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Schools around Northampton

by Jenn

Apr 23, 2012

Hi ~ I'm looking for information on schools in the Northampton area and south to the CT border. My sister is relocating for GA; they don't have a place to live yet but she will be working in Northampton and they will live somewhere near by. I teach in CT and have given her some information I have learned, but I'm looking for information such as when does school begin and what does your calendar look like (vacations?); what are typical class sizes; is MA following the Common Core; what time of the year does your testing take place and what grades? My nephews will be entering 5th and 1st.

Thank you!

Jenn

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jo/ma I can answer some of your questions.

Yes, Mass. has adopted the Common Core plus added a few additional goals at each grade level. You can check it out at > [link removed]

Kids take the MCAS (state tests) in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Fifth graders take ELA in Mar/Apr and Math and Science in May. Here's the testing sched...See More

Apr 25, 2012

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Jenn Thanks Jo, this was helpful! Jenn

On 4/25/12, jo/ma wrote: > I can answer some of your questions. > > Yes, Mass. has adopted the Common Core plus added a few > additional goals at each grade level. You can check it out at >> [link removed]

Apr 27, 2012

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Claire On 4/23/12, Jenn wrote: > Hi ~ I'm looking for information on schools in the > Northampton area and south to the CT border. My sister is > relocating for GA; they don't have a place to live yet but > she will be working in Northampton and they will live > somewhere near by. I teach in CT and have given her some > information I hav...See More

May 16, 2012

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