November 17, 2014
Dear BFCS Gilbert Campus Parents,
Many of you have heard that the Arizona Department of Education has adopted the AzMERIT
(Arizona’s Measurement of Education Readiness to Inform Teaching) test. Beginning in the
spring of 2015, AzMerit will replace AIMS Reading, Writing and Mathematics testing. Students
in grades three through six will take the Language Arts and Mathematics portion of the AzMerit
test. For the time being, students in fourth grade will continue to take the AIMS Science test as
well.
he Arizona Department of Education has indicated that they will release new information as it
becomes available. As always, we will keep you informed about any new developments that
affect our campus.
or those of you who are interested, you can also find more information on the Arizona
Department of Education website:
www.azed.gov/AzMERIT
Here at Benjamin Franklin Charter School, our mission remains unchanged. We will continue to
teach skills that encourage students to be prepared not just for testing but the many challenges
beyond by providing the exceptional education that you have come to expect from our school.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Diana M. Dana
Principal
