We understand that assessments in public schools today can be confusing and sometimes a little overwhelming for parents. On this page we have provided some basic information for parents to understand the assessments given in Lake County schools. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s principal with any questions!
State Testing Windows for the 2022-2023 School Year
ACCESS for MLs Grades K-12 Jan. 9- Feb. 10, 2023
CMAS and CoAlt
Math Grades 3/5/7 April 10-April 28, 2023
Math and ELA Grades 4/6/8 April 10-April 28, 2023
Science Grades 5/8/11 April 10-April 28, 2023
PSAT Grades 9-10 April 12, 13 or 14, 2023
Make up April 25, 26, or 27, 2023
SAT Grade 11 April 12, 2023
Make up April 25, 2023
ACCESS Parent communications
Lake County School District Letter to parents
Parent Communications:
Lake County Intermediate School Testing letter for 3-6th Grades
CMAS Testing Information
LCHS Testing letter for 7-12th Grades
CCHS Testing letter
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Additional Recourses from Colorado Department of Education
Quick Reference on Federal and State Required Assessments
Link to Colorado Department of Education-Assessments
Assessment Policy links:
Grading/Assessment Systems (IKA)
Grading/Assessment Systems-Regulation (IKA-R)
Grading/Assessment Systems-Exhibit (IKA-E) (Opt Out form)