Parent/Guardian: Milwaukee Public Schools will soon be starting the district spring testing period, which begins on March 7, 2023. As a public school system, we are required to uphold state and federal laws and test at least 95 percent of all all students annually on a standardized exam to measure achievement in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Wisconsin law provides an opportunity, if necessary, for parents to opt students out of testing in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11. Requests for opt-outs must be submitted in writing to the school principal by the student’s parents. We do not offer this option at other grades except in certain circumstances, such as medical issues. Below is the link to the letter explaining all of the details and guidelines.