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 2023-2024 School Year
ACCESS for MLs Grades K-12 Jan. 8- Feb. 9, 2024
CMAS and CoAlt
Math Grades 3/5/7 April 8-April 26, 2024
Math and ELA Grades 4/6/8 April 8-April 26, 2024
Science Grades 5/8/11 April 8-April 26, 2024
PSAT Grades 9-10 April 15- April 26, 2024
SAT Grade 11 April 15- April 26, 2024
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-coming soon
English/Spanish-coming soon
LCHS Testing letter for 7-12th Grades
English/Spanish-coming soon
CCHS Testing letter
English Spanish
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)