Hopkins School District #270

Students can now register for the GRAD re-tests online.  Click below to register for a time to take the tests:

• Math
• Reading

During the course of your son or daughter’s high school career, he or she will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. Beginning with the class of 2010, students will be required to pass the Graduation Required Assessments for Diploma (GRAD), which are embedded in the Reading and Mathematics MCA 2 exams, and the GRAD Test of Written Composition.

If a student does not satisfy the graduation requirement for an assessment during the first administration, there will be retest opportunities available. See below.

The chart below indicates which test your child will take, and whether or not a passing score is required for graduation.

Standardized Tests	Grade First Offered	Requirements
Science MCA 2	10th	Take
Reading MCA 2/ GRAD	10th	Pass
Mathematics MCA 2/ GRAD	11th	Pass/Take*
GRAD Test of Written Composition	9th	Pass

*Please note that current legislation allows students to take the GRAD math test three times.  If a student is not successful after remediation, he/she will still be granted a diploma if the student has met all other Hopkins High School graduation requirements.

GRAD Reading & Math Retest Schedule 2011-2012

Students who need to schedule a retest must do so in advance by contacting Sarah Chamberlain.  Please note the deadline for scheduling a retest is the Thursday prior to the retest date in W131 in the Career Center once the 2011 - 2012 school year begins. Please note the deadline for scheduling a retest is the Thursday or Friday prior to the retest date.  Test times are available first or second blocks. Tests are given on the computer in W161 of Hopkins High School.

Reading GRAD Retest	Math GRAD Retest	Test Schedule Deadline
Tuesdays	Wednesdays	Fridays
October 4	October 5	September 30
November 8	November 9	Thursday, November 3
December 6	December 7	December 2
February 7	February 8	February 3
March 6	March 7	March 2
May 1	May 2	Aprll 27

 

GRAD Writing

Retest dates are:

• Wednesday, November 2
• Tuesday, April 24 (12 graders only)

Students who have not passed this test requirement will be scheduled to test on these dates.