Putnam County Students Outperform State TCAP Averages
Putnam County Schools outperformed state averages in several key subjects during the spring TCAP assessment, according to data just released by the state. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said the school district saw consistent gains across multiple grade levels that reinforce the current instructional focus. Stickler said the district has outperformed state levels in […]
Putnam County Schools Navigate Third Grade Promotion Pathways
Putnam County School System officials are currently working with families to navigate state-mandated promotion pathways for third-graders following the return of recent TCAP results. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said the district is focused on identifying the best options for students who did not meet the expected cut scores on their original or retake […]
ACT Testing Strategies To Boost Student Performance
Putnam County Schools officials urging students and parents to utilize available resources and establish healthy routines to reduce anxiety ahead of upcoming ACT testing. Putnam County Schools Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said students will take the free assessment through the school system in the coming days. Teachers have spent the year equipping students […]
Putnam Schools “Excited And Encouraged” By TCAP Results
Putnam County Students showed increased proficiency in all four core subject areas in this year’s TCAP testing. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said scores have been trending up in English, math, science, and social studies for the last three years. Stickler said he is encouraged by the results because they affirm that students are […]
Putnam ACT Testing Set To Begin; How Can You Prepare?
ACT Retesting takes place across over the Upper Cumberland over the next several weeks and local high school students are busy preparing. Putnam County Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said students who are relaxed and well-rested perform higher. Strickler said the biggest thing students can do to prepare themselves is just to practice. “I […]
Putnam Drafts 3 Goals To Be Measured In State TISA Formula For Public Comment
The Putnam County School Board approved a preliminary set of goals Thursday night, a requirement of the state’s new educational funding formula. The TISA funding model requires school systems to identify three measurable goals in an Accountability Report. A portion of funding will be tied to the system’s success in achieving the goals. Data and […]
