The end of the first semester is two weeks away. Please make sure that your student is aware of this end date and that they are working at passing all of their classes with the highest grades possible. Making good progress towards graduation is critical. We are looking at the possibility of making the ASVAB test optional starting next year. This test is given by the military and is a good tool for gauging student interest for college and career preparation. Students will still have an opportunity to take it if they would like, however it would not be mandatory as in the past. Another announcement regarding testing has to do with state academic testing. Parents were sent an opt-out form that they will need to complete if they would like their 11th grade student not to take state testing this spring. State testing in science, math and English language arts is mandatory for 11th grade students unless parents opt-out their student. Forms Requesting an opt-out are due by February.