Proficiency Based Promotion Tests
To maximize academic growth opportunities for students in the Putnam City Schools, the district has established a Proficiency-Based Promotion (PBP) program for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The parameters for this program are specified in House Bill 1017. This program provides students the opportunity to move ahead in their educational efforts by demonstrating proficiency in one or more curriculum areas. Exams are given in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, visual art, and introduction to software.
Exams will be May 25, 26, 27 and August 3, 4, 5, 2011 at the Putnam City Schools Administration Building at 5401 N.W. 40th.
If passed at the 90 percent proficiency level, a student will receive credit and may be promoted to the next level of study. Credit earned in high school courses will count toward meeting graduation requirements. After counseling with appropriate school personnel, a letter grade of “A” or “Pass” will be denoted on the student's transcript as PBP. No record of unsuccessful attempts will be maintained in a student’s permanent record.
Most exams are multiple choice. However, some areas such as language arts, science, and foreign language may have additional or different requirements. See your student’s principal or counselor for additional information. Fifth-grade students should apply through their feeder middle school, or pick up applications at the administration building in the curriculum office.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline for submitting applications is May 17, 2011, and July 29, 2011, for August examination dates.
Exam Schedule
Test: Early Entrance to First Grade
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 3
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Elementary Level Exams (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Date: Wednesday, May 25, or Wednesday, Aug. 3
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Secondary Social Studies
Date: Wednesday, May 25, or Wednesday, Aug. 3
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Software Applications (MS/HS)
Date: Wednesday, May 25, or Wednesday, Aug. 3
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Putnam City High School, 5300 N.W. 50th
Test: Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
Date: Thursday, May 26, or Thursday, Aug. 4
Time: 8 – 10 a.m.
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Secondary Science (6-12)
Date: Thursday, May 26, or Thursday, Aug. 4
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Secondary Foreign Language
Date: Thursday, May 26, or Thursday, Aug. 4
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Secondary Language Arts Objective Test and Timed Writing
Date: Friday, May 27, or Friday, Aug. 5
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th
Test: Secondary Language Arts 2nd Timed Writing
Date: Friday, May 27, or Friday, Aug. 5
Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: Board Room, Putnam City Administration Building, 5401 N.W. 40th