From The Florida
Department of Education:
 Mrs.
Jeffi Westberry |
Counselor Grade 7+ Barracudas, Sharks, Tarpons, Falcons |
| Mr.
Rick Nastan |
Counselor Grade 8+ Cougars, Eagles, Stingrays, Hawks, Scorpions |
| Mr.
David Schatz |
Counselor: Grade 6+ Herons, Manta Rays, Panthers |
| Mrs.
Phyllis Fideli |
ESE Liaison Gr 7, 8, gifted |
| Mrs.
Suzie MacQuarrie |
ESE Liason Grade 6 |
| Mrs.
Darby Larkin |
Behavior Specialist |
| Mr.
Harvey Dorey |
School Psychologist |
| Ms.
Anita Stephens |
Social Worker |
| Ms.
Bernice Fuller |
Truancy Worker |
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High School Registration Information
Sarasota High, Booker High and Riverview High come to MMS in February and March to distribute information to your student regarding graduation requirements, course offerings and special programs.All the 8th grade students will go through the "Educational Planning Unit" to help them prepare for high school registration. They will recePlease be aware that there are various Magnet School programs at the high school that you may want to consider.
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The test score results may determine future course placements. Please remind each student about the significance of these evaluations. Make sure they have a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and that they come to school with a can-do attitude!
The writing portion of the FCAT is administered to all eighth grade students. Students will be required to read, plan and respond independently to a topic within a 45 minute time frame.
The reading and math portion of the FCAT will be administered to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students unless otherwise stated on their IEP.
While the FCAT uses multiple choice questions, it also contains questions that require students to think, write, and solve problems. called performance items, the questions might require the student to write and explanation, justify an answer, or show how he or she solved a math problem.
The reading comprehension subtest assesses and reports students' comprehension within the framework of three types of material:
The math problem solving includes drawing a picture, making a list, extending a pattern, using logical reasoning, and more. the items require higher order thinking and / or non-computational strategies to produce a solution. Many of the items even involve an element of performance assessment in which students must perform a mathematical task before they are able to make a reasonable selection from the options presented.
