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Assessment Calendar
Chester County Schools
2025-2026
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LINK TO TDOE STATE TESTING CALENDAR
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AssessmentTesting DatesSchools Participating in TestAudience and Purpose: Optional or Required? When can parents expect results?
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Grade 2 TCAP (Pearson)April 13 - May 1, 2026East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester ElementarySummative assessment for students in Grade 2 given for ELA and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.Optional, Required by LEAFall of 2026
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Grade 2 TCAP ALT (Pearson)March 9 - April 24, 2026East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester ElementarySummative assessment for students in Grade 2 who qualify for alternative testing given for ELA and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.Optional, Required by LEAFall of 2026
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KITE Alternative Assessments
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Grade 3 TCAP (Pearson)April 13 - May 1, 2026 East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester ElementarySummative assessment for students in Grade 3 given for ELA, Science, and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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Grade 3 Retake TCAP (Pearson)May-June 2025East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester ElementaryRe-Take of the ELA component from TCAP. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. OptionalMay-June 2026
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Grade 3 TCAP ALT (Pearson)FALL: September 8 -
December 19, 2025 Spring: February 2 - May 15,
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SCI/SS: March 9 - April 24, 2026 		East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester ElementarySummative assessment for students in Grade 3 who qualify for alternative testing given for ELA, Science, and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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KITE Alternative Assessments
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MVPA AssessmentsEast Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester Elementary, Chester County Middle, Chester County Junior High, Chester County High SchoolStudents in grades 2 & 3 will participate in CASE Benchmark assessments. CASE Benchmark Assessments are designed to gauge the academic progress of students and to provide timely feedback that can be used by teachers to guide instruction. The benchmark assessments, which are aligned to College- and Career-Ready Standards & Tennessee Academic Standards, provide valuable data regarding all students’ knowledge of the standards.Required4 weeks after each administration
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Benchmark Final Comp: Feb 23-March 6
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ELPA 21February 2 - March 27, 2026East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester Elementary, Chester County Middle, Chester County Junior High, Chester County High School

Students who are English learners. ACCESS for ELLs (ACCESS) is the collective name for WIDA's suite of summative English language proficiency assessments. ACCESS is taken annually by English language learners in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in WIDA Consortium member states.RequiredFall 2026
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AIMSWEB+Fall: August 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025
Winter: December 2, 2025 – February 3, 2026
Spring: April 7, 2026 – May 12, 2026		East Chester Elementary, Jacks Creek Elementary, West Chester Elementary, Chester County Middle School, Chester County Junior High School, Chester County High SchoolStudents are screened to determine qualification of RTI2 status using AIMSWEB+. Students who do not perform at grade level on their fall benchmark are tested for oral reading fluency and comprehension. Students are also assessed for math fluency.Required2 Weeks
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Grade 4-5 TCAP (Pearson)April 13 - May 1, 2026 Chester County Middle SchoolSummative assessment for students in Grade 4-5 given for ELA, Science, and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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Grade 4-5 TCAP ALT (Pearson)FALL: September 8 -
December 19, 2025 Spring: February 2 - May 15,
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SCI/SS: March 9 - April 24, 2026 		Chester County Middle SchoolSummative assessment for students in Grade 4-5 who qualify for alternative testing given for ELA, Science, and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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KITE Alternative Assessments
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Grade 6-8 TCAP (Pearson)April 13 - May 5, 2026 Chester County Junior High SchoolSummative assessment for students in Grades 6-8 given for ELA, Science, and Math. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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Grade 6-8 TCAP ALT (Pearson)FALL: September 8 -
December 19, 2025 Spring: February 2 - May 15,
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SCI/SS: March 9 - April 24, 2026 		Chester County Junior High SchoolSummative assessment for students in Grades 6-8 who qualify for alternative testing given for ELA, Science, and Math.The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 3-8 will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2026
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KITE Alternative Assessments
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TCAP End of Course AssessmentsApril 13 - May 5, 2026 Chester County High SchoolStudents in English I and II, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Biology, and US History enrolled participate in TN Ready testing for End of Course Assessments. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 9-12 in an EOC eligible course will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2025
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TCAP ALT End of Course AssessmentsFALL: September 8 -
December 19, 2025 Spring: February 2 - May 15,
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SCI/SS: March 9 - April 24, 2026 		Chester County High SchoolStudents in English I and II, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Biology, and US History participate who qualify for alternative testing and are enrolled in a TN Ready testing eligible course with an End of Course Assessment will participate. The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program addresses the Tennessee state standards, and is intended to provide information regarding student achievement to educators, parents, and the public. TCAP is used to determine the level at which students meet content standards and to measure progress over time at the school and district levels. Students in grades 9-12 in an EOC eligible course will be assessed in the spring in all content areas. The student score from TCAP will be calculated into the student’s class average. The score on the TCAP will be 15% of the overall grade.RequiredFall of 2025
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ALT Science and Social Studies
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ASVABOctober 2025 for JuniorsChester County High SchoolASVAB scores are used to determine qualification for military enlistment and to explore student career interestsOptional4 weeks after test
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ACT Senior RetakeOctober 23, 2025Chester County High SchoolCollege entrance exam provided at no cost administered to CCHS seniorsSeniors6-8 weeks after testing
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ACT March 19 2025- 11th Chester County High SchoolCollege entrance exam provided at no cost administered to CCHS juniorsJuniors6-8 weeks after testing
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AP Gov TestMay 2026Chester County High SchoolExam for Class. Students who score a 3,4, or 5 will receive College Credit for Intro to Gov.Optional3-4 weeks after testing
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State lab Safety TestAugust 2025Chester County High SchoolAdministered to all Career and Technical StudentsRequired for CTE StudentsImmediately following Test
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PSATSeptember - October 2025Chester County High SchoolStudents interested in National Merit ScholarshipsOptional4-6 Weeks after Testing
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ACT Work KeysTBA - 3 tests per semesterChester County High SchoolStudents desiring National Career Readiness Certificates and interested in employmentRequired for Students in classImmediately following Test
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ASE CertificationTBAChester County High SchoolIndustry Certification for students enrolled in certain automotive classesRequired for 12th Grade Automotive StudentsImmediately following Test
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PT Aide April 2026Chester County High SchoolIndustry Certification for Rehab CareersOptional1 week after testing
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PCT National TestMarch 2026Chester County High SchoolPatient Care Technician Industry CertificationRequired for Nursig EdImmediately following Test
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CNA State TestApril 2026Chester County High SchoolState CNA Certification for students enrolled in certain nursing coursesRequired1 Week
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CLEP TestingTBAChester County High SchoolCLEP exams help students earn college credit for what they already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course.Optional2–3 weeks
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OSHA 10 for Healthcare August-October 2025Chester County High SchoolClinical Internship Required for Clinical InternshipOctober 2025
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Comp TIA CertificationApril 2026Chester County High SchoolStudents in Web Practicum DesignOptionalApril 2026
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Quickbooks CertificationApril 2026Chester County High SchoolStudents in Accounting II to get certification with QuickbooksOptionalApril 2026
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OSHA 10 for AgAugust- October 2025Chester County High SchoolAgricultureOptionalOctober 2025
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Pre-ACTOctober 2025-March 2026Chester County High SchoolSophomore class for dual enrollment admission and student remediation and informationRequired4-6 weeks after testing
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YouScienceMarch 2026- 10th Chester County High SchoolSophomore class & meets state requirement of career inventory.Required1 week