Students at Smythe Academy Middle School came up with a creative way to encourage their peers to do well on the upcoming California Standardized Tests by making a music video.
The middle school's after-school coordinator, Isabel Robelo, came up with the idea for students to make a music video that will motivate all students to study hard and become proficient on their standardized tests, which begin May 1.
"This is an awesome demonstration of what can happen when we all work together," said Smythe Academy Principal William Brown in a written statement. "We started this journey toward school wide proficiency and our school community has embraced it."
Smythe Academy's after-school program and the arts and music department crafted the music video in just a few days after weeks of preparation.
Teachers at the school are playing the music video in their classrooms, but the video is also being circulated throughout the district because of its inspirational message.
The middle school, composed of about 425 students from Del Paso Heights and Gardenland, has an Academic Performance Index score of 804 out of 1,000.
"Our community is very supportive, our kids work hard and give their best every day," said Brown. "We are so grateful for what we have here and hope that this work motivates others."