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 2024-2025 School Year
ACCESS for MLs Grades K-12 Jan. 13- Feb. 14, 2025 Required Federally
CMAS and CoAlt Required by the state
Math Grades 3/5/7 April 7-April 25, 2025
Math and ELA Grades 4/6/8 April 7-April 25, 2025
Science Grades 5/8/11 April 7-April 25, 2025
Social Studies Grade 7 April 7-April 25, 2025
PSAT Grades 9-10 April 7- April 25, 2025 Required by the state
SAT Grade 11 April 7- April 25, 2025 Required by the state
ACCESS Parent communications
Lake County School District Letter to parents -letters coming soon!
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Parent Communications:
Lake County Intermediate School Testing letter for 3-6th Grades -letters coming soon!
CMAS Testing Information-coming soon
English/Spanish-coming soon
LCHS Testing letter for 7-12th Grades- letters coming soon!
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CCHS Testing letter -letters coming soon!
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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)
