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Now Accepting Group Testing Signups for Oregon City
Hello Parents, The 2019 testing season is just around the corner! We’re pleased to let you know that we are currently accepting signups for testing at our Oregon City campus. Each of the group testing opportunities conducted at Basic Skills will take place on Saturdays, on a first come first serve basis. Both morning and…
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If you hosted a Christmas dinner earlier this week, maybe you felt like collapsing afterward. I know I did, and my wife was the one who did most of the work. I took the day off before our get together and dedicated my time to whatever tasks she needed me to do. Doing so helped…
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Testing Season has Begun!
Hello Home School Families, Testing season is in full swing. I wanted to make you aware of the various testing opportunities, both in-person and remote, available to you this year. First, in-person group achievement test dates and locations are shown below. We’re pleased to offer some new locations this year. To sign up, contact the…