state testing?

[chic xx chic]

Hi. :] im in 8th grade and around april 28th is the state testing.
the GEPA stuff.
well. when my back hurts a lot like it has lately, i bring a pillow around and use it for my back when i sit.
however, during the testing which is for 4 days for long periods of time, i am not allowed to bring anything into the room other than my pencils.
so what should i do?
like i dont have a 504 plan thingy.

=P

[2kids]

You or your parent need to speak to the School's Testing Coordinator (STC) to resolve the issue and alleviate your concern. This person is usually an administrator, like the Assistant Principal. I am sure a pillow is allowed. I am a middle school teacher. I just coordinated and administered two weeks of testing for the Maryland state test within our school. We definitely would have let a student use a pillow if that is something which is needed. Remember, teachers want students to score high on these tests. We don't want students to be physically uncomfortable. If for some strange reason they are concerned about the pillow, your doctor could fax at letter stating this is necessary for your health. It's no big deal.

Just don't write any questions or answers on the pillow before you leave the testing room.

[spine'[chicka]]

2kids is right. In my eyes, your health comes before education and what the state wants. You should definitely talk to a principal, teacher, or any other school official and see if maybe there's any sort of adjustments they can make. Otherwise, you might end up super sore, and NO test is worth that.

Good Luck, and Do WELL On That Test!

[chic xx chic]

i asked my teachers who talked to the principal and he said that nothing is permitted in the rooms.
should i try getting a doctor note?