Registration is closed for 2024 Testing.
HERI testing is conducted by Florida Certified Teachers. This test may be used to fulfill your annual evaluation requirement. (Testing results are valid for one year from testing date.)
2024 HERI Year End Group Standardized Testing Registration is OPEN!
(Link is below.)
Location: Lakewood United Methodist Church, 6133 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217 đź—ş
Please do not call the church office. Their staff does not have group testing information.
Testing Dates & Times
Grades 1-8: test on both April 22 & 23, 2024 & Grades 9-12: only test on April 22, 2024
Monday, April 22 AND Tuesday, April 23, 2024: 1st through 8th grades (test both Monday & Tuesday)
Monday, April 22, 2024: 9th through 12th grades (test Monday ONLY) (THIS IS A CHANGE MADE LAST YEAR)
Check-In opens at 8:30am.
Testing will begin promptly at 9am each day. Please be on location no later than 8:45am.
1st-8th graders will test BOTH Monday & Tuesday.
9th-12th graders will test ONLY on Monday.
Due to the fact testing end times will vary anywhere from 12:00pm-12:30pm (sometimes earlier), depending on the grade level, it’s very important you check the specific end time that will be posted on the wall chart by grade the days of testing. If you have multiple children please be on site for the earliest child’s dismissal time. Thank you for your promptness.
*Age at time of group testing must be at least 6 years old as of September 1, 2023
If you’re not a member yet Click here to register for HERI membership (in order to get member price on testing).
See TEST PRICING below for more info.
Testing Details
H.E.R.I. uses the Iowa Assessments Test
Test topics covered: MATH, LANGUAGE ARTS, and READING COMPREHENSION.
All test questions are presented in multiple choice format.
Test administered in paper and pencil test format. Grades 1 through 3 record their answers directly in their test booklets. Grades 4 through 12 record their answers on a separate answer document.
HERI uses Florida Certified Teachers to administer testing and evaluations.
If your child might have a special testing accommodation need (ie: diabetic, wheelchair accessible room etc.) before you register, please contact us by email at herijax@yahoo.com or click here to make HERI aware of the need, as well as, the possibility to accommodate that need. Unfortunately, during group testing, we will not be able to accommodate children with IEP’s needing extra time to complete testing. It’s necessary for us to follow all guidelines for group administration. HERI does provide a Teacher Referral list, available to members, with teachers offering private testing and their fees.
Please Note: It is the family’s responsibility to make sure the test scores meet the required level for whatever purpose you are using them for (PEP, Step Up, Honor Societies, etc.). When testing with H.E.R.I., you will receive your child’s test scores; they will not be sent to any other source except to the parents.
Test Pricing
***REGISTER Early for BEST Price***
HERI MEMBER PRICING:
** EARLY Registration until January 5th. Member Cost: $70 per student. NON-REFUNDABLE.
** NORMAL Registration from January 6th through March 6th. Member Cost: $85 per student. NON- REFUNDABLE.
** LATE Registration from March 7th through April 7th. Member Cost: $100 per student. NON-REFUNDABLE.
HERI NON-MEMBER PRICING:
** EARLY Registration until January 5th. Non-member Cost: $85 per student. NON- REFUNDABLE.
** NORMAL Registration from January 6th through March 6th. Non-member Cost: $100 per student. NON-REFUNDABLE.
** LATE Registration from March 7th through April 7th. Non-member Cost: $115 per student. NON-REFUNDABLE.
Tips and Reminders
Students should be well rested the week before testing; especially the night before. A tired student will have difficulty focusing and/or handling the demands of a test.
Give your student a well-rounded breakfast. Evidence suggests that eating a healthy breakfast really does make the mind alert and active, which will help the student to do their best during testing.
HERI does NOT provide snacks and drinks. Please PROVIDE a snack/drink for your children as they will be given a designated snack time. Neither snacks, drinks, or gum are permitted during testing in the classrooms.
Help your child feel calm and relaxed about the test. On the drive to the testing site, encourage your student. If they feel good about themselves, they will do their best. Pray for peace. Students who are afraid of failing are more likely to become anxious and not perform to their fullest potential. Be relaxed. If you are at peace, the student will be too. Remind your student they will encounter test questions that may be difficult and not yet covered in their schooling– that’s okay. Encourage them to use the process of elimination or “thoughtful guesses” when they are unsure of the correct answer.
Please arrive on time. Testing begins promptly at 9:00am. It is best to arrive by 8:45am, so the student can relax and not feel rushed. If for any reason you arrive late to testing, your student will need to wait for the next sub-test to begin. Please see the information table when you arrive. It will be the responsibility of the parent to contract with a teacher to have the missed sub-test rescheduled; which requires additional fees and must be completed within the scheduled testing dates.
Please provide a sweater or jacket for the student so they can stay comfortable during testing. Also provide a book for the student to read if they finish early. HERI allows the full time allotted for sub-tests and each student will need to stay in the classroom and wait quietly until the test is done.
All phones are to be turned off while a student is in the classroom. If a student’s cell phone rings, beeps, is used, or held, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and forfeit the remainder of their subtest. All electronic handheld games, e-readers, and calculators are not allowed in the classroom.
When you arrive at the testing location, please locate the grade lists (on the wall) and confirm your student’s information. Next, locate the flag of your student’s grade and wait for announcements and their teacher. There will be an information table in the “Family Waiting Area” for questions and concerns. Please advise a volunteer at the information desk if you are not able to stay and leave a contact number. Parents of 1st and 2nd graders are asked to stay on site in the event a child or teacher needs them.
Before you leave the testing location: Due to the fact testing end times will vary anywhere from 12:00pm-12:30pm (sometimes earlier), depending on the grade level, it’s very important you check the specific end time that will be posted on the wall chart by grade the days of testing. If you have multiple children please be on site for the earliest child’s dismissal time. Thank you for your promptness.
Please do not call church offices. Their staff does not have group testing information.
Email: herijax@yahoo.com for more information.
