LPH students are preparing for the upcoming computer-based Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) exam scheduled for early September. The testing window begins with the 9th and 10th Reading assessment on September 1st and September 2nd. If your student needs to take the FAST ELA Reading Retake to meet graduation requirements, the assessment will be administered on September 22, 2026.
The baseline assessments monitor student progress and establish academic benchmarks early in the school year. Detailed information regarding session lengths, specific daily schedules, and score distribution timelines can be found on the applicable Fact Sheets posted to the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal. Florida Statewide Assessments Portal. To help families prepare, the online testing platform is accessible for home practice. Students and parents can interact with the testing environment, review computer-based sample items, and access released test materials at https://flfast.org/families.html
Please review the following policies with your student before testing: