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West Covina, Calif., School Assesses Kindergarteners' Progress with Tests.

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| January 13, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 1999 Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

By Terry Webster, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jan. 13--Testing has trickled down to kindergarten, nudging aside finger painting, snacks and nap time.

It is reading, mathematics, character education and standards-based tests for youngsters at California School in West Covina.

For the first time, kindergartners at the elementary school are taking tests the West Covina Unified School District designed to assess student progress.

"At first the teachers were a little nervous about it," said Principal Mary Donielson. "But it's important for us to know where the children are at."

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