Students who will be six years old by December, 31, 2008, are eligible for kindergarten acceleration. If the student meets the testing criteria, he/she will advance to the first grade. The testing will take place during the mornings of June 9 and 10, at Smith Elementary, 9800 Sean Drive, Frisco, TX 75035. Students can start arriving at 8:15, testing will start at 8:30.

Guidelines

Parent(s) must attend an orientation before kindergarten acceleration testing is administered. The orientation meeting is on May 15, at Smith elementary 9800 Sean Dr., Frisco, 75035, at 6:00 p.m.* It is recommended that parent(s) attend without children.

Requirements below apply to both spring and fall testing.

Parent(s) must complete an application and return it to their child’s school counselor by Thursday, May 22, 2008. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and a copy of the child’s FISD enrollment form must be attached to the application. The application is available at the parent meeting.

When the completed application is returned to the counselor, the parent will receive a preschool information sheet and two social skills inventories (one for the parent to complete and one for the preschool teacher to complete)

• Kindergarten acceleration testing in the fall is done at the child’s home campus. Kindergarten acceleration testing in the spring will be conducted at Smith Elementary (see address above).
• Parents will be contacted regarding test results. Recommendations will be discussed. Appeal of the testing results will not be available.
• A student who tested in the spring may not test again in the fall because test results are valid for one year.

Frisco ISD does not accept another district’s kindergarten acceleration testing. A student who enrolls in Frisco ISD must meet Frisco ISD standards if deadlines have not passed.

Criteria - The testing process is administered in phases. A child must master Phase I to be able to
progress to Phase II

Phase I
An achievement test is administered to determine the child’s level of achievement. Subtests in vocabulary, language, and math are administered. A composite score of 85% or higher is required to advance to Phase II.

Phase II
A. Math Assessment. Minimum score must be 90%.
B. Literacy Assessment. Students should meet passing rate in 3 out of 4 areas.
C. SSRS (Social Skills Rating Scale). These scores are a good indication of how well your child is socially prepared for first grade. A score of “Average” or “Above Average” is required from both parent and previous teacher.

Remember: If you want your child to be considered for Kindergarten Acceleration, you must attend the mandatory parent meeting. (see date, time, and location as stated above).

* The date and location of the parent meeting may be different from what you were originally told. The above are the correct date and location for the parent meeting.