Gardendale Separate Day School

We’re happy to announce that our 2025-26 School Improvement Plan has been approved and is now available!

View it here: https://cims2.floridacims.org/public_access/5/schools/0089
Printed copies are also available in the main office.

9/4/25

Subject: Florida FAST Progress Monitoring Results Now Available:

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are writing to inform you that your child’s results from the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring are now available.

FAST assessments are administered three times each school year (PM1, PM2, and PM3) and provide valuable insight into your child’s progress in Reading and Mathematics based on Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. These results help both families and educators track academic growth and tailor instruction to meet each student's needs.
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📊 What’s Included in the Report:
• Your child’s scores from the most recent FAST progress monitoring window
• Performance level and expectations
• Progress comparison to previous assessments (if applicable)
• Highlights of strengths and areas for growth
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🔍 How to Access the Results:
You can view your child’s FAST results by visiting the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal:
🔗 https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/
🛡️ You’ll need the secure access code provided by your child’s school. If you do not have this code, please contact us.

If you prefer a printed copy or need help accessing the portal, please reach out to Summer Hammond at 321-350-8765 or at hammond.summern@brevardschools.org
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🌐 Language Support:
If you need help translating your child’s FAST scores or would like to receive information in another language, we are happy to assist. Please contact [Designated ESOL or Bilingual Liaison/Staff Member] at [Phone/Email], and we will ensure you receive translated materials or interpretation support.
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🧭 Understanding the Scores:
• FAST assessments do not affect report card grades
• They are one part of a bigger picture that includes classwork, projects, and teacher feedback
• The results help us personalize support and instruction for your child
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🏠 How You Can Help at Home:
• Talk with your child about their progress in a positive, encouraging way
• Support reading and math skills with daily practice
• Stay in touch with your child’s teacher about areas needing extra support
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🗓️ What’s Next:
Teachers are reviewing these results to guide instruction for the rest of the year. If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss your child’s performance, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Thank you for being an essential partner in your child’s success.

Warm regards,
Danielle Poley
Gardendale Separate Day School
321-350-8765

Please click on the link below for our FY25 Title 1 Program Evaluation and survey: https://aptg.co/yKXjqz

Dear Parent/Guardian The Florida Assessment of Student Learning (FAST) is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times a year to track your student’s progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards throughout the school year. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student’s score[s] the PM3 administration of the FAST ELA Reading and Mathematics are now available on the Family Portal. You will access the Family Portal at www.FLFAST.org. [Please see the attachment on how to access the TIDE student score]. These results are for informational purposes only and should be used to identify areas that may need additional instruction and support. Each progress monitoring test covers the full “test blueprint,” meaning that all content expectations for that subject and grade level are assessed. Therefore, for PM1, your student may not be at grade level; however, this does not necessarily indicate that a student is not on track to succeed. It is important for teachers and families to understand that PM1 information is intended to provide baseline results; once your student participates in PM2 and PM3, you will be able to track the progress your student made throughout the school year. For more information about student scores or the Family Portal, please visit http://flfast.org/families.html If you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Ms. Hart at hart.sophia@brevardschools.org.

Gardendale's Annual Title 1 Meeting Power Point is available for viewing. Click on the "About Us Tab" and select Title 1.

On 10/25/24, the Brevard County School Board approved Gardendale Separate Day School’s Schoolwide Improvement Plan which also serves as our Title I plan. Please take a minute to review our school’s plan at https://www.brevardschools.org/o/gsds/page/title-i. Copies of this document will be made available upon request and if you would like the document translated, please contact Matthew Dugan or our front office staff.

Our 24-25 Parent Family Engagement Plan is available for viewing on our website under About Us < Title 1 Page.

Our FY24 Title 1 Program Evaluation is available for viewing in our Website under About Us>Title I Page.

To finish out faculty appreciation week our administration treated our staff to a delicious lunch! May 10, 2024