OESJ Central Schools

The District and the New York State Department of Education highly discourages parents or guardians from “opting” students out of state testing.

However, the District understands that there may be circumstances where a parent or guardian decides to have their child “opt out” of a state test. If a parent or guardian wishes for their child to “opt-out” the following steps must be taken:

a) A written request, including the reasons for “opting-out,” must be submitted to the Superintendent 30 days prior to the test date.

b) The Superintendent will reply in writing acknowledging such request for “opting-out” within 5 business days of receipt of letter from the parent or guardian.

c) On the day of the test the student will be given an assignment that is academically based in a quiet location that will be designated by the principal. Under no circumstances will the student who has opted out of testing be assigned to a recreational period in the gymnasium or other such area.

d) When the time for the state test is over, the student who “opted-out” will then return to the class and resume class work with the rest of his or her class.