I have three children that attend school, one is in Middle school and the other two attend
Elementary school. This essay is in reference to my son Anthony, who is in fifth grade.
Throughout the school year, students are given several assignments and work to help them
accelerate in the learning process as well as prepare for the CRCT test (Criterion-Referenced
Competency Test). The CRCT test is given in third grade for reading, fifth grade for reading and
math, and eighth grade for reading, math, and science. Without passing the CRCT test during the
normal school year, children are required to attend summer school and retake the CRCT. Any
child who failed during the summer test could be retained in the same grade if the parents do not
file an appeal.
Anthony's primary teacher, Mrs. Lockwood and I keep in close contact with his progress
on a daily basis. The correspondence between us has always been positive for the most part.
Anthony also......
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