On Tuesday March 8th all juniors will be taking the OAKS science test. This is one of the three state assessments that comprise the essential skills tests. Unlike the ELA and math tests passing the science test is not a requirement for graduation. The test provides students good feedback about their science knowledge and also provides teachers good feedback about their science teaching. For students at Banks High School who are seeking the Honors Diploma, passing the science test is a requirement. Students can take this test up to three times in a school year beginning with their 11th grade year. Students will be tested on March 8th during their first two classes of the day. They will not attend their regular morning classes on this date. This will be the first state tests of the spring. ELA and math testing will occur in April.