The grade 10 test of literacy will be written on the morning of Thursday, April 8th, 2010.
This mandatory provincial test is written by students who are in grade 10, and by students who have yet to complete this diploma requirement. If there is any question about whether a student should be writing the test this year please contact Ms. Dale in the main office as soon as possible.
On the day of the literacy test the bus schedule will remain the same. There will not be a second bus run following the literacy test.
During the morning of the literacy tests, grade 10’s and others will need to be in the room they are assigned to write the test by 8:20 am, the normal start time for the school day at GRCI.
Grade 9, 11, and 12 students who come to school in the morning will only be allowed in the cafeteria and library for quiet study from 8:00 – 11:45 am.
The life skills and developmental education classes will follow their normal schedule for the day.
During the afternoon, remediation and tutoring will be available to students from 12:30 to 2:35 pm.
Preparation for the OSSLT
Support material packages for preparation for the test have will be distributed to students who are writing the test, and grade 10 classes will be working on completing this preparation prior to the test.
Students who were unsuccessful last year are also being invited to remediation classes prior to the test.
On-line Resources
Additional resources to prepare for the OSSLT are to be found at
www.eqao.com/Students/Secondary/10/10.aspx?Lang=E&gr=10&Aud=Students&App=Students
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Dale in the main office.
