Norman Public Schools: 2015-2016 Proficiency Promotion Application
NPS provides two opportunities for proficiency promotion testing each year.
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Students must be enrolled in Norman Public Schools to be eligible for proficiency promotion testing.
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A score of 90 percent or greater is required for students to be promoted. High school courses will be transcripted as an “A” and
included in a student’s GPA.
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Students, who do not score 90 percent on proficiency promotion test administered in the Spring, may apply for the Fall testing.
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Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English II, English III, U.S. History, and Biology End-of-Instruction requirements must be met in addition
to Proficiency Promotion.
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Proficiency Testing for advancing a grade level:
Kindergarten testing is provided for students who are
five on or before September 1.
Grades 1-8 testing covers math, science, social studies,
and literacy.
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Proficiency Testing for high school course credit:
Requires a consultation with a Curriculum Coordinator for specific content
area so that future courses and graduation requirements may be discussed.
Requires performance-based test for lab science courses, which must be
completed after paper/pencil test for composite score of 90%.
For proficiency test preparation: http://ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-c3-priority-academic-student-skills
Questions regarding the curriculum content of the exam(s) may be directed to one of the following
Curriculum Coordinators for the subject area to be tested.
Early Childhood Director
Grades K, 1, and 2
Ann Rosales
Literacy Director
Reading, Language Arts, and English I, II, III, and IV
Brook Meiller
Math Coordinator
Math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math Analysis
Nita Cochran
Science Coordinator
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Jeffery Patterson
Social Studies, Oklahoma History, Government, U.S. History, World Geography, World History,
and Personal Financial Literacy (PFL)*
Social Studies Coordinator
* PFL Proficiency Promotion consists of 14 standards tests given on multiple days in June or
Jane Purcell
July. Tests are coordinated through summer school and will not be given May 28 or August 4.
Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish (Levels I, II, III, IV) German (Levels I, II)
World Language Coordinator
Testing is coordinated with language teachers while school is in session.
Janet Gorton
Grades K-5 Testing
Spring 2015
Test Dates
Grades 6-12 Testing
Grades K-5 Testing
Fall 2015 Test
Dates
Grades 6-12 Testing
Deadline for Spring Application: May 21, 2015
8:30 A.M., Thursday, May 28, 2015
Lincoln Elementary, 915 Classen Blvd., Norman
8:30 A.M., Thursday, May 28, 2015
NPS Conference Center, 131 S. Flood Ave., Norman
Deadline for Fall Application: July 28, 2015
8:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Lincoln Elementary, 915 Classen Blvd., Norman
8:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 4, 2015
NPS Conference Center, 131 S. Flood Ave., Norman
Student’s Name:
Student’s Birth Date:
Grade Level Completed 2014-15:
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name:
Daytime Phone Number:
Parent’s E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Proficiency Testing Session Date Requested:
School to Attend in 2015-16:
(May) Spring
(August) Fall
Grade /Subject in which student wishes to test:
Once an application has been approved, you will receive an e-mail message to confirm your testing session.
Questions and completed applications may be submitted to:
Dr. Kristi Gray, Director of Gifted and AP Programs, kristig@norman.k12.ok.us (405) 366-5837
Curriculum Center, 131 South Flood Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-0531
(405) 366-5839
(405) 366-5839
(405) 447-6578
(405) 366-5837
(405) 366-0531