Testing
The annual state testing window for Math, English Language Arts, and Science is April 16 - May 21. If you have any questions or concerns regarding state testing, please contact Lena Tsaoussis (tsaoussisl@gibsonek.org). Below is an explanation of who needs to test and when:
Twelfth Grade Students
Students who have not met their Graduation Pathway in English Language Arts and/or Math will take these assessments this spring. Families will receive an email if a student needs to take the ELA or Math assessment this spring. Families can also login to Skyward and select Educational Milestones to see if the Graduation Pathway is listed as "Met."
Tuesday, April 16 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Thursday, April 18 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, April 23 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Thursday, April 25 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Eleventh Grade Students
ALL 11th grade students take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment in Science (WCAS) on one day.
Tuesday, May 21 | Science (WCAS) | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
11th grade students who did not pass the English Language Arts or Math assessments last fall will take these assessments this spring. Families will receive an email if a student needs to take the ELA or Math assessment this spring. Families can also login to Skyward and select Test Scores and SBA ELA/MATH HS to see fall scores (Level 3 or 4 is passing).
Tuesday, April 16 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Thursday, April 18 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, April 23 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Thursday, April 25 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Tenth Grade Students
ALL 10th grade students take the Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Math over a total of 4 days.
Tuesday, April 30 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Thursday, May 2 | SBA Math | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, May 14 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Thursday, May 16 | SBA English Language Arts | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Ninth Grade Students
No state assessments this spring
Make-Up Testing
Students who miss a testing date will complete make-up testing on May 9, 23, or 28.
Students and families who would like to familiarize themselves with the format or practice assessment items, can go to OSPI’s practice test site (be sure to select the grade level of the assessment).
If you would like more information about Washington State assessments, please visit OSPI’s website.