renaissance-star.  

The first tests of the year were for practice and progress monitoring (PM1 & PM2). These final tests of the year (PM3) will measure your student's preparedness for the next grade. Test scoring goes from 1-5. Students should achieve a score of at least 3 if they are prepared for the next grade. 

The best preparation is daily instruction and attendance. On testing days, make sure your student gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, starts the day on a positive note, and arrives on time. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please do not schedule appointments on testing days:

4-6th 4/3 Writing

K-2nd 4/16 ELA
K-2nd 4/17 Math

3-6th 5/1 ELA

3-6th 5/2 Math

5th 5/8  Science 

Students with accommodations may be tested on an alternate date due to scheduling.

Brevard Schools Foundation is pleased to offer a free literacy workshop on April 5th for parents or caregivers of an elementary school student. This workshop will provide easy strategies to help with reading.  They will provide each attendee with a FREE lunch.  They will also have free books and door prizes! 

Anyone in the community is welcome to attend.  

Space is limited, so register soon at https://bit.ly/Literacy_Apr2024

The Melbourne Parks and Rec Department is teaming up with the area elementary schools to host the Annual Melbourne City Elementary Track Meet at Eau Gallie High School on Saturday, April 13th starting at 8:00 am.  

Hard copy packets are available at school, or you can print them at home and send them in as well. Turn in your registration packet by April 5th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bDREPebwt3OfFSLOwBsIYCE9bDmh1Ve3/view?usp=sharing

Homeschool kids who live in our area can register through Mr. Armstrong as well.

We are excited to be offering this two days a week for the remainder of the school year.  Parents may select a day, Tuesday or Friday, to come and have lunch with their child.  Be sure to arrive a few minutes prior to your child's lunch time.  Parents must have their ID (Driver's License or other approved forms of ID and will sign in through the office.  Students will need to return to class at the regularly scheduled time.  We request parents do not check out their child on Fridays at the end of the lunch period.  Due to limited space, it is important parents sign up if they would like to come and have lunch with their child.  

Parental involvement is so important to the success of Indialantic Elementary!