Testing Policies
Flagler Schools students must adhere to the following testing policies as set by the Florida Department of Education.
Electronic Devices
Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom) even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be invalidated.
Calculators
Calculators are permitted on some assessments and NOT others. Check with your Test Administrator for additional information.
Testing Rules Acknowledgment
All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment. Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by signing below the statement in their test and answer book.
Discussing Test Content After Testing
The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they sign below the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states: “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items, responses, passages, and prompts) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites.” Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.
Working Independently
Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. In addition, FDOE employs Caveon Test Security to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer patterns. Student tests within a school that are found to have extremely similar answer patterns will be invalidated.
Leaving Campus
If your student leaves campus before completing a test session (e.g., for lunch or an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for them to wait and be tested on a makeup day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.
Testing Accommodations
If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.