Students at Joy taking ISTEP+ will have the opportunity to earn cash for passing.  Students who pass the English/Language Arts Tests will earn $5.00.  Passing the Mathematics Tests will earn students $5.00 more.  If a student earns a Pass+ rating (This is an exceptional score higher than a Pass rating.) on any of the ISTEP+ Tests, they receive $5.00 more.  That’s $15.00 a student can earn in grades three and four.  Fifth grade students who earn a Pass+ score receive $15.00 instead of $5.00.  So, fifth grade students can earn up to $25.00 in the ISTEP+ assessments.

Please make sure that your children are at school each day during the week of April 30, 2012.  Make sure they get a good night’s sleep.  Prepare a healthy breakfast for them before they come to school or make sure they come to school between 8:15 and 8:30 am for a free breakfast at school.  For more information on the ISTEP+ assessments, please visit the Indiana Department of Education at this website: http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment/istep-grades-3-8

Good luck Joy students!  Let’s show our parents how smart you are.