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2026 Georgia Milestones Information

Hello Panther Families!

Please see information regarding the upcoming Georgia Milestones for students in Grades 3-5.

Milestones assessments are designed to provide information about how well students are mastering grade level content standards.

We will be in “testing mode” throughout our building from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM each morning during the testing window, and we will not be accepting volunteers or visitors during that time.

Our Specials schedule will also be modified on testing days. 3rd grade will attend Specials from 10:20 – 11:05 AM and 2nd grade will attend Specials from 8:00 – 8:45 AM.

Below, you will find the Milestones testing schedule for our 3rd-5th grade students.

Parents often ask….what can I do to help my student?

Students who are prepared, calm, and rested perform better on tests. Here are some of the many ways to help your student approach Georgia Milestones in a relaxed, positive way:

  • Encourage your student to follow directions carefully, avoid careless errors, and review work.
  • Explain the purpose of the tests. The assessments give students an opportunity to show what they have learned in school. They also give teachers information that helps them plan instruction.
  • Point out that some items may be more difficult than others.  They only need to do their best using strategies they have been taught in class.

Most importantly….

  • Be certain your student gets plenty of sleep and has a healthy breakfast and lunch. Taking tests is hard work for many students and can require a lot of energy.
  • Be certain your student your student is at school on time. Rushing and worrying about being late could affect performance on the tests.

Students should be in their classrooms by 7:40AM to get prepared to start the testing period on time.

Technology:

*Only testing devices (FCS laptops) will be allowed in the testing rooms.

*Smart watches, Kids Apple Watch, Fitbits, cell phones, and ALL other electronic devices are NOT allowed in the testing rooms.

Please Note: 

*Personal communication devices are not allowed in schools for students for PreK – 5. ( This includes Smartwatches, Kids Apple Watch, etc.)  Please ensure these items remain at home. 

*These items are not allowed in the testing rooms. Items will be collected and can be held for parent pickup. 

For more information regarding the Georgia Milestones Assessment as well as links to resources, study guides, and online practice tools, click HERE to access our Georgia Milestones 2026 Informational Smore.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our School Test Coordinator, Wendy Wilson @ wilsonwm@fultonschools.org.