CMAS Testing

It’s that time of year again for Colorado State testing with CMAS (Colorado Measures for Academic Success) tests for 3^rd through 8^th graders along with PSAT testing for 9^th-10^th graders and SAT testing for 11^th graders. 

 

CMAS is Colorado specific testing and includes science and social studies testing.  Science is taken every year by 5^th, 8^th, and 11^th graders.  Social Studies will be taken once every three years by 4^th, 7^th, and 10^th graders, but the state is not requiring this test for 2024. 

 

This year all of these state assessments will be done in a four-week testing window from April 2^th to April 25^th.  When our students do well on the state assessments, the school can do a better job of attracting funding and staff. Testing will take place both in the morning and in the afternoon.  The schedules for each grade are given on the following pages of this letter.  Parents have the option to opt out their students from CMAS testing.

 

CMAS requires quite a bit of time, particularly for 3^rd through 8^th graders.  We are required to have students make up any tests they missed.  Makeups are time consuming and cause students to miss other class activities. Please try not to schedule any appointments for these days.  Students will not be given homework assignments except for their reading during the days of their testing.

 

To help your child get ready for testing:

 

*Please make sure they get enough sleep.

*Please make sure they eat a healthy breakfast and pack a healthy lunch.

*Please make sure they come to school on time and stay for the whole day.

 

Please be aware that Parent Volunteers are not allowed on campus during testing on April 8th-18th. Also be aware of signs posted on doorways and in the common rooms to alert you to testing that is in progress should you be on campus during other dates.  If you need to leave a note or drop off a forgotten lunch or backpack, please leave it in the front office, and we will make sure your child gets it as soon as testing is complete. 

 

Your children are all very bright, capable, and well prepared for the challenges they will face throughout their lives. Thank you so much for all your support and hard work.

 

If you have any questions concerning the testing schedule or opting out, please feel free to contact Kerri Schulze, Assessment Coordinator, or Matt Diers, Interim Head of School, at 970-243-1771.

 

ELA – English Literacy Assessment

RT - Regular time test.  Does not include any extra time.  Students needing extra time are tested separately with more time to complete the test.