Assessment in St. Vrain Valley Schools
St. Vrain Valley Schools utilizes assessment data and additional data resources to identify ways to improve student achievement. The goal is to provide rich learning opportunities that engage students and prepare them for success in the 21st century.
Detailed information about Colorado’s assessment program can be found on the Colorado Department of Education Assessment page at http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/generalinfo.
Definitions:
ACCESS for ELs is a large-scale English language proficiency assessment given annually to kindergarten through 12th graders who have been identified as English Learners (EL). It provides educators and parents information about the English language proficiency level in the language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) includes assessments for English language arts (ELA), math, science and social studies.
CoAlt is an alternative test in science and social studies for special education students who are working toward alternate standards.
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment program designed to measure what students with significant cognitive disabilities know and can do in ELA and math.
SAT is a college entrance exam.
PSAT is a college readiness test with sections in reading/writing and math.
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) is the PSAT qualifying test for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Approximately 1.6 million high school students enter the program each year.
DIBELS 8th (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) is a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of literacy skills.
iReady is an adaptive diagnostic assessment that pinpoints students’ needs down to the sub-skill level in math and reading.
DRDP-K is a child observation assessment that supports teachers in observing, documenting, and reflecting on children’s learning, development and progress during the transitional kindergarten and kindergarten years.
Elementary School Assessment Schedule 2023-2024
ACCESS for ELLs (1-12): January 16 – 18, 2024 (Reading and Listening must be first)
Full Window: January 8 – February 9, 2024
CMAS:
April 9 – 26, 2023 (official state window)
ELA & Math – Grades 3-5
Science – Grade 5
CoAlt DLM (ELA/Math) and CoAlt (Science) – Grades 3-5
ELEMENTARY:
Grades 3-5: Unit Times (do not include time to log in and read directions):
ELA Units 1, 2, 3 – 90 minutes each
Math Units 1, 2, 3 – 65 minutes each
Science (gr. 5) Units 1, 2, 3 – 80 minutes each
| 4/8 No Testing | 4/9 Unit 1 Math – 3, 4, 5 CoAlt/DLM window (4/9-4/25) | 4/10 Unit 2 Math – 3, 4, 5 | 4/11 Unit 3 Math – 3, 4, 5 | 4/12 Unit 1 ELA – 3, 4, 5 |
| 4/15 Unit 2 ELA – 3, 4, 5 | 4/16 Unit 3 ELA – 3, 4, 5 | 4/17 Unit 1 Science – 5 | 4/18 Unit 2 Science – 5 | 4/19 Unit 3 Science – 5 |
| 4/22 Makeups | 4/23 Makeups | 4/24 Makeups | 4/25 Makeups | 4/26 Non-Student Contact Day |
Middle School Assessment Schedule 2023-2024
ACCESS for ELLs (1-12): January 16 – 18, 2024 (Reading and Listening must be first)
Full Window: January 8 – February 9, 2024
CMAS:
April 9 – April 26, 2024 (official state window)
ELA & Math – Grades 6-8
Science – Grade 8
CoAlt DLM (ELA/Math) and CoAlt (Science) – Grades 6-8
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Grades 6-8: Unit Times (do not include time to log in and read directions):
ELA Units 1, 2, 3 – 110 minutes each
Math Units 1, 2, 3 – 65 minutes each
Science (gr. 8) Units 1, 2, 3 – 80 minutes each
| 4/8 No Testing | 4/9 Unit 1 Math – 6, 7, 8 COAlt/DLM window (4/9-4/25) | 4/10 Unit 2 Math – 6, 7, 8 | 4/11 Unit 3 Math – 6, 7, 8 | 4/12 Unit 1 ELA – 6, 7, 8 |
| 4/15 Unit 2 ELA – 6, 7, 8 | 4/16 Unit 3 ELA – 6, 7, 8 | 4/17 Unit 1 Science – 8 | 4/18 Unit 2 Science – 8 | 4/19 Unit 3 Science – 8 |
| 4/22 Makeups | 4/23 Makeups | 4/24 Makeups | 4/25 Last Day for CMAS Makeups | 4/26 Non-Student Contact Day |
High School Assessment Schedule 2023-2024
11th Grade NMSQT: October 11, 2023
PSAT Practice Test for 9th and 10th grades, Asynchronous Learning Day
ACCESS for ELLs (1-12): January 16 – 18, 2024 (Reading and Listening must be first)
Full Window: January 8 – February 9, 2024
P/SAT Practice Tests: February 14, 2024
9th, 10th, & 11th grades, (Asynchronous Learning Day)
CMAS (DLM & COAlt): April 9, 2024 – April 26, 2024
Science 11 Primary Test Date: April 17, 2024 Science Unit 1 & 2 – 50 minutes each
Make-up Window until April 25, 2024
Grades 9 & 10 PSAT: (2 hours)
Primary Test Date: April 11, 2024
Make-up Window until April 25, 2024
Full Window: April 15 – 26
Grade 11 SAT: (2 hours)
Primary Test Date: April 10, 2024
Make-up Window until April 25, 2024
Full Window: April 8 – 26
AP Testing: (varies between 2-3 hours per exam)
Primary Window: May 6 – 17, 2024.
Late Window: May 22 – 24, 2024
| 4/8 No testing | 4/9 Testing Window Begins DLM/CoAlt window (4/9 – 4/25) | 4/10 SAT-11th | 4/11 PSAT- 9th/10th | 4/12 |
| 4/15 (P/SAT Makeup window 4/15-4/25) | 4/16 | 4/17 Unit 1&2 CMAS Science-11th | 4/18 (CMAS makeup window begins 4/18-4/25) | 4/19 |
| 4/22 (Makeup window 4/15-4/25) | 4/23 (Makeup window 4/15-4/25) | 4/24 (Makeup window 4/15-4/25) | 4/25 Final Day for CMAS Science, SAT, & PSAT Make-ups | 4/26 Non-Student Contact Day |
*April 10 and April 11 are asynchronous instructional days for only high school students – (only students testing attend school)