Guilford County Schools wants to make sure all our students are receiving the best education possible. In order to evaluate this, most students take exams at the end of the school year.   

This year, all middle school students will take the traditional End-of-Grade (EOG) tests in reading and math. Eighth-graders will also take a science EOG.

• Our science EOGs, 8^th grade only, will start May 17^th
• Our math/reading EOGs will take place the week of May 29^th
• Tests include multiple-choice and written responses.
• They will not count toward a student's final grade, but students will be scored at a Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
• Students in eighth grade who take Algebra I will take an End-of-Course exam on June 5, 2013.

This year, for the first time, some students will also take Common Exams. Common Exams were previously called Measures of Student Learning, or MSLs, and measure a student's knowledge in courses that are not covered by EOGs.

The state will also use these exams to help determine how well our teachers are doing. Teachers will be evaluated in one of the Common Exam areas, depending on scheduling. This means students may take a Common Exam in science, social studies, or both.   

• Our Common Exams will be given on (May 1^st -3^rd, 2013).
• The tests are 90 minutes long and include multiple-choice and written responses.

In middle school, the Common Exams will count as one test toward a student's final grade in the class. The scores will also be used by the state to help measure a teacher's effectiveness, so it is very important that all students do their best.

Here are a few things you can do to help your child succeed on these important tests:  

• Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep before the test.
• Provide your child with a nutritious breakfast before the test.
• Minimize outside activities during the week of testing. This will help reduce stress at home.
• Set your alarm a little early each morning and make your time together at home pleasant.
• Make sure your child arrives at school on time.
• Give your child a hug and let them know you have confidence in them!

Please call us at 336-545-3717, if  you have any questions and/or concerns.

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School Meal Prices for 2012-13

  Meal charges will be limited at $17.50 per student, or five breakfasts and five lunches. Click here for more information about school meals.

For the 2012-2013 school year, you will be required to provide the following before being enrolled:

J TDAP Vaccine

J Current proof of address

TDAP Vaccine:

All rising 6th graders are required by the State of North Carolina to have the TDAP shot before they start 6th grade.  You may send the proof that your child has received the TDAP to your child's current school if you get it before school is out or you can bring it to Kernodle over the summer break.

Current Proof of Address:

Please bring a residential gas, water or electric bill dated from March 2012 to present either to your current school or to Kernodle over the summer break.

Any questions, please call Terry Southard at 545-3717.

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