Currently, the California Standards Tests (CST), a part of the California STAR Testing Program, are on the minds of many students and teachers across the state. Every spring, second- through eleventh-graders prepare for and take the CST, which assess their knowledge of reading, writing, history, science and mathematics, according to the California Department of Education.
Taking the CST is not likely to be students’ favorite activity, so officials at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School in Brawley treated them to a day of watery fun, the Imperial Valley Press reported. The outdoor event is organized every year to motivate students for the CST and celebrate their achievements from the previous year. Since its inception, the day of fun has become a part of the School’s culture.
This year, students were recognized for their academic performance at a morning ceremony, which was then followed by water activities in the playground. The pupils will take the CST over the course of six consecutive weeks beginning on May 7.
"We have big expectations for all of them," Celia Santana, Miguel Hidalgo’s principal, told the news outlet. "We made a lot of growth last year and we want to continue to meet our goals."
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