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The Clothes Project Can you meet dress codes, fashion expectations and your budget?
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The project due by the first day of the 2013-14 school year is for parents to have the children in properly fitting clothes that abide by dress codes, the latest fashion and offer playground comfort, all while maintaining a budget. About 85% of parents will be shopping for back-to-school clothing as a survey from www.Offers.com stated. This large number is mostly due to children having sporadic growth spurts, making closet updating an inevitable, repeating task. The first step of this process is to make room for those new clothes by going through and getting rid of what does not fit anymore by donating or checking our a local consignment shops. “When parents are going through their kids clothes, all consignment shops would say look through them for stains and bring in your best,” The Adorable Child owner Judy Hobbs said.
Once there is room for the new clothes, the ultimate task is to find the best deals on quality clothing that can handle the ware and tear of a typical school day. Mishaps such as juice spills and grass stains will happen, so it is important to find the best deals on clothing that will last. “My best advice is to organize your thoughts. Get what you’re going to need in a list and start shopping ads,” JCPenney store manager Tracey Hitson said. “Throughout the back-to-school time period, if you read those coupons, door busters will be deep discounts,” she added, noting this is how she starts the back-to-school process as a mom herself. The Internet brings the popular sport of couponing to a whole new level. Sites such as www.Groupon.com, www.RetailMeNot.com, www.FatWallet.com, www.CouponCraze.com and See CLOTHES on Page 2C
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Recycle! There are plenty of ways to put your unwanted, gently used clothing items to good use after going through the closets. • If you want to get some money back and use it towards new clothing, check out area consignment shops. • Goodwill is always an option for getting rid of your used clothing. Drop off your bag at their Farragut location, 142 West End Avenue, or find a drop off bin at one of their many locations. • St. John Neumann Catholic Church has a trailer in their parking lot that is always unlocked for donations. The clothing is given to an organization called Crazy Quilt, which donates the clothes to Appalachian families. You can also check with your church to see if a clothing drive is on the calendar. • Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries, better known as KARM, accepts clothing items. Check out the West Knox County locations, 115 Sherlake Lane or 5917 Kingston Pike, which are just two of their 13 stores.
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Clockwise from top left: Kara Fike, 13, searches for jeans in the Adorable Beyond section of The Adorable Child. Missy and Brooklyn McMillan, 9, do some back-to-school shopping in The Adorable Child for affordable, gently used clothes. Shelia Morgan and Katherine Cook, 13, going through the racks at JCPenney.
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www.Coupons.com together receive thousands of hits per day from moms who click the print button in an attempt to save whatever money they can. Most retail websites like www.jcp.com will have additional sales that you do not
even need to leave your house to take advantage. If online shopping or virtual coupon hunting is not your strong point, do not get too frazzled. Newspapers still have inserts and advertisements for stores promoting special door-busters and discounts that are waiting on your kitchen table to be read. “I usually just go to the store’s web-
site,” Denise Helton, mother of two and Farragut resident said about finding coupons online. “I probably prefer the newspaper more, because that’s the way I’ve always done it. But my phone is right there with me, so I can always use my phone to get a discount,” she added. “It’s really what is most convenient for
what the customer is doing,” Histon said. Many stores validate coupons on top of their in-store sales. It also never hurts to ask if they will accept an expired coupon or match another store’s prices. There are often descriptions of ways stores cater to customers in the fine print that most people look past.
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Start saving now Tennessee’s College Savings Program earns ‘Excellent’ rating from well-known consumer advocate TNStars College Savings 529 Program has earned an excellent rating from Saving for College LLC, a Pittsford, New York-based consumer advocacy organization that serves as a national clearinghouse for information about higher education expenses. TNStars is a program that the Tennessee Treasury Department launched last year to give families a way of saving money for college expenses while receiving certain tax advantages. The program offers participants the opportunity to put their money into a variety of investment options, ranging from conservative to aggressive.
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Money saved through the TNStars College Savings 529 Program can be withdrawn and spent tax-free on qualified higher education expenses, such as tuition, housing, books or other education-related equipment. Saving for College LLC gave TNStars a rating of 4-1/2 out of 5 possible ‘caps.’ (Saving for College uses diploma caps instead of stars for its ratings system.) According to its web site, www.savingforcollege.com, a program that earns 4 caps is “an excellent program with many benefits for the participant and positive investment attributes. If it has any significant weaknesses, then it also has some
particularly good things to recommend it.” The web site describes a 5-cap program as “a program that offers outstanding flexibility, attractive investments and additional economic benefits (such as generous state tax incentives) that for some people, at least, will provide a substantial boost to their savings. There are few, if any weaknesses in the program.” This is the first time TNStars has been rated by Saving for College LLC. “I am very pleased with the rating TNStars received from Saving for College LLC,” said State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. “Our staff has worked hard to
create a program that provides attractive investment options at low costs. This rating confirms that TNStars is on the right track. All Tennesseans who are parents or grandparents should use TNStars to save for college expenses for their loved ones to ensure them higher earnings in the workforce and a better quality of life.” Saving for College LLC provides information used by many consumers and financial advisors. To learn more about TNStars, call tollfree to 855-3TN-STAR (855-386-7827) or visit www.tnstars.com.
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At The Little Gym, our environment is FUN, but our purpose is SERIOUS! Our instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of programs for children ages 4 months - 12 years. Programs include Gymnastics, Ballet & Tap, Hip Hop, Sports, Karate, Summer & Holiday Camps, Birthday Parties, Practice Times, Lego Duplo Events, and more!
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The state of Tennessee will be brightly lit and alive at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 2 for the first hours of the eighth annual Sales Tax Holiday, just in time for the 2013-14 school year. Tax-free items include clothing and school supplies coming to a total of $100 or less and computers costing less than $1,500. All eligible items are exempt from both state and local taxes, meaning you pay the exact retail price stated on the tag. “This sales tax holiday is very beneficial to parents by helping with a lot of the back-to-school expenses incurred at this time of year," said State Senator Becky Duncan Massey. Massey does want to be clear that this holiday is not just for the students. “The holiday applies to consumers of any age with tax exempt clothing purchases and other items like home computers. I hope many citizens will take
advantage of this weekend opportunity for sales tax relief savings. I am also very pleased that we have new tax reduction measures recently implemented as a result of legislation passed this year," she added. Anyone can participate in this holiday weekend, but items purchased for trade or business are not part of the deal. If going to the store is out of the question for you, try ordering your items over the phone or online. As long as the retailer receives the order during the tax-free weekend, the items should be included according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. It is important to remember that just because the laptop your student had their eye on is backordered at the store does not mean tax exemption is unavailable. If you have an item on layaway, it too can be exempt as long as the final payment is made during the hours of the holiday weekend. See TAX-FREE on Page 15C
Top, right: Dawn and Ashylyn Flover, 8, and Ally, 13, in back, shop for back-to-school clothes at JCPenney. Courtney Such/farragutpress
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Welcome to AutoNation Honda! Located on Parkside Dr. in Knoxville, TN, AutoNation Honda is proud to be one of the premier dealerships in the area. From the moment you walk into the showroom, you'll know their commitment to Customer Service is second to none. They strive to make your experience with AutoNation Honda a good one – for the life of your vehicle. Whether you need to purchase, finance, or service a new or preowned Honda, you’ve come to the right place. Stop in during the Honda Summer Clearance Event going on now.
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Helping kids prepare for college life Many of this year's high school graduates will be leaving home for a college campus in the fall. Such a departure is often bittersweet for kids and parents alike. Young men and women typically look forward to the freedom and independence that college life can provide, but those same men and women know they will miss the familiarity of home as well. Parents, too, have mixed emotions when kids head to college, as their sadness over a child leaving home is met with the pride they feel that the child they raised is setting out to make their own way in the world. Few moments in life involve such significant change as the moment when a young man or woman first arrives on a college campus. First-year college students often don't know what to expect once they arrive on campus, but there are steps parents can take to help their kids prepare for college life. • Teach kids how to schedule their time. One of the things many college kids find once they arrive on campus is that their life is suddenly much less structured and their amount of downtime has increased considerably. Unlike high school, which keeps many kids in class or involved in extracurricular activities from the early morning through the late afternoon, college affords students much more free time, which is theirs to use as they see fit. Some kids dive right into on-campus activities, while others struggle to use their free time to their advantage. Parents can teach time management skills such as how to establish a schedule so all of that free time does not go to waste. This schedule can be adjusted on a weekly basis depending on coursework or extracurricular activities. Once kids learn to manage their time effectively, including using breaks between classes to review notes from a recent lecture or upcoming class, they're likely to get the most out of themselves academically and find they have more time to pursue extracurricular activities as well. • Discuss finances and establish a financial arrangement. Many college freshmen struggle to manage their money. Some might never have had a job during high school while others who did work only did so to earn spending money. But many college students need more than spending money once they reach campus. Rising tuition costs have made it difficult, if not impossible, for parents to bankroll their kids' everyday expenses. As a result, many college students find themselves forced to manage their own money for the first time in their lives. Parents can teach simple financial lessons, such as the benefits of buying groceries as opposed to dining out or ordering in each night. College is also where many young men and women first sign up for a credit card. Parents can teach their kids the basics of
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managing credit, such as the benefit of paying off a balance before interest rates kick in and the negative ramifications of missing payments. Parents who can afford to provide financial support for their children enrolled in college should reach a financial agreement with their children before they are off to college. Make sure kids know your financial support does not mean they have unlimited access to your funds, and make it known that such support will not continue if kids aren't performing well in the classroom. • Encourage kids to contact any roommates before the school year begins. Part of the trepidation many kids have when leaving for college concerns how they may or may not develop a relationship with their new roommate. Many schools assign roommates months in advance of the school year, giving kids ample time to make contact and make arrangements about whom is going to bring certain items, such as a television or coffee pot or even furniture if the room can fit any. Parents should encourage such contact so kids can get a feel of who they will be living with and lay the groundwork for a friendship before they even step foot on campus. The feeling of knowing someone on campus can greatly reduce the anxiety many kids feel when they arrive at school for their freshmen orientation. The day a student leaves for college is a significant day for parents and students alike. Parents can take a number of steps to make the transition to college easier for their college-bound son or daughter.
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Learn the early warning signs of bullying Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some goodnatured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumors about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go handin-hand with cyber bullying. Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses
to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters' academic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings. Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her • getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child's fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behavior continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure. Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children's behavior. Counseling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.
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Online homework The pros and cons of using the Internet to complete schoolwork The classroom atmosphere familiar to today's children is likely very different from the atmosphere their parents were accustomed to when they were students. Many of these changes can be traced to technology, which has gradually had an increasing presence in the classroom over the last several decades. But technology has not only changed the classroom experience for kids, but thanks in large part to the Internet, technology also has changed the way kids approach their schoolwork at home. Though a potentially valuable learning tool, the Internet also poses some problems for today's students. The following are some of the advantages and disadvantages of relying on the Internet to complete schoolwork. The Pros The accessibility of the Internet can be a significant benefit to students. Students have a wealth of resources available to them online, and those resources can make it easier for kids to understand key concepts on nearly every subject. Whereas students might once have been forced to trek to the library to research a given subject, now they can do so from the comforts of home. And unlike the library, the Internet never closes, so information is at students' disposal regardless of when they sit down to do their schoolwork. Another advantage to using the Internet to complete schoolwork is that the Internet can be an extension of the classroom beyond school walls. Educational Web sites abound on the Internet, and many of these sites are written and monitored by professional educa-
tors. These sites can be valuable resources for students who may find themselves struggling with certain lessons. Many of their questions or concerns may already be addressed, and certain topics may be more easily explained on a Web site written by a professional educator or scholar in a given field. Rather than waiting to address an issue in class, students can visit such Web sites to answers to their questions immediately. The Internet also can provide students with a forum to discuss their studies which does not always exist in the classroom. That forum may engage students and make them better students. A passionate online discussion about a reading assignment may encourage kids to approach such assignments more fervently. Though such discussions may exist in a traditional classroom atmosphere, many students might be hesitant to express themselves in front of their classmates, feeling the anonymity of the Internet is a more inviting and less stressful forum than a classroom of their peers. The Cons As beneficial as the Internet can be to students, it's not always what it's cracked up to be. Much of the concern about using the Internet to complete schoolwork is the reliability of the information on the Internet. Many sites offer reliable and well-researched information, but many do See INTERNET on Page 15C
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Encourage kids to read Reading can have a profound impact on a child's life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to learn a foreign language. That's a significant advantage for children growing up in a world that's increasingly global. But reading has benefits outside the classroom as well. Reading can provide an escape from the daily grind, which is something even today's youngsters can appreciate. Reading also is a great way for kids to relax and unwind while simultaneously giving their brains a workout. While many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it's no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. But parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can still take steps to ensure their kids don't miss out on the benefits of a good book. • Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice. • Don't be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster's imagination, parents should not be dis-
couraged if kids don't want to read books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they're reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if that reading does not involve picking up a book. • Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the popularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids have their own library cards. Kids with their own library cards tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they're taking home with them. And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own. • Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they're reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension. Distractions abound for today's youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime.
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Helping students in need of extra help Parents want their kids to be as successful as possible in the classroom. Good grades illustrate a desire to learn and excel, and high marks can make it easier for students to be accepted into top-rated secondary schools later on in their academic careers. But some students still need a little extra help with their classes no matter how hard they work. These children may benefit from tutoring or one-onone sessions in the classroom. Learning disabilities vary greatly. Some students have trouble taking tests, while others have difficulty paying attention in the classroom. Because learning disabilities encompass so many different issues, estimates as to the num-
ber of children with learning disabilities can be difficult to pinpoint. But according to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, as of the 2009-10 school year, 13 percent of all enrolled children ages three to 21 were classified as having some sort of learning disability. That number has grown from 8 percent in 1976, when records were first kept. Whether a student has a previously diagnosed learning disability or seems to need some additional guidance, there are steps parents can take to help such youngsters reach their full academic potential. • Pay attention to your child's progress. All children learn at a different pace. However, if your child seems to be falling well behind his or her peers, you may need to explore ways to help the child with his or
her studies. Spend time doing homework with your child and figure out where his or her strengths and weaknesses lie. This may help you to determine if the child has a legitimate learning disability or if he or she is simply having difficulty with a particular subject. • Schedule an appointment with the teacher. Your child's teacher likely spends six or more hours per day in the classroom with students and will be able to better recognize if your son or daughter is falling behind. He or she also may have a cursory understanding of some learning disability warning signs. The teacher also may refer specialized counselors who can screen students for certain conditions. If the teacher has not reached out to you but your child is lagging behind, take a proactive approach and request a meeting. • Analyze the home environment.
Has there been a traumatic situation or big changes at home? A move, a death in the family, a divorce, and other incidents can affect how a child performs in the classroom. Your child may not have a learning disability, he or she may be experiencing emotional problems that are creating difficulties in and out of the classroom. Rather than help with schoolwork, he or she may need some emotional support or counseling. • Develop a tutoring plan. Some parents can tutor their kids on their own. Others prefer a third party to remove the emotional aspect from the tutoring. The school may be able to suggest tutors for afterschool hours. Your child also may be able to spend some time during school hours with specialized tutors. For example, some schools break children into See HELPING on Page 15C
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The Town of Farragut’s local sales tax is also lifted during this weekend. The state rebates a portion of the lost revenue, but all profit lost is not always fully refunded. An excerpt from Municipal Technical Advisory Service at the University of Tennessee about the weekend holiday states, “Municipalities statewide will lose somewhat over $300,000 from their share of state sales tax revenues. These
will ever find out. Some students may not even understand that such cutting, pasting or copying is wrong. But in addition to being wrong, such behavior, whether students are caught or not, also makes it harder for students to learn the material, which will make it more difficult for them to grasp key concepts going forward. The Internet can also be a significant distraction to students. Social networking sites can quickly distract kids from their schoolwork, costing them valuable time they should be devoting to their studies. For more than a decade, the Internet has proven a valuable resource for students across the globe. But students must recognize there are advantages and disadvantages to relying too heavily on the Internet when pursuing their studies.
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guided reading groups depending on their aptitudes. Children who need more instruction sit with a reading tutor, who helps them at the students' own pace. • Be supportive. Very often children who have a learning disability or are underperforming in the classroom experience self-esteem issues. This can impair their confidence in other subjects or even outside of the classroom. As a parent you can show support for your child, praising his or her success rather than pointing out any failings.
• Set reasonable goals. Progress may be slow-going, but no one should get discouraged. Discuss your child's progress with a tutor or teacher and make sure that the goals your child has are attainable so he or she can feel good about academics. Praise and small rewards may provide the inspiration kids need to stick with the program. Not every student catches on to lessons at the same rate as others. Parents may have to work together with educators to develop personalized tutoring for children who are lagging behind for any number of reasons.
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Improving test-taking skills Students are periodically tested to gauge their progress on a variety of subjects. Although testing can be an effective way to determine a student's understanding of a given subject, not every student performs well on tests. Test-taking comes easily for some but not so for others. Nerves or trouble concentrating can foil the best students. However, there are ways for students to improve their testtaking skills. Preparation Most tests are given with prior notice, enabling students to prepare for them well in advance. Sometimes teachers and professors will surprise students with a quiz. These pop quizzes are used to judge how well students are absorbing the information and if they have been paying attention. When in class, continually jot down notes and create an outline of important information. The teacher may provide hints about the upcoming test, including emphasizing specific areas of focus or even revealing the format of the test. Contrary to what some students believe, teachers want their students to succeed. Therefore, your teacher may offer a review session the day before or be open for questions prior to the test if further clarification is needed. Studying with others can shed new light on a subject. Studying difficult subject matter with peers may help students grasp the materials better than they did in class. Classmates may have some tricks they've developed, including pneumonic devices for putting facts together. The day before and the day of the test Prior to a test, make sure you eat and get enough rest. While it may be tempting to pull an "all-nighter," you will not perform well on the test if you are tired from having studied all night. Review the material and put the main ideas or formulas onto a sheet that can be quickly reviewed. Review it many times and then
put it away. Have a good meal, relax and try to get at least eight hours of sleep. On the day of the test, wake up and arrive on time or even a few minutes early for your class. This can help to calm your nerves and enable you to squeeze in some last-second studying. The test itself Make sure you have the supplies needed for the test. This may include pens or pencils, a calculator, a textbook if you are allowed to reference, or any other supplies the teacher allows. Have a watch available so that you can pace yourself during the test. Avoid using a mobile phone during the test, as the teacher may misinterpret that as cheating. Try to remain positive through the test. If you feel yourself getting nervous, take a few deep breaths and regroup. In addition to these tips, there are other ways to approach the test. • Do the easiest problems first. If you do not know a question, skip it and move on. There may be clues later on in the test that help you go back and answer skipped questions. • Always read the entire question. Skimming could find you missing important instructions. • Look for words that may help you determine the answer, such as "all,""never" or "none." They may present clues to the answer. • Pay attention to your work and only your work. Do not be distracted if others finish before you. • If there is time, go back and look over the test. Make sure that all the questions have been answered and check for any careless mistakes. Proofread any essays and short answer questions. Preparing well for a test, remaining calm and checking over your work can help students who struggle with test-taking do their best.
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OCTOBER
(Monday) LABOR DAY – Holiday (Thursday) End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period (Monday) Constitution Day (Students In School) (Friday) Staff Development Day – K-5 In-School/6-12 System-wide (Student Holiday)
SEPTEMBER
(Monday) First Day for Teachers – Inservice Day (Tuesday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) (Wednesday) System-wide Staff Development Day (Thursday) Inservice Day (In-School) (Friday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) (Monday) First Day for Students (1/2 day for students)
March 14 March 17-21
March 13
February 3-7 February 7 February 17
January 7 January 20
January 6
(Thursday) End First 9-weeks Grading Period (Third 9-weeks Grading Period) (Friday) Staff Development Day – Student Holiday (Monday-Friday) SPRING BREAK
MARCH
(Monday-Friday) Writing Assessment (Friday) End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period (Monday) Inservice Day – K-5 In-School/6-12 System-wide (Student Holiday); President’s Day
FEBRUARY
(Monday) Administrative Day – First Day for Teachers (Student Holiday) (Tuesday) First Day for Students (Monday) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Holiday
JANUARY
APRIL
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May 1-7 May 14-17 May 21
(5 days) State EOC Tests (Wednesday-Saturday) High School Graduation (Wednesday) Last Day for Students (1/2 day for students) End Second 9-weeks Grading Period (Fourth 9-weeks Grading Period) (Thursday) Inservice Day (Teacher Work Day) (Friday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers
MAY
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October 16 October 17-18
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August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 12
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