State Testing Information

Home Choice Academy Written Student Learning Plan

All students will participate in all district and state assessments.

WSLP Learning Coach Expectation: Learning Coaches will be sure their student is present on the required dates and times for district and state assessments.

All testing will be completed in person at

Home Choice Academy.

3rd - 8th Grade

State Language Arts and Math Assessments

April 28 - May 16, 2025 all students in grades 3–8 will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment in Math and English Language Arts.

These tests are a brief check-in on student learning from this school year.

5th & 8th Grade

SCIENCE Assessments

April 21 - 23 All Students (blended and remote) in grades 5 & 8 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).

Axford's 5th and Ampersand's 8th grade REMOTE students need to check for information from your teacher on arrival and dismissal times for the science assessment.

Click Here for Dates and Times of All Assessments

For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.

To try out an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test, visit: https://login10.cloud1.tds.cambiumast.com/student/V571/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Washington_PT&a=student

All Blended and Remote Students Should Bring the Following on their testing days:

Fully Charged Chromebook

Water

Sharpened pencil, colored pencils, pens, paper

Book to read or something quiet to work on when they have completed the Smarter Balanced Assessment and others are continuing to work.

Students will NOT be allowed to use their Chromebook when they have completed the assessment.

Lunch

Students can bring a lunch or order lunch at school (Remote Students, too!).

School breakfast and lunch is FREE

Additional Information for all students:

Students will have ample time to complete the test. We have planned for an extended period to allow students the ability to take the time needed to do their best on the state assessment.