35 Weber St. W.

, Unit A
Kitchener, ON, Canada N2H 3Z1
519-578-3660
info@wcdsb.ca

January 16, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Students in Grade 7 in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board will be administered
the Canadian Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (CAT-4) between April 10 - 17, 2024.

The CAT-4 is a national standardized achievement test designed to measure

achievement in the basic skills commonly taught in schools across Canada. The specific
skill areas in which your child will be assessed include language arts, reading and
mathematics. The CAT-4 takes approximately four hours to complete over a three-day
period.

The CAT-4 will provide information for parents, students, teachers and administrators
about how well students perform in the basic skill areas. This information will be used to
provide direction for curriculum and program delivery at the system, school, and
individual student levels.

If you wish your child to not participate in the testing, please contact your child’s school
principal by March 28, 2024.

We ask that you ensure your child is well rested and if at all possible avoid
appointments during this time. If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Kelly Roberts (WCDSB Research Coordinator) at Kelly.Roberts@wcdsb.ca.

Sincerely,

Tammy Sica
Tammy Sica
Principal