During the upcoming Flu and Cold season

Hand Washing

• Use soap and warm running water
• Scrub hands vigorously
• Wash
  • Back of hands
  • Wrist
  • Between fingers
  • Under fingernails
• Rinse well
• Dry hands with a paper towel
• Turn off the water with the paper towel, not bare hands
• Wash hands before and after eating and after visiting the restroom

Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

• Visit the doctor regularly
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
• Drink plenty of water
• Regularly disinfect surfaces
• Wash hands often
• Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
• Get a good night's sleep
• Utilize umbrellas, warm clothing and rain boots.
• Arrange for relatives, friends or neighbors to take your child to school in case of your illness or an emergency.

Before the test:

• Mark the testing day(s) on your calendar.
• Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your brain and body need rest to perform at their best!
• Eat a healthy breakfast to ensure your brain is working at its best.
• Wake up early and get to school on time.
• When getting ready, wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the day's weather.

During the test:

• Relax and do your best.
• Have a positive attitude - this goes a long way toward being successful.
• Read and pay careful attention to all directions.
• Read each passage and accompanying questions thoroughly
• keep your eyes focused on your own device.
• Don't change an answer unless absolutely necessary. Your first choice is usually correct.
• Don't get upset or frustrated if stuck on a question. Reread the question again, and then solve it as best you can. Take your best educated guess if need be.
• Use the process of elimination to help you choose the correct answer in multiple-choice questions.
• Don't worry if others finish before you. Instead, focus on the test in front of you.
• Go back and review your answers before completing the test. Make sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes.