NJSLA State Testing Schedule

The purpose of this post is to provide you with information on our state testing schedule for May.

• 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for Math (Geometry or Algebra 1) on 5/16 & 5/17.
• 9th grade students will be taking NJSLA - ELA on 5/18 & 5/19.
• 11th Grade students will be taking the NJSLA - Science Test on 5/24 & 5/25.

Testing Dates/ Times:

NJSLA Math - Geometry & Algebra 1 (9th and 10th Grade)
Monday 5/16 Unit 1
Tuesday 5/17 Unit 2
AM Testing Only - 8 - 9:55am (Approximately)

NJLSA ELA - 9th Grade Only
Wednesday 5/18 Unit 1
Thursday 5/19 Unit 2
AM Testing Only - 8 - 9:55am (Approximately)

During the four days of testing (5/16, 5/17, 5/18 & 5/19), we will have a delayed opening for selected groups of students not testing.

• Delayed opening for 11th and 12th Graders on 5/16 - 5/17
• Delayed opening for 10th, 11th and 12th Graders on 5/18 - 5/19

**All students should report to the high school gym by 9:50 on the days they have a delayed opening.

NJLSA Science - 11th Grade Only
Tuesday 5/24
Wednesday 5/25
AM Testing Only - 8 - 10:30am (Approximately)

In an effort to minimize disruption to our educational program, Waldwick High School will isolate the Grade 11 students for testing and instructional classes will continue for students in grade 9, 10 and 12 while testing is taking place.

Students will receive their testing locations from their Language Arts teacher during the week of May 9.

Please note: If a student completes a unit early, he/she is permitted to read a recreational book.

Students who are absent on the day of testing will be required to make up the NJSLA assessment at a later date within the testing window. Therefore, please make every effort to have your child attend school on the days of testing.

Student Preparation for the NJGPA:

Make sure your laptop is fully charged.

Get a good night’s sleep the night before the assessment. Start your day off with a good breakfast so that you have plenty of energy to take the test.

Think positively and breathe. Believe that you will do your very best. Be confident in your ability.

Read the directions and questions carefully on each part of the test. If you understand what you are supposed to do, it will save time and help you avoid careless mistakes.

Flag a question and go on to the next one if you have no idea of the answer. Spending too much time on one question might keep you from having enough time to answer others that you do know. You should not leave any question unanswered. If there is time, you should come back to it later at the end of that part of the test.

Pace yourself during the test. Budget your time so that you have a chance to answer all the questions. Your proctor will periodically let you know the time remaining in the part of the test you are taking.

Check your answers as you take the test.

Some questions require more planning than others. This is especially true of open-ended questions and writing tasks. First, outline the steps required to respond to the question. Then, identify related information and eliminate non-related information when you can.