William

Floyd Union Free School District

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Kevin M. Coster William Paca Middle School

Superintendent of Schools Michele Gode, Ed.D., Principal
Jennifer Engmann, Asst. Principal
Allison M. Cronin, Asst. Principal

June 2016
Dear Parent/Guardian:
As the school year draws to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being an integral part of your childs success
at William Paca Middle School. This year all students will be taking final/Regents exams in all core subject areas. These tests are
designed to ensure that students have a comprehensive understanding of all concepts presented this year. Furthermore, it is our hope
that students will note the strengths of their yearly academic performance, as well as areas in which they need to continue studying
over the summer break. All final exams will count toward the class final average as follows:
Grade 6 Final Exams
Grade 7 Final Exams
Grade 8 Final Exams

10% of the students final average

15% of the students final average
20% of the students final average

All students who are taking Regents exams will not be permitted to bring cell phones or any other type of electronic device into the
school on the days they are taking a Regents exam.
This is in compliance with the State Education Departments regulations for Regents administration which states that students may not
use any communication device while taking a state exam. All students will go through a check point at the front doors before the
exam. If a student is found to be in possession of a cell phone or any electronic device, it will be confiscated and will only be returned
directly to the individuals parent by an administrator. Students will be permitted to use the student phones in the grade level offices if
there should be a need. We thank you in advance for your strict adherence to this very important Regents examination procedure.
It is important to note that if a student misses a final or Regents exam, it will be averaged in as a 0. Students will be able to take
make-up final exams as noted on the testing schedule if extenuating circumstances exist. If your child needs to make-up a final exam,
please contact their Assistant Principals office. If a student misses a Regents Exam, s/he will need to enroll in summer school and
take the exam in August.
The schedule for the administration of these exams is on the back of this letter. Students taking AM exams will take the regular bus to
school and arrive home early. Students taking PM exams must be out at the bus stop 45 minutes prior to their noon arrival. Please be
advised that breakfast will be served June 13th-23rd. Lunch will not be served on any half days, so be sure your child has eaten before
arriving to school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 874-1414.
Sincerely,
Michele Gode, Ed.D.
Principal



BOARD OF EDUCATION
Robert Vecchio, President Jeananne Dawson, Vice President Joseph Barone Thomas A. Gross Robert Guerriero Anthony Speruta Robert Taiani

240 Mastic Beach Road, Mastic Beach, New York 11951-1028/(631)874-1414/(631)874-1561(Fax)

www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

Middle School Exam Schedule, June 2016

June 13, 2016

June 14, 2016

Regular Day

Regular Day

Living Environment Regents *

Grade 8
8:10 am arrival
11:15 am dismissal

Late buses available for those
students with extended time
modifications

Regular Day

Regular Day

June 20, 2016
AM

Italian Final Gr. 8

Spanish Final Gr. 8
8:10 am arrival
10:20 am dismissal
Foreign Language-
Check Point A Exam*
For designated
students only
(12:30 p.m. Dismissal)

PM
ELA Final
Grade 6 & 7
12:10 pm arrival
2:23 pm - dismissal


Late buses available for those
students with extended time
modifications

June 15, 2016

AM

PM

Algebra I Regents
Grade 8
8:10 am arrival
11:15 am dismissal

Late buses available for those
students with extended time
modifications

PM

June 17, 2016

Regular Day

Regular Day

PM

Science Final Grade 6 & 7
12:10 pm arrival
2:23 pm - dismissal

Late buses available for those
students with extended time
modifications

Math Final Grade 6 & 7

12:10 pm arrival
2:23 pm dismissal

Late buses available for those
students with extended time
modifications

June 21, 2016

AM
Social Studies Final
Grade 8
8:10 am arrival
10:20 am dismissal

June 16, 2016

AM

June 22, 2016

AM

June 23, 2016

AM

Day 6, 7 & 8

PM

Day 6,7 & 8

Grade 8 Events

PM

Social Studies Final


Grades 6 & 7


12:10 pm arrival


2:23 pm dismissal





Late buses available for those
Rating Day
Rating Day
students with extended time


modifications





Exams listed with *are only for eligible students who have been previously notified they need to attend.
*FYI Technology, Health, Home & Careers, PE, Music & Art final exams will be administered in class.
~Students should be at their assigned bus stops approximately 45 minutes prior to the listed arrival time at school~