The 3rd Grade Appeal window is now open. A parent or legal guardian of an eligible student who achieved the performance level of “Approaching” on the ELA portion of the 3rd grade TCAP test may submit an appeal.

• The parent or guardian may give consent to a school representative to fill out the appeal on the eligible student’s behalf. Schools must keep records of parents or guardians who give consent.
  • Appeal Consent Form
  • Ground 1 Appeal Form
  • Appeals Link
• Appeals window is open May 28th - June 27th.

Ground 1 Appeal:

• The student received a score between the 40th-49th percentile on the spring administration of the TN-URS (aimswebPlus);

• The principal agrees to develop an academic remediation plan for the student;

o Requires signature from principal.

• The student’s principal and ELA teacher provide a unanimous recommendation for promotion to 4th grade; and

     o Requires signature from ELA teacher and principal.

• The school agrees to provide high-dosage, low-ratio tutoring services to the student for the entirety of fourth grade.

o Requires signature from principal.

Ground 2 Appeal:

• A catastrophic situation occurred within 60 calendar days leading up to the TCAP test that impacted the 3rd grade student’s ability to perform on the test.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to Stephanie McClain at mcclainsl@scsk12.org.

Thank you