The Texas Education Agency has mandated annual fitness testing for the state of Texas for all students 3rd-12th grades.  The TEA has selected FITNESSGRAM to serve as teh state-wide fitness assessment tool in which all school districts will administer the required tests

FITNESSGRAM was developed by The Cooper Institute to facilitate communicating fitness testing results to students and parents.  The assessment measures three components of health-related physical fitness using criterion referenced standards, called Healthy Fitness Zones, to determine students' fitness levels based on what is optimal for good health.  The three components that have been identified as important to overall health and function:
1.  Aerobic Capacity
2.  Body Composition
3.  Muscular Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable attire and gym shoes for the testing day.  Parents may contact the individual campus for a copy of their child's results.  Composite results for Northwest ISD will be sent to the Texas Education Agency as required by law.

Testing Calendar 2010-2011

Campus	Testing Dates
Middle Schools	November 15-19, 2010 - All 6th, 7th, & 8th  grade physical education students will test during their assigned class period. November 18, 2010 - All students that are not enrolled in an activity class will test during 1st period. November 15-December 17, 2010 - Testing window for 7th & 8th grade athletics.
Byron Nelson High School	November 18-19, 2010 - Testing window for all students.  Testing specifics will be available on campus page.
Northwest High School	October 13, 2010 - All seniors will test during the school day. December 15-17, 2010 -  Testing window for 9th-11th grade students & 12th grade students who missed October date.  Testing specifics will be available on campus page.
Steele Accelerated High School	November 15-16, 2010 - Testing window for all students.
Elementary Schools	February 22 - March 11, 2011 - Testing window for elementary students.

FITNESSGRAM INFORMATION