Students at Windsor Charter Academy will be taking their Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests in April! CMAS tests are meaningful and relevant assessments that support rigorous academic standards. The state’s summative tests measure students’ mastery of grade-level standards and growth over time. In addition, these assessments measure students’ critical thinking skills that are needed to be successful in school and in life.
Standardized test scores are frequently used to determine placement in advanced courses/programs and to identify instructional needs of students. COVID-19 has directly impacted student learning in a variety of ways. It is now more important than ever for WCA to assess students’ progress towards mastery of grade-level standards. All testing data will help inform teachers as they work with students to prepare them for the next school year.
All students in grades 3-8 will take the CMAS math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. All students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will take the CMAS science assessments.
To ensure students take each test, please make every effort to schedule appointments outside of these testing windows. More specific testing times for each grade level will be sent out at a later date.
In-Person Learners
Testing Dates:
Elementary School: April 13th - 29th
Middle School: April 7th - April 19th
High School: April 7th - April 19th
Online Learners
Testing Dates:
Elementary School: April 7th - April 19th
Middle School: April 7th - April 19th
High School: April 7th - April 19th
Students enrolled in our 3rd - 8th grade and 11th grade online learning programs will be required to complete the assessment in-person. More details with specific testing times, Chromebook requirements, and COVID-19 safety protocols will be sent out in future Monday Messages.
For questions for online and in-person learners, please reach out to:
Jessica Wilson, Elementary School Assistant Principal
Valerie Perciante, Middle School Assistant Principal
Mia Dellanini, High School Assistant Principal
