Assessment Calendar
| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
| TCAP End of Course |
Fall
Dec. 2-19, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
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Spring
April 14- May 6, 2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 14- May 2, 2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 14 -May 6, 2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
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Spring
March 10-April 25, 2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
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ACT
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Fall Senior Testing
First Window: October 1-4 & 7-11
Second Window: Oct.15-18 & 21-25
Third Window: Oct. 29-Nov. 1 & 4-8
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing
First Window: March 11-14 & March 17-21
Second Window: March 25-28 & 31, April 1-4
Third Window: April 8-11
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
| NAEP |
Spring
Jan. 27- March 28, 2025
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Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels | Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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WIDA
Access for ELS
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Spring
Feb 3- March 28, 2025
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Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. | Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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SAT
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Spring
March 2025
April 2025
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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Optional Assessments
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Administration Window
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Purpose | Results |
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Grade 2*
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Spring
2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.*
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Spring
2025
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
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Aimsweb
Grades K-10
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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement. |
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
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Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
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The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. | The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. | |
| School Net |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking | Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
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| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
| TCAP End of Course |
Fall
Nov. 27-Dec. 14, 2023
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
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Spring
April 15-30, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 15-30, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 15-May 3, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
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Spring
March 11-April 26, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
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ACT
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Fall Senior Testing
First Window: October 3-5 & 10-12
Second Window: Oct.17-19 & 24-26
Third Window: Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & 7-9
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing
First Window: March 12-15 & March 18-22
Second Window:Oct.17-19 & 24-26
Third Window: Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & 7-9
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
| NAEP |
Fall
Nov. 6-17, 2024
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Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels | Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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WIDA
Access for ELS
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Spring
Feb 14-April 1, 2024
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Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. | Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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SAT
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Spring
March 2024
April 2024
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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Optional Assessments
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Administration Window
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Purpose | Results |
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Grade 2*
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Spring
April 15-April 29, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.*
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Spring
March 11-April 26, 2024
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
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Aimsweb
Grades K-10
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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement. |
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
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Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
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The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. | The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. | |
| School Net |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking | Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
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| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
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Aimsweb
Grades K-10
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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement. |
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
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Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
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The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. | The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. | |
| School Net |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking | Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
| MAP Data |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic
needs. State Benchmarking
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Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
| TCAP End of Course |
Fall
Nov. 29-Dec. 16, 2021
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
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Spring
April 18-May 6, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 18-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 18-May 6, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
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Spring
March 14-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
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ACT
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Fall Senior Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Oct. 5
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 5-8 & Oct. 11-15
Make-up (Paper): Oct. 19
Make-up Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 19-22 & 25
Emergency (Paper): Nov. 2
Emergency Accommodations (Paper): Nov. 2-5 & 8
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Mar. 1, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper)
Mar. 1-4 & Mar. 7-11
Standard Online (Paper): Mar. 15, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 15-18 & Mar. 21-25
Standard (Paper): Mar. 29, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 29-31 & April 1, 4-8
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing (Online)
Standard & ACT- Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 1-3 & Mar. 8-10
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 15-17 & Mar. 22-24
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 29-31 & April 5-7
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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SAT
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Fall
October 13, 2021
October 28, 2021
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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| NAEP |
Winter/Spring
Jan. 10-March 18, 2022
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Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels | Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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WIDA
Access for ELS
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Spring
Feb 14-April 1, 2022
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Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. | Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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SAT
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Spring
March 2, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 13, 2022
April 26, 2022
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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Optional Assessments
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Administration Window
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Purpose | Results |
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Grade 2*
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Spring
April 18-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.*
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Spring
March 14-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
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Aimsweb
Grades K-10
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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual instruction. This assessment is a state graduation requirement. |
Formative results are
reported to parents upon
request and /or at student/teacher/parent meetings.
|
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Citizenship
Assessment
Grades 9-12
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The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. | The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. | |
| School Net |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. State Benchmarking | Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
| MAP Data |
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic
needs. State Benchmarking
|
Scores are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
| Required Assessments | Administration Window | Purpose | Results |
| TCAP End of Course |
Fall
Nov. 29-Dec. 16, 2021
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course
(Computer-Based)
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Spring
April 18-May 6, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 3-5
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 18-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP ACH Grades 6-8
(Paper-Based)
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Spring
April 18-May 6, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth achievement | When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt.
Grades 3-11
(MSAA & Science/Social Studies)
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Spring
March 14-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students' grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction.
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ACT
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Fall Senior Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Oct. 5
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 5-8 & Oct. 11-15
Make-up (Paper): Oct. 19
Make-up Accommodations (Paper):
Oct. 19-22 & 25
Emergency (Paper): Nov. 2
Emergency Accommodations (Paper): Nov. 2-5 & 8
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing (Paper)
Standard (Paper): Mar. 1, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper)
Mar. 1-4 & Mar. 7-11
Standard Online (Paper): Mar. 15, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 15-18 & Mar. 21-25
Standard (Paper): Mar. 29, 2022
Initial Accommodations (Paper):
Mar. 29-31 & April 1, 4-8
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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ACT
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Spring Testing (Online)
Standard & ACT- Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 1-3 & Mar. 8-10
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 15-17 & Mar. 22-24
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online):
Mar. 29-31 & April 5-7
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
|
Scores are available on-line through ACT websites |
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SAT
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Fall
October 13, 2021
October 28, 2021
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
|
Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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| NAEP |
Winter/Spring
Jan. 10-March 18, 2022
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Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject grade levels | Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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WIDA
Access for ELS
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Spring
Feb 14-April 1, 2022
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Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. | Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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SAT
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Spring
March 2, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 13, 2022
April 26, 2022
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Used as an achievement
test that assesses student academic readiness for college
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Scores are available on-line through
SAT websites
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Optional Assessments
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Administration Window
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Purpose | Results |
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Grade 2*
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Spring
April 18-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.*
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Spring
March 14-April 29, 2022
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Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. | This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
2020-2021 Assessment Calendar
Jackson County Schools
State Assessment Calendar
May 2020-21
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Required Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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TCAP End of Course |
Fall—Nov. 30- Dec 17 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course |
Spring April 12 – May 6 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP Grades 3-8 |
Spring April 12-May 6 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt. Grades 3-11 (MSAA & Science/Social Studies |
Spring April 15-May 30 (Tentative) |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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College Ready Testing (ACT/SAT) |
Fall/Spring Spt 22-25 & Sept 28-Oct 2 March 2 March 9-12 March 15-19 March 16-19, 22-26 |
Used as an achievement test that assesses student academic readiness for college. |
Scores are available on-line through ACT/SAT websites. |
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Required Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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NAEP |
Winter/Spring Jan. 28-March 15 |
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject & grade levels |
Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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ACCESS for ELs |
Spring Feb. 16-April 2 (Tentative) |
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. |
Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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Optional Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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Grade 2* |
Spring April 12-May 6 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. |
This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.* |
Spring March 15-April 30 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. |
This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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*Participation in the Grade 2 operational assessment is a district option and includes the alternate assessment.
**Participation is limited to seniors who took the ACT as a junior.
Jackson County Schools
County Assessment Calendar
May 2020-21
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Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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Universal Screening |
Fall Winter Spring Grades K-10 |
Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual student instruction. |
Formative results are reported to parents upon request and/or at student/teacher/parent meetings. |
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Citizenship Assessment |
Grades 9-12 |
This assessment is a state graduation requirement. The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. |
The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. |
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District Developed Math Benchmarks |
At the end of each grading period. |
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. |
Scores are not used for a grade, but are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |
2019-2020 Assessment Calendar
Jackson County Schools
State Assessment Calendar
May 2019-20
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Required Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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TCAP End of Course |
Fall—Dec. 2-19 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP End of Course |
Spring April 13-May 8 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP Grades 3-8 |
Spring April 13-May 8 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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TCAP-Alt. Grades 3-11 (MSAA & Science/Social Studies |
Spring March 16-May 8 (Tentative) |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement |
When received from TDOE, scores are used as part of students’ grade. This information is also used to guide student instruction. |
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College Ready Testing (ACT/SAT) |
Fall/Spring Oct. 16 March 4 March 25 April 7 April 27 |
Used as an achievement test that assesses student academic readiness for college. |
Scores are available on-line through ACT/SAT websites. |
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Required Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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NAEP |
Winter/Spring Jan. 28-March 15 |
Compares, by state, student achievement in specific subject & grade levels |
Used to make academic comparisons and set national education goals |
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ACCESS for ELs |
Spring Feb. 17-April 3 (Tentative) |
Used to measure English language proficiency levels. One of the factors in determining student EL services. |
Distributed when received from TDOT. Results are not used for grading purposes. |
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Optional Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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Grade 2* |
Spring April 13-May 8 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. |
This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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Grade 2 Alt.* |
Spring March 16-May 8 |
Used as a summative data point for student growth & achievement. Used as a baseline for future State Assessment Scores. |
This information is used to guide future student instruction. |
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ACT Senior Retake** |
Fall ACT has not yet posted these dates. |
Used as an achievement test that assesses student academic readiness for college. |
Scores are available on-line through ACT/SAT websites. |
*Participation in the Grade 2 operational assessment is a district option and includes the alternate assessment.
**Participation is limited to seniors who took the ACT as a junior.
Jackson County Schools
County Assessment Calendar
May 2019-20
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Assessments |
Administration Window |
Purpose |
Results |
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Universal Screening |
Fall Winter Spring Grades K-10 |
Mandated by the state to provide a snapshot into student academic performance throughout the School Year. Results are used to guide individual student instruction. |
Formative results are reported to parents upon request and/or at student/teacher/parent meetings. |
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Citizenship Assessment |
Grades 9-12 |
This assessment is a state graduation requirement. The test is administered to all students until the requirement is met. |
The results MAY be used as student grade. This is determined at the building level. |
|
District Developed Math Benchmarks |
At the end of each grading period. |
Scores are used to guide instruction as well as individual student academic needs. |
Scores are not used for a grade, but are used to help teachers help students become successful on high stakes state testing. |