Most parents that had a child take the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) this year have received a letter in the mail with their child’s id and password for accessing the FCAT results. The FCAT is extremely important to 10th graders because if they do not pass it by the end of their senior year they will not be able to obtain a regular diploma. The Florida Department of Education is now allowing high school students who have not passed the FCAT to use their SAT or Act score in place of their FCAT score. Of course, students must achieve a minimum score on the ACT or SAT for the results to be accepted in place of the FCAT. 10th graders can continue to take the FCAT until they pass. You should talk to your child’s guidance counselor to find out what the exact test dates will be and what you can do to help your child pass the FCAT.
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