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State & School Assessments

Student testing

 

Testing at Williamsburg Academy of Colorado

We conduct several types of assessments each year to support and guide students. Review this page for everything you need to know!

Star Math and Language Arts & Writing Roadmap Assessments

  • Who: All WAC students
  • When: September, January, April
  • Where: Assignments in Math and Language Arts Classes (For students with no math or L.A. course, these assignments will be found in their WAC Hub course)
  • Purpose: Tracks progress and helps tailor academic support
  • Opt-Out: Not allowed

CoGAT Testing

  • Who: 6th-grade students
  • When: October
  • Where: Online (outside of class time)
  • Purpose: Identifies gifted learners for specialized support and learning plans
  • Opt-Out: Allowed

WIDA Testing

  • Who: All potential WAC ELL Students
  • When: September/October
  • Where: In person, throughout Colorado
  • Purpose: Supports ELL students’ learning needs
  • Opt-Out: Not allowed

ACCESS Testing

  • Who: All WAC ELL Students
  • When: November - January
  • Where: In person, throughout Colorado
  • Purpose: Supports ELL students’ learning needs
  • Opt-Out: Not allowed

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)

State Assessment Info for Parents

  • Who: Students in grades 6–8 & 11
  • When: April
  • Where: Select In-person locations throughout Colorado
  • Purpose: Measures mastery of state standards and critical skills
  • Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.
Testing Breakdown:
  • 6th & 7th Grade: Two full days (six sections)
  • 8th Grade: Three full days (nine sections)
  • 11th Grade: Half-day (two sections)

PSAT

  • Who: Grades 9 & 10
  • When: April
  • Where: In-person at select Colorado locations
  • Purpose: Evaluates academic progress and college readiness
  • Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.

SAT

  • Who: Grade 11
  • When: March (weekend testing) or April (WAC session)
  • Where: In-person at select Colorado locations
  • Purpose: College entrance exam and graduation readiness indicator
  • Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.
Details:
  • Two sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
  • Scoring: 400–1600 (optional essay adds 50 minutes)
  • Duration: Three hours
 

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