Assessment

Washington students take state and federal tests regularly to assess their learning growth as well as the progress of the educational system as a whole. State tests include the following:

  • Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA): English language arts (ELA) and math tests for students in grades 3–8 and 10 for federal and state accountability. The high school ELA and math assessments can be used to meet a student's graduation pathway requirement. March-May
  • Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS): Science test for grades 5, 8, and 11 required for federal and state accountability.  March-May
  • Washington - Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM): ELA, math, and science alternate assessments for students in grades 3–11 with significant cognitive disabilities documented in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) for federal and state accountability. The high school ELA and math assessments can be used to meet a student's graduation pathway requirement.   Jan-May
  • Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Skills (WaKIDS): This program helps bring families, teachers, and early learning providers together to support each kindergarten student's learning and transition into public schools.  Sept. Oct. 
  • WIDA ScreenerUsed to determine initial eligibility for ELD services for English learners in grades K–12. Jan-April
  • Annual WIDA ACCESS Assessments: For all students in grades K–12 who qualify for English language development (ELD) services to determine which students remain eligible to continue receiving ELD services. Jan-April
  • WIDA Alternate ACCESS: For students in grades K–12 with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for English language development (ELD) services to determine which students remain eligible to continue receiving ELD services.  Jan-April
For students that live in the Port Townsend School District that are engaging in a home school program,  you may be able to take these assessments on our campuses.  Please reach out to the school that corresponds to your student's grade level.  

K-5 Salish Coast Elementary (360) 379-4535
6-8 Blue Heron Middle School (360) 379-4540
9-12 Port Townsend High School (360) 680-5645
OCEAN K-12 Alternative School (360 680-5750

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