Research and Assessment
Program Contact:
Brandon Macrafic
Principal on Special Assignment | CTECH
(507) 328-5780 | Email
Research and assessment coordinates the district’s balanced assessment program and supports teachers and administrators in the use of data to monitor the success of each and every student.
- Assessment Program
- District Assessment Calendar
- School Assessment Calendars
- Parent - Guardian Assessment Information
Assessment Program
Standardized Assessments are tests that are given outside of the curriculum and instruction process. They are typically purchased from a test vendor and provide normative comparisons at the national or state level. The timing of the administration of assessments is more closely related to the school year calendar and program decision-making timelines, than to the pacing of the curriculum and instruction in the classroom. They are used to measure student progress toward meeting grade-level standards, predict performance on state accountability tests, triangulate data for program decisions, screen students for remediation or enrichment, and identify relative strengths and weaknesses in district curriculum and instruction practices to inform professional development and curriculum resource decisions.
Standardized Assessment Categories:
- Minnesota Accountability Assessments
- District Standardized Assessments
- Nationally Recognized College Entrance Exam
Minnesota Accountability Assessments
These tests are mandated by the state and are used to measure student attainment of Minnesota Grade Level Standards, school/district effectiveness and student readiness for MN State College and University courses.
ACCESS
What is the ACCESS assessment?
ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development. This is a state required English Language Proficiency assessment for all students identified as English Learners in grades K-12. There are four language domains assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Duration:
- Reading: up to 35 minutes
- Writing: up to 65 minutes
- Listening: up to 40 minutes
- Speaking: up to 30 minutes
Results Availability:
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s ACCESS scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
• Administrators
• Classroom Teachers
• EL Teachers
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
• Special Education Teachers
• Students
• Curriculum and Instruction Staff
• Title I Teachers
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA)
What is the MCA assessment?
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is required by the state and measures student progress toward Minnesota academic standards in Reading (grades 3-8 and 10), Math (grades 3-8 and 11), and Science (grades 5, 8, and HS).
Duration: Untimed
Below are estimated times:
- Grades 3-6: 1.5-2 hours
- Grades 7-8: 2-2.5 hours
- Grade 11: 1.5-2.5 hours
Results Availability:
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s MCA scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
• Administrators
• Classroom Teachers
• EL Teachers
• Instructional Coaches
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
• Special Education Teachers
• Students
• Curriculum and Instruction Staff
• Title I Teachers
MN Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)
What is the MTA assessment?
MTA is a performance-based assessment, for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It is an alternate assessment to the MCA based on alternate achievement standards that feature substantial reductions in the complexity of the academic content standards.
Duration: Untimed
Timing will vary for each student.
Results Availability:
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s MTA scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
- Administrators
- Case Managers
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
- Special Education Teachers
- Teaching and Learning Staff
- Curriculum and Instruction Staff
District Standardized Assessments
These tests are purchased by the district and administered to inform educational programming and instructional decision-making.
Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA-MAP)
What is the MAP assessment?
Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) are state-aligned computerized adaptive 2-7 interim assessments that measure growth, and accurately inform how educators differentiate instruction, evaluate programs, and structure curriculum. MAP assessments reveal precisely which academic skills and concepts the student has acquired and what they're ready to learn. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are administered twice annually to all students in grades K-8 in Math and Reading.
Results Availability
RPS families can view their child’s NWEA-MAP scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
• Administrators
• Classroom Teachers
• EL Teachers
• GT Teachers
• Instructional Coaches
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
• Special Education Teachers
• Students
• Teaching and Learning Staff
• Title I Teachers
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
What is the CogAT?
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will assess students' abilities in reasoning and problem solving using verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal (spatial) symbols.
Results Availability:
RPS families can view their child’s CogAT scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
• Administrators
• Classroom Teachers
• EL Teachers
• Instructional Coaches
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
• Special Education Teachers
• Students
• Teaching and Learning Staff
• Title I Teachers
FastBridge
What is the FastBridge?
FastBridge is a Computer-Adaptive Tests (CAT) for reading and math that delivers accurate, actionable reports for screening, skill analysis, instructional planning, and more to ensure educators have the right tools and the right data to provide timely and targeted supports. It does this in half the time as other assessments, so you spend less time testing and more time delivering data-driven instruction.
Results Availability:
RPS families can view their child’s FastBridge scores in Skyward Family Access.
Who uses this data?
- Administrators
- Classroom Teachers
- EL Teachers
- GT Teachers
- Instructional Coaches
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
- Special Education Teachers
- Students
- Teaching and Learning Staff
- Title I Teachers
Nationally Recognized College Entrance Exam
These tests inform students, parents, and staff on student progress toward national college and career readiness standards.
What is the ACT?
ACT is a national college admissions examination designed to measure academic achievement in English, mathematics, reading, science and writing. ACT includes a profile and education/career planning section to help students plan for life after high school.
According to Minnesota State Statute all school districts must provide high school students in grades 11 or 12 the opportunity to take a nationally recognized college entrance exam before graduating. Rochester Public Schools offers the ACT plus Writing to all students in grade 11 in the spring.
Results Availability
RPS families can view their child’s results on their student's ACT web account.
Duration: Untimed
Below are estimated times:
- Total: 3.25 hours
- English: 45 minutes
- Math: 60 minutes
- Reading: 35 minutes
- Science: 35 minutes
- Writing: 40 minutes
District Assessment Calendar
August Testing
Dates | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
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Aug-4 | 5-8 | Summer CogAT | Optional Assessment |
Aug 10-28 | K-5 (LF) | Fall Screener - Math and Reading1 | All students as specified by grade |
September Testing
Dates | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 8-25 | K | Kindergarten Readiness Screener | All students as specified by grade |
begins Sep-8 | 1-5, 6-8 | Fall Screener - Math and Reading1 | All students as specified by grade |
October Testing
October | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
ends Oct-2 | 1-5, 6-8 | Fall Screener - Math and Reading1 | All students as specified by grade |
November Testing
November | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
Nov 3 | 9-12 | World Language Seal/Certificate | Course-specific Assessment |
Nov 4-23 | 2,4 | CogAT | All students as specified by grade |
December Testing
December | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
Dec 1-18 | K-5 (LF) | Winter Screener - Math and Reading1 | All students as specified by grade |
January Testing
January | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 4-29 | K-5, 6-8 | Winter Screener - Math and Reading1 | All students as specified by grade |
Jan-22 | 9-12 | World Language Seal/Certificate | Course-specific Assessment |
Jan 22-23 | 9-12 | Credit by Assessment | Course-specific Assessment |
begins Jan-25 | K-12 | ACCESS | Performance Assessment for EL Students |
March Testing
March__ | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
begins Mar-8 | 3-5, 6-8 | MCA Reading and Math | All students as specified by grade |
begins Mar-8 | 5,8 | MCA Science | All students as specified by grade |
begins Mar-8 | 10 | MCA Reading | All students as specified by grade |
begins Mar-8 | 11 | MCA Math | All students as specified by grade |
begins Mar-8 | 9-12 | MCA Science | All students as specified by grade in Biology |
begins Mar-8 | 1-12 | MTAS Reading, Math, and Science | Select Special Education Students Only |
Mar-2 | 11 | ACT with Writing (make-up date) | Course-specific Assessment |
Mar-26 | 9-12 | World Language Seal/Certificate | Course-specific Assessment |
April Testing
April__ | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
begins Apr-27 | K-8 | Spring Screener - Math and Reading1 (school option) | All students as specified by grade |
May Testing
May__ _ | Grade(s) | Test | Additional Information |
---|---|---|---|
ends May-7 | 3-5, 6-8 | MCA Reading and Math | All students as specified by grade |
ends May-7 | 10 | MCA Reading | All students as specified by grade |
ends May-7 | 11 | MCA Math | All students as specified by grade |
ends May-7 | 1-12 | MTAS Reading, Math, and Science | Select Special Education Students Only |
ends May-14 | 5,8 | MCA Science | All students as specified by grade |
ends May-14 | 9-12 | MCA Science | All students as specified by grade in Biology |
May 3-14 | 9-12 | AP Testing and Exams | Course-specific Assessment |
Fall/Winter/Spring Screener - Math and Reading1
Students in these schools or grade levels will take the FastBridge screener in Reading and Math:
- Bamber Valley
- Bishop
- Churchill | Hoover
- Elton Hills
- Franklin (1,4)
- Montessori at Franklin
- Gibbs
- Jefferson
- Lincoln K-8
- Longfellow 45-15
- Pinewood
- Riverside
- Sunset Terrace
- Washington
School Assessment Calendars
Elementary Testing Calendars
To filter the testing dates by school, click the filter button on the upper right side of the calendar and select the school of your choosing. You can also view testing dates on your school's testing information web page.
For more specific information on school testing dates, please contact your school office.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat/Sun
Mon, Feb 1
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Tue, Feb 2
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Wed, Feb 3
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Thu, Feb 4
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Fri, Feb 5
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Sat, Feb 6
Sun, Feb 7
Mon, Feb 8
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Hoover
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Tue, Feb 9
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Hoover
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Wed, Feb 10
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Hoover
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Thu, Feb 11
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Hoover
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Fri, Feb 12
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Hoover
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Sat, Feb 13
Sun, Feb 14
Mon, Feb 15
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Tue, Feb 16
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Wed, Feb 17
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Thu, Feb 18
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Sunset Terrace Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Fri, Feb 19
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Sat, Feb 20
Sun, Feb 21
Mon, Feb 22
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Tue, Feb 23
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Wed, Feb 24
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Thu, Feb 25
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Fri, Feb 26
ACCESS
Gage Classrooms
ACCESS
Bishop Classrooms, Grades K-5
ACCESS
Churchill
ACCESS
Washington Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Franklin Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Gibbs Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Jefferson Classrooms, Grades K-5, EL Students
ACCESS
Riverside
ACCESS
Longfellow Classrooms, Grades K-8, EL Students
ACCESS
Folwell, EL Students
Access Testing (K-5)
Classrooms
Sat, Feb 27
Sun, Feb 28
Calendar & Category Legend:
- Bamber Valley Testing
- Bishop Testing
- Churchill | Hoover Testing
- Elton Hills Testing
- Folwell Testing
- Franklin Testing
- Gage Testing
- Gibbs Testing
- Jefferson Testing
- Lincoln K-8 Testing
- Longfellow Testing
- Phoenix Testing
- Pinewood Testing
- Riverside Testing
- Sunset Testing
- Washington Testing
Middle School Testing Calendars
To filter the testing dates by school, click the filter button on the upper right side of the calendar and select the school of your choosing. You can also view testing dates on your school's testing information web page.
For more specific information on school testing dates, please contact your school office.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun, Jan 31
Mon, Feb 1
ACCESS
WC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
Tue, Feb 2
ACCESS
WC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 3
ACCESS
WC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 4
ACCESS
WC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 5
ACCESS
WC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
Friedell Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 6
Sun, Feb 7
Mon, Feb 8
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
John Adams Classrooms, Grades 6-8, EL Students
Tue, Feb 9
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
John Adams Classrooms, Grades 6-8, EL Students
Wed, Feb 10
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
John Adams Classrooms, Grades 6-8, EL Students
Thu, Feb 11
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
John Adams Classrooms, Grades 6-8, EL Students
Fri, Feb 12
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
John Adams Classrooms, Grades 6-8, EL Students
Sat, Feb 13
Sun, Feb 14
Mon, Feb 15
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
Tue, Feb 16
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 17
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 18
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 19
ACCESS
Kellogg Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 20
Sun, Feb 21
Mon, Feb 22
Tue, Feb 23
Wed, Feb 24
Thu, Feb 25
Fri, Feb 26
Sat, Feb 27
Sun, Feb 28
Mon, Mar 1
Tue, Mar 2
Wed, Mar 3
Thu, Mar 4
Fri, Mar 5
Sat, Mar 6
Calendar & Category Legend:
- Friedell Testing
- John Adams Testing
- Kellogg Testing
- Willow Creek Testing
High School Testing Calendars
To filter the testing dates by school, click the filter button on the upper right side of the calendar and select the school of your choosing. You can also view testing dates on your school's testing information web page.
For more specific information on school testing dates, please contact your school office.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sun, Jan 31
Mon, Feb 1
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
Tue, Feb 2
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 3
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 4
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 5
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 6
Sun, Feb 7
Mon, Feb 8
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Tue, Feb 9
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 10
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 11
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 12
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 13
Sun, Feb 14
Tue, Feb 16
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 17
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 18
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 19
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 20
Sun, Feb 21
Mon, Feb 22
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Tue, Feb 23
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Wed, Feb 24
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Thu, Feb 25
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Fri, Feb 26
ACCESS
Mayo, EL Students
ACCESS
Century Classrooms
ACCESS
RALC Classrooms, EL Students
ACCESS
JM Classrooms, EL Students
Sat, Feb 27
Calendar & Category Legend:
- Century Testing
- John Marshall Testing
- Mayo Testing
- RALC Testing
Parent - Guardian Assessment Information
Student Participation in Statewide Assessments
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a, requires the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to publish a form for parents/guardians to complete if they refuse to have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments. It includes some basic information to help parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their child and their school and community. The form to meet this legislative requirement is available at the link below; it was updated in May 2018. When completed, it must be returned to your student's district; your student’s district may require additional information.
Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing Form