DeSoto ISD Shares STAAR Success Tips

DeSoto ISD Offers Tips to Soar Towards Success on STAAR
Posted on 04/02/2025
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The DeSoto Independent School District is sharing tips for families as state assessments approach. Assessments should be framed as an opportunity for scholars to demonstrate learning and not a pass or fail test in order to reframe scholars’ perception and engagement during the upcoming testing periods.


See the upcoming schedule below:


Regardings tips to support student success, DeSoto ISD offers the following:

Tip #5 – Strengthen Foundation

Ensure students are present daily to participate in STAAR boot camps.

Have your student access and complete an online practice test.

Encourage your student to ask the teacher questions to clear up any misconceptions after the practice test. 

Stay Informed – Learn about the STAAR test format, dates, and requirements to support your child effectively. 

Tip #4 – Provide Academic and Emotional Support

Write a note of encouragement to your student.

Communicate with teachers

Post positive affirmations around your home.

Have students identify their strengths to boost self-esteem.

Tip #3 – Reinforce healthy habits

Ensure Proper Sleep and Nutrition

Incorporate breaks and relaxation

Encourage positive thinking

Tip #2 – Test Week Readiness 

Ensure the school issued device is fully charged and you have the power cord.

Bring a pencil.

Check that the testing app is on the device.

Prepare the night before – school uniforms, 

Tip #1 – Day of the test- Know before you go

Get up early and eat breakfast on the morning of the test.

Know the testing schedule and what test you will need to take. 

High School students need to know their individual testing status for graduation purposes. 

Keep the morning stress-free.

Arrive at school on time with your school issued testing device and power cord.

For more information about the DeSoto Independent School District visit DeSotoISD.org.