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SAT and ACT Test Update Spring 2020

March and May SAT Administrations

In response to the rapidly evolving situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19), College Board is canceling the May 2, 2020 SAT administration. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled for March 28) are also canceled.

Students who already registered for May, whose March test centers were closed, or who do not receive March scores because of any irregularities will receive refunds.

In the coming days, College Board will share additional information and details directly with registered students and test centers.

Future Testing Opportunities

College Board will provide future additional SAT testing opportunities for students as soon as possible in place of canceled administrations. We’ll be as flexible as possible to give students the best chance to show their skills and stay on the path to college.

We have not yet canceled the June 6, 2020 SAT administration and will continue to assess its status, with the health and safety of students and educators as our top priority. We are also exploring the possibility of adding an international SAT administration later this school year.

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April ACT Administration

ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All students registered for the April 4 test date will receive an email from ACT in the next few days informing them of the postponement and instructions for free rescheduling to June 13 or a future national test date. 

Students who can’t or don’t wish to reschedule may receive a refund of their April registration fee. 

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Additional Food Information as of Monday, March 16

The Community Enrichment Center (CEC) has implemented a drive-thru food pantry at 6250 NE Loop 820 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday- Friday. CEC asks for families to call 817-281-1164 to make an appointment so they will not have to wait in long lines. BISD is also working with Tarrant Area Food Bank for the possibility of additional distributions sites. Updates will be posted through the District’s communications channels.

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TEA Waives STAAR Testing for 2020

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During this unprecedented public health challenge, we at TEA are doing all we can to support our schools and local communities. Given the need for social distancing, schools across the state are closing normal operations, and working to support learning while students remain home.

In normal times, STAAR serves as an invaluable tool to accurately and reliably diagnose how well students have learned to read, write, and do math. This information is used by parents to support the academic growth of their children, and by educators to adjust how they approach teaching to maximize student learning.

This year, though, it has become apparent that schools will be unable to administer STAAR as they would normally. TEA has already waived a host of regulations, allowing schools to quickly pivot to provide instruction and support in ways they never have before. We are thankful for Governor Abbot’s willingness to waive the STAAR testing requirement, as it allows schools the maximum flexibility to remain focused on public health while also investing in the capacity to support student learning remotely.

The educators we have been working with across the state remain concerned about the possible impact COVID-19 will have on student academic growth. TEA will continue to support them in every way we can, including ensuring the availability of free tools to diagnose student learning. This will be just as necessary moving forward as it has been, so our dedicated Texas educators have the tools necessary to ensure all our students continue to grow into the best versions of themselves, both during and beyond our current public health challenge.

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Birdville ISD to offer FREE meals for students during closure

FREE Lunch Pickup during Closure

FREE meals will be offered to ALL students through curbside pickup beginning Wednesday, March 18. BISD will provide pickup stations in front of Birdville Elementary, Binion Elementary, West Birdville Elementary, and Watauga Elementary from 11 a.m. – noon for anyone age 18 and under. Beginning Wednesday, lunch will be provided Monday – Friday throughout the closure. Students must be present to receive a meal. BISD will evaluate if additional meal sites are needed over the next few days.

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Smithfield Elementary School Groundbreaking Canceled

Smithfield Elementary Groundbreaking Canceled

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, Birdville ISD has decided cancel the Smithfield Elementary groundbreaking scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. If it is possible to reschedule this event later in the spring, we will share details through our various communications channels.

BISD will continue to communicate with public health professionals on how to best protect our students and staff during this evolving health situation. We will continue to keep our BISD family informed through our various communication channels.