Next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (October 16, 17, and 18) the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will be administered to all Hauser students. The CogAT appraises cognitive development of students in three domains: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. These tests are an important part of the assessment program in District 96. A revised daily schedule will be in place at Hauser for all three testing dates. Make-up tests will be given during the week following regular testing.

Parents can support student success during testing in the following ways:

· Encourage attendance and prompt arrival at school each day of testing.
· Enforce an appropriate bedtime to ensure a full night’s sleep.
· Provide a healthy breakfast on the mornings of testing.
· Remind your child to ask the teacher questions during test administration if directions are not clear.
· Provide encouragement by communicating confidence in your child’s ability.

Hauser faculty and staff will do all they can to make this a positive testing experience, and your support will help your child perform his/her best.