Well like most parents this time of year, state testing becomes a big concern. Although most parents are concerned with how well their child will perform on the test, I know other JA families like me, are concerned about their child just making it through the test.
Yes, Trevor does have a 504 and can go into another room to take the exam but he wants to take the test with his class, his teacher! So, he will. He will sit for 70 minutes straight! He can stretch his fingers and legs but technically cannot stand up. We have been having problems with his hands locking recently so I am really concerned that this will happen during the test. Yes, they will simply put him in another room and allow him to finish the test but as his teacher said very directly in a meeting, "Trevor will not do well on the test if he is away from his class and in another room." Great teacher, she knows him very well. So true.
So as we say good luck to all the students taking their state exams (FCAT in Florida) I do say a special pray for those JA kids and hope not only do they perform well on the test that they "make it through it." That they can put their pains and discomforts aside a that time period and really concentrate on the state and do their best. And don't even get me started about being at school on those days....I'll save that for another post!
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