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Benchmark Tests

 
BENCHMARK TESTS
Date: April 20 (A-L) or April 27 (M-Z)
See details for language, math, and performing art proficiency testing.
 
Testing will be held at the school (700 South State). If you are not able to test on one of the dates, then go to the other session.
 
Math
CPS Algebra Exit Exam: Any student who is currently taking a full year of Algebra is eligible to take Math 2 as a freshman if they take and pass the CPS Algebra Exit Exam.  Students currently attending CPS schools or CPS charter schools will take the exam at their school in May.  Students who do not attend CPS schools will take the exam at a CPS location on May 18th. This test will solely be used for placement into Math 2 for the 9th grade class.
 
Click here to sign up for the CPS Algebra Exit Exam (non-CPS students only).
 
Jones Math 2 Benchmark Exam: If you have previously taken Algebra 1 and are currently taking a high school geometry class, then you will take the Math 2 Benchmark test to get into Math 3. This test is approximately one hour long and consists of both open-ended and multiple-choice questions. Use of a calculator is permitted. The dates/times for the test are as follows:
 
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:15 AM -12:15 PM  (Last names  beginning with A-L)
  • Saturday, April 27, 2024,  at 11:15 AM -12:15 PM  (Last names beginning with M-Z)
 
**IEP/504 Accommodation: Students eligible for accommodations will receive them. Please submit a copy of the 504/IEP to the Main Office before your student’s test date.
 
Students who have not taken a full year of Algebra will take Honors Math 1 next year. Please email Math Dept Co-Chair Kim Bowman ([email protected]) regarding any questions about the benchmark tests or placement. 
World Language

As you may know from previous communications, the World Language Department at Jones requires a placement test for all incoming freshmen that have previous knowledge of any of the three languages that the school offers: Mandarin Chinese, French and Spanish. It is very important that the students take the exam if they feel that they are ready to take a higher level of the language. Students with no previous language experience or students who fail to take the placement exam will be placed automatically into level 1 of their chosen language. 

 

Freshmen with previous experience in languages offered at Jones should take a placement exam. The main languages offered include Spanish, French, and Chinese (Mandarin). If you are planning to test, please complete the 2024 World Language Placement Test Form [Click here] by April 18.
 
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:30 AM -11:15 AM  (Last names  beginning with A-L)
  • Saturday, April 27, 2024,  at 8:30 AM -11:15 AM  (Last names beginning with M-Z)
 
**IEP/504 Accommodation: Students eligible for accommodations will receive them. Please submit a copy of the 504/IEP to the Main Office prior to your student’s test date.
 
If you have questions regarding testing please contact Ms Jimenez [email protected] or Mr Jimenez-Rivera [email protected]