Update (5/23/23): To keep our families as informed as possible, we’re inviting them to tune in for a radio special this week on 88.5FM, The Voice of MSCS. “Results Are In, Now What?” airs Tuesday, May 23, at 4:00 pm. This 30-minute radio show will walk parents through the timeline of TCAP testing, re-testing, requirements set by the state, Summer Learning Academy, and the next steps that families can take to prepare their third graders.
Students across Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) recently completed the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The test is one of several resources used to help assess students’ progress. This year, the Tennessee Department of Education will also use the test to identify current third grade students who need additional support in reading and reading comprehension as part of the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act.
On Monday, May 22, MSCS will send an email and letter to all parents and guardians of third-graders sharing whether their child demonstrated proficiency on the ELA section of the TCAP. Students who did not achieve proficiency will have the opportunity to retake the ELA section of the TCAP at their schools May 24-26.
Students who received a score of at least "proficient or meets expectations" will NOT need to re-test.
To keep our families as informed as possible, we’re inviting them to tune in for a radio special this week on 88.5FM, The Voice of MSCS. “Results Are In, Now What?” airs Wednesday, May 17, at 5:00 pm. This 30-minute radio show will walk parents through the timeline of TCAP testing, re-testing, requirements set by the state, Summer Learning Academy, and next steps that families can take to prepare their third-graders.
Our teachers, school staff, and academic leaders have provided updates throughout the school year via direct communication twice a month and events including weekly ParTEA for Literacy every Monday, Fall and Spring Family Data Nights, and holiday reading events such as Boo for Books and Read Around the Christmas Tree.
“Our goal is to ensure that all students, even those who need extra time on task, have the support needed for academic success,” said Superintendent Toni Williams.