41. Prince William County Public Schools Summer Program The standards of learning ((sols)) tests will be administered at the high schoolsummer site during the week of August 5. Students will be apprised of the http://www.pwcs.edu/pwc/alternative/summer/summer.htm

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM REMEDIATION ... PWCS HOME THE 2003 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM The 2003 summer school program will offer a variety of educational experiences for elementary, middle school and high school students, grades K-12. All course offerings are contingent upon student enrollment, teacher availability and funding. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Make up courses failed. Take new work for credit. Enrich study in various areas. New or Repeat One-Credit Classes* (two semesters/six weeks) English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 20 and 45 hour 11th Grade Research Tutorial World History II (grade 9) US/VA History US/VA Government IAG I IAG II Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Earth Science Biology Chemistry *Students who failed both semesters of a subject must take the six weeks course. Students who failed one semester of a subject must also take the six weeks course. This means that students must complete six weeks in summer school. Shuttle transportation will be provided from each of the county’s high schools. Eleventh Grade Research Writing Project English 11 Research Writing Requirement Students who take English 11 in the summer school program will complete the eleventh grade research paper as a part of their class. Successful completion of the eleventh grade research paper is a requirement for English 11.

42. Food For Thought Question 1 The SOL (standards of learning) tests are an over 22% had not formulatedan opinion, while 17.7% supported the view that the (sols) are an http://www.co-opliving.com/coopliving/issues/2000/June/food.htm

Food For Thought Parents Just Say No to SOLs By John E. Bonfadini, Ed.D., Contributing Columnist; Professor, George Mason University Each semester my educational research class, composed of graduate students, conducts studies on important educational issues as part of their course requirements. This semester the student project centered on parental views of the Standards of Learning (SOL). An optical scan survey instrument was designed containing 19 questions. The results of the most pertinent questions in the survey are discussed here. A population sample of 373 parents completed the survey. The responses from Northern Virginia parents provided both quantitative and qualitative data, which were statistically analyzed by the class. The following is an abstract report of the findings. Graph: Question 1 The graph also illustrates that females and males negatively responded to this question with female responses being significantly more negative than males. Data from other demographic factors not illustrated on the graph showed that Caucasians and non-Caucasians also negatively responded to this question, but Caucasian responses were significantly more negative. Those parents with a college education were significantly more negative than non-degreed parents when responding to question 1. Question 2: The SOL tests measure the most important information that every student should know.

43. School District Of Philadelphia - Lesson Plans For Teachers standards of learning tests ((sols)) Assessment Testing for States EssentialKnowledge of Skills General Resources standards of learning tests ((sols)). http://www.philsch.k12.pa.us/teachers/lessons.htm

Lesson plans for teachers on the World Wide Web if a link is not working please notify the webmaster Arts Art Art History Dance Drama ... Theatre Classroom Management Behavior Management Cooperative Learning Differentiation General Resources ... Grouping Early Learning Early Learning Health Family Life General Resources Healthy Living Human Body ... Safety Interdisciplinary General Resources Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary Curriculum Languages Chinese English French General Resources ... Vietnamese Mathematics Accounting Algebra Applied Mathematics Banking ... Money Management Number Sense General Resources Number Sense Whole Numbers Real World Math ... Trigonometry Physical Education Fitness Aerobics Fitness General Resources Games ... Girls' Involvement Individual Sports Gymnastics Individual Sports Physical Education Sports ... Team Sports Reading/Language Arts Debate English as a Second Language Emergent Literacy Developmental Comprehension Developmental Writing General Resources Phonemic Awareness ... Writing Science Animals Birds Dinosaurs General Resources Insects ... General Resources Space ....General Resources Botany Chemistry Ecology ... Kindergarten, Science

44. New Page 1 The standards of learning ((sols)) are a series of tests given to studentsin the third, fifth, and eighth grades, and high school. http://davealbo.bigstep.com/generic.jhtml?pid=38

45. ANOTHER REASON TO GET YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF THE EMPIRE'S SCHOOLS 8. History and social science SOL tests typically have had the lowest scores amongall (sols). standards of learning in History, English, Science and Math http://www.kentuckysip.homestead.com/files/ANOTHER_REASON_TO_GET_YOUR_CHILDREN_O

ANOTHER REASON TO GET YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF THE EMPIRE'S SCHOOLS Early grades to `simplify' history Keller, Pocahontas replace Southern generals in lessons Vaishali HonawarTHE WASHINGTON TIMES12/31/2000 Source: Virginia Department of Education Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and J.E.B. Stuart will be glossed over until the fifth grade as Helen Keller and Pocahontas become Virginia's new classroom heroes. A state Board of Education committee believes turning away from the South's three most beloved political and military heroes will make it easier to teach fourth graders about the Civil War, possibly by removing sentiment and emotion from the still-politically-charged struggle. Fourth graders should get a "simplified" version of Virginia history, the committee said in issuing revisions to the state's Standards of Learning for History. The recommendation has drawn fire from those who see it is an effort to water down the state's Confederate tradition. "Board members shouldn't worry that students have to memorize too many names in lower grades", said Steve Hunt, president of the group PASS-SOL, a pro-SOL group of parents and students in Virginia. "They master the entire English language before they start school," he said. Simplifying things will "lead to removing elements of history from the curriculum," Mr. Hunt said. He called it "inappropriate" to "leave out the names of people associated with the American Civil War and American history." J. Brandon Bell, a Board of Education member who co-chaired the Review and Revision Committee for the History and Social Science tests, said, "We did debate back and forth; we wondered if we should have any names at all." ( now isn't that a smart and intelligent idea?) Mr. Bell added: "When you have 80 people in a committee, you have trouble agreeing what names to use." Members included Virginia politicians, teachers and local school officials.

46. Virginia Standards Of Learning - Orange County Public Schools, Orange County Vir The standards of learning for Virginia Public Schools contain It contains informationon the (sols) along with statewide results from the Spring 1999 tests. http://www.ocss-va.org/sol/home.htm

The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools contain the knowledge and skills students will be taught in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies as they progress through school. This knowledge is now considered the essential curriculum in each of these areas. Starting from the spring of 1998, students in grades 3, 5 and 8 will be taking a test on the SOL's in each area. Students in the high school will be taking a test in those courses requiring an SOL test. These tests are considered "high stakes." This means, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, the results will have an impact on decisions regarding promotion and retention, remediation, and even school accreditation status. Beginning with students who are in the 7th grade during the 1998-99 school year, these tests will be used to determine the kind of diploma a student will receive or possibly whether or not a student will receive a diploma if the student does not pass the required high school tests. Each staff member in the Orange County Public Schools is working very hard to ensure that our students learn these SOL's at each level. With the support and encouragement of parents and community members, we are confident we will succeed in meeting these high academic expectations.

47. VA Board Of Ed Announces Changes On SOLs (ARN-L) to keep adjusting. But other school officials said the tests could be test measuringaccurately the student's mastery of the standards of learning in that http://interversity.org/lists/arn-l/archives/jul2002/msg00611.html

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48. Testing Tests The Washington Times in Virginia in 1996 when the state implemented the standards of learning ((sols)). Thetests are made up entirely of multiplechoice questions, except for the http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20020310-14983352.htm

49. SOLs Backers of the (sols) assert that the standardsof-learning tests are. notthe same as minimum competency tests, and thus exempt from any FOIA. http://www5.infi.net/opengov/newsletter/sols.htm

Floor action, last week of General Assebly's 2000 session: On a 20-19 vote that was mostly along party lines, the State Senate voted to exempt SOL questions from the Freedom of Information Act. Only Republican John Watkins of Chesterfield sided with 18 Democrats to halt what Sen. Edd Houck, D-Spotsylvania, called a FOIA "end run." Sen. Richard Holland, D-Windsor, did not vote, thus possibly sparing Lt. Gov. John Hager the need to cast a tie-breaking vote. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?001+ful+HB1019EH1 Backers of the bill said they feared a judge might force premature disclosure of questions previously given or still being field-tested, and they echoed earlier House arguments that more time was needed to build up a bank of history/Social Studies questions. Critics insisted FOIA's public-record exemption #11 already provided adequate safeguards against any disclosure of any test question that might be recycled. Del. Jim Dillard, R-Fairfax, was chief sponsor of the bill. Sen. Warren Barry, R-Fairfax, promised that Dillard would introduce a bill in

50. State Information Beginning with the class of 2004, Virginia students will have to pass tests relatedto the In 1995, Virginia adopted standards of learning ((sols)) in the http://www.nssb.org/states/virginia.htm

State Skill Standards Information Virginia Contact Person / Locator Information Preston Wilhelm Director, Workforce Services Division Department of Business Assistance 707 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 371-8132 Fax: (804) 371-8137 Email: pwilhelm@dba.State.va.us State Skill Standards Board / Panel / Credentialing Council None at present. State Agency Responsible for Skill Standards on a Daily Basis None at present. Current State Skill Standards Legislative Measures / Policies/Initiatives None at present. Certificate of Mastery Basics Included in High School Graduation Requirements None at present. State Education Standards In 1995, Virginia adopted Standards of Learning (SOLs) in the core academic subjects of English/language arts; mathematics; science; and history/social science. SOLs are structured on a grade-by-grade and course-by-course basis. State Academic Assessments Since adoption of the Standards of Learning, Virginia has been establishing a new assessment system to measure student competencies aligned with State standards. In Spring 1998, the State began administering new SOL tests to public school students in grades 3,5, and 8 in English, mathematics, history, and social sciences.

51. Page Title Discontinuation of standards of learning Computer Technology Test. It is importantto note that while the tests will no longer be administered, the (sols) for http://k12.albemarle.org/Technology/Newsletters/Oct021/page2.html

Discontinuation of Standards of Learning Computer Technology Test The state Superintendent has announced that the Computer/Technology SOL tests for grades 5 and 8 will be discontinued. (The Informational Memo may be found at http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2002/inf128.html .) School division Directors of Testing were notified this week by Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Assessment and Reporting, that the tests were discontinued, effective this fall. It is important to note that while the tests will no longer be administered, the SOLs for grades 5, 8, and 12 remain in effect, and teachers are required to provide instruction in the content of the SOLs, as appropriate. Albemarle County's K-8 Media, Research, and Technology Curriculum is a Board approved curriculum that is designed to meet this requirement. It is unclear if the discontinuation of the tests will affect the revision schedule for the Standards. The current schedule calls for all of the Computer/Technology SOLs to be revised by June of 2005. Some of the technology specifically mentioned in the SOLs seems dated today and will almost certainly not be in use in 2005! These issues are addressed in the current revision to the K-8 Media, Research, and Technology Curriculum. The Grade 12 Computer/Technology SOLs are being addressed as each of the curricula for grades 9-12 are revised. Curriculum writing teams are integrating the SOLs into each of the core content curricula, as appropriate. Additionally, the county's adoption of Design 2004 as a vehicle to " increase the use of instructional best practices, supported by appropri

52. Virginia Standard Of Learning   Division of Instruction standards of learning Instruction, Training and Assessment Resources  SOL Teacher Resource Guides Available Under Each Subject Below General Resources     Virginia standards of learning for all subjects and grade http://www.virginiasol.com/

V i r g i n i a S t a n d a r d o f L e a r n i n g The practice tests contained within this site have been created by talented people who care. Virginia Standard of Learning Students who graduate in 2004 will need to pass a prescribed number of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to attain verified credits required for graduation. This web site has been created to assist students preparing for those exams by offering practice tests in history, math, science, English and computer technology. VirginiaSOL.com is not associated with Virginia's State Board of Education. Electronic Mail General SOL Information: instruction@mail.vak12ed.edu Webmaster: Educator@VirginiaSOL.com Last modified: Friday, April 19, 2002 05:18 PM What's New Linking Policy Genius without education is like silver in the mine. Benjamin Franklin Send mail to Educator@VirginiaSOL.com

53. Virginia State Standards Of Learning Science, Math And Technology Practice Tests Mathematics standards of learning for Virginia Public Schools Board of Education Commonwealth of Virginia Richmond, Virginia 232162120 June 1995 http://education.jlab.org/solquiz

Privacy and Security Notice Science Education Welcome to the Virginia State Standards of Learning Practice Tests! All of the questions on this site come from the 2000, 2001 and 2002 Standards of Learning tests. Unfortunately, explanations have not yet been written for every question. Emphasis is currently being placed on 8th grade materials. Virginia Department of Education and are used here with permission. The questions may not be used by other persons or organizations without the Department of Education's permission. How many questions would you like? Which question sets would you like to use? You can choose more than one. Science 3 Math 3 Science 5 Math 5 ... Geometry This page is maintained by Steve Gagnon

54. Division Of Instruction Standards Of Learning Index standards of learning Teacher Resource Guide Technical Assistance Document for Grades5 through 11. (PDF Format) (Word Format). The Virginia SOL Writing tests http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html

Division of Instruction Standards of Learning: Instruction, Training, and Assessment Resources SOL Teacher Resource Guides Available Under Each Subject Below General Resources Virginia Standards of Learning for all subjects and grade levels. Standards of Learning Sample Scope and Sequence Guides for English, Science, Mathematics, and History and Social Science SOL Instructional and Training Materials Compilation (PDF format) Teaching Virginia SOL History and Social Science SOL Resources History and Social Science Standards of Learning Sample Scope and Sequence Guides (2002) Documents of American History History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework Primary Knowledge of Economics: Concepts and Principles for the Economics Strand of the K-3 History and Social Science Standards of Learning ... Virginia Studies: Ready Resources for the Classroom Maps of the Five Geographic Regions of Virginia Outline Map Map With Counties Map Without Counties Selected Geographic Regions of North America (Correlates to Standard USI.2b for History and Social Science)

55. Newport News Public Schools - SOL & Testing The new standards of learning tests have raised the In some instances, these firstSOLs tested students on material that they had not been taught due to a http://nnadmin.sbo.nn.k12.va.us/sol/questions.shtml

The Newport News Public Schools web site depends heavily on Javascript functionality. If possible, please enable Javascript in your browser. Thank you. Please visit our site map. A lighthouse district... a beacon for success! NAVIGATE: Home About NNPS Our Schools ... NNPS Intranet -NNPS Quick Links- Acrobat Reader Alpha. Site Index Athletics The Beacon Bus Stops Calendars Channel 47 Class Reunions Closings Driver Education Feedback Grading Scale Graduation Req. Guidance Dept. Home Schooling Jobs Lunch Menus Marking Periods New Teacher Acad. Operating Hours Prof.Devel.Council Phone Directory PTA Information Registration Special Ed. Student Handbook TAG Transcript Requests Transition to Teaching Web Links Withdrawal Year-Rnd Calendar Zone Finder -Our Schools- EARLY CHILDHOOD: -Denbigh E.C.C. -Magruder E.C.C. -Warwick E.C.C. -PEEP ELEMENTARY: -Achievable Dream -Briarfield -Carver -Charles -Deer Park -Dutrow -Epes -Gen.Stanford

56. Standards Of Accreditation And Standards Of Learning The standards of learning provide standards for educational accreditation based ontheir students' achievement on specially developed tests related to http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/news/soa.htm

57. Virginia SOL Information resources with the potential for supporting the teaching of the Virginia Standardsof learning ((sols)). Practice tests from Raleigh Court Elementary School. http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/vasol/sol.htm

"In June 1995, the Virginia Board of Education approved Standards of Learning (SOL) in four core content areas - mathematics, science, English, and history and the social sciences - and in computer technology. In September 1997, the Board of Education established new Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (SOA) that link statewide accountability tests to the SOL and hold students, schools, and school divisions accountable for results." (excerpted from http://www.knowledge.state.va.us/frames/main/sol/sol.cfm Resources from the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools Scope and Sequence Guides Teacher Resource Guides/Curriculum Framework English Science Social Studies Mathematics ... Teaching Virginia's Standards of Learning (Correlated Web Site Resource) RCPS Online Practice SOL Questions Here, students can practice taking SOL-related questions in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, and Computer Technology. Questions found in this database have been submitted by teachers in Rockingham County Public Schools. This online test generator was developed by Rob Lineweaver under the direction of Joe Hill. Jefferson Labs (Va SOL Science, Math, and Technology Practice Tests)

58. Web Sites Of Interest To Teachers SOL Practice tests Gives sample questions from each 8th Presents the Virginia standardsof learning for each Online Activities for standards in Schools (OASIS http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JFHMS/teachersites.html

J. FRANK HILLYARD MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER RESOURCE SITES These sites are designed to help teachers find ideas to prepare lessons that will focus on the Virginia Standards of Learning. Preparing for the Standards of Learning Tests Virginia Standards of Learning - The standards that must be reached in for each subject taught in public schools. SOL Blueprints - This site describes the SOL test for each subject area. The site also gives information regarding the number of questions from each subcategory as well as parts of the SOL that are not tested at all. Very helpful when preparing for the SOL Test. SOL Practice Tests - Gives sample questions from each 8th grade SOL test. Teaching Strategies and Resources for Teachers Virginia Department of Education Lesson Plans - Presents the Virginia Standards of Learning for each subject area while also listing both strategies and resources for teaching each subject. Internet School Library Media Center - A listing of over 100 sites the to reach lessons plans for all major subject areas as well as Foreign Languages, ESL , Physical Education/Health, Vocational Education, and Library Science. Becoming Enthusiastic About Math and Science (BEAMS) - Great site for science and math teachers. Lots of good activities that can be printed right of the internet.

59. Sites On Virginia's Standards Of Learning The Virginia SOL Writing tests A Teacher's Resource Notebook broken down into unitsfor viewing (PDF format). Virginia’s standards of learning A site http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/Specialist/franceslively/vasol.htm

Sites on Virginia's Standards of Learning A Commonwealth of Knowledge: Virginia's Site for Educators This site is currently undergoing a redesign by James Madison University to better reflect changes in technology, services, and SOLs that have occurred since the site was originally created. Blueprints for Computer 8 SOL Test A resource provided by the VDOE Blueprints for Reading 8 SOL Test A resource provided by the VDOE Blueprints for Writing 8 SOL Test A resource provided by the VDOE Blueprints for Secondary Reading SOL Test A resource provided by the VDOE Blueprints for Secondary Writing SOL Test A resource provided by the VDOE English Resource Guides by Grade Levels A resource provided by the VDOE English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools All the English SOLs are listed. High School English Standards of Learning Teacher Resource Guide (pdf format) A resource provided by the VDOE High School English Standards of Learning Teacher Resource Guide (Word format) A resource provided by the VDOE Middle School English Standards of Learning Teacher Resource Guide (pdf format) A resource provided by the VDOE Middle School English Standards of Learning Teacher Resource Guide (Word format) A resource provided by the VDOE Using the Sample SOL Aligned Curricula The purpose of these sample curricula is to help local school divisions fill the gap between the Standards of Learning, K-8, and the challenges facing teachers as they decide how to teach for those standards. It will assist teachers and staff to develop curricula that reflect the SOL and focus the instructional program to the extent that student achievement will meet the standards established by the Virginia Board of Education

60. Legislators Are Always Going Back To School On SOLs Every year, it seems, the General Assembly struggles with the state's standards ofLearning the basic skills tests that determine whether students http://www.people.vcu.edu/~jcsouth/on-the-lege/sols.htm

Legislators are always going back to school on SOLs By Geoffrey Rowland It is an issue that will not disappear. Every year, it seems, the General Assembly struggles with the state's Standards of Learning the basic skills tests that determine whether students may graduate and whether schools are accredited. This year turned out to be no exception. And the legislators have already insured that the SOLs will be on their agenda for the 2003 session. The specific issue, to be considered next session, is a bill that would reduce the value of the SOL tests on gaining accreditation. This bill would allow the commonwealth to consider other factors, such as the dropout rate, when determining whether a school should be accredited. Delegate L. Karen Darner, D-Arlington, is sponsoring the proposal, one of many SOL bills before the House and Senate this session. Darner has asked that her legislation be continued to the next session. "There is a new federal law that has a large portion on accreditation of schools," Darner said. "This law does not go into place until next year, so we feel that it is probably better to wait until next years session to try the bill again." The bill is designed to help schools that may have lower Standards of Learning test scores than other schools have a possibility of receiving accreditation by doing other things. Right now, the decision on whether or not a school in the state of Virginia is accredited is completely correlated to the scores that the students of that school receive on the Standards of Learning tests.

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