PCSD Statewide Standardized Assessment Opt in Form

The Putnam County School District makes statewide standardized assessments (outlined in s.1008.22(3) F.S.) available to students in Putnam County who participate in home education, scholarship programs, and other choice options. The available statewide assessments are only for students in grades 3-12. K-2 assessments are part of Florida's coordinated screening and progress monitoring system and are not available.  

This opt in form is open from March 1 - April 1, 2025. Completing this form serves as official notification of a student's voluntary intent to participate. The deadline to finalize your opt in is April 1, 2025.

State assessments will be administered at C.L. Overturf District Center, which is located at 1100 S. 18th Street, Palatka, FL 32177. The Spring 2025 dates and times for students opting in are as follows:

  • Friday, April 11th 9 a.m. Writing  Grades 4-10  (120 min.)

  • Wednesday, May 14th 9 a.m. FAST Reading Grades 3-10 (120 min.)

  • Thursday, May 15th 9 a.m. FAST Mathematics (Grades 3-5, 100 min.) (Grades 6-8,  120 min.) 

  • Thursday, May 15th 12:30 p.m. Algebra EOC (160 min.)

  • Friday, May 16th 9 a.m. Geometry EOC (160 min.)

  • Monday, May 19th 9 a.m. US History EOC (160 min.) 

  • Monday, May 19th 12:30 p.m. Science- Grades 5 & 8 Only (160 min.)

  • Tuesday, May 20th 9 a.m. Biology  (160 min.)

If you cannot participate on the designated days, or your child is K-2, please refer to the list of alternate Norm-Referenced Assessments on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarships page on the FLDOE website.

Students will need one of the following types of photo ID on the day(s) of testing:

  1. State or Federal-issued photo ID for my child: Florida-issued photo ID can be purchased at the local branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles 

  2. PCSD Photo ID form prepared by PCSD. You will need to upload a digital color photo of your child (headshot). The PCSD Photo ID forms will be kept at the testing site and you will sign in with the form each test day to verify identity.

If your child has an IEP, LEP or 504 plan with testing accommodations, you may upload the digital version with the opt in form if you wish for testing accommodations to be provided to your child. You can acquire a copy from your child's last public school of enrollment.