Recently, students received individual score reports for Georgia Milestone End of Grade Assessments taken in May 2023. These score reports were sent home with each student and we wanted to follow up with information to help parents understand assessment scores.

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System spans grades 3 through high school and measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state content standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Georgia Milestones provides information about each student's achievement and readiness for his or her next level of learning—be it the next grade, course, or endeavor such as college or career.

The four achievement levels on Georgia Milestones are Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner. The general meaning of each of the four levels is provided below:

Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level or course and are on track for college and career readiness.

Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level or course and are well prepared for college and career readiness.

For more information on Georgia Milestones, visit www.gadoe.org and see the parent resources linked below:

Georgia Milestone Parent Resource Guide / en espanol

CAC Survival Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons

Ages: 6 months - 6 years

Course Days: Monday - Thursday

Time Slots: Flexible

Length of Each Class: 10 minutes

Total Number of Lessons: 16

Cost: $175 + Annual Registration Fee ($25)

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CAC Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private: 4 lessons $90 (30 minutes each)

Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers): 4 lessons $60 (30 minutes each)

Cost + Annual Registration Fee ($25)

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Nitros Competitive Swim Team

Northwest Georgia Aquatics (NWGA) is a year-round USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming team offering professional instruction for all levels, ages, and abilities. From our lesson program to our competitive teams, the goal is to provide every member an opportunity to properly develop, improve swimming skills, and achieve personal success.

Visit https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=ganga for more information or email toddc@calhounschools.org.

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